Fall risks: When working, it's crucial to address the risks associated with falls from one level to another. As a worker in control of a business or undertaking, WorkCover Queensland emphasizes your responsibility to manage these health and safety risks as per the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (WHS Regulation).

Your obligations encompass:

• Effectively managing the risks of falls between levels, particularly when the potential for injury exists (s.78).
• Ensuring that work is conducted either on the ground or on a stable structure (s.78(3)). In cases where this isn't feasible, providing adequate protection becomes imperative to mitigate the risk of falls (s.79(2)).
• Following the hierarchy of controls detailed in (s.79(3)), which includes employing higher-order controls like edge protection.

These provisions are designed to guarantee a comprehensive approach wherein each hazard leading to a potential fall is identified, assessed, and subjected to control measures. The ultimate goal is to prevent or diminish exposure to the risks associated with falls in the workplace.