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that working load limits are not exceeded
    * providing a secure physical barrier at the edge of the elevated area, such as toe boards or infill panels that form part of a guardrail system
    * erecting perimeter containment screening made of mesh, timber, plywood or metal sheeting. The framework supporting the screen should be able to bear the load of the screen
    * inspecting pallets each time before use to make sure they are in a safe condition
    * load pallets correctly to ensure load stability, banding, shrink or stretch wrap can help with this.
When considering control measures to contain or catch falling objects, identify the types of objects that could fall, as well as the fall gradient and distance, to ensure that any protective equipment or structures are strong enough to withstand the impact forces of the falling object. Examples of these control measures include:
    * erecting a covered pedestrian walkway
    * erecting a catch platform with vertical sheeting or perimeter screening
    * providing overhead protective structures on mobile plant

Falls from heights
For more information and guidance on falls, consult the following model codes of practice:
    * Managing the risk of falls in the workplace
    * Preventing falls in housing construction.

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION WORKPLACE FACILITIES

Workplace                                                                                Toilets                                                                 Hand washing facilities                                               Drinking water                                                   Eating facilities                                                            Showers                                                     Change rooms                                            Personal storage
What facilities are required?                                                            Number and type based on number and sex of workers                      Number based on number of workers                                     Adequate supply of cool, clean drinking water (free of charge).  Hygienic dining facilities for eating meals and preparing and storing food.  For example,                                                For example,                                            For example,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     if the work involves dirty, hot or arduous work.            if a need to change in and out of clothing (e.g. PPE).  if a need to store personal belongings such as tools.
Example 1:                                                                               Minimum                                                                 Minimum requirements:                                                 Drinking water facilities such as:                               A separate dining facility such as:                                                                                                      If required:                                            If required, provide:
Large residential project                                                                requirements:                                                              * 1 female hand basin, and                                            * direct connection to the mains water supply,                   * relocatable building, or                                                If required, provide 2 separate shower facilities such as:     * provide temporary change room facilities, or          * lockable space in an existing or relocatable building, or
                                                                                            * 1 female pan (inc adequate means for disposal of sanitary items,      * 2 male hand basin                                                   * bottled water or containers.                                   * use of part of new building when available.                                * portable shower units, or                                 * use area of new building.                             * lockable vehicle or trailer, or
   * New multiple single dwellings not included in housing construction work definition     * 2 male pan, and                                                    Options include:                                                                                                                                                                                                       * use new building facilities when available.                                                                       * lockable tool/storage boxes.
   * Max 30