Videos
Sometimes, the best way to understand safety is to see it in action. Our video library turns research findings and industry lessons into engaging visual content that connects with workers, students, and decision-makers alike. These aren’t just talking heads — they feature animated explainers for high-risk activities, walkthroughs of safe work procedures, interviews with experienced industry professionals, and highlights from workshops where academics and practitioners address pressing safety challenges together. For companies, the videos can be used in toolbox talks, onboarding sessions, or refresher training, helping teams learn from real incidents and proven prevention strategies. Students and educators will find clips that bring course concepts to life — risk assessments, safety culture, and wellbeing initiatives — demonstrating how they unfold on actual construction sites. Many videos are sourced directly from collaborative projects between the Centre and industry partners, ensuring they reflect both the latest research and real-world conditions. As the construction sector adopts digital learning, these resources make safety knowledge accessible anytime, anywhere, in formats people actually watch and remember. New content is added regularly, keeping the collection up-to-date with emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and the changing realities of work on site.
High-Risk Construction Safety Video Series
This video series highlights the most common causes of serious injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. Each episode focuses on a specific high-risk activity—such as crane operations, electrical work, traffic management, and working at heights—and demonstrates practical steps to control hazards and keep workers safe. Geared towards industry professionals, students, and trainers, the series provides practical guidance that can be used in toolbox talks, training sessions, or induction programs. By translating research insights and regulatory requirements into clear visual examples, these videos help boost safety awareness and practices across Australia’s construction workforce.
1. High-Risk Construction Safety Video - Cranes & Lifting
This video highlights key risks in crane operations and lifting activities on construction sites, showing safe work practices and risk-control measures to prevent incidents.
2. High-Risk Construction Safety Video - Electrical Supply & Equipment
Focusing on electrical hazards, this video covers safe installation, maintenance, and handling of electrical systems and equipment to reduce the risk of shocks, burns, and fires.
3. High-Risk Construction Safety Video - Mobile Plant
This video examines mobile plant operations, outlining safe procedures for operating, maintaining, and working around heavy machinery in busy construction environments.
4. High-Risk Construction Safety Video - Traffic Management
Addressing traffic-related hazards, this video provides practical guidance on site traffic planning, signage, and separation of vehicles and pedestrians to prevent collisions.
5. High-Risk Construction Safety Video - Transport & Deliveries
This video explores safe practices for loading, transporting, and unloading construction materials, highlighting planning, communication, and hazard control measures.
6. High-Risk Construction Safety Video - Underground & Overhead Services
Covering underground and overhead utilities, this video explains how to safely locate, protect, and work around power, water, and communication services to avoid accidental strikes.
7. High-Risk Construction Safety Video - Work at Height
This video focuses on preventing falls from heights, the leading cause of construction injuries, by demonstrating fall prevention systems, edge protection, and safe access methods.
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