Equipments we Used
What are the equipments we
used in Work at Heights?
Portable Ladders
The most commonly used and abused equipment for working at heights is the Portable ladder.
The main types of Portable Ladders commonly used are the:(Read More..)
Equipment We Used
What are the equipments we
used in Work at Heights?
Portable Ladders
The most commonly used and abused equipment for working at heights is the Portable ladder.
The main types of Portable Ladders commonly used are the:
01. Single ladder;
02. Extension Ladder; &
03. Step Ladder.
Selecting a Ladder:
You must select the correct type of ladders for the area in which it is going to be used.
portable METAL LADDERS or timber ladders
with metal fittings must not be used where
there is a risk of contact with electricity. Fiberglass
ladders should be used instead; and
portable ALUMINUM ALLOY ladders must not be
used where they could be exposed to
corrosive chemicals such as acids or caustic
soda.
Ladders should be positioned on a firm, level surface at an angle of 75 degrees.
POSITIONING PORTABLE LADDERS
You should never position a ladder:
in front of outward opening doors;
against a window pane;
on top of boxes, loose bricks or
concrete blocks to gain extra height.
PORTABLE LADDER
The end of the ladder extends at least 1 meter (3 Ft.) past the landing platform or step off point.
The ladder must have secure footing on level ground / surface.
Secure the ladder at the top to prevent slipping & falling.
“ What are the things you should and should not do when
using a ladder ?“
When using a ladder, you should:
always face the ladder when
climbing up or down it;
keep your body centered
within the ladder stiles;
climb down from the ladder
if you need to reposition it;
only one person at a time on
the ladder;
use all the rungs, don`t double step or “race up”;
use both hands when
climbing the ladder;
always maintain a minimum
three point contact with the
the ladder;
use a hand-rope to haul tools up to your work platform.
You should never:
use a ladder in high winds (wind speed of 20 miles per hour or more);
stand any higher than 900 mm from the top of the ladder;
”rock or walk” the ladder to reposition it.
Ladders are not designed to be used as a work platform but as a means of access from one height to another.
used in Work at Heights?
Portable Ladders
The most commonly used and abused equipment for working at heights is the Portable ladder.
The main types of Portable Ladders commonly used are the:
01. Single ladder;
02. Extension Ladder; &
03. Step Ladder.
Selecting a Ladder:
You must select the correct type of ladders for the area in which it is going to be used.
portable METAL LADDERS or timber ladders
with metal fittings must not be used where
there is a risk of contact with electricity. Fiberglass
ladders should be used instead; and
portable ALUMINUM ALLOY ladders must not be
used where they could be exposed to
corrosive chemicals such as acids or caustic
soda.
Ladders should be positioned on a firm, level surface at an angle of 75 degrees.
POSITIONING PORTABLE LADDERS
You should never position a ladder:
in front of outward opening doors;
against a window pane;
on top of boxes, loose bricks or
concrete blocks to gain extra height.
PORTABLE LADDER
The end of the ladder extends at least 1 meter (3 Ft.) past the landing platform or step off point.
The ladder must have secure footing on level ground / surface.
Secure the ladder at the top to prevent slipping & falling.
“ What are the things you should and should not do when
using a ladder ?“
When using a ladder, you should:
always face the ladder when
climbing up or down it;
keep your body centered
within the ladder stiles;
climb down from the ladder
if you need to reposition it;
only one person at a time on
the ladder;
use all the rungs, don`t double step or “race up”;
use both hands when
climbing the ladder;
always maintain a minimum
three point contact with the
the ladder;
use a hand-rope to haul tools up to your work platform.
You should never:
use a ladder in high winds (wind speed of 20 miles per hour or more);
stand any higher than 900 mm from the top of the ladder;
”rock or walk” the ladder to reposition it.
Ladders are not designed to be used as a work platform but as a means of access from one height to another.
Portable Ladder
Ladders are not designed to be used as a work platform
but as a means of access from one height to another.
AREA SUPERVISORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors are responsible to ensure that employees receive training on proper use, care, inspection and, limitations of Fall protection equipment. Supervisors are responsible to ensure that the proper equipment is available for employee use. Supervisors are responsible to monitor employee use of Fall Protection devices to ensure that all requirements of this procedure are maintained.(Read More..)
