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29 SGW - Working at Height

The document provides comprehensive training on working at heights, emphasizing the risks, prevention methods, and safety protocols to ensure worker safety. It covers the hierarchy of hazard control, types of fall prevention and protection systems, and common causes of falls in the workplace. The goal is to achieve zero harm through proper training and adherence to safety measures.

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29 SGW - Working at Height

The document provides comprehensive training on working at heights, emphasizing the risks, prevention methods, and safety protocols to ensure worker safety. It covers the hierarchy of hazard control, types of fall prevention and protection systems, and common causes of falls in the workplace. The goal is to achieve zero harm through proper training and adherence to safety measures.

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Working at Heights

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Introduction

Introduction
Emergency Exits

?
Evacuation Procedure
Start and Finish Times
Toilets & Facilities
Mobile Phones
Any other issues

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Upon completion of this awareness training
participants will be able to:

• Describe what is working at heights and


the potential risks involved
• Describe the hierarchy of hazard control
with respect to working at heights.
• Explain the minimum requirements for an
elevated work platform (fixed and
scaffold)
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly select
and use a Safety Harness and
attachments
• Explain the requirements for safe access
and egress to work areas at height
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Working At Heights
Overview
Section 1

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Vision
We strive for continual improvement in the
actual results we achieve, with a long-term
goal of zero harm to people

ZERO HARM

All Falls can be Prevented

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Working At Heights- What's Changed
Working at heights has been performed for centuries
❑ Earlier it was seen as an inherent risk –Falls were
viewed as unfortunate
❑ Today it is unacceptable to work at heights without
being protected
❑ Studies show that approximately 60% of all deaths
from falls occur from heights less than 5 meters

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Working At Heights- Fatal Incidents
Fall From Portable Ladder
❑ An employee was climbing a 3.5-meter ladder to
access a landing which was 3 meters above the
adjacent floor.
❑ The ladder slid down, and the employee fell to the
floor, sustaining fatal injuries.
❑ Although the ladder had slip-resistant feet, it was
not secured, and the railings did not extend 1 meter
above the landing.

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Working At Heights- Fatal Incidents
Fall From Height
➢ An employee welder climbed on the outside of the
scaffolding guardrail to weld a bracket on the side of
the workshop.
➢ As he was welding the bracket hot slag fell onto his leg
causing him to loose balance
➢ The welder fell 7 meters onto the concrete workshop
floor , which resulted in fatal injuries

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Working At Heights- Fatal Incidents
Fall From Height

An employee (truck driver)


climbed on the rear of his
truck to remove the tarpaulin,
as he lent forward to unhook
the tie down rope, he fell 2
meters onto the road which
resulted in fatal head injuries.

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Working at Heights
How Long Does It Take to Fall
Working at Heights is:
• Determined as 1.8 meters or more and applies to
an area where it is possible for a person to fall 1.8 Height Time
meters or more from one level to another
(Meters) (Seconds)
1.5 0.5
Why 1.8 Meters
6 1
• The first lift on a scaffold platform is 1.8 meters
• Studies on falls show that 60% of all fatalities 12 1.5
occur from heights of less than 5 meters.
48 3
84 4
192 6

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Fall Potential
• At heights under 4 meters people have less time to react. As a general guide the
position you are in at the time you fall will be the position you land in. Ie. a
forward position can result in landing on your head

• Influences on injury
• Height (1m V 10 m)
• Position (head V feet)
• Impact (concrete, sand)

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Fall Prevention Versus Fall Protection
What is Fall Prevention What is Fall Protection

• The use of a physical barrier/s • It’s a device or combination of


which prevent people from falling devices used to arrest a person
during a fall
• Prevents a person from being
• Devices/Equipment that can stop
exposed to an open edge, hence
a fall in progress
prevents them from falling

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Types of Fall Prevention
• Elevated work platforms & scaffolds
fitted with handrails

• Fabricated work platforms- fitted with


handrails
Fixed & Temporary Work Platforms

• Ladders – portable and fixed

• Man cages

• Fall restraint – safety belt which


prevents the person reaching the fall
zone
Fall Restraint
Mobile Work Platforms
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Types of Fall Protection
There two common types of Fall Protection
devices Used :
• Fall Arrest System (<4meters)
• Safety harness, Lanyard
• Anchor point
• Fall Arrest System (>4meters) Harness & Lanyard
• Safety Harness
• Lanyard with Shock, Absorber
• Retractable reel
• Anchor point Harness, Retractable reel, Static line
• Safety Net
• Anchor Points

