Major hazards
Excavations and trenches
Information an employer, self-employed person, relevant person or principal contractor should know about excavations and trenches
Work at heights
Risks must be managed if a person could fall less than 3 metres (housing construction), 2 metres (other construction) or if work is on a roof pitch not more than 26o
Ladders, trestles and scaffolding
Employer, self-employed person or relevant person must prevent or minimise risks from using a ladder
Protection from falling objects
Principal contractors, employers, self-employed people and relevant people must take precautions to ensure public safety measures are in place
Demolition and asbestos removal
Employers, self-employed people doing demolition work on houses should implement control measures to prevent anyone from falling while doing the work
Last updated December 23, 2005