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Avoid working at height were possible using tools and
Avoid Working
plant from ground level.
at Height
Where there are no fixed parapets or guardrails consider
Guard the a Freestanding Guardrail System or else other collective
Hazard protection plant such as MEWPS, Scaffold, Towers, or at
Hierarchy of lower heights Podiums.
Fall Protection Protect the If the risk of a fall remains minimise the distance or
consequence of the fall with a suitable Fall Protection
Worker System.
For tasks of low risk or short duration, ladders and step
Low Risk Short ladders can be a sensible option.
Duration Work