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Under Falls in general construction · made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004

Working at Heights Exceeding Two Metres — Control Requirements

Code version as at 1 Dec 2019 From Falls in general construction, no changes tracked yet
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VIC · Falls Prevention WorkSafe Victoria > Construction Safety > Falls Prevention > General Construction
The obligation
For falls from more than 2 metres, the code sets out a five-level hierarchy of control, from eliminating the risk to administrative controls and ladders.
Level 1 eliminates the risk; level 2 uses passive fall prevention devices; level 3 uses work positioning systems; level 4 uses fall arrest systems; level 5 uses administrative controls and fixed or portable ladders. Level 2 controls are listed in order of the highest level of safety, within the context of what is reasonably practicable, so guardrailing and safety mesh appear before elevating work platforms, mast climbing work platforms and work boxes. …
What
For falls from more than 2 metres, the code sets out a five-level hierarchy of control, from eliminating the risk to administrative controls and ladders.
Source
worksafe.vic.gov.au

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Frequently asked questions

Which WHS law does this come from?

Working at Heights Exceeding Two Metres — Control Requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Falls in general construction (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is WorkSafe Victoria > Construction Safety > Falls Prevention > General Construction.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Working at Heights Exceeding Two Metres — Control Requirements is a WHS obligation under Falls in general construction (VIC). In short, For falls from more than 2 metres, the code sets out a five-level hierarchy of control, from eliminating the risk to administrative controls and ladders.

What changed recently?

Working at Heights Exceeding Two Metres — Control Requirements was last updated on 14 October 2026.

Where this sits

Falls in general construction Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 Victoria Australia

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First seenOct 2026