INTER PLANT STANDARD IN STEEL INDUSTRY
IPSS: 1-11-005-19
SAFETY PROCEDURE FOR WORKING AT (Second Revision)
HEIGHT BY CONTRACTOR’S WORKERS
IPSS
Corresponding IS does not exist Formerly
IPSS: 1-11-005-14
(First Revision)
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Inter Plant Standard formulated by the Standards Committee on Safety
Appliances and Procedures, IPSS 1:11, with the active participation of the
representatives of steel plants and associated organizations in the field,
was adopted in July 1998. The standard was first revised in October, 2014
followed by second revision in April, 2019.
0.2 This is one in the series of Inter Plant Standards in the area of safety in steel
plants with a view to providing guidance to all concerned in accident
prevention.
1. SCOPE
1.1 This Inter Plant Standard provides guidance in carrying out work at heights
at 2.0 m and above from ground level or wherever there is likelihood of fall at
site, in a safe way to avoid accidents.
2. TERMINOLOGY
2.1 For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions given in IPSS:1-11-001-19
‘Definition of Terms Related to Safety' shall apply.
3. NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION
3.1 Height Pass - A document to be issued to a worker for working at height
after imparting him the necessary training asserting his medical Fitness and
passing skill test. (see clause 4). A specimen is given at Appendix-A.
3.2 Safety Requirements/Precautions - Before starting a work at height, all the
safety requirements (like Full body harness with double lanyard, fall
arrester, protective helmets and safety nets) shall be decided as per the
need of the work area/site by the executing agency in collaboration with the
safety officer and the contractor. These shall be documented; a suggested
checklist is given at Appendix-B. The integrity & the soundness of the
safety equipments must be ensured before start/ restart of height job.
4. REQUIREMENTS OF WORKERS FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT
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4.1 Every worker to be deployed for working at height shall be examined and
certified by a Registered Medical Practitioner for physical and mental
fitness, which shall include general fitness and freedom from epilepsy, high
blood pressure, obesity and vertigo.
4.2 Every worker, before deployment for working at height shall be imparted
the training for working at height which shall include competency in the use
of Full body harness with double lanyard fall arrester, and allied equipment.
This training shall be in addition to the general safety training imparted by
the Safety Engineering Department (SED).
4.3 After successful completion of training and skill tests, the worker shall be
issued a Height Pass which shall be valid for a maximum period of one
year. On expiry, it shall be reissued/ renewed after the worker fulfill all the
prerequisite requirement laid down in the standard once again.
5. EXECUTION OF WORK AT HEIGHT
5.1 Height work procedure shall be made applicable for compliance by
contractors whenever they deploy workers.
5.2 All safety precautions prescribed in document mentioned at 3.2 shall be
complied with by the executing agency.
5.3. 100% tie off to be ensured through availability of anchorage points.
Provision of lifelines to be ensured for work requiring movement at height.
5.4 Safety net shall be used wherever considered necessary by the executing
officer and safety officer. Safety net made of preferable material shall be
used where there is a possibility of welding spark, molten material, burning
spark or material, etc, falling on it.
5.5 Daily Permit to Work as per ‘IPSS No. 1-11-007-14’ should be taken for all
height jobs.
5.6 Before starting the day's work, the site shall be inspected by the executing
officer for ensuring compliance of all safety aspects. After ensuring
compliance of all safety aspects, the Contractor, the Executing Officer and
the Safety Officer should sign the document given at. Appendix-B giving
clearance for starting the work. In the event of discontinuation of the work
and before re-starting, the site inspection shall be re-done, as above by the
executing officer.
5.7 100% Supervision of all height jobs is to be ensured by supervisor(s) or
Executive(s).
5.8 Work at height shall be permitted only when a reasonable level-of natural
sunlight is available as per the discretion of the contractor, the executing
officer and the safety officer. When work at height is done indoors, there
shall be adequate illumination of 55 LUX or above. In case of exigency of
Job/ work, where height job is required to be done at outdoor during
darkness, minimum illumination of 55 LUX or above with power back-up to
be ensured. However height job during dark hours should be discouraged.