Safety Nets

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Section 2
• Preventing Falls

First
And
Last
Lesson

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Cause Cure / Prevention

Tripping /stumbling • Maintain good


The following on elevated work
area •
housekeeping practices
Cover all openings
are identified Falling through • Barricade around all
as the common openings (floor
grates –grid mesh •
openings
Use temporary covers over
causes for falls removed)

all openings
Replace grid mesh
correctly

Working near • Install fixed or temporary


unprotected edges guard rail
• Use fall restraint device

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Cause Cure / Prevention
Working from ▪Erect proper work platform

Common Ladders
▪Secure ladder and wear safety
harness

Causes of Falls- Overloading work


▪Maintain 3 point contact

▪Construct suitable work platforms

Construction platform
▪Determine load limit for work platform
▪Use lifting devices to support loads

SItes Fall protection


device failed or not
▪Fit/wear safety harness correctly
▪Inspect equipment before use
secured ▪Attach safety harness to anchor point

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Identifying Falling object Hazards
Falling objects carry a force that is much
higher than their weight.
Incident
• An employee escaped serious injury when a crane
locating a concrete pylon knocked the steel cap fitted to
the top of the pylon resulting in the steel cap falling 12
meters to the ground narrowly missing a worker below.
Consider this
• The steel cap weighed 45kg, falling from 12 meters. This
steel cap could have a force equivalent to
approximately 6.9 KN or 700kg force. If this person was
hit by the full impact he would not have survived
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Common
Cure / Prevention
Objects
▪Secure equipment to an
anchor point
Materials /Equipment ▪Use lifting devices to support
dropped from the load
elevated work area ▪Barricade lower levels to
prevent access

Identifying ▪Hand tools should be fitted


with thongs

Falling Object
Hand Tools dropped
▪Install edge protection
from elevated work
area ▪Barricade lower levels to
prevent access

Hazards ▪Maintain good housekeeping


Loose material practices
knocked down from
elevated work area ▪Barricade lower levels to
prevent access

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Hierarchy of Hazard Control
Most Effective
ELIMINATE - redesign the task to eliminate Hazard?
SUBSTITUTE - replace materials, equipment or
processes with less hazardous ones?
ENGINEERING / ISOLATION - Is it possible to provide
mechanical aids, barriers, guarding etc to isolate the
hazard?
ADMINISTRATION/TRAINING – Use training and
procedures to inform people how to avoid the
hazard?
PPE – Use Personal protective equipment to avoid
impact with hazard.

Least Effective

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Hierarchy of Hazard Control
When working above 1.8 meters you must implement hazard
controls to prevent personnel from falling by:

1. Performing the task at ground level so


the risk of falling is eliminated
2. Providing a physical barrier so that Eliminate
workers will not reach the fall hazard

Isolate

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Hierarchy of Hazard Control

3. Performing the task from a temporary Engineer


work platform
4. Using a fall restraint device to prevent
the person from reaching the edge
PPE
5. Using a fall arrest system, such as a
safety harness fitted to an anchor point

PPE

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Common Causes of Falls
There are several common causes of falls in the workplace, including:
• Poor lighting: If you can't see where you're stepping, you might be walking on an unsafe
surface.
• Uneven flooring: Even a slight angle can cause workers to trip.
• Improper footwear: Shoes that don't offer good traction can cause you to slip and fall.
• Poor housekeeping: Spills from grease or oil, or debris from building work, can create
hazards.
• Exposed cables: Cables that block walking paths can cause workers to fall.
• Loose flooring: Loose mats, floor coverings, or floorboards can be a trip or slip hazard.
• Wet floors: Wet floors can be a major cause of slips and falls.
• Lifting: Lifting something that's too heavy, or lifting it incorrectly, can cause strains or
muscle tears.
• Unsafe ladders :- Ladder-related accidents are common and can be caused by defective
ladders, improper ladder positioning, and failure to secure ladders.
• Scaffolding collapse : Scaffolding falls are a leading cause of injury for construction workers.
Improperly constructed scaffolding, or a lack of guardrails or handrails, can lead to falls.
• Equipment failure : Equipment failure can be caused by not inspecting rigging equipment
and hardware for damage before and after use.
• Traffic collision : Construction vehicles can cause fatalities if they lose control.
• Electrocution : Electrocution from overhead power lines can occur when an employee or
equipment comes into contact with the power line.
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Section 3

Fall Prevention

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Fall Prevention
• Fixed Platform: an area provided for access or work,
which is elevated above the surrounding floor or
level.
• General Requirements
• The minimum width of walkway is 600mm.
• Sides, ends, edges and openings shall be
protected with guard railing.
• Kickboards/Toe boards must be fitted
• Floors shall be made of grating (expanded type
metal, metal grating) or metal plate fitted with
cleats.

