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Document No.
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Audit Title
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Site/Location
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Conducted on
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Site Supervisor
Risk Assessment
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Have potential or existing hazards been identified and the risks assessed of anyone falling from heights?
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Have alternative ways of carrying out the work been considered?
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Have all practical steps been taken to prevent falls?
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Is the ladder appropriate for the task or would another device such as a<br>platform ladder/ scaffold/elevated work platform be more appropriate?
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Can three points of contact be maintained when using a ladder?
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Are fall injury prevention systems required and in place?
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In setting up a fall injury prevention systems is it inspected to ensure sharp edges, pinch points and sources of heat, which could damage the system are identified and rectified?
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Has it been assessed whether a fall will be arrested before hitting the ground/other structure?
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Has equipment, anchorage points and access methods been inspected; rated; and are appropriate for the load?
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There is no risk of falling objects striking people below?
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There is safe means of access and egress to the work being performed at heights? Stairs, walkways, ladders, mechanical lifts etc are free of obstructions
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People required to work at height have been provided with adequate information, instruction and training for the work being performed
Sign Off
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Site Supervisor
