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HEIGHTS ABOVE 6 FEET OR 2 METERS

While working at a height of more than 2-meters, workers should have this written document and should read it completely before starting the job.

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�LADDER…

While working on Ladders, make sure to the below:

  • Always inspect the ladders before use for wear, cracks, loose, or missing fittings and they are in good condition.
  • To prevent any electrical risk of injury or other fatal consequences, use only wooden/fiberglass portable ladders during any MEP electrical work.
  • Set up the ladder (extension or straight) so that it is free from any hazard – steady, placed at the 4:1 ratio – 3 feet (1 meter) secure and safe past landing while accessing landing.
  • Don’t place or install the ladder near electrical installations. (A minimum clearance of 3.1 meters (10 feet) safe distance must be kept.)

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�LADDER…

While working on Ladders, make sure to the below:

  • No more 1-person at a time will climb the ladder. Make sure only 1-person is using it at a time.
  • Don’t over-reach. (Keep the center of the body inside rails.)
  • Never stand higher than the 4th rung from the top of an extension ladder.
  • While using the ladder, always practice safe methods and climb facing the ladder and keep at least 3-points of contact with the ladder (for example, 2 feet and 1-hand).
  • When working in high traffic areas, Cordoned the area with warning tape the area immediately below.

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�MOBILE LIFTS…

Inspected the mobile lift before its use for the following:

  • Top rails
  • Mid-rails
  • Toe boards
  • Hydraulic oil leaks
  • Condition of mechanical parts
  • The entry gate is in place
  • Always understand how to use the equipment.
  • You must stand on the floor of the platform and wear personal fall protection.
  • When working in high traffic areas, Cordoned the area with warning tape the area immediately below.

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�SCAFFOLDS…

  • Always review the manufacturer’s instructions for assembly.
  • Always make sure that the scaffold is leveled on the ground properly, steady, and secured.
  • Make sure that a guardrail with mid-rail & toe board is essentially in place on all open sides & ends, particularly when it is on enough height.
  • When working in high traffic areas, Cordoned the area with warning tape the area immediately below.

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�PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION…

  • Always use fall protection, if there is any possibility and potential to fall from a height above 6 feet (2-meters).
  • Use a full-body harness with a lanyard.
  • Use a self-locking snap hook for the harness to a lanyard to the anchor point.
  • Always use a deceleration device (shock absorber or self-retracting).

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�PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION…

  • Make sure that the length of the lanyard and the deceleration device plus Your height is less than the distance between the anchor points and the ground.�The anchor point is enough and strong to stop your fall.�That you have inspected the equipment before use from wear and tear, critical and even minor cuts, and greasy contaminations.�And the final, make sure that you will be rescued if you fall.��If there are any questions or concerns contact your project supervisor.

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