Read More......AREA SUPERVISORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors are responsible to ensure that employees receive training on proper use, care, inspection and, limitations of Fall protection equipment.
Supervisors are responsible to ensure that the proper equipment is available for employee use.
Supervisors are responsible to monitor employee use of Fall Protection devices to ensure that all requirements of this procedure are maintained.
THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE:
“100% FALL PROTECTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN WORKING 1.8 METER OR ABOVE !!!”
INSPECT THE JOB FIRST !
Before each task is started, visit where you will be working.
Check and see what hazards could be near. Is there running equipment? Check to make sure if “LOTO” is in effect, or “CONFINED”, limited access, slippery surfaces, etc.
Check for drop hazards, overhangs.
Check to make sure that no welding takes place above while you are working below a walkway.
SAFETY MEETING
Prior to any job, complete first the necessary Pre Job Safety meeting.
Make sure that the area under elevated work is barricaded.
Inspect your equipment, use it right.
STEEL ERECTIONS
• Structural Drawings
• Safety Planning Meeting
storage (lay down areas)
sequence of placement
tools and equipment
temporary flooring
crane capabilities
positioning of the crew
access
perimeter guarding,etc.
HEIGHT-AUDIT / RISK ASSESSMENT
HEIGHT-AUDIT / RISK ASSESSMENT
Further considerations should include:
- How will the job be performed?
- Is the organization / supervision adequate?
- Are all of the people involved in the task suitably and correctly trained?
- can the area be controlled to protect non involved personnel?
- Have stacking, storing and handling issues been considered?
3 SELECT A CONTROL MEASURE
If the above risk score is unacceptable, then a control measure is required. The hierarchy of control includes:
- ELIMINATION
- SUBSTITUTION
- ISOLATION
- ENGINEER SOLUTION
- ADMINISTRATION / PROCEDURE
- FALL ARREST EQUIPMENT
WORKING AT HEIGHTS / ELEVATED WORKS
The employer shall designate a competent person to monitor compliance with the following requirements:
- Recognize fall hazards
- Warn employees
- Fall hazards
- Unsafe acts
- Same working level
- Visual contact
- Communicate orally
- No other responsibility
- Employees must comply promptly with fall hazard warnings from safety monitors.
WORKING AT HEIGHTS TRAINING PROGRAM
TRAINING PROGRAM
- The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.
- Competent person.
- Nature of fall hazards.
- Erection/maintenance of fall protection systems.
- Use of fall protection systems.
- Training certification.
- Retraining
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
SAFETY RULES
- Destroy any equipment which has received a shock load.
- Never use equipment for other than personal fall protection.
- To protect from accidental disconnection ("roll out") only use lanyards with double locking snap hooks.
- Do not interconnect snap hooks for doubling the length of the lanyard.
- Connect the lanyard to a solid anchor point and do not expose yourself to a fall on the lanyard greater than 6 feet.
- Inspect you fall protection equipment prior to use daily.
- Lanyards must be equipped with shock absorber.
SAFETY TRAINING
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Working at Heights accidents are usually serious and often result in disabling injuries and even death.
Many of us assume that working at heights injuries and fatalities occur as a result of falls from high buildings and structures, but they often occur from falls of only two to four meters.
What is working at heights?
Working at Heights or Elevated Works is considered when
any work area 1.8 meters (6ft.) and higher or you are dealing
with one or more of the following:
1.Steel Erections
2.Roof Tops
3.Catwalks
4.Stairs
5.Scaffolds
6.Ladders
7.Floor Openings
8.Excavations
9.Rapid man lifts
10.Man baskets
Why is it that Excavations is also considered asWork at Heights?
FACTORS AND SITUATIONS THAT COULD CAUSE A FALL:
· moving from one surface to another at heights;
· uncovered holes and openings;
· open ledges not barricaded;
· uneven surfaces;
· moving surfaces;
· poor lighting;
· unsuitable foot wear;
· slippery surfaces;
· wind, rain and ice;
· being struck by falling objects;
· incorrectly using a ladder; and
· incorrectly using fall arresting equipment.
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