CSI-HS-PRO-0019 - 06 - Working at Heights Procedure

Working at Heights Procedure
WORKING AT HEIGHTS PROCEDURE

CSI-HS-PRO-0019
Name of Approver: Steve Wyatt
Signature:
Date: 24/04/2013
CURRENT STATUS
Revision Number Prepared By Issue Date
06 Lindsey Sawyer 09/02/2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE................................................................................................................................. 4
2. INTERPRETATION................................................................................................................... 4
3. RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Plant Designers................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Site Mangers & Supervisors.............................................................................................4
3.3 Employees....................................................................................................................... 5
4. GENERAL WORKING AT HEIGHTS........................................................................................5
5. FALL PREVENTION................................................................................................................. 5
6. RISK ASSESSMENT................................................................................................................ 5
7. PERMITS.................................................................................................................................. 6
8. POTENTIAL HAZARDS............................................................................................................ 6
9. REDUCING POTENTIAL RISK.................................................................................................7
10. SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS.................................................................................................7
11. EDGE PROTECTION................................................................................................................ 8
12. SCAFFOLDING AND WORK PLATFORMS..............................................................................8
13. ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS.............................................................................................9
13.1 General............................................................................................................................ 9
13.2 Operation......................................................................................................................... 9
13.3 Access or egress from an elevated work platform..........................................................10
14. FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS....................................................................10
15. RESTRAINT TECHNIQUE / ARREST SYSTEMS...................................................................10
16. STATIC LINES........................................................................................................................ 12
16.1 Cable.............................................................................................................................. 12
16.2 Temporary Static Lines..................................................................................................12
17. LADDERS............................................................................................................................... 12
18. PROTECTION AT HOLES AND OPENINGS..........................................................................13
19. GRIDMESH AND CHECKER PLATE......................................................................................13
20. FALLING OBJECTS................................................................................................................ 13
21. WEATHER CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................14
21.1 Wet weather................................................................................................................... 14
21.2 Hot conditions................................................................................................................14
21.3 Windy Conditions...........................................................................................................14
22. RESCUE PLAN....................................................................................................................... 15
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23. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.............................................................................................15

24. REFERENCE.......................................................................................................................... 16
25. DOCUMENT REVISION CONTROL.......................................................................................17
26. CONFIRMATION OF UNDERSTANDING...............................................................................18

1. PURPOSE
This procedure defines the activities to be followed by those people required to work at
heights. It ensures that there are safe systems of work and covers access to, prevention of
falls for people and or material from heights.
2. INTERPRETATION
Work at Height Where any person is at risk of a potentially injury

producing fall
Restraint technique Control on a person’s movement by use of a fall-arrest

system to physically prevent a person from reaching a
position at which there is a risk of falling
Fall – arrest system An assembly of interconnected components such as a
harness, lanyard & anchor point whose purpose is to
arrest a fall
Competent person A person who has, through a combination of training,
qualification & experience acquired knowledge & skills
enabling that person to correctly perform a specific task
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Plant Designers

Consider, review & conduct risk assessments during the design and engineering
phases of the operation to attempt to eliminate or reduce the necessity of
employees to work at heights & be exposed to hazards during operations.
3.2 Site Mangers & Supervisors

 Where able to achieve, engineer out exposure to working at heights by
installing edge protection & platforms to eliminate possible risk of individuals
falling
 Conduct & review risk assessments with all relevant stakeholders for tasks with
exposure to working at heights
 Develop & review safe work procedures for tasks associated with working at
heights
 Ensure all employees are educated of the safe work procedures & comply with
associated elements & expectations
 Ensure that employees are given adequate instruction, training & where
required supervision, when they are required to work at heights & use
associated fall protection equipment
 Ensure that individuals do not work alone when the use of fall protection
equipment is required & that rescue procedures are understood by those
working at heights & associated activities
 Rescue procedures &/or plans should be factored into task associated risk
assessments

