Section 3.1: Controlling HSW Risks PRO3.1-12 Working at Heights 1. Objective To prevent the occurrence of injury resulting from working at heights tasks in the workplace. This may be achieved through the design of work areas and provision of information and tools for Managers, Employees and Managed Services to identify, assess and control risks arising from working at heights. Note: The purpose of this process is to reflect key requirements outlined within The University of Adelaide HSW Policy and Handbook whilst addressing reporting, operational needs and site specific hazards within the IPT Branch. 2. Scope The scope of this process is limited to environments designed, supplied, controlled and/or accessed/worked upon by the Infrastructure, Property and Technology Branch employees and the requirements of managed services working on open sites. 3. Process This applies to all locations and organizational areas associated with the University where employees and managed services perform work on behalf of the Branch. Relevant Process Steps Responsible Person Frequency Documents 3.1 Design 3.1.1 Person(s) responsible for the design Project Managers Ongoing Building Design of structures shall ensure that safe Consultant Designers Specifications including access and protection against a fall is Business Unit Managers plans and load ratings provided. Managed Services Safe Work Method Statements Fall protection will be by the provision Risks Assessments of secure fences, covers or other safeguarding. If that is not reasonably practicable, fall protection will be by the provision of safe systems of work as specified in the OHSW Regulations. 3.2 Roof Work 3.2.1 Prior to undertaking any work on any Project/Contract Managers Every Time roof, of any building controlled by the Business Unit Managers University, the Roof Inspection Supervisors Register shall be reviewed. Managed Services 3.2.2 Where work is to be conducted on a Project/Contract Managers Every Time roof a Roof Access Permit-to-Work Business Unit Managers shall be completed. Supervisors Managed Services 3.2.3 Where work is undertaken at a Project/Contract Managers Every Time distance of less than 2.00m from the Business Unit Managers edge of a roof a Permit-to-Work Supervisors Working at Heights must be obtained Managed Services prior to any person commencing work 3.3 Work at Heights Over 2.00m
Section 3.1: Controlling HSW Risks PRO3.1-12 Working at Heights 1. Objective To prevent the occurrence of injury resulting from working at heights tasks in the workplace. This may be achieved through the design of work areas and provision of information and tools for Managers, Employees and Managed Services to identify, assess and control risks arising from working at heights. Note: The purpose of this process is to reflect key requirements outlined within The University of Adelaide HSW Policy and Handbook whilst addressing reporting, operational needs and site specific hazards within the IPT Branch. 2. Scope The scope of this process is limited to environments designed, supplied, controlled and/or accessed/worked upon by the Infrastructure, Property and Technology Branch employees and the requirements of managed services working on open sites. 3. Process This applies to all locations and organizational areas associated with the University where employees and managed services perform work on behalf of the Branch. Process Steps Responsible Person Frequency Relevant Documents 3.1 Design 3.1.1 Person(s) responsible for the design of structures shall ensure that safe access and protection against a fall is provided. Fall protection will be by the provision of secure fences, covers or other safeguarding. If that is not reasonably practicable, fall protection will be by the provision of safe systems of work as specified in the OHSW Regulations. Project Managers Consultant Designers Business Unit Managers Managed Services Ongoing Building Design Specifications including plans and load ratings Safe Work Method Statements Risks Assessments 3.2 Roof Work 3.2.1 Prior to undertaking any work on any roof, of any building controlled by the University, the Roof Inspection Register shall be reviewed. Project/Contract Managers Business Unit Managers Supervisors Managed Services Every Time 3.2.2 Where work is to be conducted on a roof a Roof Access Permit-to-Work shall be completed. Project/Contract Managers Business Unit Managers Supervisors Managed Services Every Time 3.2.3 Where work is undertaken at a distance of less than 2.00m from the edge of a roof a Permit-to-Work Working at Heights must be obtained prior to any person commencing work Project/Contract Managers Business Unit Managers Supervisors Managed Services Every Time 3.3 Work at Heights Over 2.00m