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travel restraint systems or fall-arrest systems are
      to be used.

Organising and sequencing of work
Work should be organised so that people do not interfere with other workers or increase the risk
to themselves or others. For example, you can sequence jobs so that different trades are not working above or below each other at the same time. Plan the work so tasks are not performed
for extended periods from a ladder, or so that work at height is minimised in extremely hot
or cold weather.

Safe work procedures

An administrative control may be as simple as a safe work procedure that describes the steps involved in safely undertaking a task. It may also include any particular training, instruction and the level of supervision required. For example, a safe work procedure to reduce the risk of falls when entering or exiting vehicles may include instructing drivers to not jump down from the cab and always maintain three points of contact when climbing into or out of the cab (see Figure 33).

Figure 33: Diagrams showing the correct procedure for climbing in and out of trucks

If relying on administrative controls, it may be necessary to provide a high level of supervision
to ensure that the safe work procedure is being adhered to.

9.  EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR FALLS

Whenever there are risks from working at height, appropriate emergency procedures and facilities, including first aid, must be established and provided. Typical injuries from falls can include unconsciousness and occluded airway, impalement, serious head or abdominal injuries and fractures.
A person using a fall-arrest system could suffer suspension intolerance as a result of a fall.
The WHS Regulations contain a specific provision to address the need for emergency and
rescue procedures for such situations.

Regulation 80: A person conducting a business or undertaking who implements a fall-arrest system as a measure to control risk must establish emergency and rescue procedures.

The procedures must be tested so that they are effective. Workers must be provided with suitable and adequate information, instruction and training in relation to the emergency procedures.

9.1  Emergency procedures
In developing emergency procedures, the different types of emergency and rescue scenarios that might arise should be considered. Information from the risk assessment will help in this task.
Regulation 42: You must ensure that workers have access to first aid equipment and facilities
for the administration of first aid. You must also ensure that workers are trained to administer
first aid or that workers have access to persons who are trained in first aid.
Further guidance is available in the First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice [under development].
The emergency procedures for falls may be incorporated into the emergency plan