AH SWP for Fall Protection Plan Raw

FALL PRENVENTION PLAN

AH SCAFFOLDING PTE LTD237 Pandan Loop, Westech Building, #06-02, Spore 128424Tel: 6774 5028 Fax: 6774 5029 Email: [email protected] Registration Number: 200503624C

FALL PRENVENTION PLAN

Date: 28th August 2014

Revision Status:

Rev No.DateAffectedPagesReasons for Revision

001.12.10-NIL-First Issue

102.01.13-NIL-Check for updates based on WSH (WAH) Reg2013

228.08.14Page 1Review for WSH (WAH)(Amendments) Reg2014

NOTE: AH Scaffolding Pte Ltd hereby declares strictly that there shall not be any duplication, copying or distributing of the following attached document without any permission given.

CHECKED BY:ABDUL MALEK RAMLANDOC NO:AHS/FPP/2011/001REV NO:1DATE:28/08/2014

APPROVED BY:MUHD SHAHRNTITTLE:FALL PREVENTION PLAN (FPP)

Page 1 of 6COMPANY: AH SCAFFOLDING PTE LTD MAIN-CON: SEMBCORP DESIGN ANDCONSTRUCTION LTDTYPE OF WORK: SCAFFOLDING WORKS LOCATION: PROPOSED EXTERNAL AREA OFSEMBCORP MAIN BUILDING OFFICE JURONG ISLAND

*This method statement has been created and reviewed only for usage inside all of SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD (Jurong Island) Plants. Any usage of the following method statement in the non-designated area mention above, this method statement will serve no purpose and will not be applicable.

AH SCAFFOLDING PTE LTD



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INTRODUCTION

Scaffolding works requires all erectors to work at height during erection of scaffold. As the number one killer for all industries is Fall from Heights, it is essential that adequate measure must be taken to protect personnel working at height. AH SCAFFOLDING management is committed to minimize the risks associated with fall from heights and will ensure all measure are carried out while working at site.

1. PURPOSE

This Safe Work Procedure (SWP) is to ensure that erection, dismantling and modification of scaffold are carried out safely as all this working process are associated closely with WSH (Work at Heights) 2013 Regulations and WSH(Work at Heights)(Amendments) Regulations 2014

2. SCOPE

This safe work procedure is applicable for all scaffold supervisors and erectors that are exposed to the hazard of falling from height while working in site

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1.Top Management

3.1.1. It is the responsibility of the top management to ensure that sufficient resources are available to fully support the fall protection plan (FPP) so that all the objectives can be achieve. Sufficient resources such as adequate P.P.E and equipment eg: Sala blocks and life lines must be provided by the management to ensure all men are safe while working at height. The management shall also ensure and appoint competent personnel to maintain the fall protection plan.



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3.2.Scaffold Supervisors3.2.1. To ensure that all PPE are adequate and are in working condition before start of work.3.2.2. To make sure all equipment use such as life lines and sala blocks are used by the scaffold erectors when required too.3.2.3. To ensure all scaffold erectors hook up their lanyards when working above 2 meters.3.2.4. To conduct tool-box meeting and risk assessment before starting work.

3.3.Scaffold Erectors3.3.1. The scaffold erectors must always hook up both of their lanyards while working at height.3.3.2. The scaffold erectors shall ensure all practicable measures are taken to ensure that the scaffold work is being carried out in a safe manner.3.3.3. The scaffold erectors are to ensure the safety harness with double lanyards and other appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are worn at all times when performing scaffold work.

3.4.W.A.H SUPERVISORS3.4.1. It shall be the duty of the WAH Supervisor to ensure that the scaffold erectors who carries out or is to carry out any work at height is there to supervise with the job. WAH hazards must be brief to them and they are to ensure the scaffold erectors are equipped with the necessary fall arrest equipment. They too shall ensure all control measure are adhered and implemented effectively on site before submitting the application to the assessor for evaluation.

3.5.W.A.H ASSESSORS3.5.1. It shall be the duty of the WAH Assessor to properly access the job site before endorsing the PTW. They should be able to evaluate the effectiveness of fall prevention measures, advises, identify and foresee potential hazards. Conduct routine inspection and identify any unsafe work conditions, safety lapses and advise authorized manager to revoke any PTW when not in compliance.