 Ensure that a register of working at heights permits has been maintained

 Ensure regular inspection of fall protection equipment is completed at
scheduled intervals by a competent person
 Ensure that a register of working at height equipment has been maintained
3.3 Employees
 Employees who work at heights are required to comply with all associated
elements of this procedure
 Use fall protection equipment &/or systems provided at all times when working
at heights
 Be involved in the development & review process for any associated risk
assessments &/or safe work procedures
 Not use any fall protection equipment or work at heights where they have yet to
receive the appropriate training
 Ensure the necessary controls are put into place to prevent others being
exposed to working at heights hazards such as falling objects (this may include
the use of barricading, tool lanyards & good housekeeping practices)
 Compliance with any associated working at height permits
 Individuals working at height & wearing the appropriate fall protection
equipment shall be attached to a suitable anchorage point at all times when
exposed to potential falls
 Any failure to comply with this procedure & its associated elements would be
considered a serious breach of safety, & therefore disciplinary action in
compliance with company procedure will take place
4. GENERAL WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Where exposure to working at heights cannot be eliminated & where any person is at risk
of a potentially injury producing fall they shall be secured by equipment and a system that
is rated for fall arrest. This includes a full body harness, a lanyard with shock absorbing
properties, associated attachment hardware such as karabiners, and an anchorage point
with a minimum strength of 15kN.
5. FALL PREVENTION
The hierarchy of controls should always be considered when work at height is required.
The goal should always be to eliminate the potential to fall.
The use of fall arrest systems should always be the last control method selected and this
may be achieved through the use of edge protection, scaffolding, elevated work platforms,
or other.
6. RISK ASSESSMENT
A risk assessment for the task associated to working at heights as well as any other
associated activities shall be completed prior to any individual working at height.
The risk assessment should consider the following:

 The task, the hazards & the controls

 Others that may be exposed to the task activities
 The equipment to be used
 The physical & psychological capabilities of the individuals to complete the task
 Rescue & emergency procedures
7. PERMITS
 A working at height permit shall be completed, authorised & issued before any
working at height commences
 The permit shall identify any hazards & necessary controls
 Consideration shall be given to the hierarchy of controls when selecting these controls
 Permits & associated risk assessments must be appropriate to the location, task, date
& time for that particular working shift. The permit is only valid for the shift & is not
transferable from one shift to another
 The site supervisor shall issue, authorise & control the working at height permit
8. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Factors which can cause a person to fall include:
 Sudden acceleration or deceleration
 Moving from one surface to another
 Capability of the surface supporting a load
 Openings or holes that are not identified or protected
 Open edges that are not protected
 Levels change
 Hand grip is lost
 Surfaces are slippery (eg surfaces are wet, polished or oily)
 Unsuitable footwear
 Equipment, tools, rubbish obstructing work areas
 Incorrect use of ladders
 Catching of clothing
 Surfaces move
 Unsatisfactory lighting
 Bad weather conditions (eg heavy rain or wind)
 Struck by moving or falling object
People who are working at a height or an elevated position must not work alone. This is
important if there is the risk of a fall. A person suspended in a full body harness must be
rescued as soon as possible.

9. REDUCING POTENTIAL RISK

Possible means of reducing the risk of falling include:
 The provision of edge protection
 The use of a building maintenance unit that is installed by a competent person
 The use of a scaffold or a working platform
 Where it is not practicable to provide the equipment referred to in point 2 or 3
 The use of an industrial fall-arrest system with an anchorage, each of which complies
with AS/NZS 1891.1, AS/NZS 1891.3, AS 2626 and AS 4626;
 The use of ladders
 The provision of training
 For use of fall-arrest systems and devices, personal protective equipment and in
rescue procedures
 For relevant hazards that may be encountered
 The provision of supervision by a competent person
 The provision of assistance by another person
 The completion of all relevant documentation to conduct the task, such as Take
Time’s, JSA’s, risk assessments and permits
10. SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS

