![]() One-third of the workers fell to their death from a ladder, with falls from vehicles and roofs also prominent in the data. Many of the fatalities involved house construction workers particularly painters and roofers. The construction industry accounted for one third of falls-related fatalities in the last four years. “This latest report shows more needs to be done to prevent workers falling from heights particularly in the construction industry,” said Mr Hoy. The first report Work-related injuries and fatalities involving a fall from height, Australia shows there has been no improvement in the number of workers killed each year due to falls from height with 232 workers dying following a fall from height over the eight years from 2003 to 2011. ![]() Safe Work Australia CEO Rex Hoy today announced the release of two reports examining fatalities due to work-related traumatic injury and injuries and fatalities arising from falls from height. This media release and published reports highlights the particular need to assess risks of falls in the workplace with 232 workers dying following a fall from height over the eight years from 2003 to 2011.Ĭonsider your fall risks and your controls, are they suitable and in accordance with the harmonised legislation? For a falls risk survey or to review and revamp your procedures and controls relating to working at heights call OHS72 today. Please see below media release from the Safe Work Australia Website.
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