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  • DAT Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) FORM

  • The RAMS form must be completed and signed off by both Engineers for each DAT Ropes access job BEFORE any climbing is undertaken. Rope access jobs require two trained and qualified DAT Engineers on site at all times otherwise they must must be postponed.

  • Post Code

  • Job Number

  • Job Type

  • Climber

  • Safety

  • Is the job a true DAT job?

  • If it is not DAT, it is...

  • If the job is DTH or Impossible, State the reason why here

  • The following information constitutes an on-site assessment for the job. A Method Statement is also required

  • Access to height will be by:

  • If Other Specify minimum control measures required.

  • If Additions to or Variations from standard control measures - please specify clearly here.

  • Type of ladder to be used: (if applicable)

  • 8-rung Ladder Standard Control Measure Requirements (as per Ladder Hierarchy) PPE Microlite + Eyebolt necessary to ensure security.

  • Single Section Ladder Standard Control Measure Requirements (as per Ladder Hierarchy) PPE, Microlite, LadderMate, Full Fall Arrest + EyeBolt

  • Double Section Ladder Standard Control Measure Requirements (as per Ladder Hierarchy) PPE, Microlite, LadderMate, Full Fall Arrest + EyeBolt

  • Triple Section Ladder Standard Control Measure Requirements (as per Ladder Hierarchy) PPE, Microlite, LadderMate, Full Fall Arrest + EyeBolt

  • DAT Roof Ladder Standard Control Measure Requirements (as per Ladder Hierarchy) PPE, 2 x Microlite, 2 x LadderMate, 3 x Full Fall Arrest + EyeBolts

  • Extended DAT Roof Ladder Standard Control Measure Requirements (as per Ladder Hierarchy) As per DAT roof Ladder

  • Combi Ladder Standard Control Measure Requirements (as per Ladder Hierarchy) PPE, Other equipment and Fall Arrest as necessary, Eyebolt at all times

  • If a LM or ML cannot be used please state here what alternative is to be used, an Eyebolt or other attachment point must be used for all dish installs and all service work.

  • If anchor points are needed for Roped Access are they :

  • On-Site Identified Hazards

  • Hazard Awarness. Is a hazard present? and if so what action will be taken?

  • Adverse Weather

  • How will this Hazard be Controlled?

  • How will this Hazard be Controlled?

  • Third Parties

  • How will this Hazard be Controlled?

  • Traffic

  • How will this Hazard be Controlled?

  • Existing Equipment

  • How will this Hazard be Controlled?

  • Garden Hazards

  • How will this Hazard be Controlled?

  • Ground Hazards

  • How will this Hazard be Controlled?

  • Any Other Hazards ( state what they are below - eg pets, etc)

  • Please state here what other hazards are if any?

  • If hazards cannot be removed then they must be controlled or Escalated and explained how they will be controlled below.

  • Method Statement A clear and detailed method for carrying out the work must be recorded here before the work commences. Additional pages should be added as necessary. Items to be covered include site details; pre-job preparation; type of job (install, service, etc) roof type ( flat, sloping (give approx angle)); rescue considerations ( if standard rescue techniques say so, otherwise specify in detail). the method statement should have sufficient detail to allow another DAT team to understand how they would carry out the work. Draw diagrams if necessary to illustrate. Please write clearly.

  • Draw diagrams if necessary to illustrate

  • Pictures to show Rope Set up on both sides of the property and anchor points (Before any climbing commences)!

  • Climber's Signature

  • Safety's Signature

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