Safe access to and egress from the work area shall be provided before any work
commences. Consideration shall be given to:
 The tools and equipment that may be required to be carried to the work areas
 The weather conditions that may be experienced
 The use of temporary work platforms including scaffolds and elevated work platforms
(note: personnel shall not enter or leave the platform when elevated [except in an
emergency] unless each of the conditions outlined in Section 5.9 of AS 2550 part 10 –
Safe Use of Mobile Elevated Work Platforms are complied with [refer to appendix A of
this procedure] )
 The frequency and the number of people who may need to access the work area
 The location and space needed for plant, equipment and materials
 The need for lighting
 Keeping access ways clear of obstructions and readily accessible
 The proximity of traffic and moving equipment

11. EDGE PROTECTION

 Where edge protection is used as a means of reducing a risk of falling then the person
having control of the work must ensure
 In the case of edge protection on a scaffold, that the edge protection complies with AS
1576, Scaffolding
 In the case of edge protection on a stair, landing or fixed platform which is located so
that a person falling from it would fall from one level to another, that the edge
protection is in the form of a guard rail complying with AS 1657; Fixed platforms,
walkways, stairways and ladders - design, construction and installation
 In the case of edge protection on any other open edge located so that a person falling
from it would fall from one level to another, that the edge protection has a guard rail
which, in addition to complying with AS 1657, incorporates a toe board
 Top rail shall be no less than 900mm or no more than 1100mm above the platform
 Mid-rail shall be provided between the top rail & the platform
 Toe-board of a minimum of 100mm high shall be provided
 Vertical hand rail supports (& toe-boards) shall be provided at intervals not exceeding
every 3 meters
 The structure shall be regularly inspected to ensure it remains fit for use
12. SCAFFOLDING AND WORK PLATFORMS

Any scaffold 4m or under in height shall be erected, altered or dismantled by a competent
person.
Any scaffolding that exceeds a 4m height shall be erected, altered or dismantled by a

certified scaffolder.
Scaffolding shall be marked by a tagging system (normally Scafftag).
All scaffolding erected must be:

 Tagged at prominent positions at every access
 Recorded: the date the scaffold was erected, altered or repaired
 Named and signed by the person doing the inspection
 Identified as heavy, medium or light duty (AS1576.1)
Visible warning shall be attached to incomplete scaffolding (i.e. danger tags, warning signs
etc.).
Scaffold shall be inspected and “marked” by a competent person before use, after any
alteration or repair and at intervals of no more than 14 days.
Safe access to and egress from the scaffold shall be provided.
Guardrails and fender boards shall be installed at every open edge of the work platform.
The scaffold shall conform to AS1576. Refer to SHE L001 Ladders, Scaffolds & Platforms
for detailed guidance.

13. ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS
13.1 General
 Elevated work platforms are used to gain safe access to task areas at height
 Elevated work platform operators must hold the relevant certificate of
competency that has/or is to be converted into a National High Risk Work
License
 Elevated work platforms shall be inspected in accordance to manufacturers
recommendations prior to use
 A machine log book or pre-start inspection records are to be maintained
 Elevated work platform keys areas of inspection include, but are not limited to
the following:
a) Machine controls & warning devices
b) Battery & Emergency Decent Devices (EDD)
c) Articulating & load bearing points
d) Machine lubrication
e) Hydraulic hoses for leaks, damage, chaffing, wear & loose fittings
13.2 Operation
 Any person(s) to be elevated by the work platform shall wear fall protection
equipment rated for fall arrest & be attached to the machine certified
anchorage point at all times when in the machine
 A competent person shall be used as a spotter when working in close proximity
to plant
 Barricading shall be used as well as other associated warning devices where
the task activities of the EWP or other have the potential too cause harm to
each other or themselves
 Adequate overhead clearance must be maintained
 The machine SWL must not be exceeded at any time. This is to include the
weight of the persons & any equipment that are elevated by the platform
 The elevated work platform is not under any circumstances to be used as a
crane or any other crane like activities
 Elevated work platforms shall not be used when wind speeds exceed those
specified by the manufacturer for that particular machine
 Personnel with the basket of the work platform are to maintain contact with the
machine basket floor at all times. Personnel are not to attempt themselves to
greater heights by standing on objects with the machine basket
 Personnel using elevated work platforms are to keep fingers & hands within the
boundary of the basket during movements or travel to avoid crush injuries
between the basket & other plant or structure
 Machine ground controls are to be used only in an emergency or during
maintenance requirements
 Gas cylinders shall not be carried in an elevated work platform

