Work near overhead powerlines (PDF, 3569.89 KB).Managing the risk of falls in housing construction (PDF, 2296.79 KB).Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (PDF, 2326.56 KB).Scaffold inspection checklist (PDF, 567.71 KB).Pocket guide to construction safety (PDF, 1759.1 KB).Guide for scaffold inspection and maintenance – Safe Work Australia.General guide for scaffolds and scaffolding work – Safe Work Australia.Erecting, altering and dismantling scaffolds.More information for the construction industry is available on the SafeWork NSW building and construction page. Undertaking scaffolding work without a scaffolding HRW licenceĭirecting or allowing others to undertake scaffolding work without a HRW licence High risk work (HRW) licensing Reason for fine No inspection by competent person after repairs to scaffoldįailing to prevent unauthorised access to incomplete or unattended scaffold No inspection by competent person after an incident that could affect stability (weather) No inspection by competent person done at least every 30 days No written confirmation from a competent person (e.g. SafeWork NSW introduced new on-the-spot fines in August 2020 under clause 225 in the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017, for those not adequately managing scaffold safety. scaffolds being struck by mobile plant or vehicles or being snagged by a crane.objects falling off scaffolds and hitting people below.scaffold collapse or failure of components due to incorrect assembly, incompatible componentry, overloading or unauthorised alteration such as tie removal.people falling from scaffolding due to misuse, such as standing on guardrails.people falling from, or through, scaffolds that are poorly erected, incomplete or have been altered without authorisation.Scaffold incidents most commonly involve: 30% of sites had scaffolds that appeared to have been altered by unlicenced tradies – mostly bricklayers.įailing to erect scaffolding on a solid surface can cause a collapse.32% of sites did not have a handover certificate (or written confirmation) by a competent person.43% of sites had working decks with missing planks, ledgers or hop-ups.49% of sites had PCs who allowed workers to access incomplete scaffolds.After conducting 428 Scaff Safe 2021 site visits, SafeWork NSW has compiled a report that highlights many unsafe practices in scaffolding.
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