18002-HSE-MG-026-01 Control of Work at Height

CONTROL OF WORK AT HEIGHT
DOCUMENT: 18002-HSE-MG-026-01
405 MW dc SOLAR PV PLANT,SAKAKA- KSA
Owner / Client ACWA POWER
Owner’s Engineering TYPSA
Principal Subcontractor
MAHINDRA SUSTEN
Name & Designation Signature Date Signed
Dibu. MK
Prepared by: 23/08/2018
HSE Manager
A u t h o r i z e d b Muneer Nwairan
23/08/2018
y: Project Director
Approved by ACWA POWER
The latest version of this document is available in electronic format for consultation and document management.
Document: 18002-HSE-MG-026-01
Rev. No. Purpose of Issue Date Issued Remark
0 Initial release for approval 23/08/2018
1 Update file as per client 01/11/2018

comments
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1. Purpose and objective...........................................................................................................................4

2. SCOPE....................................................................................................................................................4
3. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................4
3.1 Glossary of Terms..............................................................................................................................4
3.2 Control Elements...............................................................................................................................5
3.2.1 Authorized Staff Control................................................................................................................5
3.2.2 Equipment Control for Work at Heights........................................................................................5
3.2.3 Related Documents:......................................................................................................................6
4. Roles and responsibilities......................................................................................................................6
4.1 General Responsibilities.....................................................................................................................6
4.2 Specific Responsibilities:....................................................................................................................6
5. DEVELOPMENT......................................................................................................................................7
5.1 General Rules for Working at Height.................................................................................................7
5.2 Preliminary Activities.........................................................................................................................8
5.3 Dos and don’ts of working at height..................................................................................................8
5.3.1 Do…................................................................................................................................................8
5.3.2 Don’t…...........................................................................................................................................9
5.4 Safety Measures................................................................................................................................9
5.4.1 Conditions of Use of Equipment for Work at Heights....................................................................9
5.4.2 Training and Equipment.................................................................................................................9
5.4.3 Rescue Procedure........................................................................................................................10
5.4.4 Electric risk...................................................................................................................................10
5.4.5 Scaffolding, platforms and other means of access.......................................................................11
5.4.6 Fall at height/Fall Protection........................................................................................................13
5.4.7 Fall of objects...............................................................................................................................16
6. Ladders................................................................................................................................................16
7. Personal Lifting Devices.......................................................................................................................18
8. Lifting equipment................................................................................................................................19
8.1 Hazards of using lifting equipment..................................................................................................19
8.2 Maintenance and inspection...........................................................................................................20
8.3 Contact with overhead electrical cables..........................................................................................20
8.4 Reports and defects.........................................................................................................................20
9. Upon completing the work..................................................................................................................21
10. Forms...............................................................................................................................................21
1. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this procedure is to establish the minimum conditions for protection against falls on works
performed at heights greater than 1.80 metres.
This Procedure provides a guidance and clarity in respect of the requirements of the project Fatal Risk
Standard ‚Working at Heights‛, which describes the minimum acceptable requirements for activities
where a worker or objects can fall from heights. It has been developed to provide more detail and
clarification to the implementations of the requirements of the Working at Heights Standard. The aim is
to eliminate or minimise the risk of fatalities, injuries and incidents arising from working at heights. This
should enable sites to be more aligned with each other on what the boundaries are with regards to
meeting the requirements.
2. SCOPE
This procedure applies to all works development during the construction and commissioning to SAKAKA
405 MW dc PV project.
Apply to all companies hired to perform works and services on the Project, even when they have been
contracted by another company, as long as they are coordinated and supervised by the responsible of the
organisation unit or project.
3. GENERAL INFORMATION
3.1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Work at Heights: All work performed at heights of more than 1.80 m. also including the risk of fall into
openings in the work surface, such as holes or pits.
Full body safety harness: The full body safety harness is a key part of an active fall arrest system.
The harness serves two purposes, first, distributing fall forces safely across a worker's body in the event
of a free fall, and second, providing freedom of movement sufficient to allow the worker to effectively
perform his or her job.
Safety line for position (static line): Device that is hooked to a loop at the waist, back or chest of a
harness, and a fixed anchoring point to limit movement of the worker for the
Energy absorber; energy shock absorber: The component of the personal protection system to arrest a
fall from a height, designed to dissipate the kinetic energy generated by a fall, and which limits the
strength applied in the system, in the anchoring device and the user.
Life Line (vertical): Nylon or steel cable installed for protection on ladders, portable ladders, narrow areas
or sites in which it is not possible to install a horizontal fixed line in the upper section, to which
prevention device can be attached to the loop of a harness.
Life Line (horizontal): Steel cable installed horizontally, fixed at both ends to two immobile anchoring
points to facilitate the fastening of static lines to harnesses and that persons wear when performing work
at heights (platforms, roofs, towers, posts etc.) as protection against falls.
Fixed point (anchor): 1. Point of the structure of a site or area with sufficient resistance to support the
impulse of a fall. 2. Nylon and/or steel device placed around pipes, beams or structural elements etc. to
fasten the loose end of a safety line already fastened to a harness.
Guard rail System: A vertical barrier erected along the exposed edges of a floor opening, wall opening,
open-sided floors or platforms to prevent personnel from falling
A hoist: is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift-wheel around which rope
or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically or pneumatically driven and may use chain, fibre
or wire rope as its lifting medium.
A crane: is a type of machine, generally equipped with a hoist, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can
be used to lift and lower heavy materials and to move them horizontally. Different types that can be
found in construction are:
Telescopic crane: has a boom that consists of a number of tubes fitted one inside the other. A powered
mechanism extends or retracts the tubes to increase or decrease the total length of the boom. These
types of booms are highly adaptable, are often truck mounted and used for short term construction
projects.
A mobile crane: is a cable-controlled crane mounted on crawlers or rubber-tired carriers or a hydraulic-