 Ground gradients must not exceed those recommendations of the

manufacturer
 The machine basket is not to be rested or placed against any structure for
stabilization
 Travel shall be with the boom down, retracted & in line with the direction of
travel
 Travel speeds shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations &
consideration given to the ground conditions
 Ground conditions shall be assessed prior to operation &/or travel to ensure
machine stability. Consideration must be given to the machine weight & the
operating surface
13.3 Access or egress from an elevated work platform

 Access of egress from an elevated work platform is not permitted without
authorization & approval from the mine manager
 Risk assessment must determine that there is no safer alternative for access &
egress for that specific task
 When authorized to access or egress form the elevated work platform all
requirements detailed in AS 2550.10 shall be complied with (refer to appendix
A)
14. FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS

 All equipment &/or systems shall be designed & comply with the relevant part of
AS/NZS 1891
 All fall protection equipment &/or systems are to be used only in the manner of its
intended purpose & design
 All fall protection equipment &/or systems are to be used in direct compliance with
both legislative & manufacturers requirements & recommendations
 Only manufacturer compatible components are to be used
 The equipment &/or systems are to be regularly inspected to ensure their fit for use
15. RESTRAINT TECHNIQUE / ARREST SYSTEMS

Restraint technique / arrest systems must be provided where other means of reducing the
risk of falling are not practicable or to provide greater protection to the worker.
Safety harnesses shall be worn and correctly secured, when:

 Outside of any hand railing
 When working on top of ladders
 When on pipe racks or roofs, safety lines are required to be installed
 When using a workbox (man cage), cherry picker or scissor lift
 There is potential to fall i.e. from one level to another
 Alternatively, as detailed in any specific worksite procedures

Workers using safety harnesses must not work alone. A worker suspended in a full body
harness should be rescued as soon as possible.
Fall restraint techniques that prevent a person moving close to an open edge is the
preferred to fall arrest systems, however if there is no alternative, then fall arrest systems
shall be designed to limit a free fall to a maximum of 2 meters.
Each component of a fall restraint /arrest system and devices should be inspected and
tagged on a quarterly basis by a competent person. Inspections are to be recorded and
stored for referencing.
Static lines allow for lateral movement without having to disconnect from the anchorage.
Static lines are to be installed by a competent person and meet the requirements of
AS/NZS 1891.2.
Static lines should be located no less than 2m above the floor of the work area (where
practicable).
The harness should be connected to the lanyard assembly at the top, dorsal (back)
position. The inertia reel assembly body (when used) shall be connected at the anchorage
point and NOT at the dorsal position.
Ensure the safety harness is adjusted to the person’s size.
Ensure that the safety line is secured to a safe and substantial anchorage point – as a
guide see table below. Handrails are NOT to be used as an anchorage point.
Anchor Point
Type of Fall Description
Strength
Single point anchor for free fall arrest in any
Free fall single
situation where a free fall in excess of 600mm 15kN
person
is a possibility
Two person point anchor for free fall arrest in
Free fall two
any situation where a free fall in excess of 21kN
persons
600mm is a possibility
Limited to any situation where there is no risk
Limited free fall 15kN
of a free fall in excess of 600mm
Control on a person’s movement to physically
Restraint
prevent the person from reaching a position at 15kN
technique
which there is a risk of a fall
Any work using harnesses that is done outside the safety of handrails the person
performing the work must be attached to an anchor point or fall arrest safety system at all
times.
Any component of the system that has been used to arrest a free fall shall be tagged as
“out of service” until it has been inspected by a competent & authorised person in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. All falls must be reported immediately to
ensure that proper inspection and investigation of the incident are conducted.