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Fall Prevention
• Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) – is a height adjustable platform by
powered means using articulation, scissors mechanism, telescoping
boom or tower.
• General Requirements
• Only persons trained in the safe use of these work platforms
are authorized to operate these devices.
• Safety harness must be worn whilst inside the tub/basket
• The machine including outriggers must be set up on a solid
level surface
• The EWP must not travel/tram while the boom is raised
• The basket, tub or platform shall NOT be loaded beyond its
rated capacity

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Fall Prevention
• Scaffolding- is a temporary structure designed for
supporting access platforms or work platforms.
• General Requirements
• Scaffold can only be erected and dismantled
by a trained scaffolder
• Scaffold must be constructed according to
the scaffold plan
• Sides, ends, edges and openings shall be
protected with guard railing
• Work and access platforms must be fully
boarded/planked
• Kickboards/Toe boards must be fitted to all
open edges

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Fall Prevention
• Accessing Scaffold- Controlling access to
scaffold is critical to prevent personnel
climbing onto scaffold whilst it is being
constructed or dismantled and to
prevent it being over loaded .
• General Requirements (SCAFFOLD TAG)
• Before accessing scaffold check it has
an information tag attached
(SCAFTAG)
• Safe to access the scaffold
• Indicates the maximum Load
Limit.
• Who has inspected the scaffold
and authorized its use
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Fall Prevention- Activity

• Activity – Review the following pictures and


identify the following:
• Unsafe conditions
• Potential for injury
• What needs to be performed to make it safe?
Time 20 Minutes

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Fall Prevention-
Activity

1. What's unsafe ?
2. What Is the potential for injury?
3. What needs to be performed to make
it safe?

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Fall Prevention- Activity

1. What's unsafe ?
2. What Is the potential for injury?
3. What needs to be performed to make
it safe?

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Fall Protection

Section 4

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Fall Protection
Sometimes the risk of falling is just Obvious

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Fall Protection

A Fall Arrest system is designed to protect


personnel from the risk of falls when
working at heights of 1.8 meters or
greater. A fall arrest system comprises of :
➢ Full Body Harness/Safety harness
➢ Lanyard or Lanyard fitted with a
shock absorber
➢ Anchorage point
➢ Retractable reels – static lines

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Fall Protection
Why Waist Belts Are Not Safe,

If you fall, the high force of the fall is concentrated at your waist rather
than the 6 points of a safety harness.

Only Safety Harnesses can be used

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Fall Protection
Full Body Harness/Safety Harness

A full body harness is a common fall


arrest system used when no fall
prevention methods are available.

A full body harness stops a fall in


progress and minimizes the force of
the fall to your body.

Waist belts are not allowed because


a fall will usually result in injury.

4
Fall Protection
Lanyards
• The purpose of a lanyard assembly is to connect a harness
to an anchorage point, horizontal life line or rail, or other
acceptable form of anchorage
• Lanyards fitted with a shock absorber should only be used
at heights above 6 meters
• Retractable reels are fitted to the D Ring on the rear of
the Safety Harness and connected either to a Horizontal
static line or anchor point

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Fall Protection

• Anchorage Points Common Unsuitable


• An anchorage point is the securing point to a Anchor points Anchor points
structure to which the fall arrest device or
lanyard is attached. Purpose built anchor Plant fixtures-Pipe
points, Fully welded hangers, Guardrails/
• Anchor points must be able to withstand a eye plates handrails
force of 15kN
Steel structures of Light gauge steel,
plant, girders, beams sheet metal cladding,
cleats, instrument lines
Fall Protection
Inspecting and Maintaining the Safety Harness
• The safety harness should be inspected at the following frequency
• Prior to use
• 6 monthly intervals
• After it has been involved in a fall

Key Points
• Replace defective equipment. If there is any doubt about the safety of the equipment, do
not use it.
• Replace any equipment including ropes & lanyards, involved in a fall.

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Fall Protection

Inspecting the Webbing


• Inspect the entire surface of webbing for
damage. Beginning at one end, check for:
• frayed edges,
• broken fibers,
• Pulled stitches, cuts or chemical damage.
• Broken webbing strands generally appear as
tufts on the webbing surface.
• Replace according to manufacturers' guidelines.

