Title Page
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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
General
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5.1 Fall arrest is the last option used for safely working at heights, all other options have been properly considered (i.e. guardrails, elevated platform and scaffolds) - including working on the ground (i.e. elimination of working at heights)
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5.2 Workers wear appropriate fall protection equipment where required and know appropriate anchorage points for each task performed at heights over 1.8 m (6')
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5.3 100% tie-off implemented at all times (one connection point maintained at all times)
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5.4 Free-fall distance has been considered
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5.5 Lanyards are made of synthetic fibre and have a shock-absorbing feature to limit the arresting forces while respecting free-fall distances
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5.6 Anchor points have been approved by a competent person and meet the requirement of 22.2kN (5000lbs) or 2x maximum arresting force
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5.7 Anchorage points for body harnesses are located at shoulder height and overhead for self-retracting lifelines where possible.
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5.8 Self-retracting lifelines are used instead of a lanyard when worker mobility and fall protection is required
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5.9 All fall protection and rescue equipment is inspected by a competent and authorized person quarterly with an accompanying equipment list and tagging system
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5.10 All fall protection equipment is visually inspected prior to use.
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5.11 Floor openings with a 30 cm (12') or greater gap in its least dimension, are fully barricaded or are protected with a secured cover and labelled.
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5.12 Workers use personal travel restraint equipment when working within 1.8 m (6') of an opening or unguarded edge.
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5.13 Personnel below are protected from falling materials (i.e. tools, bolts, etc.).
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5.14 Exclusion zones (red tape, barricades, etc.) for all overhead work are adequate.
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5.15 Stairway floor openings have railings that protect all open sides.
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5.16 Handrails are always utilized by workers when ascending / descending stairs.
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5.17 There is a process for unloading transport trucks that complies with the 1.8 m (6') requirement.
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5.18 Access instructions are provided where operators need to gain access to places at height when unloading transport trucks.
Lifelines
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5.19 All horizontal lifelines have approved engineered drawings available for review. <br>
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5.20 Lifelines have been installed as per the approved drawings.
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5.21 Lifelines have a weatherproof tag detailing the maximum design weight, number of persons rating and the last inspection date.
Rescue Planning
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5.22 A rescue plan for fallen workers has been developed
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5.23 The rescue plan has been tested
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5.24 The rescue plan has been well communicated
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5.25 Nobody works alone when working at heights
Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)
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5.26 Proper platforms are selected so that workers are not required to stand on the middle or top rails.
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5.27 The appropriate warning devices, labels and stickers are in place; operating manual is available with the EWP for the use of the operator
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5.28 Inspections are documented prior to using any EWP
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5.29 With one person using an EWP, spotters must maintain continuous visual and audible contact with the worker in the EWP (exception if equipped with engineered control
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5.30 With two persons using an EWP, a spotter is within proximity to ensure visual and audible contact with workers in EWP (exception if equipped with engineered controls)
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5.31 A safe perimeter (barricading) around the equipment is set-up while in use
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5. 32 When mobile, EWP is in the full-down, stowed position and slowest speed with the operator having a clear view of the travel direction and a spotter is utilized
Ladders
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5.33 The appropriate ladder is selected for the task (i.e. non-metallic ladder when working near electrical equipment)
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5.34 Ladders are not work platforms and are not used as such.
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5.35 Workers always maintain 3-points of contact when using a ladder
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5.36 A fall-arrest system is used if work is performed while standing on a ladder and the possible fall distance is more than 1.8 meters and the worker cannot maintain 3-point contact
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5.37 Ladders are placed on firm and level surfaces
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5.38 Stepladders (A-frame) are fully open with hinges locked in place, prior to use
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5. 39 Extension ladders are extended a minimum of 1 metre above the landing/step-off area
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5.40 Extension-ladders are tied at the top and bottom when in use
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5.41 A 4-to-1 ratio is maintained between the extension ladder and the ground
Scaffolds
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5.42 Scaffolds are secured to a fixed structure or employ outriggers to prevent tipping; all scaffold sections are pinned together to prevent separation
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5.43 Stamped engineered drawings with working load limits are available
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5.44 Scaffolds are erected, altered, moved, or dismantled by trained scaffold erectors under the supervision of competent persons
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5.45 Scaffold work platforms are completely decked between the uprights and/or guardrail supports
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5.46 Scaffolds are equipped with top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working level at least 0.53 meters (1.75’) high.
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5.47 Where tools/items are piled higher than the top edge of a toe board, panelling or screening are installed from the walking/working surface to the top rail
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5.48 A scaffold inspection tag access system is in place using green, yellow and red tags
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5.49 Scaffolds are designed by a Qualified Person or manufacturer and are erected, loaded, and used in accordance properly
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5. 50 Clearance limits are maintained when scaffolding is required near electrical lines
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5.51 Scaffolds are protected from contact with vehicles or equipment (i.e. temporary concrete barriers)
Corrective actions
Audit review
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Operations Review
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HSE Review
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Supervisor Review