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4. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT

4.1.Hazard IdentificationHazards that are involve with the work process that may cause harm to the person working at height without any proper fall protection must be made known to all working personals. Examples of potential of fall from heights are given below:

Slippery working platformScaffold platform with no guard railsUnsecure working platform.Struck by moving objects or equipmentLoss of balance due to uneven work surface

4.2.Risk AssessmentA team of competent and knowledgeable personals from the organization should conduct risk assessment. The team members should include all stakeholders as this will ensure that a wider point of view with regards to the topic. They should access potential area that are a likelihood of a fall occurring and extent of any potential harm or injury and consequently, determine a level of risk. Hazards that have higher risk should be given priority and suitable control measure should be taken to bring down the risk level. Responsible person shall then be appointed to carry out the given control measures. Therefore risk assessment should always be conducted before the start of every work.

4.3.Risk Control Measure/MethodsAppropriate control measure should be in place to minimize the risk level. The control measure should also be applicable to the situation and shall be carefully assessed and implemented to ensure its effectiveness. The new control measure shall not introduce new hazards as it should eliminate the identified hazards. It shall also be regularly monitor and reviewed to ensure that they are effective.



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5. SAFE WORK PROCEDURESSafe Work Procedure (SWP) is commonly used as a form of administrative controls in a workplace. It is a set of instructions on how work can be carried out safely. A set of SWP shall be form up in accordance to the risk assessment conducted by the R.A team. It is therefore very important for the management and relevant stakeholder to communicate to everyone involve in the job regarding the SWP so that they are aware of their roles and responsibilities.

6. PERSONAL FALL PROECTION EQUIPMENTPersonal protective equipment (PPE) should be always use by all scaffold erectors and supervisors while at work. It is also one of the control measures that is applicable to every working situation, so everyone is to put on their PPE before the start of work and ensure that it is in a good working condition. The right PPE and also equipment should be chosen for the proper type of work to be carried out.

6.1.Scaffold erectors and supervisorAll erectors and supervisors shall be equip with full body harness and lanyardsThe full body harness should be equipped with 2 lanyards.All PPE use should be in a good working condition

6.2.Working at height without any anchoring pointsCable life lines should be set up and be used as anchoring points.Sala blocks should be attached to life lines to break falls.7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

7.1.InspectionInspection should be carried out monthly. At the end of every month the supervisors should inspect all the erectors PPE to make sure all of them are free from defects. Any defects found on their PPE, it shall be replaced immediately and shall not be allowed to be use at work again.

7.2.Maintenance



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Maintenance should be done for all the PPE and equipment used for work daily. A monthly maintenance will ensure that all the equipment used are in working condition. Sala blocks and cable life line must be send to their individual specialize contractors for maintenance. Only a trained and competent person should be carrying out all the maintenance work and it will be his responsibility toensure that the equipment is in working condition.

8. TRAININGAll personals working should have had undergo proper training and they should be provided with sufficient knowledge and information of the risk of falling from height which is involved with their work so they can perform their work safely. Re-fresher training program should also be conducted to ensure that they will always be up to date with the recent implementation done. The training should cover the topic mention below:-Nature of fall hazardsInspecting fall protection systemUse of fall protection systemRoles and responsibilities of stakeholders on fall protection plan

9. INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONAll incidents related to fall from height should be investigated and determine the cause of it. A new implementation shall be done to eliminate the cause of the fall and also to prevent future incidents from happening again. The risk assessment and the fall protection plan should be reviewed again and be updated with the current implementation.

10. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSThe organization should a come out with an emergency response plan for all emergency plan for all emergency situation relating to work at height. To further prepare the organization, drills and exercises should be conducted to always prepare the organization personal make sure they are aware of their roles and responsibilities.

During an emergency for example an event where a fall from height had just happen, the scaffold supervisor should immediately inform the main contractor safety department. In an event whereby the scaffold supervisor is not present, the scaffold erectors should quickly inform the main contractor safety department. They are to assist the safety ERT members with adequate information with regards to the incident. Rescuing should be done only by the trained ERT team members.



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