Where edge protection is constructed using scaffolding equipment (e.g. conventional tube and fittings) then the requirements of section 5 Scaffolding, shall apply. A safe system of work, collective protection before resorting to personal fall protection, must be established for the installation of edge protection e.g. the use of a MEWP to erect edge protection guardrails to open steelwork before resorting to climbing the structure attached with a safety harness. All temporary edge protection systems must be subjected to the same inspection regime as scaffolding structures (see section 5.11 Scaffold Inspection). Falls from Vehicles At PDO we should always be seeking innovation to prevent accidents. This includes falls from vehicles while loading and unloading materials on site. Where possible workers should avoid accessing the vehicle beds. However this is not always possible therefore safe systems of work must consider suitable measures for loading and unloading that best suit the layout of the site and the nature of work. Work on High Structures Personnel be adequately trained and experienced in their work, specifically as applied to operating above ground level. Supervisors, adequate in number, training and experience shall be provided for the control of work. All persons working above ground level shall be provided with and shall use personal protective equipment, in accordance with the requirements of SP 1234 Personal Protective Equipment. All work at height must be risk assessment to identify the hazards and control measures required as per this specification and the planning process outlined in section 4. Certain high structures may be assessed as requiring additional restrictions that must be controlled via a special access permits e.g. roof access. 14.1 Work Practices In to minimise exposure to risk, the minimum practical number of personnel shall be assigned to the job.
Where edge protection is constructed using scaffolding equipment (e.g. conventional tube and fittings) then the requirements of section 5 Scaffolding, shall apply. A safe system of work, collective protection before resorting to personal fall protection, must be established for the installation of edge protection e.g. the use of a MEWP to erect edge protection guardrails to open steelwork before resorting to climbing the structure attached with a safety harness. All temporary edge protection systems must be subjected to the same inspection regime as scaffolding structures (see section 5.11 Scaffold Inspection). Falls from Vehicles At PDO we should always be seeking innovation to prevent accidents. This includes falls from vehicles while loading and unloading materials on site. Where possible workers should avoid accessing the vehicle beds. However this is not always possible therefore safe systems of work must consider suitable measures for loading and unloading that best suit the layout of the site and the nature of work. Work on High Structures Personnel be adequately trained and experienced in their work, specifically as applied to operating above ground level. Supervisors, adequate in number, training and experience shall be provided for the control of work. All persons working above ground level shall be provided with and shall use personal protective equipment, in accordance with the requirements of SP 1234 Personal Protective Equipment. All work at height must be risk assessment to identify the hazards and control measures required as per this specification and the planning process outlined in section 4. Certain high structures may be assessed as requiring additional restrictions that must be controlled via a special access permits e.g. roof access. 14.1 Work Practices In to minimise exposure to risk, the minimum practical number of personnel shall be assigned to the job.
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