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Work at Height
Awareness Plus
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Training Objectives
To explain the type of work which may constitute
Work at Height.
To understand what controls should be in place
when work is performed at height.
To understand the basic principles of ladder safety.
To provide details on where additional information
can be obtained.
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Work at Height
Work at height is any work activity that is
performed where the work is to be performed
at a height of 2 meters (6 ft.) or higher.
Work at height hazards can occur during a
number of work tasks, such as:
Daily operations (e.g. manually gauging (dipping) of
bulk storage tanks)
Routine maintenance or repair work (e.g.
maintaining tank pressure/vacuum vents, cleaning
building windows, work on overhead pipelines, etc.)
Non-routine tasks (e.g. replacing warehouse roofing,
installing or replacing signage)
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http://www.hse.gov.uk/falls/index.htm
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Passive Systems
A passive fall protection system is one
which is built into the facility.
Passive systems may include:
Ladders and stairs
Guardrails
Handrails
Access platforms
Barricading
Gangways
Ramps
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Active Systems
Active fall protection
systems can be either fall
restraint or fall arrest
systems.
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NOTE Should utilize full body harness, not waist belt only
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Work on Rooftops
Rooftop work may be one of the more dangerous
work at height tasks, as rooftops are not typically
designed with any fall protection system.
Where regular rooftop access is required
consideration should be given to installing
permanent access-ways and platforms or, where
this is not feasible, installing an anchor system
for securing safety harnesses.
Care must be taken on rooftops for unsafe areas.
These may often not be visible due to dirt, or
being painted over, and may include:
Brittle roofing material such as aged asbestos,
compressed fiber board, or corroded roofing iron.
Roof sky lights (these may not be visible if painted
over)
Deteriorated roof support structures.
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Scaffolding
All scaffolding shall be installed in
accordance with local regulations
and standards.
Scaffolding must be installed by a
competent person and inspected
prior to use. The inspection shall
include:
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Scaffolding
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Working platforms are fully decked
with no gaps, and planks are
secured against movement.
Perimeter protection or guardrails
are correctly fitted.
Any scaffold poles protruding below
2 meters (6ft.) height above grade
have suitable end caps fitted.
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Mechanical Plant
There is a wide range of mechanical plant
available to perform elevated work tasks from.
These include
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Forklift Platforms
It is vital that any forklift platform is
properly constructed and only used on
forklifts that have been well maintained.
Minimum requirements for forklift
platforms include:
Platforms shall be fitted with guardrails, mid
rails and kickboards.
Any gate on the platform should open inwards.
A 2 meter (6 ft.) high guard that is sufficiently
wide to prevent any contact with the lifting
mechanism shall be fitted to the back of the
platform.
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Forklift Platforms
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The tilt lever of the forklift should be
locked out or made inoperable.
Operating instructions and the safe
working load of the platform must be
attached in a prominent position.
The platform must be secured to the
forks so it can not slide.
There must be an agreed signaling
system used to denote movement of
the hoist.
The forklift operator must be
competent and remain at the forklift
controls at all times the platform is
in use.
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Work at Height
Additional Information
For additional details on Work at Height
requirements refer to:
The Work at Height Safety Bulletin
Your Companys operating procedures
Your Safety Officer
The clients Safety Department
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