SafeWork inspectors will be targeting work at heights safety on construction sites over the next 12 months.

Falls from heights are the number one cause of traumatic fatalities on NSW construction sites – with most serious falls being from roofs, ladders and scaffolds, and from a height of less than 4 metres.

Did you know that when working on a roof, you must have temporary edge protection such as roof guard rails or scaffold in place?

Harnesses must only be used if roof guard rails or scaffold can’t be fitted.

SafeWork NSW small business safety rebate can provide eligible small businesses up to $1,000 towards the cost of safety solutions, including purchasing roof guard rails.

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Inspectors take a zero-tolerance approach to workers lives being placed at risk, and can issue on-the-spot fines of up to $3,600 for each falls risk.

See SafeWork NSW construction work at heights safety web page for more information.