
Fall protection in NSW: top 4 frequently asked questions
SafeWork NSW and the NSW government have made substantial changes to the way fall protection and height safety will be managed in New South Wales.

SafeWork NSW and the NSW government have made substantial changes to the way fall protection and height safety will be managed in New South Wales.

SafeWork NSW introduced a new code of practice for working on commercial and industrial building roofs in May 2026. Here’s what you need to know.

Workers in the building and construction industry consistently find themselves at greater risk of being injured at the workplace.

If a roof is trafficable, why would you want to install walkway? There are more than a few reasons…

Carabiners are a common piece of equipment used by workers accessing fall protection systems. But how many should you keep in your kit?

Understanding the different types of carabiner and connector along with their use cases.

There are some good arguments for why fall protection requirements should be less complex. But also, good reasons why they cannot be.

It can be frustrating when a fall protection system is compliant one year but not the next. There are often good reasons why this happens.

The vast majority of fall protection systems are designed to stop workers going over a roof edge. But what if you need to?

One of the most important ways people can be protected is having employers and managers be active participants in safety.