Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Site Name

  • Date

  • Simpro Job Number

  • Location
  • Fantail Employee Name

  • Fantail Employee Contact Number

  • Fantail Employee Signature

  • Site Contact Person:

  • Site Contact Number:

  • Fantail H & S Representative: Erik Potgieter

  • Fantail H & S Contact Number: 021 249 3563

  • Document Number

Working At Height

Working at Height

  • Sequence of Basic Steps: Describe each step in the activity – most will have 4-8 steps. Follow the flow of the product or process.

Step 1

  • Acquiring an elevated platform for use

Potential hazards and risks Describe the key hazards and risks for each step – there will normally be more than one per step. Number each hazard e.g 1a, 1b, 1c; 2a, 2b, 2c.

  • 1a Platform or equipment inadequate for use

  • Initial Risk Assessment - Before the controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix

  • Control methods and level of control Describe the key/significant way to control the risk and then refer to the hierarchy of controls

  • Ensure staff are trained to use the equipment and that they have the knowledge to assess whether it is right for the job

  • Level

  • Residual risk assessment After all controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix.

Step 2

  • Use of Access equipment

Potential hazards and risks Describe the key hazards and risks for each step – there will normally be more than one per step. Number each hazard e.g 1a, 1b, 1c; 2a, 2b, 2c.

  • 2a - Fall from height

  • Initial Risk Assessment - Before the controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix

  • Control methods and level of control Describe the key/significant way to control the risk and then refer to the hierarchy of controls

  • Ensure handrails/guards are in place

  • Level

  • Do not climb on handrails – stand on working platform only

  • Level

  • Regular meetings/talks about safe work practices

  • Level

  • Residual risk assessment After all controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix.

  • 2b - Elevated work platform malfunction

  • Initial Risk Assessment - Before the controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix

  • Control methods and level of control Describe the key/significant way to control the risk and then refer to the hierarchy of controls

  • Daily equipment checks before use

  • Level

  • Residual risk assessment After all controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix.

  • 2c - Dropping tools, equipment or material

  • Initial Risk Assessment - Before the controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix

  • Control methods and level of control Describe the key/significant way to control the risk and then refer to the hierarchy of controls

  • Ensure a procedure/path is discussed for lifting equipment through tight areas, where risk of damage to property is present

  • Level

  • Before any setup is carried out, ensure to be inducted onto the site by the main contractor. Establish area for site set up while ensuring all unique Health & safety aspects of the site are understood

  • Level

  • Residual risk assessment After all controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix.

  • Attendee Name
  • I have read and understood this Task Analysis. I agree to work to these terms and follow the process.

  • Name:

  • Signature

  • Date

  • Location of Review
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