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SOP - Working at Height

This standard operating procedure outlines safety requirements for working at heights. It specifies that work permits must be obtained, workers must be physically fit and briefed on risks, equipment must be inspected for defects, only experienced workers can work at heights, safe access and fall protection must be provided, scaffolding must be erected properly by trained personnel, work areas must be barricaded, supervision by qualified personnel is required, personal protective equipment must be provided, and emergency plans must be followed. Precautions are also outlined for working in gondolas or suspended rope platforms.

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SOP - Working at Height

This standard operating procedure outlines safety requirements for working at heights. It specifies that work permits must be obtained, workers must be physically fit and briefed on risks, equipment must be inspected for defects, only experienced workers can work at heights, safe access and fall protection must be provided, scaffolding must be erected properly by trained personnel, work areas must be barricaded, supervision by qualified personnel is required, personal protective equipment must be provided, and emergency plans must be followed. Precautions are also outlined for working in gondolas or suspended rope platforms.

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Doc No: TCTPPL-HSE-SOP-21-03

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR WORKING AT HEIGHT

 Make sure to check all the required documents before you assign the
work to the workforce.
 Ensure work permit has to be obtained before starting of the work
activity.
 Ensure all the workers who are required to work at height are
physically fit and mentally alert.
 Brief the work force about the job and risks involved in the job
activity.
 Check for all the material to be used in the working at height for any
deformation, wear & tear, any cracks.
 Ensure to deploy only experienced & qualified work force to work at
height.
 Provide safe access & egress to the work place by help of proper
staging or ladders.
 Check for ground clearance while erection of scaffold for working at
height.
 Only qualified & trained scaffold person to be erect the scaffolding,
with all the safety measures like provision of cross bracings and
proper longitudinal supports.
 Do not keep the materials on the working platform where the work is
carried out; make sure all the MS jallies to be secured with rope while
shifting.
 Provide fall protection while working at height.
 Barricade the area where the height works are carried out and
provide the information to the concern responsible person.
 Check for any adjacent structural damages or obstructions for
working at height.
 Provide trained & qualified supervisor to execute the job.
 No multilevel activities to be performed at on location overhead.
 Educate the work force about the falling objects and preventive
measures.
 Make sure to provide appropriate PPE before commencing of work.
 Make sure to take necessary precautions while working in
Gondola(SRP)
 Ensure to make TPI checks to SRP before put into operations.
 Check for the required counter weights are available to hold the
Gondola(SRP)
 In case of emergency, follow the site emergency plan.

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