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Construction

safe business is good business

The construction industry is a multifaceted industry, characterised by a broad range of high risk activities and complex work arrangements.

The construction industry includes:

commercial, domestic and civil construction
road and bridge construction
railway maintenance and railway construction.

The inherent risks in the building and construction industry make it one of the priority areas for NSW. Contractors, subcontractors and their workers face risks from hazards that must be managed to prevent deaths, injuries and illness.

Please see the tools, publications and frequently asked questions below to help you to identify possible industry-specific hazards that may be present in your workplace and the best way to eliminate or control any risks.

Further information, publications and FAQs can also be found on the WorkCover website.

Construction Publications and Alerts

Serious about safe business

The Small Business Safety Pack contains tools to help you identify what you need to do to make your workplace safer – and outlines how to do it. The pack is a practical approach to help you achieve compliance and involves:
- management commitment
  (PDF Format - 129KB)
- consultation
  (PDF Format - 319KB)
- safe work procedures
  (PDF Format - 318KB)
- training and supervision
  (PDF Format - 129KB)
- reporting safety
  (PDF Format - 165KB)
- workers compensation and return to work
  (PDF Format - 317KB)
Use the 'Compliance at a glance'checklist (PDF Format - 121KB) to determine how you rate and understand what you need to do to improve safety at your workplace.
- Online Safety Self Assessment Tool
Conduct your own self-assessment on this new online tool to find out how well your business is managing health, safety and injured workers.
Code of Practice: Cutting and drilling concrete and other masonry products

This Industry Code of Practice has been produced by the WorkCover Authority of NSW to provide employers, self-employed persons and employees with practical advice on the use of saws and drills and associated equipment used in the cutting and drilling of concrete and other building structural materials during construction work.