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Work Health and Safety (Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces) Code of Practice 2015
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Training for rescues
The training for rescuing workers who have fallen should address the following factors:
- the rescue process should start immediately
- training frequency should take into account the worker’s competence and their ability to retain competence through regular exposure to the equipment and skills needed to perform a rescue
- workers should not put themselves at risk during a rescue.