Falls from heights is the biggest killer on NSW construction sites.

Working at heights could mean working as high up as a multi-storey building, or as low down as the second rung of a ladder.

In fact, most fatal and serious falls occur from a height of four metres or less.

Principal contractors and builders have a duty to provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risks to health and safety, so far as is reasonably practicable. This includes the provision of safe systems of work and safety equipment when working at heights. If there is a risk of a person falling more than two metres you also need a safe work method statement.

On-the-spot fines of up to $3,600 may be issued to those placing workers lives at risk by not adequately protecting them when working at heights.