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RIIWHS204E-Work safely at heights

PERMIT TO WORK – WORKING AT HEIGHTS
Specifically, a permit to work – working at heights, should be issued for work:

 On any structure being constructed, demolished, maintained, repaired or
cleaned where work is:

o Performed at or above 2 meters
o On a fragile, slippery or unstable surface

o Using equipment to gain access to an elevated level
o On a sloping surface on which it is difficult to maintain balance
o Involving an elevated work platform such as a cherry picker or scissor lift

o In close proximity, i.e. Within 2 meters, of an unprotected edge

o In close proximity to a hole, shaft or pit

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

Identifying equipment requirements will be based upon relevant information, including:

 Site diagrams or sketches

 Instructions issued by authorized organizational or external personnel

 Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
 Memos, Signage

 Verbal or written and graphical instructions

 Work bulletins
 Work schedules, plans, and specifications

Working at heights information may include:

 Risk assessment
 Checking hazard controls

 Checking safety equipment

 Checking and adjusting hazard controls
 Preventing suspension trauma

 Applying first aid for suspension trauma

 Reporting all hazards, incidents, and injuries

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