Falling objects compliance campaign coming in 2026

In early 2026, Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) will begin a statewide proactive compliance campaign targeting the risk of falling objects in the construction industry.

If your business is involved in construction, now is a great time to review how you manage falling object risks, particularly when undertaking activities such as:

• crane lifts
• erecting or dismantling scaffolding
• formwork installation
• use of cantilevered crane loading platforms
• use of elevated work platforms (EWPs)
• tilt-up / precast concrete installation.

Examples of effective falling object controls include:

• establishing and maintaining exclusion zones
• perimeter containment screening
• hoarding or gantries
• catch platforms and toe boards
• good housekeeping and material storage practices.

These are just some of the controls available, and the right control mechanism will depend on your site conditions and the work being performed.

More information

Find out more about our Proactive Compliance Program.