Legislation
Know your height safety obligations!
- Codes of practice
- Standards and regulations
- Staying safety compliant
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on your height safety obligations
Australian Government: Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Queensland Government: Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011
Worksafe Queensland : Managing the risk of falls at workplaces Code of Practise 2018
Safe Work Australia: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces
Safe Work Australia: Managing the risk of falls on roofs in housing construction
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland : Anchors for Building Maintenance
WorkCover Queensland: Specific guidance on construction health and safety and working at heights
Safe Work Australia: National code of practice for the prevention of falls in general construction
WorkCover Queensland: Working on roofs and in ceiling spaces
WorkCover Queensland: Elevating work platforms
Australian Capital Territory: Work Health & Safety Regulation 2011
New South Wales: Work Health & Safety Regulation 2017
Northern Territory: Work Health & Safety Regulations 2011
Tasmania: Work Health & Safety Regulations 2022
Victoria: Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Western Australia: Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022
Employers, employees, contractors, building owners, facility managers, designers, installers and manufacturers all have a legal Duty of Care when work is being conducted at height.
To help you and your people adhere to safe practices we’ve assembled links to the latest legislation and workplace safety codes below. However, you may also wish to consult one of our height safety specialist’s to ensure you and your workers are fully protected.