TITLE: Worker critically injured after slipping off roof and falling through guardrails

SCENARIO:

A young worker has been critically injured from a fall that occurred while he was performing metal roof installation works on a double storey house under construction. The worker slipped, then slid down the metal roof sheeting off the roof, through the guard rails that were on the perimeter scaffold, and fell approximately 6 metres to the ground.

SOURCE: https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/worker-critically-injured-after-slipping-roof-and-falling-through-guardrails

QUESTIONS:

The objective is to raise concerns about the 'Safety Alert'.

1) What are the information about current legislation and duties, rights and obligations of all persons/parties that may be impacted as a result of the 'Safety Alert'?

2) What are the functions of the regulator and powers of their Inspectorate?

3) What requests can be raise to Work Health and Safety (WHS) Advisor for legal advice?