Meuangvang Development Co.LTD Standard Working Procedure 026 Ladders, Stairs, Walkways and Scaffolds

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1 1. Application To provide a standard work practice for as required in accordance with Meuangvang Development Co Ltd Safety Management Program 2. Revision Schedule Rev # Old Section Ref New Section Ref Description of Changes 0 New document created May Table of Contents 1 Application 8 Definitions 2 Revision Schedule 9 Purpose & Expected outcomes 3 Table Of Contents 10 Task 4 Personal Protective Equipment 11 Written Assessment 5 Accountability 12 Improvement Suggestion 6 Training Requirements 13 Approval 7 Document Storage 14 MVDCSWP026 May 2008 Page 1

2 4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) / Special Equipment Safety Glasses Safety Boots Gloves Special Equipments Only portable ladders that meet international standards shall be used. Body harness, shock-absorbing lanyard. Must meet international standard 5. Accountability Supervisors are responsible to ensure all employee using ladders have been trained 6. Training Requirements All employees required to use ladders, scaffolding must read this SWP. 7. Document Storage The electronic master version of this document, together with the associated Forms and Templates, is stored on the Safety Managers computer. Safety Manager/ officer are responsible of maintaining the document. 8. Definitions Ladders Fixed or portable structures with treads or rungs, with or without stiles and handrails. Stairways Sloping stepped structures having not less than three rises and a slope within the range of 26.5 degrees to 45 degrees. Walkways Passageways that are either level or sloping from the surrounding floor or level. Walkways may be a continuous structure or steps with landings. Scaffolding Temporary structures, specifically erected to support access platforms or working platforms. MVDCSWP026 May 2008 Page 2

3 9. Purpose and Expected Outcomes and Flowchart To provide a standard process for the creation, review, authorisation and issue of documents which require control, specifically those operational documents shown in the document structure below. To ensure a common format of documentation is followed, to eliminate duplication and to ensure accurate and current information is readily available to all employees. PROCESS FLOWCHART. Safety Management Program Policies and Rules Standard Work Procedures Risk Assessment Hazard Identification Training Management Planning Training,& Training Manuals Competency Assessments MVDCSWP026 May 2008 Page 3

4 10. Tasks Task Steps Hazards Additional Information and Controls Identification of any hazards involved with the task step. Detail of each step in the task, presented in a logical sequence. Ladders, Stairs and Walkways Injury falling from height Any other relevant detail or information that will assist with the performing of the task and any requirements for risk mitigation. Only portable ladders that meet Australian Standard AS , AS and AS shall be used. All stairs, fixed ladders, walkways, handrails and stanchions shall be constructed in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1657 and legislative requirements. Facilities shall be available for the safe storage of portable ladders and scaffolding. All ladders, stairs, walkways and scaffolding shall be in a clean and safe condition prior to use. Regular inspections A responsible person shall be appointed to inspect and check the condition of all portable ladders every three months. A register shall be kept of the inspections and actions taken to correct non-conformances Storage Portable ladders shall be safely stored in demarcated areas. MVDCSWP026 May 2008 Page 4

5 Detail of each step in the task, presented in a logical sequence. Scaffolding Task Steps Hazards Additional Information and Controls Identification of any hazards involved with the task step. Injury falling from height, incorrectly erected scaffolding collapsing Any other relevant detail or information that will assist with the performing of the task and any requirements for risk mitigation. Records of all scaffolding shall be maintained, logging their identification number, location and inspections details. All scaffolding shall comply with legislative requirements, Australian Standard / New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1576, Parts 1-5 and Australian Standard AS Certified personnel shall be appointed for the erection and inspection of scaffolding. All scaffolding shall be inspected before use, immediately after inclement weather and on a weekly basis while in use. The relevant details shall be recorded in the register. Fall Protection All elevated platforms and stairway landings shall be fitted with a toe board that conforms to Australian Standard AS All scaffolding shall be fitted with kickboards and handrails that conform to Australian Standard AS MVDCSWP026 May 2008 Page 5

6 Task Steps Hazards Additional Information and Controls Identification of any hazards involved with the task step. Detail of each step in the task, presented in a logical sequence. Any other relevant detail or information that will assist with the performing of the task and any requirements for risk mitigation. Fixed Ladders Up to date records of all fixed ladders shall be maintained, logging their identification number and location. All fixed ladders shall be inspected once per year as part of a planned maintenance schedule. A register shall be kept of the inspection and action taken to correct nonconformances. All fixed ladders higher than six metres shall either be fitted with back support hoops, or be provided with a fall arrester line in accordance with legislative requirements. Fixed ladders, ladder cages, rails and metal stairs shall be painted in accordance with Australian Standard AS Elevated Storage Areas All platforms and elevated storage areas shall comply with Australian Standard AS Elevated storage areas shall be fitted with handrails, proper access and toe boards. All platform and elevated storage areas shall be labelled with the load bearing weight (LBW) for the floor area Stairways All stairways shall comply with Australian Standard AS Stairways that have three or more steps shall have a secure handrail installed and be maintained free of rough and sharp edges. All stairways shall be fitted with toe boards and handrails MVDCSWP026 May 2008 Page 6

7 11. Written Assessment acknowledgement I have read and understood this procedure and have had any questions in regard to this procedure thoroughly explained. Name: Signature: Date: Training Coordinator: Signature: Date: 12. Improvement Suggestion Possible Cause Corrective Action Additional Information 13. Approval Revision 01 øéêö ê Approved by(position)»ñ»º  (ª ÁÎ ) Signature of Approver ì¾ À ñ º øé»ñ»º Date ñ ê Prepared by ½ ¼  P Brears Safety Consultant Reviewed Approved MVDCSWP026 May 2008 Page 7