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Critical Task Safety Training

PRACTICES OF WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Version: 3

Issued : March 2013

Important Note

Mondi Group has had three fall from height fatalities in two separate incidents in the past four months, and therefore the training for working

at heights is to be repeated.

The objective of conducting the refresher training is to ensure that we prevent any further injuries resulting from persons falling from heights.

Working at Heights March 2013 Page 1

Nine Safety Rules to Live By

Rule Number Four : Protect yourself against falling when working at heights by always wearing fall arrest equipment

Always use fall protection equipment to keep you safe when at heights where you can fall over 2 metres. Note: The height in some operations is lower that 2 metres. In this case the site rule must be adhered to.


Nine Safety Rules to Live By

Rule Number Four (continued) : Protect yourself against falling when working at heights by always wearing fall arrest equipment

If you are working outside a protective environment where you can fall over 2 metres you shall at all times:

Have an authorisation to work at heights outside a protective environment which

includes approved scaffolds, stairs, safety barriers and man lifts

Be aware of which fall protection to use and how to use it

Always tie-off when at heights outside a protective environment

Only make use of scaffolding systems which have been approved and tagged as safe

for use


Site Specific Procedures


Important

Each operation MUST add in a couple of slides explaining

in detail their site specific procedures for working at

heights.

Case Scenario One – Fatal Injury


The deceased was part of a three man team

inspecting deposits at the top of the stack. At

some stage he disconnected his safety harness

from the life line to take the jack hammer out of

the toolbox which was located in the centre if the

working platform.

He failed to reconnect to the life line when

returning to the edge of the platform. Whilst

conducting tests a section of the deposit came

loose and fell on the platform. As a result the

platform tilted and he lost his balance and fell off

the edge, landing on the ground 115m below.

The other two members of the working team

were secured to the lifeline which saved them

from falling off the platform as well. They were

not injured during the incident.

Always ensure you and your team members are

hooked up when working at heights as anything

could happen resulting in you losing your

balance, slipping and falling to a lower level

16 November 2011

A contractor employed on a

project site was fatally injured as

a result of falling off a working

platform at a height of 115m

inside a smoke stack.

Case Scenario Two – Lost Time Injury


The injured person was taking measurements on

a project site and when moving along the

scaffolding he fell through an opening which had

not been protected.

The scaffold had been inspected and declared

safe for use. The tags were installed giving

permission for the use of the scaffolding.

However there was one knee height rail that was

missing causing the gap through which the

injured person fell.

The upper handrail was in place, however the

lower one (knee rail) was never installed. The

injured person suffered a cut to his head and

was fortunate not to have been seriously injured.

Always ensure that the scaffolding is safe and

meets the requirements prior to use. Inform your

supervisor of any issues of concern.

Scaffold permit issuers have a responsibility to

conduct a thorough check prior to approving

scaffolding for use.

31 March 2011

A contractor was taking

measurements whilst working

on a scaffold when he fell

through an unprotected gap.

Fatal Incidents – 2012 and 2013


During installation of cladding inside a

newly erected pulp storage tank the

scaffolding collapsed resulting in the

fatal injuries of two persons and injuring

a further five.

The investigation is still being

conducted to determine the actual

causes and contributing factors that

lead to the incident.

25 February 2013

Scaffold collapses at

the Mondi Syktyvkar

mill, on a project site

resulting in multiple

injuries.

Never climb onto a scaffold that is not

tagged and approved safe for use.

Check before use and report concerns:

31 November 2012

Contractor employee

falls through opening

in grating on the bark

boiler project at a

Mondi operation.

Two contractor employees opened up a

section of the grating to install a new set

of stairs, however failed to barricade the

area off. An employee from another

contractor company did not see the

opening and stepped into it falling to a

lower level.

Unfortunately the employee passed away

in the operating theatre.

Don’t let your actions and activities

result in injuries to others, think safety at

all times.

Date

Case Scenario Three


Important

Each operation must add in at least one case

scenario of an incident involving working at

heights

Life Lines

Life Lines must be:

Capable of supporting 15kN static load;

Be of an approved design and material;

Be securely anchored at all sides;

Installed where employees are required to move around at heights where there is a

risk of falling;

Installed in such a way that persons are hooked up at all times when moving;

Checked on a regular basis to ensure safe and secure.


Practical Demonstration


Important

A practical demonstration must be conducted on how to fit and

use the safety harness.

Persons attending the training must be required to conduct the

demonstration on fitting their equipment and how to attach life

lines.

Ensuring Equipment is Safe and Suitable

It is mandatory to inspect Fall Arrest Equipment prior to use to ensure: Free of damages

Stitching is in good condition

Buckles, catches, straps, etc in good condition

Do not use unsafe fall arrest equipment Return the equipment to the store and report the damages

Request replacement equipment which is in a safe and good condition

Supervisors must ensure the following: Life lines are installed to ensure persons are hooked up at all times

Lifelines make it possible for persons to be secured when moving at heights

Employees are issued with correct fall arrest equipment

Employees are trained and competent to conduct work at heights

Scaffolding and access ladders are inspected and declared safe prior to use.

