Document Number

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE FOR WORKING AT

SWPWH003/020
Revision Number

HEIGHTS 003
Date
14 Aug 2020

WRITTEN BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY

NAME G PANKHURST
SIGNATURE BMW – SOUTH AFRICA
DATE WRITTEN 14/08/2020 Document No
REVIEW DATE 14/08/2020 Contract No

Hazard identified as per abovementioned boundary

CURRENT AND PROPOSED ACTIONS
RISK
ACTIVITY HAZARD
Using the ladder to climb onto  Protruding object around  Slipping and falling  Place ladder firmly against
walkway/or installation: work area  Electrical shock  Do grip the stiles while climbing
 Electricity  Do have a strong upper resting point
 proper support
 Do use for short duration work only
 Hold ladder at bottom buddy system
 First climber to fasten ladder on top with suitable rope/wire
 Ladder to comply with Reg. 13 of the
 OSH Act (in good condition and structure)
 Staff to be trained and part of the risk assessment process

Climbing onto installation by  Working at height  Falling from height resulting in a  Ensure proper footing
using the ladder /structure:  Electrical live structures serious injury  Use both hands
 Electrical shock resulting in a  Three point support
fatality and or serious injury.  Watch steps
 Damage to equipment  Ensure steps are dry
 Lift tools and equipment with a rope
 Wear PPE

Operating (Do work) standing  Working at height  Falling from height resulting in a  Take firm stand
on ladder:  Non secured equipment or serious injury  Apply safety harness when necessary
objects  Equipment or objects falling from  Other worker to hold ladder at all times during working and
height resulting in serious injury when climbing down
or damage to equipment  Use lanyard to secure tools from falling down

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 Document Number

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE FOR WORKING AT

SWPWH003/020
Revision Number

HEIGHTS 003
Date
14 Aug 2020

Workers assisting:  Working at height  Falling from height resulting in a  Workers To wear correct PPE
 Non secured equipment or serious injury  Worker to support ladder at foot
objects  Equipment or objects falling from  Supervision to ensure safety
height resulting in serious injury
or damage to equipment

General Activities  Falling objects  Struck by falling objects resulting  Secure area by placing barriers
 Objects littered around in injuries  Sign:” Work in progress above” or similar
site  Damage to property  PPE to be worn by all employees at all times
 Hit by material of adjacent
workers

Climbing down:  Damaged ladder rungs  Slipping and falling from ladders  Special care to be exercised when descending a ladder
 Wet and slippery rungs  Staff to be trained and part of the risk assessment process
 Do grip the stiles while climbing
 Be aware of loose gravel on landing area
 Clean ladder before use
 Do not use a wet ladder
 Do not skip rungs
 Do not ride a ladder
 Ladder to be held down at all times

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This document was drawn up & is the property of Phoenix Safety Consultants.