powered crane with a telescoping boom mounted on truck-type carriers or as self-propelled models. They
are designed to easily transport to a site and use with different types of load and cargo with little or no
setup or assembly.
3.2 CONTROL ELEMENTS
3.2.1 AUTHORIZED STAFF CONTROL
1. The subcontractor supervisor must submit a copy of the form 18002-HSE-FO-017a-00 PTW
Template to EPC H&S responsible.
2. Operations at heights shall preferably be performed by two persons.
3. Staff that perform work at heights must have the necessary personal protective equipment.
3.2.2 EQUIPMENT CONTROL FOR WORK AT HEIGHTS
Determine that in no case shall the nominal capacity of the load exceed the capacity of the system or
piece of equipment in use, in accordance with that the instructions in the operation manual, as per the
manufacturer's instructions.
Equipment for work at heights must be inspected before each use to verify that there are no faults,
breaks or signs of wear that may make its use dangerous. Any piece of equipment found to be deficient
must be replaced immediately. The H&S Manager or any qualified member of EPC staff has authority to
halt any work at heights for inspection of the protection equipment in use.
Revise the system or equipment before use, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in respect
of possible wear and tear, damage, deterioration, poor functioning or other anomalies. Defective
components must be removed from service and identified to prevent any future use if their resistance or
functioning is affected. Any component that must be replaced should only be substituted with another
original, or one expressly authorized by the manufacturer in the Maintenance Manual provided with the
system. Such a revision must be carried out by qualified personnel, trained for that purpose.
Keep the registry of revisions and maintenance for systems or equipment.
3.2.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS:
4. 18002-HSE-PL-001-00 HSE Management plan

5. 18002-HSE-MG-007-00 HSE Training
6. 18002-HSE-TI-007-00 HSE Induction training presentation
7. 18002-HSE-MG-011-00 HSE Inspection
8. 18002-HSE-MG-012-00 PPE Management
9. 18002-HSE-MG-014-00 Hazard identification and risk assessment
10.18002-HSE-MG-017-00 Work permit management
11.18002-HSE-MG-025-00 Scaffolding, platforms and temporary elevated structures
4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All persons involved in the project, work or service, including supervisory staff from both EPC and the
contractors, must continuously contribute to ensure strict monitoring of that established in this guide and
in any other related guide, in order to ensure the adequate administration of risks in all areas under their
responsibility.
4.2 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Director: Provide the necessary elements and support to facilitate communication,
implementation and monitoring of that established in the project for which they are responsible.
H&S Manager: Will take responsibility for the communication and training of persons involved, the
implementation and application of this procedure on all fronts of the project under their responsibility
and verification of the following.
Subcontractor Supervisors: Responsible for training in the contents of this guide to all supervision staff of
the respective companies, for the purpose of ensuring that monitoring of compliance with this guide and
any other related guide at all levels of their organisation.
Company responsible for the equipment on-site: ensure that the operator is physically apt and has the
technical competency necessary to carry out the work.
Workers: Must attend induction sessions and use of PPE necessary according to the Risk Evaluation for
their position. Must visually inspect equipment prior to each use (daily) and inform if the equipment have
damage to the supervisor. Prior to carry out Work at heights they must attend induction and Work at
Heights Training.
5. DEVELOPMENT
5.1 GENERAL RULES FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT
The following rules must be taken into consideration to ensure the protection of the worker against falls
for work performed at heights of more than 1.80 metres:
12.The basic element of fall protection is the harness, with a static line of 1.80 metres maximum.
The line must be fastened to a life line or cord, pipe (4" minimum) or structure.
13.Guardrails: Make sure the work platform is fitted with effective guard rails and toe boards.
14.Arresting falls: If there is still a risk of people falling from the platform a harness with a short
work restraint lanyard must be secured to a suitable manufacturer provided anchorage point
within the basket to stop the wearer from getting into a position where they could fall from the
carrier.
15.Falling objects: Barrier off the area around the platform so that falling tools or objects do not
strike people below.
16.Handling materials: If used to install materials check the weight and dimensions of materials and
consider any manual handling and load distribution issues. You may need additional lifting
equipment to transport materials to the work position.
17.Nearby hazards: Do not operate a MEWP close to overhead cables or other dangerous
machinery or allow any part of the arm to protrude into a traffic route.
18.The second element of fall protection is a solid work platform with access by inclined ladder,
with railings and clamping elements (horizontal life cord) to fasten the extension cord of the
harness. The following must be considered:
o The distance of the extension cord from the point at which it is fixed to the static life
line to the worker's body must be the shortest possible and preferably places at a height
above the head of the worker to reduce the risk of damage to the spinal column in the
event of a fall.
o The lifeline or static line is a steel or nylon cable of a minimum of 5/8" in diameter (for 4
workers), placed horizontally to support the safety of the expected number of workers
to be attached to it. If more than 4 workers are going to work in the same area, a
greater diameter must be considered or the installation of a life line for every 4 workers.
o The worker must fasten (interlock) the extension cord of the harness with the static life
line so that it allows him/her to move along, remaining secured to it 100% of the time.
o Under no circumstances shall additional extension cords be added.
o Each worker working at heights of more than 1.80 m must receive training in the use of
the harness and double extension cord. This includes how to fit, adjust and inspect the
equipment.
o It is compulsory to maintain oneself 100% secured at heights of more than 1.80 metres.
o Supervisors are responsible for giving adequate time to the issue of fall protection in
their morning meetings.
19.Emergency Rescue preparation/requirements.
5.2 PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Before commencing work at heights, the direct supervisor of the activity to be performed must:
20.Handle the corresponding permits to work in accordance with 18002-HSE-MG-017-00 Work

