Construction safety focus: Prevention of falls

Falls remain one of the leading causes of death and serious injury in Victoria’s construction industry.

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This document outlines how WorkSafe inspectors visiting construction sites check how workplaces identify and prevent the risk of falls. It explains:

  • common construction fall hazards
  • the duties of workplaces to manage health and safety
  • how to manage high risk construction work
  • the role of employees in working safely