What you can do now
Key issues and quick tips
Falls through voids
- Plan ahead and install a void cover as soon as it is needed
- If you can’t, consider installing temporary stairs, barriers or fencing, or use a working platform
Unsafe movement of people and materials
- Before booking deliveries, decide where you’ll store materials and how you’ll move them safely
- Keep walkways clear
Sun exposure
- Plan to work indoors or in shaded areas in the middle of the day when UV levels are high
- Have broad spectrum SPF 30+ non-greasy sunscreen available on-site and encourage the use of sun-protective clothing
Delayed recovery and return to work
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