Elevated work
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Published by SALUSToolbox Talk: Elevated Work Safety
Date: [DATE] Duration: [DURATION] minutes Presenter: [PRESENTER NAME] Location: [LOCATION]
Objective
The objective of this toolbox talk is to educate participants on the safety measures and best practices for working at elevated positions. By the end of this session, participants should be able to identify potential hazards and implement control measures to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
Introduction
Working at elevated positions poses significant risks, including falls, equipment failure, and contact with overhead power lines. It is crucial to follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries. According to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, employers must ensure that aerial devices and elevating work platforms are safe and meet approved standards [1].
Presenter Note: Engage the audience by asking if anyone has personal experience related to working at heights.
Key Points
- Use of Proper Equipment: Ensure that all elevating work platforms and aerial devices are certified safe by a professional engineer and meet design standards [1].
- Communication: Maintain clear communication between workers operating controls and those on the platform [1].
- Environmental Awareness: Be aware of road traffic, overhead wires, and other obstructions that could pose a danger [2].
- Fall Protection: Use personal fall arrest systems when working at heights of 3 meters or more [2].
- Training: Operators must be trained in the safe use of elevating work platforms, including understanding load limitations and control use [3].
Hazard Identification
Common hazards associated with elevated work include:
- Falls from Height: Can result in serious injury or death.
- Equipment Failure: Malfunctioning equipment can lead to uncontrolled descents or collapses.
- Contact with Overhead Power Lines: Can cause electrocution or severe burns.
Presenter Note: Encourage participants to share any additional hazards they've encountered.
Control Measures
Discuss the hierarchy of controls:
- Engineering Controls: Ensure equipment is designed and maintained according to standards [1].
- Administrative Controls: Implement training programs and safety protocols [3].
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use fall arrest systems and ensure they are properly connected [2].
Safe Work Procedures
- Inspect equipment before use.
- Ensure all safety devices are in place and functional.
- Maintain communication with all team members.
- Use fall protection systems as required.
- Follow manufacturer's guidelines for operation.
Presenter Note: If possible, demonstrate the safe work procedure or use visual aids.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
- Fall Arrest Systems: Use when working at heights of 3 meters or more [2].
- Hard Hats: Protect against falling objects.
- Safety Harnesses: Ensure they are properly fitted and connected.
Real-World Example or Case Study
A worker was injured when an elevating work platform malfunctioned due to improper maintenance. The incident highlighted the importance of regular equipment inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
Presenter Note: Ask participants if they can relate this example to their own experiences.
Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions:
- What are some common challenges you face when working at heights?
- How can we improve communication during elevated work tasks?
- What additional safety measures can we implement?
Presenter Note: Encourage active participation and facilitate the discussion.
Emergency Procedures
Outline the steps to take in case of an emergency related to elevated work:
- Stop all work immediately.
- Alert emergency services if necessary.
- Evacuate the area if safe to do so.
- Provide first aid to any injured persons.
Questions and Answers
Encourage participants to ask questions and provide answers to common questions related to the topic.
- Q: What should I do if I notice a malfunction in the equipment?
A: Stop using the equipment immediately and report it to your supervisor.
- Q: How often should equipment be inspected?
A: Equipment should be inspected before each use and regularly maintained according to the manufacturer's guidelines.
Summary
Recap the main points covered in the toolbox talk:
- Importance of using certified and well-maintained equipment.
- Necessity of clear communication and training.
- Use of appropriate PPE and fall protection systems.
- Adherence to safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Action Items
List specific actions participants should take following this toolbox talk:
- Review and understand the safety protocols for elevated work.
- Ensure all equipment is inspected and maintained.
- Use appropriate PPE and fall protection systems at all times.
Remember: Safety is everyone's responsibility. Always prioritize your safety and the safety of your coworkers.
Report all hazards, near-misses, and incidents to your supervisor immediately.