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Fall Protection

Inspecting Buckles
• Inspect for loose, distorted or broken grommets. Do not
cut or punch additional holes in leg , chest strap or
strength members.
• Check belt without grommets for torn or elongated holes
that could cause the buckle tongue to slip.
• Inspect the buckle for distortion and sharp edges. The
outer and center bars must be straight. Carefully check
corners and attachment points of the center bar.
• Check that rivets are tight and cannot be moved.
• Inspect for pitted or cracked rivets that show signs of
chemical corrosion

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Fall Protection

Inspecting D Rings & Snap hooks


• Inspect metal components for cracks or other
defects. Replace the harness if the "D" ring is not
at a 90° angle and does not move vertically
independent of the body pad or "D" saddle.
• Inspect snap hooks open and close – confirm
they lock when closed.
• Check for thread separation or rotting, both
inside and outside on securing loops for d ring
and snap hooks.
• Inspect snaps for hook and eye distortions,
cracks, corrosion, or pitted surfaces.

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Fall Protection
• Common Defects - Safety Harnesses &
Lanyards
• Chemical damage to webbing
• Cut, twisted webbing
• Damage connections

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Fall Protection
Cleaning Safety Harness & Lanyards

Wipe off all surface dirt with a sponge dampened in plain water. Rinse the sponge and squeeze it dry.

Rinse the webbing in clean water.

Wipe the belt dry with a clean cloth. Hang freely to dry.

Dry the belt and other equipment away from direct heat, and out of long periods of sunlight.

Store in a clean, dry area, free of fumes, sunlight or corrosive materials and in such a way that it does
not warp or distort the belt.

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Fall Protection
Fitting A Full Body Harness (Safety Harness)
• Hold the harness by the back D-ring. Shake the
harness to allow all straps to fall in place.
• Slip the straps over shoulders so the D-ring is located
in middle of the back between shoulder blades
• Pull the leg strap between legs and connect to the
opposite end. Repeat
• Connect the chest strap and position in the mid-chest
area. Tighten to keep the shoulder straps taut
• After all straps have been buckled, tighten all buckles
so the harness fits snugly but allows full range of
movement. Pass excess strap through loop keepers
Fall Protection
Attaching Your Lanyard
Lanyard
A shock absorbing lanyard can stretch an additional 1 meter to slow a fall.

When you tie off above your head, you reduce the total fall distance. Stretch

Anchoring the lanyard at level you are working at (level with feet) can result in the
total fall distance required being 3-4 meters
Person
You can avoid the pendulum effect by attaching directly over head. When you tie
off to the side, you may swing into side surfaces or obstructions during a fall.

Look out for protruding objects at lower levels as you may need to change your
anchor point.

Make sure the anchorage point is strong enough to withstand force of 15kN
(weight of a car)

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Fall Protection- Activity
Activity – In pairs undertake
the following:
Each person must take a turn. 2
1
1. Conduct an inspection of
Safety Harness and record
the findings on the
inspection checklist
provided
2. Correctly fit the safety
harness

Time 40 minutes
Fall Protection
• Safety Nets
• Where fall arrest systems are
impractical, due to volume of workers
and restrictions on anchor points,
safety nets can be used
• Safety nets must be installed as close
as practicable under the surface on
which employees are working, but in
no case more than 10 meters below
the drop/point of fall.
• Safety nets need to be installed by a
trained person to ensure they are
properly anchored and tied off.
Fall Protection
Minimum required
Vertical distance from
horizontal distance
• Safety Net Installation working level to
of outer edge of net
horizontal plane of
• When nets are used on net
from the edge of the
structures the potential working surface
fall area must not be
obstructed. Up to 1.5 meters 2.5 meters
• Safety nets must extend
outward from the 1.5 meters to 3 meters 3 meters
outermost point of the
work area. The following More than 3 meters 4 meters
table can used as a guide.
Section 5
Safe Access & Egress

First
And
Last
Lesson

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Safe Access & Egress
• Stairway : A sloping stepped structure having not less
than three rises and having a slope within the range of
26 to 45 degrees
• General Requirements
• Minimum width of 600mm
• Steps must be free from obstructions
• Guard railing must be provided on any exposed side
of stairway and stairway landing
• Kickboards/Toe boards must be fitted

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Safe Access & Egress
• Fixed ladder - Ladder permanently attached to a structure,
building, or equipment.
• General Requirements
• Fixed ladders must have cages if they are longer than 6
meters
• The requirements of a cage can be substituted by the fitting
of a permanent fall-arrest system.
• Landing platforms must be provided at every 6 meters.
• Exposed edges of access openings and landings other than
for access from a ladder shall be provided with guard railing.

