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be implemented to control a risk. When selecting and implementing a combination of control measures it is important to consider whether any new risks might be introduced as a result and, if so, whether the combination of the control measures should be reviewed.

Example 1
 To manage the risk of a fall when a worker is removing old roofing on a building under demolition, control measures may include the following:
    * determine whether the roof can be demolished from the ground (elimination)
    * if this is not reasonably practicable, minimise the risk of a fall by working off scissor lifts and/or elevating work platforms (engineering control)
    * provide training on site rules and SWMS about work at heights (administrative control).
Example 2
To manage the risk of persons working in the same area from being struck by mobile plant, control measures may include:
    * using traffic lights instead of a traffic controller to control traffic at road works (elimination)
    * replacing an item of mobile plant which has a restricted field of vision to one that has
      a clear field of vision (substitution)
    * using zero tail swing excavators rather than conventional tail swing excavators (substitution)
    * segregating the work processes through distance and time (isolation)
    * installing collision avoidance technology (in accordance with manufacturer's instructions) when the vehicle is reversing (engineering)
    * developing and implementing a traffic management plan for any traffic control being
      carried out (administrative)
    * requiring all workers to wear high visibility reflective clothing or vests (PPE).
Regulation 37: Implemented control measures must be maintained to ensure they are fit for purpose, suitable for the nature and duration of the work, and are installed, set up and used correctly.

3.4              Reviewing control measures
The control measures that are put in place to protect health and safety should be regularly reviewed to make sure they are effective. A review should occur on a regular basis and can be done by using the same methods as the initial hazard identification process. Common methods include workplace inspection, consultation, testing and analysing records and data. Reviewing the control measures also involves considering whether a higher order control measure is now reasonably practicable.

Regulation 38: You must review your control measures and, if necessary, revise them:
    * when the control measure is not effective in controlling the risk
    * before a change at the workplace that is likely to give rise to a new or different health
      and safety risk that the control measure may not effectively control
    * if a new relevant hazard or risk is identified
    * if the results of consultation indicate that a review is necessary, or
    * if a health and safety representative requests a review.