Work Safe So You Can Get Home Safe

WorkSafe’s End of Year Safety Campaign

As the construction industry approaches the end of 2025, many sites are working hard to complete projects before the break. But with tighter deadlines, longer hours and changing site conditions, this is also the time when risks can increase.

WorkSafe’s End of Year Safety Campaign is a reminder that the best way to finish the year strong is to finish it safely. Every person on site deserves to head into the holidays healthy, rested and ready to enjoy time with family and friends.

We encourage builders, supervisors and site managers to take a proactive approach – encouraging safe practises, open communication and supporting workers to take the time they need to do the job right.

Before the break, all construction sites should be carefully inspected and secured. A few simple checks can make a big difference.

Top end-of-year safety tips for construction

• Securing access points with locks or other mechanical means to deter people
• Bracing or securing boundary fencing so it cannot be pushed or blown over
• Blocking gaps under fences and gates so they cannot be crawled under
• Ensuring electrical safety by turning off the main switch and securing the main switchboard
• Bracing and securing partially constructed building elements such as walls and roofs
• Securing or removing roofing sheets and other loose materials which have the potential to turn into missiles in strong winds
• Backfilling excavations or making sure they are covered or secured
• Removing unwanted construction materials and waste.

WorkSafe is calling on all employers and workers to take part in the End of Year Safety Campaign by reinforcing one simple message: Work safe so you can get home safe.

As the year wraps up, take time to reflect on the environment you have built – one where safety comes first, every day of the year. For guidance and tools to help your workplace prepare for a safe shutdown, visit worksafe.vic.gov.au/home-safe.