Fatality Risk 'Work at Heights' - Critical Task Observation

• CTO completed on:

  Date

• CTO completed by:

• CTO location:

  CHPP

  Workshop

  In-pit

• Specific location

• Number of people observed

Critical Task Observation

• Alternative methods considered before commencing work at heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work at height permit completed for task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Work at height equipment/PPE inspected, serviceable and fit for purpose for use? i.e. harness in current test tag date, prestart inspections on work at height equipment, scaffolds in date and tagged

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harness properly fitted/worn and 100% hooked up at all times whilst working at height or work conducted inside physical hard barrier protection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Harnesses worn have suspension trauma straps?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Anchor points selected appropriately rated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Appropriate drop zones established and demarcated below area of work at heights (deflection considered)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground conditions for work at height equipment is suitable to prevent overturning? i.e. flat/level ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Emergency procedures established in event of incident whilst working at heights and all involved aware of the emergency 'actions on'?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladders are in use: Ladders are inspected and set up in 4:1 slope or with lock outs in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where ladders are in use: 3 point contact maintained and no work conducted off ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other hazards, conditions or unsafe behaviours

• Any other minor hazards, conditions or unsafe behaviours identified?

  Yes

  No

  N/A