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1 FALL PROTECTION POLICY ASRETEC is committed to ensure that, for all in-house courses, site trainings, demonstrations and operational projects, we maintain the highest level of Work-at-Height Safety, providing sufficient, effective and competent training to both our training delegates and staff of ASRETEC. We strive to achieve ZERO accident for all our activities, providing adequate resources for pro-active planning and using of practical and effective means to achieve our goals. Scenario Develop a preliminary concept for fall protection systems for steel erectors and connectors, and for deck layers on a large construction site. The steel will be lifted by a crane. The lowest deck is 8m off the ground. From that elevation up, the decks are every 4.5m. Describe the equipment in each Fall Arrest System. Form a team & select a Case Study / Work-At-Height activity Draft a Fall Protection Plan on the above activity You are required to submit the following: - Fall Hazard Survey (Hazard Identification) - Fall Protection Procedures - Fall Protection Equipment - Emergency Preparedness i.e. Rescue Plan Site Location 10S Enterprise Road S Main Contractor - ASRETEC

2 SECTION 1: FALL HAZARD SURVEY CONDUCTED BY: LAST REVIEW DATE APPROVED BY: NEXT REVIEW DATE SITE LOCATION MAIN CONTRACTOR SCOPE OF WORK SKETCH / PHOTO OF WORKING SITE

3 SKETCH / PHOTO & LOCATION OF FALL HAZARD DISTANCES TO OBSTRUCTIONS IN FALL PATHS FACTORS THAT AFFECT USE OF FPE RISK LEVEL CONTROL MEASURES TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THIS HAZARD

4 SECTION 2: FALL PROTECTION PROCEDURES S/N WORK ACTIVITY ACTION BY

5 S/N WORK ACTIVITY ACTION BY

6 S/N WORK ACTIVITY ACTION BY FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT LIST S/N EQUIPMENT QTY REMARKS 01 FULL BODY HARNESS (2POINT) 02 ENERGY ABSORBING TWIN LANYARD 03 I-BEAM ANCHOR / BEAM TROLLEY 04 SELF RETRACTING LIFELINE (S.R.L) 05 VERTICAL LIFELINE a. anchorage sling x 1 b. connectors x 3 c. connect sling x 1 d. 20m kernmantle rope x 1 e. Guided Fall Arrester x 1 06 HORIZONTAL LIFELINE 07 a. anchorage slings x 2 b. connectors x 5 c. connect sling x 1 d. 20m kernmantle rope x 1 e. 5m kermantle rope x 1 f. Guided Fall Arrester x 1 08

7 SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST ON FALL PROTECTION PROCEDURES S/N ITEMS REMARKS Fall Protection Systems All components used are described How to assemble components into system Acceptable fall arrest anchorage identified How to set up the Fall Protection System Safely Procedures for safe access & egress Correct Use of System Maximum number and permitted locations of authorized persons (employees) who may attach to or use the system Clearance Requirements Limitations on where or how the system shall be installed How to dismantle Fall Protection System safely.

8 Rescue Provision SECTION 3: RESCUE PLAN Rescue Provided On-Site Off-Site: <location of off site rescue> Means of activating rescue service Contact Person: Contact No.: Walkie-Talkie: <channel number> Possible Rescue Scenarios Maximum Height of Rescue Metres Short Description Rescue Victim falling from height and suspended in fall protection equipment. Casualty Equipment Medical Conditions Suspended on Energy Absorbing Lanyard Vertical Lifeline Vertical Rail Retractable Fall Arrester Horizontal Lifeline Hooped Ladder Others: None Restraint Belt Full Body Harness Others: Unconscious Conscious Injured Suspension Trauma Others: Remarks Access Method (to get to casualty) Rescue Ladder Keys to Building & Roof Pull Casualty in through window / balcony Climb / Abseil down building / structures M.E.W.P. Rescue Kit Elevator Pull Casualty up through floor / slab / roof Suspended access equipment Crane with man basket Others:

