Worksafe ACT inspectors are returning to Denman Prospect today as part of their ongoing work to ensure the construction industry is providing a safe working environment.
Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety Mick Gentleman said the ACT Government was improving working conditions for all Canberrans', especially in high-risk industries like residential construction
"Worksafe ACT has been working hard to improve health and safety conditions for residential construction workers," Minister Gentleman said.
"Today is the third time WorkSafe ACT has been out to Denman Prospect as part of Operation Safe Prospect, which began in August 2020 and will continue over the next three years
"Our inspectors have conducted eight Operation Safe Prospect inspections the five greenfields suburbs of Denman Prospect, Watson, Ginninderry, Taylor and Throsby. They visited 174 workplaces, issuing 210 improvement, 62 prohibition and 14 infringement notices.
"Unfortunately, we are still seeing regular non-compliance and minimal improvement across the industry. My clear message to the construction industry is that we need your help to ensure the ACT's work sites are safe."
WorkSafe ACT has seen consistent issues at residential construction sites including:
- Risk of falls from heights due to unsafe scaffolding
- Site security due to non-secure fencing
- A lack of signage
- Lack of basic facilities such as toilets
- Risk of slips trips and falls due to poor housekeeping and untidy sites
- Not following safe work method statements.
