WORKING AT HEIGHT Clause Samples

WORKING AT HEIGHT. All work beyond 2.5m height shall be carried only with permit to work (PTW)

WORKING AT HEIGHT. The purpose is to prevent falls and reduce the consequences if a fall occurs when Working at Height. This section applies to: • All Prime Contractor and subcontractor work at Motiva locations.

WORKING AT HEIGHT. 8.7.1. In accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (as amended), a place is ‘at height' if (unless these regulations are followed) a person could be injured falling from it, even if it is at or below ground level. The Contractor should read and be aware of these regulations, a copy of which is contained within the Company's combined risk assessment and method statement. 8.7.2. The use of flight cases and other such items as access equipment is not permitted. Any raised work areas i.e. camera platforms must have appropriate safety rails and means of access.

WORKING AT HEIGHT. The Hall Managers will determine the type of equipment suitable to be used for working at height for each specific job. The safe use of the access equipment will be dependent on good quality equipment, conforming to a recognised standard, correctly assembled by a competent person, used by a trained end user and in a suitable and sufficient work area and space. Contractors are currently used to replace high level bulbs in the main hall. High level cleaning is carried out currently using a reach pole from floor level. Ladders & Stepladders Before using ladders and/or stepladders, operatives are required to check they are safe and suitable for use, secured in place, treads not damaged, no screws or bolts missing. Operatives shall not use the top third of the stepladder unless a platform with guard rail is provided. Do not use aluminium ladders or stepladders for electrical work. Do not overreach when working off a ladder or stepladder. Ladders must be secured or footed at an angle of 75 degrees (1metre out for every 4 metres high and the working platform to be 1.5 metres below the height of the extended ladder. Any faults or damage to ladders or stepladders must be reported to the Hall Managers. Do not work alone.

WORKING AT HEIGHT. 6.1 Producer must ensure that all working at height is appropriately planned and the correct maintained item of access equipment is used for the task. 6.2 Producer must ensure that areas below work at height are controlled and barriers and signage are placed to prevent work below the area 6.3 Venue access equipment is only to be used when supervised by a member of the Company staff. 6.4 Safety harness must be worn where there is a risk of fall and an appropriate rescue plan must be in place. 6.5 All toured access equipment must comply with regulations and be well maintained. 6.6 The use of makeshift equipment for access is strictly prohibited

WORKING AT HEIGHT. It may not be generally understood that working at height legislation applies when working near the front of the stage (where there is a potential to fall into or drop something into the auditorium or pit) and when inside a wagon, loading or unloading. As a minimum during get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs, a highly visible marker, such as a yellow chain, will be hung across the stage front. This form is to help us understand the type and number of accidents and near-misses in the theatre industry. It is absolutely not to attribute blame but to learn from what has happened in the past in order to try and avoid repeats in the future. Leave blanks if you do not know what happened (or where it is not relevant to the incident.)

WORKING AT HEIGHT. We will ensure that work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people with the skills, knowledge and experience to do the work. In addition: ● The school retains ladders for working at height ● Pupils are prohibited from using ladders ● Staff will wear appropriate footwear and clothing when using ladders ● Contractors are expected to provide their own ladders for working at height ● Before using a ladder, staff are expected to conduct a visual inspection to ensure its safety ● Access to high levels, such as roofs, is only permitted by trained persons

WORKING AT HEIGHT. 44.1 The following minimum, approved equipment must be provided:  1,5T Tirfors, shackles, slings and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ clamps for Lifelines. (To be erected by competent Rigger.) / Edge protection / Fall Arrests / Double Lanyards to attach to harness.  Full body type harness with shock absorber and double lanyards for all elevated work. Belt type harness or single lanyard will not be permitted.  All tools in elevated positions, which are not used while working on a safe work platform, must be attached to lanyards, attached to person or structure or otherwise effectively prevented from falling.  Equipment which is not protected by a safe work platform, in elevated positions, must be tied back to the structure or secured in such a manner that it does not fall.  No loose items in elevated positions e.g. Bolts, nuts, welding rods and ‐ stubs to be kept in tins or similar robust containers (No paper boxes or plastic bags will be allowed) even if used from a safe work platform.  Competent riggers to place lifelines on register and check it every time before use and on scheduled intervals if not in use and findings recorded in the register.  Person must attach safety harness above his head to minimise falling distance. 44.2 Scaffolds  Scaffolding must be constructed and erected according to IC ▇ ▇ standards, and only by the ICVL approved contractor. Only competent persons may be appointed to supervise and control the erecting and dismantling of scaffolding.  No work will be permitted on scaffolding until the competent scaffolding Supervisor concerned has inspected and approved it, and only once accepted by the supervisor that is going to use the scaffolding.  A tag indicating that scaffolding is safe to use, must be attached to each scaffold by the specialist scaffolder and should the scaffold become unsafe to use, the tag must be removed. Do not climb on scaffolding that is not suitably tagged.  All workers that work at heights must be trainer and proofed competent to do so.