Tool Declaration

• Company Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Name of Riggers

Information taken from "Recommended guidelines for the safe use of tools & equipment at heights" April 2011; DROPS; www.dropsonline.org

Tool Bags, pouches and belts

• Tools are taken aloft in a Tool Bag

  Yes

  No

• The Tool Bag can be attached to the user and leave both hands free

  Yes

  No

• Carrying pouches are used for radios and any other portable equipment with no dedicated attachment point

  Yes

  No

• The Locks on carrying pouches have a double securing mechanism to guard against unintentional opening.

  Yes

  No

• Belts do not have snap fasteners

  Yes

  No

• Tool Lanyards are used between the tools and belt or bag

  Yes

  No

Tooling Specifies

• Multi-part tools have a system to prevent separation (e.g. Sockets must be locked onto extension bars)

  Yes

  No

• All hammers have steel or composite shafts, non-slip handles and a head locking system to prevent separation of the head from the shaft.

  Yes

  No

• Sockets, extensions and ratchets etc have pin locks.

  Yes

  No

• Only the required tools are carried in the Tool Bag when working at heights.

  Yes

  No

Lanyards and Attachment Points

• All tools used at heights are attached to the Tool Bag or the equipment loop on the harness.

  Yes

  No

• The lanyard attachment point on the tool still allows the tool to be used effectively.

  Yes

  No

• The lanyard length does not hinder the function of the tool

  Yes

  No

• For tools >5kg a rated screw gate carabiners are used

  Yes

  No

• Wrist lanyards are not used unless a documented risk assessment has been approved by VPL SHE Manager

  Yes

  No

If "No" to any of the above questions, the non-conforming component cannot be used when working at heights.

I declare that I have inspected the equipment used by my rigging crew and have recorded the level of compliance accurately.

• Supervisor Signature

  Sign