16. STATIC LINES
16.1 Cable
Installation of a permanent steel wire static line needs to be completed by a
competent person with the cable used compliant with the requirements of AS 3569;
Static line considerations include:

 Number of people using the system
 The length of the system
 The length between anchor points
 The distance below the user
 Strength of anchor points
The engineered system shall be inspected by a competent person prior to use and
be subject to regular inspections at quarterly intervals;
All systems shall be inspected by the user prior to use.
16.2 Temporary Static Lines

Installation shall be completed by a competent appropriately trained person(s);
Temporary static lines to be used shall be only those designed for this purpose by a
recognized manufacturer with all of the manufacturer requirements and instructions
for the correct & safe use complied with.
17. LADDERS
Working from ladders can only be performed when three points of contact can be
maintained at all times & when performing light duties;
Ladders should be used as a means of access to or egress from a work area and not used
as a work platform;
If it is necessary for a person to work from a ladder where three points of contact cannot be
maintained at all times, for example to complete maintenance, monitor plant operation,
service plant, or for access to or egress from a work area, the person must wear
appropriate and approved fall prevention equipment that is securely attached to an
appropriate anchor point, or consideration be given to choosing alternative means of
access for the task.
All portable ladders:

 Will comply with the appropriate Australian Standard
 Shall be inspected properly prior to use
 Must extend at least 1m above the stepping-off point and that the ladder is securely
fixed

 Sufficient platform area must be provided at the stepping off point

 Shall be positioned correctly, i.e., the ladder is not too close or too far from the
support structure. The ratio is one to four. For example, the distance between the
ladder base and the supporting structure should be about 1 metre for every 4 metres
of working ladder height
 Every ladder shall be secured appropriately so that it cannot move at either the top or
bottom positions
 Ladders used to perform light duties shall be secured appropriately at the top resting
position
 All ladders shall be used for their intended use only
 Ladders damaged or considered not fit for use shall be tagged out of service and
reported to the appropriate person
18. PROTECTION AT HOLES AND OPENINGS

 All holes and openings, other than a lift well, stairwell or vehicle inspection pit, with
dimensions greater than 200mm x 200mm, but less than 2 metres x 2 metres or with a
diameter greater than 200mm but less than 2 metres, must be protected
 Holes or openings in concrete floors must be protected with embedded wire mesh
during construction and covered with a material of adequate strength to prevent entry
by objects or persons
 Holes or openings in any other floor must be covered with material of adequate
strength to prevent entry by objects or persons and be securely fixed
 Any holes or openings covered with wire mesh must not be used as a work platform
 When installing services only that part of the wire mesh which allows access for
installation is removed. The cover should be modified to fit around the installed
service
 All covers must be securely fixed and marked clearly with the words “DANGER -
HOLE BENEATH”
19. GRIDMESH AND CHECKER PLATE

 Special precautions are required when installing or removing gridmesh or chequer
plate flooring panels
 Removal of gridmesh or chequer plate must be conducted in a planned and controlled
manner and restricted to designated areas
 Gridmesh that is not fixed down must either be re-fixed down or removed. Unfixed
gridmesh is not permitted and must be removed and the opening protected
20. FALLING OBJECTS

It is the responsibility of those working at heights to not only ensure their safety, but also
the safety of others when working at height.
To prevent others from being exposed to hazards associated to work at heights, the
following should be considered:

 The use of barricading to create an exclusion zone of adequate distance

 Provide spotters to warn others of potential exposure
 Maintain high housekeeping standards
 Provide warning signs
 Attach tools to lanyards designed for that purpose
21. WEATHER CONDITIONS

Risk assessment when working at height should also consider the conditions in which the
task(s) are going to take place, including but not limited to:
 Wet weather
 Hot conditions
 Windy conditions
21.1 Wet weather

