Work Health and Safety (Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces) Code of Practice 2015
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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
Figure 33 shows diagrams with 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.