permit management
21.If the work at heights is to be performed in a confined space or along with work with risk of fire,
or any combination of these, the corresponding permits must be obtained in accordance with
the above procedure.
22.Ensure that the area around the work is signalled in accordance with 18002-HSE-MG-013-00
HSE Sign positing.
23.Working at height shall be carried out by experienced & trained workers. Staff who are to
perform work at heights must have sufficient training and a Certificate for this training issued by
the company through which their services are being provided. There must be physical
accreditation of this qualification.
24.Record of induction training & tool box talks shall be maintained.
25.If new person is appointed, they shall carry out work under the supervision of an experienced
worker.
26.Medically unfit persons must not be engaged to work at height.
27.Training in use of safety harness should be given to workers.
28.Ensure that all staff who are to perform work at heights avail of the necessary PPE.
29.Advise staff working nearby around or under the site where the activity is to be carried out.
30.Chair a meeting with the persons who are to perform the work in advance, to ensure that they
are fully aware of the risks of the operation and that they are familiar with risk control and
emergency measures before commencing.
31.If the work at heights also entails the risk of fire, protection must be put in place to prevent the
projection of sparks or particles 18002-HSE-MG-027-00 Hot works management.
5.3 DOS AND DON’TS OF WORKING AT HEIGHT
5.3.1 DO….
32.As much work as possible from the ground

33.Ensure workers can get safely to and from where they work at height
34.Ensure equipment is suitable, stable and strong enough for the job, maintained and checked
regularly
35.Take precautions when working on or near fragile surfaces

36.Provide protection from falling objects
37.Consider emergency evacuation and rescue procedures
5.3.2 DON’T…
38.Overload ladders – consider the equipment or materials workers are carrying before working at
height. Check the pictogram or label on the ladder for information
39.Overreach on ladders or stepladders
40.Rest a ladder against weak upper surfaces, eg glazing or plastic gutters
41.Use ladders or stepladders for strenuous or heavy tasks, only use them for light work of short
duration (a maximum of 30 minutes at a time)
42.Let anyone who is not competent (who doesn’t have the skills, knowledge and experience to do
the job) work at height
5.4 SAFETY MEASURES
5.4.1 CONDITIONS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT FOR WORK AT HEIGHTS
Workers must use fall protection equipment when working in the following conditions:
43.Elevated work without protection.

44.Work on posts with voltage.
45.Fixed or floating platforms or scaffolds in construction
46.Incomplete platforms or platforms close to incomplete handrails.
47.Pitched or levelled roofs without protections such as those specified.
48.Close to roof edges or open gaps in roofs or floors.
49.Suspension work baskets.
5.4.2 TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT
Comprehensive training in the use of emergency response equipment and personnel protection devices
and tactics is necessary to endure the best response capability. This section of the plan should provide
details of training programs for the company personnel. The amount, type and frequency of training for
each number of the team should be clearly spelled out.
Effective emergency response requires a complete understanding of the roles and duties of each person
responsible on the team. Provision for training is an integral part of a complete emergency preparedness
program.
50.For new employees during their orientation period.

