The pocket guide to construction safety
The pocket guide to construction safety is designed for small construction businesses. It provides useful information on common health and safety issues found on construction sites. The guide will help you manage the health and safety of workers and others on and around your worksite.
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1. About this guide
The construction industry is one of NSW’s highest risk industries. Every year, too many workers are killed or injured on NSW construction sites.
The most common causes of serious injury or death on construction sites are:
- falls from heights
- contact with electricity
- being hit by falling objects
- moving plant.
This guide provides useful information for common health and safety issues on small construction sites relevant to New South Wales WHS laws. It will help you manage the health and safety of workers and others on and around your worksite. Links to more detailed information are included where relevant.
Acknowledgements
After the devastating earthquakes that struck Christchurch in 2011, SafeWork NSW Inspectors provided on-the-ground assistance to help rebuild Christchurch safely. The New Zealand Absolutely Essential Health and Safety Toolkit was recognised by industry and the Inspectorate alike as a useful tool to assist small builders comply with safety requirements. Their pocket toolkit inspired NSW to develop this Pocket Guide to Construction Safety.
Contact us on 13 10 50
People with a speech or hearing impairment can make or take phone calls using the following:
- For voice calls or telephone typewriter (TTY) call 133 677 then ask for 13 10 50.
- For a speak and listen service call 1300 555 727 then ask for 13 10 50.
- For an SMS relay service call 0423 677 767 then type 13 10 50.
- Speak Up Safe Lives Website.
Notifying us of an incident
If there is a serious injury or illness, a death or a dangerous incident, you must report it to us immediately on 13 10 50 as an urgent investigation might be needed.
Incidents can be notified 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More contact information
Access SafeWork Building and Construction page
The webpage provides useful information and material including fact sheets, guides, videos, toolbox talks, checklists and podcasts.
