Working at Heights. Fall protection is required when working above six feet or where a risk assessment indicates a risk of fall. • Seller shall, whenever practical, use fall prevention methods such as work platforms and scaffolding. • Full body harnesses are required at all times when required by applicable law or directed by Elk Ridge’s OATR. • Shock absorbing lanyards are required when working above 13 feet. • Adjustable or retractable lanyards are required when working below 13 feet • Working at heights will only be allowed after written approval (permit) has been issued by the Elk Ridge OATR. • All anchorage points must be above the head of the worker and must be certified to ensure that the points can take the required load. • Seller must have a system to ensure that fall protection equipment is tested and certified for use and inspected by the user before use, and that use is discontinued in the event of a fall or where evidence of excessive wear or malfunction is present. • Seller shall have a rescue plan approved by the Elk Ridge OATR in place prior to working at heights.
Working at Heights. The Company, in consultation with the Health and Safety Committee will develop a Working at Heights Training Program, mirroring the current Unifor/Ford package within six (6) months of the signing.
Working at Heights. The Contractor shall introduce a procedure that requires all working at heights to be avoided where possible. Where working at heights cannot be avoided, the Contractor shall assess all working at heights to satisfy themselves that suitable fall prevention measures are in place before any work activity commences. Where the risk of a fall may still exist, the Contractor shall introduce measures to mitigate a fall, in the event of one occurring. The Contractor shall undertake periodical monitoring of the working platforms and fall prevention measures to ensure they remain adequate and in a good working order.
Working at Heights. 14.1.14.1. A height money allowance of $0.60 per hour is to be paid to an Employee engaged in the repair and/or maintenance of structures, pallets, products at a height in each case of 15 metres or more directly above the nearest horizontal plane.
Working at Heights. Any work performed at heights 6 feet* or more requires a Fall Protection System (i.e. temporary or permanent OSHA compliant guard rail system or parapet wall), Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS), or Fall Restraint System. Additional BP requirements beyond OSHA regulations include: When performing work on a ladder whose feet are 6 feet* or more above the ground shall use a Personal Fall Arrest System. When using ladders for temporary access whose feet are 10 feet or more above the ground shall require a Personal Fall Arrest System.
Working at Heights. Ensure that access to heights using ladders, scaffolding, edge protection, etc is undertaken safely and all access equipment is thoroughly checked before use. Where overhead working is carried out, full regard must be given to the safety of the access of the working area and of the working area itself. All necessary safeguards shall be maintained to protect those working or passing beneath the working area and if necessary, the area below should be cleared and access to it prevented by substantial barriers including appropriate warning signs. Full and appropriate protection must be used in the vicinity of fragile roof coverings/ceilings and at all exposed edges where a fall may result in injury. Where there is a risk of head injury beneath a working area (to contractors, employees, visitors or members of the public)the appropriate steps must be taken. Where segregation and isolation are not possible, hard hats must be worn by all personnel. It is strictly prohibited for any person to climb on makeshift objects, shelving, racking or any other structure, which is not designated for access purposes. Access equipment belonging to the venue must not be used without prior agreement of the technical team or Duty Manager.
Working at Heights. Fall protection is required when working above six feet or where a risk assessment indicates a risk of fall. • Seller shall, whenever practical, use fall prevention methods such as work platforms and scaffolding. • Full body harnesses are required at all times when required by applicable law or directed by Company’s OATR. • Shock absorbing lanyards are required when working above 13 feet. • Adjustable or retractable lanyards are required when working below 13 feet • Working at heights will only be allowed after written approval (permit) has been issued by the Company OATR. • All anchorage points must be above the head of the worker and must be certified to ensure that the points can take the required load. • Seller must have a system to ensure that fall protection equipment is tested and certified for use and inspected by the user before use, and that use is discontinued in the event of a fall or where evidence of excessive wear or malfunction is present. • Seller shall have a rescue plan approved by the Company OATR in place prior to working at heights.
Working at Heights. Persons that are exposed to fall hazards of six feet or greater above a lower level shall be protected from falling with the appropriate fall protection system (s) for their craft. • All fall protection systems shall be compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Office that has jurisdiction in the state where the work is being performed. • Persons that are exposed to fall hazards of six feet or greater above a lower level shall be trained to recognize and minimize these hazards. This training shall be compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Office that has jurisdiction in the state where the work is being performed. These rules apply to all crafts, persons, and contractors of any tier performing any part of Xxxx Constructors Company’s contract. • Persons working in an aerial lift will use a fall arrest system at all times during their work.
Working at Heights. Secondary retention requirements b. Example of consequences of dropped objects
Working at Heights. The Employer in participation with employees shall identify significant hazards and ensure appropriate controls are developed and implemented to prevent harm to an employee free falling from one level to another regardless of height. All practicable and reasonable steps shall be taken to eliminate, isolate and minimise the potential risk of a fall as per currently recognised NZ best practice codes and guidelines. Where the nature of the work requires the employee to utilise a harness system to prevent a free fall, the employee shall have received from the employer comprehensive and recognised height safety training prior to undertaking work at height and undertaken a thorough risk assessment and have rescue plans in place.
