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Guidance
- WorkSafe Victoria – Fall prevention: A guide to falls prevention
- WorkSafe Victoria – Fall prevention: Falls prevention checklist
- Safe Work Australia – Working at heights
- Safe Work Australia – Model code of practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces
- Useful health, safety and wellbeing contacts for schools
Templates and forms
- Safe Work Method Statement (DOCX)
- ‘A’ frame ladder – sample safe work procedure (DOCX)
- Extension ladder – sample safe work procedure (DOCX)
- Use of step-platform – sample safe work procedure (DOCX)
- Risk assessment template (DOCX)
- Cleaning gutters – sample risk assessment (DOCX)
- Cleaning windows – sample risk assessment (DOCX)
- Retrieving balls off roof – sample risk assessment (DOCX)
- Set-up and use of scaffolding – sample risk assessment (DOCX)
- Set-up and use of theatre lights – sample risk assessment (DOCX)
Useful websites
'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:
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