Working at Heights

• Candidate

• High Risk Work Licence

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• Prepared by

• Conducted on

  Date

• Site conducted

  Select

• Plant make, model and capacity

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• Working at Heights Procedures

• Confirmation of site specific Working at Heights Procedure understanding

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• How often should a full body harness be inspected? Select, as many options as you feel are correct from the following:

  Select Visually inspected before each use. Biannually inspected by a competent person. This task is performed by others. Only if it is too dirty.

  • Visually inspected before each use.
  • Biannually inspected by a competent person.
  • This task is performed by others.
  • Only if it is too dirty.

• On a Full Body Harness, which of the following would you check before use? Select, as many options as you feel are correct from the following:

  Select Untwist the harness, check and release all buckles. The harness complies with the current Standards and Regulations Check for excessive wear in any part, corrosion and chemical contamination, tactile and visual inspection. All of the above

  • Untwist the harness, check and release all buckles.
  • The harness complies with the current Standards and Regulations
  • Check for excessive wear in any part, corrosion and chemical contamination, tactile and visual inspection.
  • All of the above

• Which of the following statements is correct?

  Select The lanyard must always run directly from the anchor point to the harness with no obstructions or deviations. The connector on the shock absorber end of the tape is connected to the full body harness. The connector on the shock absorber end of the tape is connected to a reliable anchor point. Always work above your attachment point to the anchorage/ structure.

  • The lanyard must always run directly from the anchor point to the harness with no obstructions or deviations.
  • The connector on the shock absorber end of the tape is connected to the full body harness.
  • The connector on the shock absorber end of the tape is connected to a reliable anchor point.
  • Always work above your attachment point to the anchorage/ structure.

Task 2 . Self Retracted Lanyards

• You should use the Self-Retracting Lanyard only in conjunction with a ?

  Select Linesman Belt. Recreational Climbing Harness. AS/NZS or CE approved Full Body Harness and connecter. Pole strap.

  • Linesman Belt.
  • Recreational Climbing Harness.
  • AS/NZS or CE approved Full Body Harness and connecter.
  • Pole strap.

• On a Self-Retracting Lanyard, which of the following would you check on the start of a shift? Select, as many options as you feel are correct from the following:

  Select The stitched connection to the retracting body and to the self-locking connecter for damage, cuts, abrasion, faulty stitching etc. The energy-absorbing component has not been disturbed and is still correctly packed within the sleeve Test the locking action of the retractor by sharply jerking on the lanyard. The tape is retracted evenly and without twists in to the casing. Test all connectors for correct function of self-locking gates

  • The stitched connection to the retracting body and to the self-locking connecter for damage, cuts, abrasion, faulty stitching etc.
  • The energy-absorbing component has not been disturbed and is still correctly packed within the sleeve
  • Test the locking action of the retractor by sharply jerking on the lanyard.
  • The tape is retracted evenly and without twists in to the casing.
  • Test all connectors for correct function of self-locking gates

• In the event of an emergency what type of lanyard would you require if you needed to evacuate from the Straddle Carrier and Crane?

Task 3. Vessel Safety

• Employees working on vessels on behalf of Flinders ACT shall use fall protection methods when they are: “Working within [ 2 ] metres of an unprotected edge wider than [ 2 ] which exposes them to a fall of [ 2 ] metres or more.” And; Required to work on or near fragile surfaces, where they may [Fall] through the structure.”

  Select Safe At Risk N/A

  • Safe
  • At Risk
  • N/A

• Which of the following hazard control measures are necessary to ensure the work area on a vessel is safe where there is a risk of a fall.

  Select Outboard cells have safety rails that are fit for purpose and in good condition and will prevent a person from fall Lashing platforms have safety rails that prevent a person falling 2m onto deck. Provision of railings, top and mid-rail, at both ends of open cargo holds. Rails (wire or chains) are taut and in good condition and extend the length of the open hatch. All the above.

  • Outboard cells have safety rails that are fit for purpose and in good condition and will prevent a person from fall
  • Lashing platforms have safety rails that prevent a person falling 2m onto deck.
  • Provision of railings, top and mid-rail, at both ends of open cargo holds.
  • Rails (wire or chains) are taut and in good condition and extend the length of the open hatch.
  • All the above.

• Is lashing permitted in bays adjacent to an open hatch where there are no safety rails fitted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Why is important to inspect the bay you are working and what must be completed before commencing Lashing or unlashing?

Task 4 : Work Cage

• Explain the requirements at your workplace for lifting personnel using a crane.

  Select Approved cage. Crane Manufacture requirements must be satisfied. Company policies & procedures must be followed. Must have a person holding a current HRWL in dogging present in the cage directing the crane operator. All of the above.

  • Approved cage.
  • Crane Manufacture requirements must be satisfied.
  • Company policies & procedures must be followed.
  • Must have a person holding a current HRWL in dogging present in the cage directing the crane operator.
  • All of the above.

• Before transportation in the work cage what must be activated to ensure maximum safety of personnel?

• What is the Cage Mode Activation procedure to ensure maximum safety of personnel when working within in the cage?

  

• Once the work cage task has been completed and the work cage landed what is the procedure?

  

• Is it permissible to disconnect lanyard from anchor point in work cage when suspended from crane?

Performance Assessment Checklist :

• Uses full body harness

  Select Makes a visual and tactile inspection Checks fitting Performs buddy check (If Applicable)

  • Makes a visual and tactile inspection
  • Checks fitting
  • Performs buddy check (If Applicable)

• Uses a self-retracting lanyard

  Select Makes a visual and tactile inspection Attaches lanyard correctly Detaches lanyard correctly

  • Makes a visual and tactile inspection
  • Attaches lanyard correctly
  • Detaches lanyard correctly

• Uses a Karabiner

  Select Makes a visual and tactile inspection Opens Karabiner Attaches Karabiner

  • Makes a visual and tactile inspection
  • Opens Karabiner
  • Attaches Karabiner

• Double Lanyard

  Select Makes a visual and tactile inspection Attaches double lanyard to full body harness Transfers safely on line between intermediate anchor points

  • Makes a visual and tactile inspection
  • Attaches double lanyard to full body harness
  • Transfers safely on line between intermediate anchor points

Working from the Cage :

• Activates cage mode and communicates with Crane Operator to ensure activation

• Inspects work cage for any loose items that could cause harm

• Fits Harness and Lanyard and correctly attaches to anchor

• Connects the Cage Safety Wires to Crane Spreader

• Communicates with Crane operator and gives all clear signal

• Safely carries out cage work as required maintaining comms.

• Completes task and instructs Crane Operator to be landed

• Removes Cage Safety Wires and stores Harness correctly

• Exits the cage and deactivates cage mode, communicates with Crane Operator and gives the all clear signal