51.For existing employees when there is a change in their duties
52.When new equipment or material are introduced
53.When emergency procedures are revised
54.When a drill indicates need for improvement
5.4.3 RESCUE PROCEDURE
Elevating Work Platform Rescue—If an mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) is available on site and
the suspended worker can be reached by the platform, follow the procedure below.
55.Bring the MEWP to the accident site and use it to reach the suspended worker.
56.Ensure that rescue workers are wearing full-body harnesses attached to appropriate anchors in
the MEWP.
57.Ensure that the MEWP has the load capacity for both the rescuer(s) and the fallen worker. If the
fallen worker is not conscious, two rescuers will probably be needed to safely handle the weight
of the fallen worker.
58.Position the MEWP platform below the worker and disconnect the worker’s lanyard when it is
safe to do so. When the worker is safely on the EWP, reattach the lanyard to an appropriate
anchor point on the MEWP if possible.
59.Lower the worker to a safe location and administer first aid. Treat the worker for suspension
trauma and any other injury.
60.Arrange transportation to hospital if required.
5.4.4 ELECTRIC RISK
Consider the additional risks generated by the presence of heat sources - such as in the case of welding
and cutting operations-, humidity, acids, oil, grease, dust, corrosive atmospheres or extreme
temperatures, among others; evaluate their effect on the system in use, and adopt preventive measures
for staff who perform work at heights in the presence of high atmospheric temperatures such as
hydration, skin protection and or breaks from work.
Prohibit the use of metallic cables where there is an electric risk. De-energize or relocate electrical lines
that are found in the site where the work at heights is to be carried out and that may pose a risk for
workers. Where this is not possible, maintain the safety distances at all times.
When working in proximity to energized lines, even when security distances are maintained, apply the
following safety measures:
61.Take precautions to ensure that accidental contact with energized lines does not occur when
handling large conduits such as rods, tubes, cables, tools, etc.;
62.Always consider the potential of the “pendulum effect” when using a fall arrester system in a
non-vertical position. Methods to prevent this include careful selection of the anchor point, use
two (2) arresters from different angle, fixing temporary cross pieces across large gaps (at right
angles to arrester cable) fixing horizontal pieces in a way which will catch the cable and
minimize the pendulum effect, etc.
63.Place protections such as isolation strips or covers on electrical lines according to the voltage
thereof, to be staff qualified in the handling of energized electrical lines.
64.Use personal protective equipment, consisting of, at least, a hard hat with chin strap, dielectric
footwear and gloves as per the voltage of the energized electrical lines.
Protect cords or cable when they pass over sharp borders or edges, or rough surfaces which may have a
cutting or wearing effect due to excessive friction, by covering them with material that removes these
risks
Mark out at ground level the zone or area in which the work at heights is to be carried out above, by
cordoning off and signalling, as per 18002-HSE-MG-013-00 HSE Signposting so as to prevent people from
entering or passing through the zone or area.
Prevent or interrupt activities at heights when weather conditions that involve risk for workers are
detected, such as intense rain, electrical storms, snow and sustained strong winds, in accordance with the
characteristics of the system or equipment used and the specifications of the manufacturer.
5.4.5 SCAFFOLDING, PLATFORMS AND OTHER MEANS OF ACCESS
Temporary access scaffolding and platforms shall be constructed of sound materials that are in good
condition, using best practice for design, erection and dismantling. The scaffolds shall be of adequate
strength, free from defects and suitable for the purpose intended. Most importantly, they must be
enough to provide safe working access for personnel. Erection, modification and dismantling of a scaffold
require a permit to work to be submitted to Contractor for approval.
Basic rules are:
65.All scaffold must be conform with local regulation, or with a relevant standard.
66.Every scaffold platform shall have hand rails, mid rails and toe board as per the standard.
67.All scaffolding materials will be inspected before being authorized to enter the site.
68.Every scaffold platform from which a person can fall more than 1.8 metres shall be fitted with
guardrails and toe boards.
69.Any access ladder must be adequate to the type and purpose of the scaffolding (wooden ladders
are forbidden)
70.All handrails and toe boards must be totally fixed to avoid falling of objects and/or the toe board
itself
71.Foundations shall be enough to disperse the load and efficiently support the structure. When
necessary, the ground must be prepared (setting metallic planks, compacting, etc.) to provide
enough thickness and compression resistance to prevent structural collapsing and/or failure.
72.When work has to be done at the end of a wall or other structure, then the working platform
shall extend at least 600mm beyond this point. The working platform shall be placed as close to
the face of the structure as possible. If persons are required to sit on the edge of the platform,
then a space of up to 300mm is permissible. If the gap is greater than 300mm then the edge of
the platform shall be treated as an open edge and guarded accordingly.
73.On sloping ground, steps should be cut into the slope to accommodate sole plates and base
plates. If the slope exceeds 1 in 10, the contractor must probe that the ground has sufficient
stability submitting proper evidence (such as calculations and/or other type of verification
means signed by the contractors’ site management).
74.Scaffolding may only be used for the purpose for which it has been constructed.
75.Scaffolding users are not permitted to make any structural modifications to the scaffolding.
Users are and remain responsible for maintaining the initial condition of the scaffolding erected.
The following scaffolds must be specifically designed by a competent scaffolding engineer and erected in
line with the design drawings:
76.All scaffolds in excess of 50 metres high.

