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Falls in general construction

Made under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC)
WorkSafe Victoria's Compliance Code: Prevention of Falls in General Construction (Edition 2, December 2019) provides practical guidance for PCBUs and employers on meeting duties under the OHS Act 2004 and OHS Regulations...
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Edition 2 minor amendments to the compliance code

Oct 2026
Edition 2 of the code made minor, Minister-approved amendments updating OHS Act section references and improving style and branding consiste...
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Who the compliance code applies to and consultation duties

Oct 2026
The code is particularly relevant to employers, self-employed persons, principal contractors and anyone with management or control of a work...
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Working at Heights Exceeding Two Metres — Control Requirements

Oct 2026
For falls from more than 2 metres, the code sets out a five-level hierarchy of control, from eliminating the risk to administrative controls...
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