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therefore more consideration must be given to implementing control measures at the top of the hierarchy.
Level 1, 2, 3 or 4 control measures are usually necessary when working at a height of 2 metres or more. Depending on the risk assessment, ladders and administrative control measures may be all that is reasonably practicable to implement for work at heights of less than 2 metres.
In some cases, a combination of control measures may be necessary, for example using safety harnesses while working from an elevating work platform.

Regulation 37: Fall protection measures must also be:
    * fit for purpose
    * suitable for the nature and duration of the work
    * set up and used correctly
You should also ensure that the control measures you select do not create new hazards, for example electrical risks from contact with overhead power lines or crushing and entanglement from plant such as elevating work platforms.

2.2 Reasonably practicable
'Reasonably practicable' is defined in the WHS Act and takes into account a number of factors that can help you decide what can reasonably be done to control the risk of a fall in the circumstances.
'Reasonably practicable' does not just mean the cost in dollar terms. Determining what is reasonably practicable includes taking into account and weighing up the following:

Severity of the hazard or risk
How likely is it that a worker will fall? How serious are the injuries likely to be? If each time a worker is exposed to an uncontrolled risk that may result in severe injury or death, then this is
an important factor.

State of knowledge
What is known about the hazard and the ways of controlling the risk? How do similar businesses
or workplaces control the risk of falling? What information can WHS professionals, industry associations, unions and government bodies provide? What can you find out from manufacturers and suppliers about risk control equipment?

Availability and suitability of ways to eliminate or minimise the risk
Are the fall protection measures you have identified available? Are they designed and constructed for the site, the task and all people using them? Manufacturers/suppliers instructions should be noted prior to commencing tasks.

The cost of removing or mitigating the hazard or risk
What are the costs of eliminating or minimising the risk, taking into account any saving from fewer injuries and potentially improved productivity? Are the costs of implementing the control measures grossly disproportionate to the risk?

2.3 Training, information, instruction and supervision

Section 19: A person conducting a business or undertaking must provide any information, instruction training or supervision necessary to protect all persons from risks to their health and safety arising from work carried out.
Regulation 317: A person conducting