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Work Health and Safety (Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces) Code of Practice 2015
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Planning the site layout
When planning the site layout, the following factors should be considered:
- the preparation of firm, level surfaces below work areas for the support of plant and equipment, such as scissor lifts or mobile scaffolds
- the site and condition of access roads to enable plant to place material in and pick it up from the most favourable positions, thereby reducing, for example, the need for manual handling at height
- safe access to and egress from work areas and amenities, including the provision and placement of stairways, ladders, catwalks, guardrails and barriers
- the need for adequate means of escape and rescue in the event of an emergency.