77.Sheeted scaffolds over 25 metres high or exposed to very strong winds.
78.All cantilevered scaffolds.
79.All truss out scaffolds.
80.All scaffolds with lifting facilities attached All scaffolds required for significant load bearing
capability.
The engineering design calculations and design drawings for such scaffolds must be available on site for
inspection by Contractor and /or the client.
Scaffold systems
Scaffold systems, (e.g.: ‘cup lock’ scaffolding) must be fit for purpose and used only within the
manufacturer’s recommendations (any modification to the regular erection, use of dismantling
procedures will result in a request to dismantle the scaffold at once if this does not mean exposing
personnel to additional hazards).
System scaffolding must also be erected in line with any local regulations for pole and fitting scaffolding
structures. Scaffolding types shall never be mixed, for example, the use of cup-lock’ scaffolding systems
in conjunction with tube and fitting type scaffolding is forbidden.
Working platforms
All scaffold platforms shall be closely boarded. No board shall overhang its last support by more than 4
times its thickness but shall have a minimum overhang of 50mm. Any group of boards across the width
of a scaffold shall be of the same length and thickness. Scaffold boards shall normally have at least three
supports. Scaffold boards shall be laid to prevent the trip hazard. Where any possibility of displacement
exists from high winds, boards shall be fastened down. Where platforms become slippery due to frost,
snow etc. the boards shall either be cleared of turned over.
Erection and dismantling
Only competent scaffolders shall be allowed to erect, modify or dismantle scaffolding. All scaffolders
must be certified as competent and evidence of their competence held on site for inspection. Metal
scaffolding shall not be erected in close proximity to live overhead power lines or exposed live busbars.
Safe use of scaffolds
All personnel using scaffolding shall receive training that covers:
81.Full body harness shall be used and properly tie off above 1.8 meters
82.Safe access and egress
83.Measures to prevent the risk of persons or objects falling
84.Conditions for authorised loads
85.Safety measures in the event of changes in weather conditions that could have a negative
impact on the safety of the scaffolding.
Before climbing onto scaffolding, users must:
86.Check that a valid inspection/control tag (green) is displayed.

87.Carry out a visual inspection to see if the scaffolding is safe to use.
88.Make sure there is suitable stair or ladder access onto the working platform.
5.4.6 FALL AT HEIGHT/FALL PROTECTION
According with the Works at heights to carry out in this Project the class of the Personal protection
systems, expected in order to prevent the risk, are the follow:
89.Class I: Personal protection systems used to keep the worker within the surface of the work and
restrict his movement towards the edges and exposure to risk of fall. Consists of a harness for
the body, clamping line and anchor.
Personal Protection System Class I
90.Class II: Arrest/Shock absorber personal protection system, used to arrest the fall of a worker in
the case of free fall from the work surface. With such a system, the distance of a free fall should
be no more than 1.50 metres.
Personal Protection System Class II
91.Class IV.- Personal protection system used for vertical entry to confined spaces. This equipment
must allow for ascent, descent and or arrest of falls. Principally it consists of a body harness,
anchor to fixed point confined space, retractable line with handles and accessories.
Personal Protection System Class I
Safety Belts, Lifelines and Lanyards
92.Each employee working at a level which is 1,8 m (6 feet) or more above lower level shall be
provided with safety harness and shock absorbing lanyard to protect them from falls hazards.
93.Anchorage points for safety harness should be sited above the worker head, the height of the
anchorage point should not be less than 5 m (18.5 feet) from the ground level, and this point
shall be strong enough to withstand a force of not less than 2275 kg (5000 pounds).
94.Safety belt lanyard shall be minimum of 1 cm thickness of nylon or equivalent with maximum
length to provide for a fall (Free Fall) not greater than 2m (6 feet), Snap hooks attached to the
lanyard must be fitted with a double locking device which shall be opened only by pressing on
two places on the hook at the same time to prevent accidental opening.
95.Safety harness and lanyard must bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum
deceleration distance an employee travels to 1.07 meters (3.5 feet) after the free fall distance of
2 meters (6 feet) by using a shock absorber, To decrease this height, the lanyard may be
shortened but not less than 90 cm (3 feet).
96.Safety belt shall not be used for fall protection.
97.Safety belts shall be used only as a part of an worker positioning system (Restricted employee
from reaching to the edges) and shall no longer be used for fall protection.
Guard Rail System
98.All openings should be protected by a guardrail system consisting of a top rail, an intermediate
rail, a toe board and posts. The top rail should have a vertical height of approximately 100 cm
from the top rail surface to the floor. The top railing should have a smooth surface. An
intermediate rail should be erected halfway between the top rail and the floor. A toe board 15
inches in vertical height from the floor.
This guardrail system demonstrates how to

protect an opening by using a top rail, an
intermediate rail, a toe board and posts. Note
that the bracings are on the outside to avoid a
tripping hazard.
Guardrail systems also can be fabricated from

tube-and-clamp scaffold or equivalent
components. This arrangement requires cast-
in-place sleeves to accept the posts.
99.Smooth surfaced fabrication, to prevent injuring workers.