The illumination arrangements/ positioning of lights should ensure
prevention of glare to the workers. The work shall not be permitted in
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inclement weather conditions like, Heavy Rain, Lightning, scorching heat,
Thunder storm, high wind velocity etc.
5.9 Proper scaffolding and working platform with hand railing and foot boards
as per relevant Indian Standard before taking up any height job.
5.10 Proper means of access and aggress to be ensured for all work at height.
5.11 Underneath area to be barricaded for providing protection against hazards
due to falling objects.
5.12 Adequate Safety signage’s / caution board to be conspicuously displayed
for alerting personnel about imminent hazards.
5.13 It is advisable not to use mobile phones while working at height.
5.14 Tool Box talk / safety talk to be imparted to all personnel engage in height
job and a record of same to be maintained.
5.15 Proper arrangements for rescue to be ensured to meet the emergency
requirements.
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APPENDIX – A
(Clause 3.1)
SPECIMEN OF HEIGHT P ASS
_______________ Plant
Safety Engineering department Photo of worker
with seal of
HEIGHT P ASS issuing authority
No. _________ Dated ________________
This is to certif y that the undermentioned person has been permitted to work
at height.
Name ______________________________
Father's Name ________________________
Designation __________________________
Mobile No. ___________________________
Age ___________ yrs.
Gate Pass/ Safety Pass No. -_____________
Work Order No. -_________________________
Validity up-to __________________________(Maximum up-to One Year)
_______________ _______________
Signature/Left Thumb Signature of Authorized
Impression of worker. Executive of Safety Engg Department.
Name & Seal
Safety Sign in green colour
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APPENDIX – B
(Clause 3.2)
DAILY CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS/PRECAUTIONS FOR
WORKING AT HEIGHT
_______________ Steel Plant
1. Name of Department executing the job: _____________________
2. Name of Departmental representative(s): _____________________
3. Name (s) of Contractor’s supervisor(s) : _____________________
4. Name of Contractor
5. Exact location of work
6. Brief description of work
7. No. of persons deployed for the job.
8. Names of persons deployed to do
the job at height
9. No. of persons issued height passes :.
10. Ref No. of height .passes issued
.11. All persons have been imparted : Yes / No
training for working at height
by Safety Engineering Department
12. Head of Operation Deptt. has been
informed of this job : Yes / No
13. Shut down of following operating equipment
have been obtained
EOT Crane : Yes/No.
Belt conveyor : Yes/No.
Gas Lines : Yes/No.
Bus bars : Yes/No.
Pusher car : Yes/No.
_____________ : Yes/No.
_____________ : Yes/No.
_____________ : Yes/No.
_____________ : Yes/No.
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14. Checking of scaffoldings/ladders : Yes/No.
Done and found with required
Strength & properly secured
15. Availability & Usage of full body : Yes/No.
harness ensured
16. Usage of protective helmets : Yes/No.
ensured.
17 Provision of lifeline/ anchorage points : Yes/No.
18. Provision of safety nets for arresting : Made / Not necessary
Fall of personnel
19. Weather is clear to do the job : Yes/No
(outdoor work)
20 Underneath area barricaded : Yes/No
21. Illumination is adequate to do the job : Yes/No
(indoor work)
22 Safety Signage’s provided : Yes/No
23. Satisfactory house-keeping condition : Yes / No
(Sharp objects, redundant cables &
st ru ctu ra ls, slippe ry ob je ct s like.
oils and lubricants do not exist
and shall not be allowed in the
working-area)
24. Safety Talk imparted and record kept : Yes/ No
25. Use/ Carrying of mobile phones prohibited: Yes/ No
26. Permit to work is taken: Yes/ No
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Special remarks:
a) This checklist is valid for today only. However, for working beyond normal
working hours, separate job clearance to be taken from executing agency and
safety officer.
b) Job to start only after compliance to all checklist points.
Signature : Contractor or Executing Safety
His authorized officer officer
Representative
Name: ____________ ____________ ______________
Designation: ____________ ____________ ______________
Contact/ Mobile No. _________ ___________ _______________
Date: ____________ Time: ______________
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