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Principles of working at height

• All personnel involved in the management chain should
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• A risk assessment should be carried out to identify the
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• Appropriate tools and safety equipment should be
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Cont.
• Personnel should be adequately trained in the
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systems that they are working with.
• Tools and equipment must be properly maintained to
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Cont.
• Where mistakes have been made or equipment has
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Derrick Man Safety harness

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Inspection & Maintenance check list

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• Check that metal components are free from:
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Inspection & Maintenance check list

• Nylon components free from:

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1. Cuts and abrasion to webbing
2. Cuts and abrasion to stitching
3. Chemical contamination
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Inspection & Maintenance check list

• Clean prior to inspection, harnesses can be washed in
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• Store hung-up dry and clean, away from contaminants
and direct sunlight
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Equipment: Summary
• Suitable equipment should be selected

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• Equipment should be uniquely marked and traceable
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Equipment: Summary
• Equipment must be properly maintained and stored

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• Written records of examinations should be kept for the
lifetime of the equipment

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Operation: Summary
• Anchor points should be thoroughly assessed for
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• Careful consideration should be given to all possible
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• Back-up systems should be in place to offer security in
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Operation: Summary
• Planning should include a rescue plan to ensure the
rapid retrieval of an injured person

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Risk Assessment
• Falling

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• Working with unfamiliar equipment
• Parties working above

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Risk Assessment
• Parties working below

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• Working above public areas
• Public access to ropes and rigging
• Poor / awkward anchor points
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Legislation - Summary
• Recognize obligations to carry out the work as safely
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Legislation - Summary
• Adequate training in the operation of tools, safety
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• Work tasks should be properly supervised and
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Always have your
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Pre-ManRiding
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