Incidents arising from working at heights are consistently amongst the highest causes of workplace fatalities in Australia. Not surprisingly, they are amongst the most frequently prosecuted categories of work health and safety risks. This book explores the law and practice on managing working from heights risks. It illustrates concepts using case examples and diagrams.
The book forms part of a series of books focusing on safety duties in practice. Other books in the series include:
- Managing Contractor Safety
- Electrical Safety
- Plant Safety
- Managing Asbestos in the Workplace
- Mental Health