100. Confined overhead working: Brief operators on the dangers, and the safe system of work
to be followed. If there are overhead structures against which an operator could be trapped and
then pushed onto the MEWP controls, consider selecting a MEWP that has been designed to
prevent such accidental contact.
101. Ground conditions: The platform should be used on firm and level ground. Any temporary
covers should be strong enough to withstand the applied pressure. Localized ground features,
e.g. trenches, manholes and uncompact backfill, can all lead to overturning.
102. Outriggers: Outriggers must be extended and chocked before raising the platform.
Spreader plates may be necessary.
103. Rail ends do not overhang posts except where such overhang does not constitute a
projection hazard.
104. Easy to assemble and install without any site welding.
105. Pre-engineered to ensure structural integrity.
Signs
106. Warning notices and signs must be erected at all edges and boundaries near to the edges
and set so that they are easily seen by operators approaching the danger point.
5.4.7 FALL OF OBJECTS
107. When tools used on platforms or aloft and subject to falling or displacement, all adequate
precautions shall be taken for being appropriately secured or tied.
108. All working platforms are to be protected with toe board to prevent falling of objects
109. Appropriate warning signs and information boards shall be provided on platform as well
as downs side
110. All load or tools shall be secured to avoid any fall from height
111. When moving a load, it is important to never lift, lower or swing above overhead
112. Proper storage of tools
113. Proper housekeeping shall be done
114. Provision of cross bars for ant elevated platforms
115. Mandatory PPE (hard hat/steel toed shoes )
116. Concrete blocks or cement bags shall not be stored more than 02 levels or 1.5 meters
117. Inspect cranes and hoists prior to use to ensure all components are in good working
order, including wire rope, lifting hooks and chains
118. Reduce compressed air for cleaning to 30 psi, and always use proper personal protective
equipment and guarding
119. Proper cordon off needs to be done
120. Hand tools shall be protected and secured
121. Handling of tools by throwing from one location to another, or from one user to another
or from one level to another shall not be allowed.
6. LADDERS
These shall only be used as a place to work when other, potentially safer means such as scaffolds are not
reasonably practicable.
In general terms, ladders will not be used as a place of work or main mean of access / egress unless it is
unreasonable not to do so. the use of ladders will be limited for those platforms that are not routinely
accessed (average is < 1 day) by Operations, Maintenance and Construction. Consequently, ladders are
not to be used for working-at-height tasks unless a risk assessment is performed and gives evidence
that the deployment of more suitable equipment (e.g. scaffolding, tower scaffolds...) is not required due
to the low risk or short duration of use
Safe usage procedure
122. Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.

123. Avoid electrical hazards! – Look for overhead power lines before handling a ladder. Avoid
using a metal ladder near power lines or exposed energized electrical equipment.
124. Always inspect the ladder prior to using it. If the ladder is damaged, it must be removed
from service and tagged until repaired or discarded.
125. Always maintain a 3-point (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) contact on the
ladder when climbing. Keep your body near the middle of the step and always face the ladder
while climbing (see diagram).
126. Only use ladders and appropriate accessories (ladder levelers, jacks or hooks) for their
designed purposes.
127. Ladders must be free of any slippery material on the rungs, steps or feet.
128. Do not use a self-supporting ladder (e.g., step ladder) as a single ladder or in a partially
closed position.
129. Do not use the top step/rung of a ladder as a step/rung unless it was designed for that
purpose.
130. Use a ladder only on a stable and level surface, unless it has been secured (top or bottom)
to prevent displacement.
131. Do not place a ladder on boxes, barrels or other unstable bases to obtain additional
height.
132. Do not move or shift a ladder while a person or equipment is on the ladder.
133. An extension or straight ladder used to access an elevated surface must extend at least 3
feet above the point of support. Do not stand on the three top rungs of a straight, single or
extension ladder.
134. The proper angle for setting up a ladder is to place its base a quarter of the working
length of the ladder from the wall or other vertical surface (see diagram).
135. A ladder placed in any location where it can be displaced by other work activities must be
secured to prevent displacement or a barricade must be erected to keep traffic away from the
ladder.
136. Be sure that all locks on an extension ladder are properly engaged.
137. Do not exceed the maximum load rating of a ladder. Be aware of the ladder’s load rating
and of the weight it is supporting, including the weight of any tools or equipment
138. Only one person shall work on one ladder
139. One person should hold the portable ladder as supportive mechanism while person is
working or climbing on it
140. Ladder must be inspected prior to every usage
141. Ladder inspection shall be done on monthly base and register shall be kept
142. Wooden ladders shall not to be used
143. Aluminum ladders shall not be painted or altered with any other materials
Project-made ladders are strictly forbidden. Preference must be given to fiberglass ladders over metallic
and/or Aluminium ladders. Ladders should only be used for access when installing a permanent
staircase/means of access is not reasonably practicable, in deciding that the use of ladders and steps
ladders is acceptable the following should be taken into consideration:
144. Height of task

