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Housing Construction Falls - Draft Code of Practice

The Housing Falls Draft Code aims to reduce the incidence of fatalities and injuries resulting from falls from height in the residential construction sector. It also provides guidance to the residential construction sector on how to meet the obligations under the National Standard for Construction Work.

The Draft National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction was made available for public comment from April 30^th 2008 to July 31^st 2008.

There was a significant response from a wide range of stakeholders including individuals, residential builders, roof tilers, metal roofers, businesses, industry associations and OHS authorities. These public submissions are now available for viewing.

The draft Housing Falls Code is now due for revision based on the public submissions received during November 2008.

Indicative Timeframe

August – October 2008	Analyse and summarise public submissions  Seek indicative costings for scaffolding
November 2008	Technical Group meeting to revise draft Code based on public comments
March 2009	Technical Group meeting to finalise draft Code.
June 2009	RIS for Decision to go to Office of Best Practice Regulation for endorsement.
September 2009	Draft National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Falls in Housing Construction to go to Safe Work Australia for consideration*.

* This is indicative, and will be dependant on the requirements of the Office of Best Practice Regulation, and timeframes for Safe Work Australia.