Resources
Guidance
- WorkSafe Victoria – Fall prevention: A guide to falls prevention(opens in a new window)
- WorkSafe Victoria – Fall prevention: Falls prevention checklist(opens in a new window)
- Safe Work Australia – Working at heights(opens in a new window)
- Safe Work Australia – Model code of practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces(opens in a new window)
- Useful health, safety and wellbeing contacts for schools
Templates and forms
- Safe Work Method Statement (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- ‘A’ frame ladder – sample safe work procedure (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Extension ladder – sample safe work procedure (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Use of step-platform – sample safe work procedure (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Risk assessment template (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Cleaning gutters – sample risk assessment (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Cleaning windows – sample risk assessment (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Retrieving balls off roof – sample risk assessment (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Set-up and use of scaffolding – sample risk assessment (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
- Set-up and use of theatre lights – sample risk assessment (DOCX)(opens in a new window)
Useful websites
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (Vic)(opens in a new window)
'Heightened awareness' webinar series – August 2024
Webinars were held to support the implementation of the updated Prevention of Falls when Working at Heights policy, through building understanding and awareness to apply safe work practices to school staff, contractors and volunteers. Access the recording, slides and the frequently asked questions document below:
Updated