New Safety Regulations for Roof Space Work
As of January 1, 2025, new safety regulations will be in effect for work performed in or around domestic roof spaces in Queensland.
What does this mean for you?
These new regulations are designed to protect workers and ensure your safety. Here’s what you can expect:
- Increased Safety Standards: Our technicians will be required to follow stricter safety protocols, including risk assessments and safety plans.
- Potential Delays: In some cases, work may take longer as our technicians must adhere to new procedures.
This new requirement applies to all:
- types of work including plumbing, pest control, insultation activities, gas fitting, roof and ceiling repair, and electrical work (including air-conditioning installation),
- situations where any part of a persons body enters the roof space,
- homes, duplexes, apartments, town houses, sheds, garages, guest houses, small hostels and boarding houses.
Why are these changes necessary?
Roof space work can be hazardous. These new regulations aim to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries by:
- Requiring proper training and certification for workers
- Implementing stricter safety equipment requirements
- Enforcing regular inspections of electrical installations
How can you help?
You can play a crucial role in ensuring a safe working environment by:
- Knowing Your Fuse Box: Familiarise yourself with the location of your fuse box.
- During The Power Outage: Please be understanding of the need to turn off the power before our tradespeople enter your roof space. This will help reduce risks and expedite the work.
- Charging Devices: Charge your electronic devices in advance, as power outages will occur during the work.
Why are these changes necessary?
Roof space work can be hazardous. These new regulations aim to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries by:
- Requiring proper training and certification for workers
- Implementing stricter safety equipment requirements
- Enforcing regular inspections of electrical installations
For more information, please visit the Worksafe Queensland website here or you can call us on 1300 054 488.
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