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    This document outlines safety procedures for working at heights. It details PPE requirements like harnesses and describes safe practices like only using fall protection above 1.8 meters. Procedures for using safety harnesses are provided.

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    This document outlines safety procedures for working at heights. It details PPE requirements like harnesses and describes safe practices like only using fall protection above 1.8 meters. Procedures for using safety harnesses are provided.

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    Prepared by SHEQ OFFICER SAFE OPERATING

    Implementation Date 12/22/2024 PROCEDURE FOR


    Revision/Amendment 0 WORKING AT
    Number HEIGHTS
    Revision/Amendment Date 12/22/2024

    1. PURPOSE
    The objective of this procedure is to give guidance to perform all task in a safe as
    possible manner to
    eliminate or reduce all hazards and risk that can affect the safety or health of
    employees performing the task.

    2. SCOPE
    This standard operating procedure is applicable to all areas where Koke Civil
    engineering conducts work.

    3. RESPONSIBILITIES
    The following people will have the responsibilities to implement this procedure:
     Managing Director
     Operational Manager
     Supervisors
     SHE Rep

    4. PPE REQUIREMENTS
    Gloves
    Protective Clothing (Overall)
    Hard hat with chin straps
    Safety shoes
    Safety goggles
    Safety Harness

    5. GENERAL

    Safe Practise for Working in Elevated Locations


    a) No gear, debris or other material shall be dropped from heights. It must be lowered
    or chuted to ground level.
    b) Never leave tools, equipment or material unattended on steelworks or cable racks.
    It could be
    stolen, or could fall causing possible injuries and damage.
    c) Openings in floors / gantry walkway, roof tops etc. shall be suitably barricaded,
    boarded over, and if
    necessary fitted with toe boards.
    d) Sides / edges of open floor areas shall be fitted with handrails.
    e) Full Safety harnesses shall be worn when working 1.8 meters or higher from the
    ground and the
    person shall be secured to a life line or to the structure. If the person works higher
    than 5 meters a
    double lanyard (length of 1.8 meters long each lanyard and can stretch to 5 meters)
    shall be used.
    If the person works between 1.8 meters and 5 meters use of a single lanyard (of 1
    meter –fixed)
    shall be used.
    f) Always ensure that your lanyard attachment to the steel is firm and secure. When
    using a double
    lanyard at least one lanyard shall be attached at all times. Make sure the lanyard is
    attached as far
    above your head as possible. The lanyard must be attached even if in a stationary,
    moving or
    working position.
    g) When working on scaffold platforms the lanyard shall be attached to a secure
    position above your
    head at all times.
    h) Vertical climbing of steel is prohibited. Alternative means like ladders or scaffold
    shall be used. Do
    not attempt to work in an elevated position in adverse weather conditions e.g. when it
    is raining and
    scaffold is outside.
    i) The Supervisor shall ensure that a suitable access or descent is used when pulling
    cables.
    j) Equipment used to hoist material or lower material must be inspected monthly and
    must be safe for
    use at all times. This includes ropes. Ropes used may not be frayed or excessively
    worn.
    k) Prior to a task being done a risk assessment must be done.
    l) Adequate supervision must be available at all times for the teams carrying out any
    work in an
    elevated position

    6. PROCEDURE

    a) Employees working above 1.8 m high must all time wear and secure their full body
    safety harness
    to anchor point.
    b) Always check that the harness is in a good condition, numbered and entered into
    safety harness
    register.
    c) Ensure that employees are trained to use safety harness.
    d) Secure the full body harness around your waist.
    e) Ensure that all buckles are properly fastened correctly.
    f) Ensure that the coupling link for the lanyard is at the back.
    g) Ensure that harness fits comfortable around your waist.
    h) Always ensure that your lanyard attached firmly to anchor point.
    i) When moving from one point to another do not remove your lanyard completely,
    first remove
    one lanyard and attach to anchor point moving forward and then remove the other and
    attach
    anchor point.
    j) Safety harness must be stored properly and neatly in the stores and not thrown on
    the floor.

    SHEQ OFFICER NAME…………………………..SIGNATURE……………………

    SITE SUPERVISOR NAME…………………………SIGNATURE…………………..

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