Working at height in wet weather should be avoided due to the fact that a wet
surface also becomes a slippery surface;
Working at height in wet weather can also greatly affect visibility.
21.2 Hot conditions

Where working at height in very hot conditions is to take place, the following
strategies should be considered to reduce the likelihood of individuals being
exposed:
 Planning the specific task for cooler periods of the shift
 Reducing the exposure period by spreading the task(s) over several shifts
 Provisions for shade such as shade sails, umbrellas, etc
 Rotating of workers exposed to the hot conditions to periods of rest
21.3 Windy Conditions

Strong winds when a person is in an elevated position can greatly affect stability;
Before operating or working from an elevated work platform, the machine maximum
allowable wind speed rating must be reviewed
This wind speed rating is usually marked on the machine and also located in the
Manufacturers Operating Manual
The maximum allowable wind speed for the EWP can be reviewed against a wind
speed scale to serve as a guide when determining the hazards associated to the
task
If there are any doubts regarding the weather conditions and the level of risk
associated, seek further consultation with a competent person to help determine
whether the task should progress

To assist in the evaluation of safe working conditions, a wind speed scale may be
referenced as a guide to assist in determining these conditions
The ‘Beauforts Wind Speed Scale’ is an empirical measure for describing wind
speed based on observation
Refer to appendix B for a Beauforts Wind Speed Scale.
22. RESCUE PLAN

A rescue plan shall be prepared, reviewed and agreed to, prior to any working at height
reliant on the use of a fall prevention system commencing
Analysis of each work environment shall include consideration of the provisions for rescue
of a person working at height who becomes incapacitated (e.g. as a result of a fall) & the
preparation of a recovery plan for such an event
The following should be considered in preparation of such a plan:

 Means for calling for help
 Provisions for recovery
 The need to rescue an incapacitated person from a location difficult to reach
 The possible need to render urgent first aid
 The need to manage the threat of suspension intolerance (trauma)
The following principles need to be considered:

 Rescue should not be reliant on emergency services alone
 Rescue should not endanger rescuers or other persons
 Rescue should not depend on any action by the person being rescued
Provisions for rescue should take into account that even an apparently uninjured person
may only be able to be suspended in a harness for a short period after sustaining a fall
without beginning to suffer suspension intolerance (trauma).
23. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

Only workers, who are competent in relation to the system of work, can carry out work at
height. Competent means a person who has acquired through training, qualification or
experience, or a combination of those things, the knowledge and skills required to do that
thing competently.
Any training required in the use of fall restraint / arrest systems shall be in accordance with
relevant national competency standards and shall at least cover methods used in carrying
out specific work tasks including:
 Access and the attachment method
 Correct use, care and storage of individual fall protection equipment and
 Inspection, maintenance and associated record keeping

Workers must be aware of & competent in rescue procedures:
Adequate training shall be available in the correct selection, use, fit, care and maintenance
of fall protection safety equipment (as per the recommendations & standards set in AS/NZS
1891).
24. REFERENCE
Appendix A
Australian Standard 2550.10: 2006; Cranes, hoists and winches – Safe use
Part 10: Mobile elevating work platforms
5.9 ACCESS TO AND EGRESS FROM THE PLATFORM IN THE ELEVATED POSITION
a) Personnel shall not enter or leave the platform when elevated (except in an
emergency) unless each of the following conditions are met:
b) Risk analysis shows that this means of access is safer than all other means of access.
c) The structural adequacy of the landing area has been established, and the landing
area is clear.
d) The risk of falling from the landing area is considered and controlled.
e) The working envelope of the EWP is at least 1.2 times greater than that required to
access the landing (e.g. if the landing is positioned 10m vertically and 5m horizontally
from the support surface, then the work platform shall be able to access a point
located 12m vertically and 6m horizontally.
f) The work platform floor is capable of being located within 300mm vertically of the
landing.
g) Where the work platform is located over the landing, the landing point is not less than
2m from the edge of the structure, unless a safety harness is properly worn and
attached to a suitable anchorage on the structure.
h) NOTE: When egressing from a EWP, where a person is required to use fall arrest
system and remain connected to an anchorage at all times, the EWP should
incorporate a double lanyard.
i) The base controls are tagged to indicate the equipment is in use and to caution
against interference.
j) The resulting deflection that occurs when access and egress is performed at elevated
positions are assessed and allowed for.
k) NOTE: To avoid excessive deflection, scissor lifts should be placed end on, when the
work platform is positioned adjacent to a landing.