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Safe Access & Egress
Positioning Portable Ladders
• Use the proper type and size/length of ladder for the
task.
• The proper angle for single and extension ladders is
about 75 degrees to horizontal (4 : 1). If ladders are set
up at a steeper angle, they must be tied off at the top.
• All ladders must extend at least 1 meter above any
landing place or beyond the highest rung from which a
man may be working to ensure adequate handhold

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Safe Access & Egress
Positioning Portable Ladders (cont)
• Only use a non-conductive ladder or movable work platform
(reinforced plastic or wooden ladder) for electrical jobs.
• Ladders shall not be placed near moving machinery.
• The foot of the ladder should rest on a firm, level, non-
slippery surface.
• Ladders must not be stood on movable objects (boxes, barrels
, blocks) to gain extra height.
• All rungs should be free from damage and slippery material
(mud, oil etc)

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Safe Access &
Egress
Inspecting Portable Ladders
• Ladder inspections should be
performed prior to use and
every 3 months

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Safe Access & Egress
What to Look For
Straight Ladders Extension Ladders Step Ladders
• Nonslip feet free from • Loose or missing • Missing or damaged
damage extension locks truss block supports
• Inspect ladder stiles • Missing or defective • Damaged spreader or
and rungs for: pads and sleeves locking device
• Damage, cracks,
• Defective cords or ropes • Loose or bent hinges
corrosion and hinge spreaders
• Loose fittings
• Oil, grease, wet
paint, and other
slipping hazards
Safe Access & Egress
Three Point Contact
• Put both hands firmly on the rungs before
stepping onto a ladder.
• Use 3-point contact climbing a ladder one hand
and two feet or two hands and one foot on the
ladder at all times.
• Break 3-point contact only when you reach
ground or a stable platform.
• Keep your body between the side rails. Don't lean
out on either side.
• Don't carry tools, equipment, or material in your
hands while climbing.
• Clean mud and other slippery substances off your
boots before climbing.
Section 6 First
And
Emergencies & Rescue Last
Requirements
Lesson

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Emergency Rescue

Suspension Trauma
• When a person is suspended for an extended period
they can experience:
• blood accumulating in the veins in their legs
due to the force of gravity and lack of
movement
• Accumulation of blood in the legs which can
slow the heart rate and blood pressure & will
diminish in the arteries
• A reduction in blood flow which can have an
effect at vital organs, such as the kidneys
• If these conditions continue, they have the potential
to be fatal

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Emergency Rescue

Rescue Plans Need to Address:


• How to reach an injured person who has fallen
• Identify method used to rescue the person
• Equipment (EWP, Ladder, Rescue Harness)
• Emergency Contact details
• The location, contact details and hours worked
of additional support facilities (civil rescue
service) and;
• The method and equipment needed to
perform a rescue needs to be established
before the task begins .

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Section 7

First
Summary And
Last
Lesson

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Working at Heights - when workers are exposed to
vertical drops of 1.8 meters or greater, personnel need to
be protected from falling.

Studies show that approximately 60% of all deaths from


Summary falls occur from heights less than 5 meters

Influences on injuries from Falls are


Position (head V Impact (concrete,
Height (1m V 10 m)
feet) sand)

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Summary

Types of Hazard Controls

Fall Prevention - Is the use of a physical barrier/s which prevent people from Falling
• Work platforms fitted with Guardrails
• Scaffolding with Guardrails

Fall Protection – Is a device or combination of devices used to arrest a person during a fall
• Fall arrest systems
• Safety nets

Safe Access & Egress


• Ladders (fixed & Portable)
• Three Point Contact

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Summary
Fall Arrest systems - Inspections - prior to Using Safety Harnesses
comprises of : use: - you must ensure:-
• Full Body • safety harness must • Harness is fitted
Harness/Safety be inspected minimum correctly
harness every 3 months • Assess the fall zone for
• Lanyard or Lanyard • Harness & Lanyard height and any
fitted with a shock webbing free from obstructions
absorber damage • Lanyard is secured to
• Anchorage point • D Ring not damaged, an Anchor Point -15kn
• Retractable reels – Snap hook opens and
static lines locks closed

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Summary
• Emergencies – Rescue plans need to be developed to ensure personnel can be
recovered after a fall.
• Identify the rescue method and equipment required for each working at
heights tasks
• The onset suspension trauma can occur within the first 15 minutes a person is
suspended

• Never Forget- A fall can be your last lesson in safety so always protect your self

All Falls can be Prevented


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