Working at heights Audit Checklist. Elvis

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Risk Assessment and control measures.

• Has a risk assessment been done and approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a permit to work in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have potential or existing hazards been identified and the risks assessed of anyone falling from heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have alternative ways of carrying out the work been considered?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all practical steps been taken to prevent falls?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ladder appropriate for the task or would another device such as a platform ladder/scaffold/elevated work platform be more appropriate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can three points of contact be maintained when using a ladder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are fall injury prevention systems required and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Where anchor points are used to attach lanyards, are these approved?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has it been assessed whether a fall will be arrested before hitting the ground /other structure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a risk of falling objects striking people below?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a rescue plan required and in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the weather conditions appropriate for the work being carried out?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the workers competent for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has fall prevention equipment been inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safe access and agrees.

• Has the scaffold been tagged and inspected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are toe boards in place on the scaffolding?

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• Are walkways in good condition and free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Information , instruction and training.

• Have employees been trained on working at heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A