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                                                   Work Health & Safety Management Plan
                                                                         Appendix 8 – Emergency Response Plan
                                                                                                          Version: 9


Rescue from Working at Heights
The use of on-Site cranes and elevated work platforms (EWP) may be considered in the rescue plan.
Specialist support may be identified as a requirement and the personnel and expertise contracted for the
duration of the risk. This may be specialist rope rescue or other as required.
On discovering a person requiring rescue when working at heights, workers should follow the pre-
approved rescue plan;
   1. Stop or shut down any equipment in the area.
   2. Site assessed for Hazards.
   3. Assist anyone in danger if safe to do so; the specific SWMS rescue plan shall be implemented
       particularly where the risk of suspension trauma is possible.
   4. Ring emergency number (000) and call Emergency Control Structure on the UHF if appropriate
       and if safe to do so stating:
           a. EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY, EMERGENCY (UHF)
           b. Organisation, callers name and position (000)
           c. Exact location of the emergency
           d. What is the number casualties
           e. Evacuation actions being taken
           f.   Answer any questions if possible
           g. Scene to be made safe.
   5. If directed, stand by to assist with rescue (as co-ordinated by emergency services).
   6. Await further instructions from Emergency Services Representative.




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