145. Safe handholds
146. Duration of task
147. Conditions of the ladder
148. Position of the ladder (including consideration to ground/surface conditions)
149. Required barriers
150. Use of the ladder, and conditions for use (trained personnel, fixed or strained, etc.)
All personnel must receive training regarding selection, use, care and maintenance of ladders, including
clear conditions to disable/dispose a ladder.
These are the general rules to be considered. Additional provisions and requirements are described in the
procedures for management of scaffolding, platforms and other means of access.
Please, for more information see 18002-HSE-MG-025-00 Scaffolds, Platforms and Temporary elevated
Structures
7. PERSONAL LIFTING DEVICES
Personnel lifting basket devices may be designed and constructed during the project provided that they
comply with the following requirements:
151. Equipment such as hydraulic lifters or scissor lifts should be utilized where there is a
space constraint.
152. Equipment like temporary suspended working platform (cradle) shall be tested through
EHS approved third party.
153. A permit to work is required for the lifting of personnel in baskets.
154. Walls must be of steel mesh.
155. To prevent a person using it being crushed, trapped or struck or falling from the carrier.
156. To prevent so far as is reasonably practicable a person using it, while carrying out
activities from the carrier, being crushed, trapped or struck or falling from the carrier.
157. With suitable devices to prevent the risk of a carrier falling.
158. So that a person trapped in any carrier is not thereby exposed to danger and can be
freed.
8. LIFTING EQUIPMENT
A lifting operation is an operation concerned with the lifting and lowering of a load. A load is the item or
items being lifted which could include a person or people. A lifting operation may be performed manually
or using lifting equipment. Manual lifting, holding, putting down, carrying or moving is often referred to as
manual handling of loads.
Lifting operations in construction occur during transportation of material from the storage place to the
place where it is being processed, and during the processing of materials. A load includes any material or
people that are lifted or lowered by lifting equipment.
Lifting equipment includes any equipment or machinery used at work for lifting or lowering loads or
people, including accessories and attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting the equipment.
There is a wide range of lifting equipment in the construction industry. Typical examples are:
A telescopic handler, or telehandler, is a type of crane, with the versatility of a single telescopic boom
that can extend forwards and upwards from the vehicle. On the end of the boom several attachments can
be fit, such as a bucket, pallet forks, muck grab, or winch.
A fork lift truck is a powered industrial truck with hydraulic lift system and forks to pick up and transport
materials.
Lifting equipment for lifting people:
An aerial work platform, elevating work platform, or mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), is a
mechanical device used to provide temporary access for people or equipment to inaccessible areas,
usually at height. There are distinct types of mechanized access platforms and the individual types may
also be known as a "cherry picker" or a "scissor lift". They can be vehicle-mounted, self-propelled or
trailer-mounted.
A passenger lift or passenger hoist or construction elevator is commonly used on large scale construction
projects, such as high-rise buildings to transport persons.
8.1 HAZARDS OF USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT
The hazards: associated with the use of lifting equipment in construction are:
Hazards related to the loads, e.g. crushing due to impact of moving objects or loads falling from vehicles
because they are not slinged properly or the wrong type of slings were used
Hazards from moving vehicles or collapsing structures [Safety | Workplace transport | In house transport
and handling], i.e. cranes falling over because of improper fixation or strong wind, unsafe loads, loads
exceeding the safe weight limits, trapping/crushing risk in the use of MEWPs while working at height,
falling from height , limbs or bodies caught in machinery falling from lifting platforms or being crushed
when the platform moves musculoskeletal hazards related to force exertions, poor working postures
and/or repetitive work hazards related to poor environment that may interfere with communication
between workers or concentration needed for the task (noise) or cause sweaty, slippery objects (heat,
poor ventilation)
8.2 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
Accidents may happen because lifting equipment is not inspected and maintained regularly. All
equipment should be thoroughly examined prior to it being put into service and after there has been any
major alteration that could affect its operation. Lifting equipment may need to be thoroughly examined at
intervals laid down in an examination scheme drawn up by a competent person, taking into account the
manufacturer’s recommendations. If equipment is intended to carry people, a thorough examination
must be undertaken every six months. Lifting equipment for all other purposes should be tested at least
every twelve months unless a specific inspection regime is implemented by the examining engineer.
Lifting accessories do not normally need formal inspection, provided that proper pre-use checks are
made, and they undergo their standard thorough examination. All examinations must be undertaken by a
competent person who is sufficiently independent and impartial in order that an objective decision can be
made.
What needs to be examined depends on the professional judgment of the competent person undertaking
the examination. For most common lifting equipment and accessories, there are standard procedures and
criteria. Methods include a visual examination and functional checks, measurements of wear, traditional
non-destructive testing and load testing.
Where an examination scheme has been drawn up, this should identify and specify the parts to be
thoroughly examined, the methods of examination and testing and the intervals for examination (and
testing of the different parts, where appropriate)
8.3 CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL CABLES.
Possible causes of these hazards may be: poor mechanical design (breaks in use, not powerful enough,
components fracture or malfunction), poor workplace design, malfunction of the (manual, mechanical,
electronic) signalling system, not using the proper equipment for the purpose or misuse (not using as
designed, e.g. the load was too heavy), loads insecurely attached, poor maintenance (breaks or emits
noxious gases) or untidy workplace, human error when operating machines or erecting scaffolding.
8.4 REPORTS AND DEFECTS
Records should be kept of all thorough examinations and inspections, and of the EC Declarations of
Conformity for all lifting equipment and lifting accessories. Any defects noticed should be immediately
reported to the supervisor for correction. If any defect affects the safe operation of the machine, it should
be rectified before the machine is used.
Effective action should be taken to manage risks by ensuring the lifting equipment is not used until the
defect is remedied. Such defects must be confirmed in writing in the report, even if it is remedied
immediately (e.g. by destruction of a sling). The person making the report must also notify the relevant
enforcing authority with a copy of the report. Enforcing authorities may follow up such reports to check
that risks are being adequately managed.
9. UPON COMPLETING THE WORK
159. Advise staff working nearby around or under the site when the work has been completed.
160. The work area must be left in a clean and orderly state.
161. Weather: High winds can tilt platforms and make them unstable. Set a maximum safe
wind speed for operation. Storms and snowfalls can also damage platforms. Inspect the
platform before use after severe weather.
10. FORMS
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CONTROL OF WORK AT HEIGHT

