Construction ISSC communique: November 2025

The Construction Industry Sector Standing Committee (the Committee) met on Wednesday, 26 November 2025.

Members were provided a presentation from the Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) on heat stress. Members discussed the existing available tools for employers and workers on heat stress including the OIR heat stress calculator and an information webinar titled “Heat Stress as a workplace hazard”. Committee Members discussed efforts to increase knowledge of the risk management practices for the heat stress hazard. Members agreed that heat stress guidance information should be provided to industry as soon as possible and welcomed the opportunity for consultation on heat stress guidance material in early 2026.

Members discussed falls in the residential housing sector and mandatory fall prevention controls. Members agreed that falls from height, especially from 2-3 metres in the residential housing sector is a persistent and significant concern for the Committee.

The Committee noted the model fatigue code of practice (code), and agreed to review the code out of session.

The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

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