Safe Working Procedure Working at Heights

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Safe Working Procedure Working at Heights
Learning Objectives   By the end of this program
participants will be able to demonstrate their
understanding of the control measures to be
followed , as detailed in the safe working
procedure, when working at heights.
To begin we will consider the OAC model for
managing safety
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Set your work objectives to include ...tasks/
activities are to be completed on time and in a
manner that does not cause harm to the employees,
customers, other non-employees, or the company/
organisation.

• Three key questions to start with are
• What can cause harm?
• What are you doing about it?
• Is it enough?

Remember the process is simple but it is NOT to
be considered simplistic.
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The OAC e-learning package can be accessed free
at www.confinedspaces.com   Click here to open
the "Work Safety - Manage Safely" e-learning
program. (Work Safety - Manage Safely)   also A
5 Minute Safety Seminar (PowerPoint) is available
from www.web-safety.com   Click here to link to
Safety Exchange - Then open the 5 minute Safety
Seminar.
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Know where the harm is Identify the key hazards
associated with working at heights outcomes of
a fall or impact from falling objects.

• Source of Hazards(non-exhaustive list)
•  
• Scaffolding (fixed mobile)
• Ladders
• Trestles
• Roofs
• Edge of drops (e.g. floor-openings, pits)
• Stairwells

• Outcomes of exposure(non-exhaustive list)
•  
• Physical injury

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• Controlling the Hazard - Options
• In priority order
• Eliminate where possible,
• Use control measures,
• Protect all those exposed to the hazard

Insert eliminate image
Insert control image
Insert protective Clothing image
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• Control
• Avoid working at heights, whenever possible.
• Access Equipment
• Using the appropriate type of access equipment
  and controls means
• Access equipment (e.g. MEWPs, ladders) and
  anything attached to it and used in lifting is to
  be of adequate strength and stability for each
  load, and
• is to be designed and erected in a way that
  prevents the user from being crushed, trapped,
  struck or falling from the carrier.

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• Control - Access Equipment (contd)
• Additional fall arrest equipment is to be
  available when the risk of falling from the
  carrier is not eliminated
• by the design or
• by the erection of the access equipment.
• Ensure training and fitness requirements are
  met.
• Young people must work under close supervision
  even after full training has been provided.

Remember Avoid working at heights, if possible.
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Safe Working Procedure - Working at Heights
Controlling the Hazard

• Markings/ Warnings.
• All access equipment is to conform to the
  relevant national statutory requirements and
  bear the statutory markings (e.g. CE marks,
  Safe Working Load).
• All markings and warnings are to be clearly
  visible, audible (where appropriate), easily
  understood and conform to nationally or
  internationally recognised standards.

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Controlling the Hazard

• Overhead Hazards
• Safe clearances are to be established and
  maintained when working near to or under overhead
  electrical cables to avoid direct contact with
  cables or arcing.

Note This programme links to SWP16 Working On
or Near Services with the corresponding
PowerPoint

• Environmental Conditions
• Consider the effects of weather conditions,
  including wind speed before authorising any work
  at height

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Inspection, testing and maintenance

• All work equipment is to be
• Inspected,
• Tested and
• Maintained
• in accordance with national statutory
  requirements and in compliance with the accepted
  national standards.
• Ensure that the
• Work equipment is maintained by competent
  people, and
• Where necessary, is carried out under a permit
  to work system.

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Duty Holders
Responsible for
Managing Director
Ensuring compliance.
Safety Managers
Providing professional safety advice.
Business Activity Managers
Complying with the requirements.
Employees
Co-operating with the requirements.
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• Documentation
• Product control sheets.
• Maintenance and inspection logs.
• Plant certificates.
• Competence certificates.