When do I need scaffolding or edge protection on a house build?

Falls from height are one of the most serious risks on a building site. Safety laws require the person in control of the work to manage fall risks, which commonly means edge protection, scaffolding or other controls when people work on roofs, upper floors or near open edges. Under the model safety laws used in most states, erecting or altering scaffolding where a person or object could fall more than four metres requires a licensed scaffolder. Check what your state requires and who is responsible on your site before work at height starts.

General information only. Requirements vary by state or territory and change over time, so check the current rules for your location.