Site compliance Check Sheet - Working at Height - SOP 19

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Working at height - SOP19

1.0 Do we have a depot specific risk assessment in place for general working at height?
2.0. Do job role risk assessments include any working at height carried out at this site?
3.0 Is there an authorised user list displayed on any working at height equipment? Such as: scaffold towers, gantries, platforms, zip wires, MEWPs etc
4.0 Are the authorised personnel who use this equipment trained in working at heights?<br>Suitable courses, PASMA, equipment specific training provided by supplier.
5.0 Are the supervisors trained to identify hazards with the working at height equipment? (CSM day 3)
6.0 Has the equipment been supplied by an approved supplier? It must be to a standard of light or heavy industrial use. Never domestic.
7.0 Does the site have records of pre use checks?
8.0 Does the site hold records of supervisor monthly checks?
9.0 Do all working at height equipment, where appropriate, have toe boards?
10.0 Do all working at height equipment, where appropriate, have intermediate guard rails at a minimum height of 470mm?
11.0 Does all working at height equipment, where appropriate, have guard rails at a minimum height of 950mm to prevent falls?
12.0 Are all parts of the equipment in good order?
13.0 Is the working platform free from debris and trip hazards?
13.0 Is the equipment being used suitable for the tasks being carried out?
14.0 Where stairs and step ladders are part of the equipment are they in good order? handrails, free from damage etc. Do they have an authorised users list attached? Staff using this equipment must have Toolbox talk training on the safe use of them.
15.0 Where harnesses are required, is there a safe anchor point? Is the harness checked as per manufacturers guidance? Is the harness stored in a clean, dry place? Are staff trained in its use?
16.0 Are all step ladders, steps, elephants feet or any other equipment used to provide elevation to work at any height listed on the site equipment register or facilities management system for regular checks?
17.0 Is the safe working load for the equipment displayed or made available to staff?
18.0 Is the equipment being used on a level surface, away from uneven surfaces, slopes and deviations?
19.0 Is the equipment being used in the safest weather conditions?
20.0 Contractors:- Are contractors checks carried out for any working at height equipment they bring onto site?<br>Proof of competency, proof of equipment inspections.
21.0 Are there in controls in place to prevent vehicle movements around working at height activities?
22.0 Where working at height takes place are there suitable and sufficient plans in place for emergency rescue and first aid?
23.0 Are all steps and stair ladders to Class 1 or EN131 standard?
Comments This check sheet should be used in conjunction with policy 5603.
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Tips and case studies:

In December 2014 a painter fell from a working platform approximately five feet. He continued to slip and fall onto the floor striking a fire extinguisher cabinet on the way. The painter suffered injuries and there was a subsequent HSE investigation.

The investigation revealed the following learning points.

There were no toe boards in place
There were no barriers to prevent a fall
The risk assessment was not suitable and sufficient detailing the controls that should have been in place.
There was a lack of supervision
There were no records of equipment checks.
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