END Key tags Safety is our highest priority Procedure Manual for Working at Heights TABLE OF CONTENTS WORKING AT HEIGHTS I. WHAT IS THIS MANUAL? II. WHO IS THIS MANUAL FOR? III. WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY? WHAT IS WORKING AT HEIGHTS? • Definition of Working at Heights RISKS OF WORKING AT HEIGHTS • People Falling from Heights • Objects Falling from Heights • External Factors PREVENTING THE RISKS OF WORKING AT HEIGHTS • Planning • Hierarchy of Controls BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION • Perimeter/Edge Protection • Exterior Work • Frame Erection • Scaffolds, Temporary Works and Working Platforms • Openings, Penetrations, Risers and Shafts • Access Methods • Loading Platforms • Rubbish Chutes GENERAL SAFETY MEASURES • Securing Materials • Working around Water • Ladders SAFETY HARNESS SYSTEM EMERGENCY RESCUE PROCEDURE HAAD HEIGHT AWARE PROGRAMME 2 2 2 3 3 5 5 6 8 9 9 10 14 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 21 21 21 22 24 27 30 i. What is this manual? ii. Who is this manual for? iii. W...
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