9 Rescue Method Self Evacuation by descent Unaccompanied Rescue Lowering a remote casualty Raising a remote casualty Accompanied Rescue rescue in descent Others Eye Bolt I-Beam Structure Support Column Heavy Equipment Vehicle Others Rescue Procedure / Sketch

10 Rescue Equipment Inspected OK & Available Item Qty Location Date Name/Sign Date Name/Sign Date Name/Sign Rescue Kit Rescue Strap / Triangle Stretcher First Aid Kit M.E.W.P Man-cage Appointed Rescuers Name ID Designation Contact No. Rescue Drill 1 Rescue Drill 2 Rescue Drill 3 Date Result Date Result Date Result Appointed First Aider Name ID Designation Contact No. Refresher Training 1 Refresher Training 2 Refresher Training 3 Date Result Date Result Date Result

11 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND RECORDS S/N EQUIPMENT 01 FULL BODY HARNESS (2POINT) 02 ENERGY ABSORBING TWIN LANYARD 03 I-BEAM ANCHOR 04 SELF RETRACTING LIFELINE (S.R.L) 05 VERTICAL LIFELINE a. anchorage sling x 1 b. connectors x 3 c. connect sling x 1 d. 20m kernmantle rope x 1 e. Guided Fall Arrester x 1 06 HORIZONTAL LIFELINE 07 a. anchorage slings x 2 b. connectors x 5 c. connect sling x 1 d. 20m kernmantle rope x 1 e. 5m kernmantle rope x 1 f. Guided Fall Arrester x 1 INSPECTION PERIOD (ONCE EVERY MONTHS) HARSH GENERAL ENVIRONMENT REMARKS TRAINING MATRIX BASED ON RESPONSIBILITIES APPOINTMENTS CSCPM WSH (SD) PROJECT MGR WSHO SAFETY SUPR SAFETY COORD LIFTING SUPR RIGGER SIGNALMAN BANKSMAN CRANE OP EQPT INSPECTOR RESCUE LEAD RESCUE MBR SITE SUPR FITTER (1) FITTER (3) WELDER (2) FIRE WATCHMAN FIRST AIDER WSH (AC) BCSS LSC RSC MCO EIC RAF CSOC (GT) CSOC (HW) OFA CPR/ AED FWC

12 Permit to Work As a Safety Assessor evaluate the PTW of working on the roof given below: PERMIT TO WORK AT HEIGHTS Permit No: This permit shall be displayed for the duration of the approved task and removed only upon task completion or upon its expiry SECTION 1: APPLICATION (to be completed by Supervisor) Task Description: (Hot Work) Work at Height Location of WAH: Zone 1, Sector 2, Tank 21 Start/ End Date: No. of Workers: 05 No. of Supervisors: 01 Task covers multiple locations (attach sketch/ map if necessary) Task exceeds 1 work shift (daily endorsement required) WAH Control Measures Implemented: Y N NA Remarks Due consideration given to eliminate work at heights tasks Safe means of access/ egress provided Edge protection provided wherever there is falling risks Fall prevention equipment used to provide access/ work platform Fall prevention equipment are adequate and in good condition Anchorage/ Lifeline installed and inspected by competent person Travel restraint system used to exclude persons from falling risk All persons subjected to falling risks are equipped with PFAS* All personnel are adequately trained to perform work at heights Hazards and Risk Assessment conducted and communicated Others (pls specify): * Personal Fall Arrest System I declare that the information provided is accurate and the control measures listed above have been effectively implemented. Name/ Designation/ Signature: Ali Baba Assessment Date & Time Assessment Date & Time Assessment Date & Time Date:

13 SECTION 2: EVALUATION (to be completed by Safety Assessor) Assessment of Control Measures: Y N NA Remarks All reasonably practicable measures have been taken Verification of documents/ interview workers/ others Site Survey with Supervisor: All persons on site are protected from falling risks Surrounding areas do not pose additional hazards Multiple Locations/ Extended Duration: Hazards are common at various locations/ time period Control measures are applicable and effective Name/ Designation/ Signature Date: I have evaluated the application and am satisfied / not satisfied that all reasonably practicable measures have been taken effectively.

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