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Preventing falls in construction

$140.00 (inc GST)

Falls from heights are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces and are a high risk on most construction sites. When we think of working at heights, the picture that springs to mind is working on the top of a multi-storey building. While this is correct, most serious and fatal falls are from a height of less than 4 metres – so about the height of a single storey. This could be as simple as overbalancing and falling from a ladder, an incomplete scaffold or formwork, or off a balcony or building edge. Falls can also occur at ground level into holes, for example, trenches or service pits.

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain who is at risk of falls and who is responsible for safety when working at heights.
  • Access, interpret and apply legal, technical and safety information for preventing falls when working at heights.
  • Identify onsite hazards, assess falling from height risks and select appropriate control measures.
  • Select, inspect, and use suitable fall prevention systems, tools and equipment.
  • Communicate issues related to fall risks to the appropriate person on site.

This course is aimed at everyone who works on a construction site.

As you work through the course you will have the opportunity to answer some questions and progressively check your understanding. Complete the assessment quiz and the feedback activity to obtain your CPD certificate of completion.

Duration: 2 hours
Delivery: Online (self-paced)
Access period: 6 months access from the day of enrolment

Proudly developed by SafeWork NSW in collaboration with Building Commission NSW.


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