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Sources used for this answer
[1] Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (Sask. Reg. 10/2020)
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## S-15.1 REG 10 ## OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, 2020 - (4) If a worker leaves an aerial device or elevating work platform parked or unattended, an employer or contractor shall ensure that the device or platform: - (a) is locked or rendered inoperative; or - (b) is fully lowered and retracted with all hydraulic systems in the neutral position or incapable of operating by moving the controls. - (5) An employer or contractor shall ensure that: - (a) a worker who operates an aerial device or elevating work platform is trained to operate the device or platform safely; and - (b) the training includes the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations, the load limitations, the proper use of all controls and any limitations on the surfaces on which the device or platform is designed to be used. - (6) An employer or contractor shall ensure that, while a worker is on a work platform mounted on a forklift and the forklift is in the raised position, the operator: - (a) remains at the controls; and - (b) does not drive the forklift. - (7) An employer or contractor shall ensure that the manufacturer's operating manual for the aerial device or elevating work platform is kept with the device or platform at all times. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s12-25. ## Maintenance and inspection - 12-26 (1) An employer, contractor, owner or supplier shall ensure that only competent persons maintain and inspect an aerial device, elevating work platform, suspended powered platform, personnel lifting unit or scaffold to which section 12-10 applies. - (2) An employer, contractor, owner or supplier shall ensure that a maintenance and inspection record tag: - (a) is provided for an aerial device, elevating work platform, suspended powered scaffold, personnel lifting unit or scaffold to which section 12-10 applies, and is attached to the device, platform, unit or scaffold near the operator's station; and - (b) has the following record…
[2] Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (Sask. Reg. 10/2020)
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- (b) a professional engineer has certified that: - (i) an aerial device, elevating work platform or personnel lifting unit and its elevating system and mountings are safe for the purpose of raising workers and loads; and - (ii) the components of an aerial device, elevating work platform or personnel lifting unit and its elevating system and mountings are designed in accordance with an approved standard. - (2) An employer or contractor shall not require or permit a worker to be raised or lowered by any aerial device or elevating work platform or to work from a device or platform held in an elevated position unless: - (a) there is an adequate and suitable means of communication between the worker operating the controls and the worker raised on the platform, if they are not the same person; - (b) the elevating mechanism is designed so that, if any failure of the mechanism occurs, the platform will descend in a controlled manner so that no worker on the platform will be endangered; - (c) the controls are designed so that the platform will be moved only when direct pressure is applied to the controls; - (d) the drive mechanism of any operation for moving the platform is positive and does not rely on gravity; - (e) road traffic conditions, environmental conditions, overhead wires, cables and other obstructions do not create a danger to the worker; - (f) the brakes of the aerial device or elevating work platform are engaged, except when operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations; - (g) if the aerial device or elevating work platform is equipped with outriggers, the outriggers are set; - (h) pursuant to clause (i), the worker is provided with and is required to use a personal fall arrest system that meets the requirements of Part 7; and - (i) the aerial device or elevating work platform is equipped with a lanyard attachment point that is: - (i) designed and constructed to an approved standard; or - (ii) certified as safe by a professiona…
[3] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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- (a) all ropes from the scaffold that extend to the ground or a landing are prevented from tangling, and - (b) when the scaffold is being moved up or down on its suspension ropes, the stage is not out of level by more than 10 percent of its length. - 345 (3) A person on a swingstage scaffold must - (a) remain between the stirrups at all times, - (b) not bridge the distance between the scaffold and any other scaffold, - (c) not use a vertical lifeline used for fall protection as a means of entering or leaving a swingstage, and - (d) not use bagged or loose materials as counterweights on the scaffold. - 345 (4) An employer must ensure that if a worker may fall 3 metres or more while working from a suspended swingstage scaffold, the worker's personal fall arrest system is connected to a vertical lifeline. - 345 (5) Despite subsection (4), an employer may allow a worker using a swingstage scaffold to connect a personal fall arrest system to a horizontal lifeline or anchorage on the swingstage scaffold if the failure of one suspension line will not substantially alter the position of the swingstage scaffold. ## Elevating Platforms and Aerial Devices ## Worker safety - 346 (1) An employer must ensure that a worker is not travelling in a basket, bucket, platform or other elevated or aerial device that is moving on a road or work site if road conditions, traffic, overhead wires, cables or other obstructions create a danger to the worker. - 346 (2) A person must not travel in a basket, bucket, platform or other elevated or aerial device that is moving on a road or work site if road conditions, traffic, overhead wires, cables or other obstructions create a danger to the person. ## Standards 347 (1) An employer must ensure that a self-propelled work platform manufactured on or after July 1, 2009 with a boom-supported elevating platform that telescopes, articulates, rotates or extends beyond the base dimensions of the platform meets the requirements of - (a) CSA Standard…
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