Appendix B
Beauforts Wind Speed Scale
Description of wind Specification for use on land Metres/second

0. Calm Smoke rise vertically 0 – 0.5
Direction of wind shown by smoke 0.6 – 1.5
1. Light air
drift
2. Light breeze Wind felt on face; leaves rustle 1.6 – 3.0
Leaves & small twigs in constant 3.5 - 5
3. Gentle breeze
motion
Raises dust & loose paper; small 6-8
4. Moderate breeze
branches moved
5. Fresh breeze Small trees begin to sway 9 - 10
6. Strong breeze Large tree branches in motion 11 - 13
Inconvenience felt when walking 14 - 17
7. Near gale
against wind
Breaks twigs off trees; generally 18 -21
8. Gale
impedes progress
9. Strong gale Slight structural damage occurs 22 - 24
25. DOCUMENT REVISION CONTROL

Record each amendment of the document in the table below.
Revision
Clause(s) Details of Amendment Date of Change
Number
03 Details Updated 10/08/2010

04 Details Updated 13/10/2010
05 Issued For Use 09/02/2011
06 New format 24/04/2013

26. CONFIRMATION OF UNDERSTANDING

We the undersigned, acknowledge that we have read and understand the requirements of
this procedure.
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WORKING AT HEIGHTS PROCEDURE

Name of Approver: Steve Wyatt

Issue Date: 9/02/2011 CSI-HS-PRO-0019_06 Page 2 of 19

23. TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.............................................................................................15

Issue Date: 9/02/2011 CSI-HS-PRO-0019_06 Page 3 of 19

Work at Height Where any person is at risk of a potentially injury

Restraint technique Control on a person’s movement by use of a fall-arrest

3.1 Plant Designers

3.2 Site Mangers & Supervisors

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 Ensure that a register of working at heights permits has been maintained

4. GENERAL WORKING AT HEIGHTS

The risk assessment should consider the following:

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 The task, the hazards & the controls

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9. REDUCING POTENTIAL RISK

10. SAFE ACCESS AND EGRESS

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11. EDGE PROTECTION

12. SCAFFOLDING AND WORK PLATFORMS

Any scaffolding that exceeds a 4m height shall be erected, altered or dismantled by a

Scaffolding shall be marked by a tagging system (normally Scafftag).

All scaffolding erected must be:

Safe access to and egress from the scaffold shall be provided.

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13. ELEVATED WORK PLATFORMS

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 Ground gradients must not exceed those recommendations of the

13.3 Access or egress from an elevated work platform

14. FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS

15. RESTRAINT TECHNIQUE / ARREST SYSTEMS

Safety harnesses shall be worn and correctly secured, when:

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Ensure the safety harness is adjusted to the person’s size.

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16. STATIC LINES

Static line considerations include:

All systems shall be inspected by the user prior to use.

16.2 Temporary Static Lines

All portable ladders:

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 Sufficient platform area must be provided at the stepping off point

18. PROTECTION AT HOLES AND OPENINGS

19. GRIDMESH AND CHECKER PLATE

20. FALLING OBJECTS

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 The use of barricading to create an exclusion zone of adequate distance

21. WEATHER CONDITIONS

21.1 Wet weather

Working at height in wet weather can also greatly affect visibility.

21.2 Hot conditions

21.3 Windy Conditions

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Refer to appendix B for a Beauforts Wind Speed Scale.

22. RESCUE PLAN

The following should be considered in preparation of such a plan: