78Management of risk of fall

78 Management of risk of fall associated with a fall by a person from one level to another that is reasonably likely to cause injury to the person or any other person. (2) Subregulation (1) includes the risk of a fall: (a) in or on an elevated workplace from which a person could fall; or (b) in the vicinity of an opening through which a person could fall; or (c) in the vicinity of an edge over which a person could fall; or (d) on a surface through which a person could fall; or (e) in any other place from which a person could fall. (3) A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that any work that involves the risk of a fall to which subregulation (1) applies is carried out on the ground or on a solid construction. (4) A person conducting a business or undertaking must provide safe means of access to and exit from: (a) the workplace; and (b) any area within the workplace referred to in subregulation (2).

Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations 2011 91 solid construction means an area that has: (a) a surface that is structurally capable of supporting all persons and things that may be located or placed on it; and (b) barriers around its perimeter and any openings to prevent a fall; and (c) an even and readily negotiable surface and gradient; and (d) a safe means of entry and exit.