Owner / Client ACWA POWER

Owner’s Engineering TYPSA

Name & Designation Signature Date Signed

Approved by ACWA POWER

Rev. No. Purpose of Issue Date Issued Remark

0 Initial release for approval 23/08/2018

1 Update file as per client 01/11/2018

1. Purpose and objective...........................................................................................................................4

1. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

3.1 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

A mobile crane: is a cable-controlled crane mounted on crawlers or rubber-tired carriers or a hydraulic-

3.2 CONTROL ELEMENTS

3.2.1 AUTHORIZED STAFF CONTROL

3.2.2 EQUIPMENT CONTROL FOR WORK AT HEIGHTS

3.2.3 RELATED DOCUMENTS:

4. 18002-HSE-PL-001-00 HSE Management plan

4. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

4.2 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

5.1 GENERAL RULES FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT

19.Emergency Rescue preparation/requirements.

5.2 PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES

20.Handle the corresponding permits to work in accordance with 18002-HSE-MG-017-00 Work

5.3 DOS AND DON’TS OF WORKING AT HEIGHT

32.As much work as possible from the ground

35.Take precautions when working on or near fragile surfaces

5.4 SAFETY MEASURES

5.4.1 CONDITIONS OF USE OF EQUIPMENT FOR WORK AT HEIGHTS

43.Elevated work without protection.

5.4.2 TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT

50.For new employees during their orientation period.

5.4.3 RESCUE PROCEDURE

5.4.4 ELECTRIC RISK

5.4.5 SCAFFOLDING, PLATFORMS AND OTHER MEANS OF ACCESS

Basic rules are:

76.All scaffolds in excess of 50 metres high.

Erection and dismantling

Safe use of scaffolds

All personnel using scaffolding shall receive training that covers:

Before climbing onto scaffolding, users must:

86.Check that a valid inspection/control tag (green) is displayed.

5.4.6 FALL AT HEIGHT/FALL PROTECTION

Personal Protection System Class I

Personal Protection System Class II

Personal Protection System Class I

Safety Belts, Lifelines and Lanyards

Guard Rail System

This guardrail system demonstrates how to

Guardrail systems also can be fabricated from

99.Smooth surfaced fabrication, to prevent injuring workers.

5.4.7 FALL OF OBJECTS

Safe usage procedure

122. Read and follow all labels/markings on the ladder.

144. Height of task

7. PERSONAL LIFTING DEVICES

8.1 HAZARDS OF USING LIFTING EQUIPMENT

8.2 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

8.3 CONTACT WITH OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL CABLES.

8.4 REPORTS AND DEFECTS

9. UPON COMPLETING THE WORK

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