Are below work at heights is barricaded off to prevent persons entering the area

Equipment is provided to store tools and equipment and prevent from falling


Safe Ladders – User of the Ladder

Before using a ladder check to ensure in a safe condition. Never try and repair a ladder yourself – Report and return it to the store. Ladders are only for permitted for temporary work

Scaffolding and platforms must be installed for work longer than 30 minutes

Operating powered tools is not permitted on ladders, scaffolding is required

Ensure safe positioning of the ladder at all times:

Place where it cant be knocked over or bumped;

Never place within 6m of a live overhead power line;

Ladders should be placed at an angle using the 1 in 4 rule;

If you cannot achieve the 1 in 4 angle then the ladder is

not suitable;

Never place top of ladder against a fragile surface;

Ensure sound footing;

Ensure ladder is level and not leaning to one side.



Never stand on the top three rungs of the ladder; Try and ensure that the ladder extends at least 3 rungs above where the work will be conducted; Avoid placing ladders on slopes, especially when wet; Never place a ladder on a surface which the side slope is greater than 16 degrees or back slope is greater than 6 degrees; Use a levelling device to ensure ladder is upright.



Never lean off the side of a ladder; Do not operate powered tools from a ladder, make use of scaffolding; Only use ladders for short duration work; When ascending or descending a ladder maintain a 3 point contact

Both feet and one hand or one foot and two hands.

Don’t carry heavy or awkward objects up a ladder; If you have to carry objects up a ladder always keep one hand free to grip the ladder


Safe Scaffolding – Supervisors Responsibility

Ensure only authorised persons erect scaffolding; Ensure systems are in place to ensure the following:

All scaffolding is checked and authorised before use by a competent person.

Scaffold tags are used to declare a scaffold safe for use

Red tags are use to prohibit persons using the scaffolding

All persons using scaffolding understand the safety principles of scaffolding

Ensure system is in place to check scaffolding regularly Predefined and agreed frequencies

After poor weather conditions, rain, snow, wind, etc

Ensure employees / contractors are trained to work on scaffolding

Ensure contractors are aligned with scaffolding standards


Safe Scaffolding – Supervisors Responsibility

Ensure safety of persons in the area by ensuring: The area is barricaded off around the scaffolding

Safe walkways with roof cover are in place if scaffolding is erected above entrance

doors or areas;

Safe walkways are identified and demarcated;

Symbolic safety signs are displayed “ men working above”

Ensure objects can’t fall to lower areas by: Installing toe-boards on all working platforms

Tools are secured from falling during carrying or whilst being used

Tools are removed from scaffolding during bad weather conditions

Loose objects are secured at all times

Heavy equipment and tools are hoisted up and not carried by hand


Erection and Inspection of Scaffolding

Scaffolding must be checked and declared safe before use : Scaffolding level, secure and braced;

Handrails, knee-rails and toe-boards securely in place;

Working platforms cover complete area;

Working platforms securely in place;

Safe access to all of the working platforms;

Safety lines installed (to connect safety harness) where there is a risk of falling;

Scaffolding erected to legal requirements;

Scaffolding secured to structure to prevent collapsing;

Sufficient outriggers fitted and secures;

Castor wheels locked;

Trap doors are fitted over access areas / openings;

Etc.


Safe Use of Scaffolding

Persons using the scaffolding must ensure all is safe: Conduct visual inspection of scaffold prior to use;

Check the tag to ensure scaffolding is authorise for use;

Report concerns, defects to the supervisor;

Never make use of unsafe or scaffolding;

Don’t overload the working platforms;

Maintain good housekeeping standards;

Wear fall arrest equipment where there is a possibility of falling from height;

Wear head and other require protective clothing and equipment;

Do not use scaffolding during high winds, rain and snow;

Ensure tools and equipment is secured and cannot fall to lower levels;

Climb off mobile tower scaffolding before it is moved;

Understand and adhere to all site specific standards and procedures.

Design of the scaffolding may not be altered without the approval of the scaffold

inspector. Once design is changed a new scaffolding permit must be issued and

use approved by the inspector.


Examples from some Mondi sites


Site Specific Scaffolding Procedure


Important

Each operation MUST include details of their site

specific scaffolding standards as well as tagging and

inspection documents

On-Site Demonstration


Important

A practical demonstration must be conducted at a scaffold on

what to check prior to use.

Test some of the persons verbally to check understanding of

what needs to be checked.

Work at Heights on Vehicles and Equipment

Persons climbing onto vehicles to secure loads must be protected by: Barricading or,

Fall arrest equipment

Safe access from platforms onto vehicles, rail trucks, etc

Climbing onto the loading areas of vehicles, rail trucks, etc poses a risk of falling and therefore is to be treated as working at heights. Persons may not be permitted to climb onto unstable loads


Site Specific Loading Procedure


Important

Each operation should include details of their site

specific systems and controls for protecting persons

working on top of vehicles and rail wagons

Removal of safety barriers

There are situations where barricading or platforms need to be removed: Maintenance and repair work to equipment

Changing of the material on the paper machines

Etc

When barricading or platforms are removed the persons must be issued with fall arrest equipment to provide protection from falling through the opened areas. When openings in floors and building structures are caused by removing of equipment, they must be covered with temporary covering and or protected by solid barricading. The person removing equipment or barricading is responsible for ensure safeguarding is installed immediately.


Getting it right every time

All of us have a role to play in getting it right every time.

Each of us has a right and a duty to intervene

and stop at-risk behaviours and unsafe

conditions when activities or situations are

not in compliance with our policies, standards

and commitments.

In addition, each of us has the personal

responsibility to refuse to conduct any task

which can result in serious injury, damage

to health or damage to property


Competence Test

General Safety Issues (Pass Mark 100%) Site Specific Issues (Pass Mark 100%) There are three different test issued at random



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