BHGE-HSE-015 (EN) Rev. 1.

0
Working at Height Effective Date: March 27, 2019

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 BHGE-HSE-015 (EN) Rev. 1.0
Working at Height Effective Date: March 27, 2019

Working at Height at a Glance

The Working at Height at a Glance is designed to consolidate the key information to act as a quick
reference reminder of the procedure to follow. It does not replace the procedure.

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 BHGE-HSE-015 (EN) Rev. 1.0
Working at Height Effective Date: March 27, 2019

1 Purpose and Scope

1.1 This procedure sets the minimum requirements for working at height.
1.2 Personnel shall use fall protection control measures when working at height in any
situation that presents exposure to a fall hazard.
1.3 This procedure applies to Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE) facilities and operations,
regardless of location (collectively “sites”).
1.4 This procedure does not supersede or replace any applicable regulatory requirements. In
case of conflict, the most protective requirement will prevail, if full compliance with
applicable legal and regulatory requirements is achieved.

2 Definitions and Acronyms

Anchorage A secure point of attachment for equipment such as lifelines,

lanyards and deceleration devices.
Authorized Person A person assigned by BHGE to perform duties where the person will
be exposed to a fall hazard.
Competent Person A person designated by BHGE to be responsible for the immediate
supervision, implementation and monitoring of the site’s fall
protection program who, though training and knowledge, is capable of
identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall
hazards, and who has BHGE’s authority to take prompt corrective
action with regard to such hazards.
Fall Protection Any equipment, device or system that prevents an accidental fall from
elevation, or that mitigates the effects of such a fall. Fall protection
includes eliminating or controlling the hazard, passive fall protection,
travel restraint, fall arrest and administrative controls.
Fall Protection System Any secondary system that prevents workers from falling or, if a
fall occurs, arrest the fall (e.g., guardrail, travel restraint, safety net,
fall arrest system).
HSE Health, Safety and Environment.
May Indicates a permission; an allowable course of action.
Permit to Work (PTW) Written procedure for preparing and issuing permits for non-routine
Procedure work or work performed by a contractor that involves Working at
Height.
Program Administrator A person assigned by BHGE to be responsible for managing the site’s
Fall Protection Program.
Shall Indicates a requirement.

Should Used for recommendations, indicates other options are acceptable.

Working at Height Work in any place where one could fall from a level to a lower level,
either from an edge, or through an opening or fragile surface.

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3 Responsibility and Authority

3.1 Regional/Country/Manufacturing/Product Line/Local Ops Supervisor/Manager

(“Local Management”) shall:
 Apply this procedure;
 Provide Working at Height hazard controls based on the site’s risk assessment(s);
 Provide necessary resources to support this procedure;
 Choose a Program Administrator for the fall protection requirements in this
procedure; and
 Confirm training for Competent Person and employees working at Height.

3.2 Regional/Country/Manufacturing/Product Line/Local HSE Leader (“Local

HSE”) shall:
 Provide support to Local Management applying this procedure;
 Assist with Working at Height site risk and hazard assessments;
 Assist Program Administrator with responsibilities;
 Confirm that fall protection and rescue procedures are in place for sites
where active fall protection is used to control a fall hazard;
 Provide support in developing rescue plans, selecting equipment
and communicating its capabilities; and
 Assist with identifying training requirements based on the site’s Working at
Height hazard controls.

3.3 Program Administrator shall:

 Develop, put in place, monitor and evaluate the Working at Height program;
 Apply local regulatory requirements, with assistance from local HSE, to Working at
Height procedure;
 Provide guidance on procedure;
 Monitor the effectiveness by conducting or directing an annual program evaluation;
and
 Apply fall protection and rescue procedures.

3.4 Authorized Person shall:

 Follow Working at Height controls;
 Know and follow the capacity ranges for all Personal Fall Arrest Systems equipment;
 Work at heights within your scope and training;
 Oversee maintenance, care and storage of fall protection equipment and systems,
including inspecting equipment prior to each use; and
 Stop work immediately if you see any unsafe conditions, actions or work practices.
4 General Requirements
4.1 Working at Height Program Requirements
Who: Local Management, supported by HSE
Step Task
1. ASSIGN a Program Administrator for
the Working at Height program.
2. MAKE SURE the Program
Administrator and authorized
person(s) who work at heights have
the required qualification and
training.
3. IDENTIFY activities that require an
employee to perform work at
heights.
4. CONDUCT site-specific Risk
Assessment for employees
Working at Height.
Key Points
Choose Working at Height Program Administrator based
on experience, training and competencies.
Refer to Annex A, Minimum Training Requirements.
Conduct re-training as necessary, when deficiencies are
demonstrated by employees, or according to local
regulations.
Hazard shall be assessed and controls put in place before
working at any elevated level. To prevent fall incidents,
hazards such as floor holes, open sided platforms or
runways that are 4 ft. (1.2 m) or higher from the ground
or next level, fall protection such as guards, rails, toe
boards, floor covers shall be put in place. If an employee
can fall
into or onto dangerous machinery or equipment, or
chemical tank, fall protection must be installed regardless
of the work at height.
Other fall protection measures are required for certain
work at heights such as safety nets, railings, personal fall
arrest systems, positioning devices, warning line systems
and safety monitoring.
Use Risk Assessment forms, Standard Operating
Procedure, and other task or site-specific procedures and
forms available to you.
Who: Local Management, supported by HSE
Step Task
5. GET equipment from approved BHGE
vendor to make sure that it is
manufactured to a recognized
standard.
6. PROVIDE fall prevention and
protection equipment.
7. SET UP an inspection process for fall
protection equipment.
8. FOLLOW any local or country-
specific Working at Height
requirements.
Key Points
Equipment shall be obtain from an approved vendor that
manufactures the equipment to a recognized standard or
engineered for purpose:
 Ladders
 Boatswain chairs
 Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) work platforms
 Aerial lifts
 Scaffolds
 Skylight guards
 Fall protection system components
– Body harnesses
– Buckles
– Lanyards
– Shock absorbers
– Retractables
Refer to Annex B, Minimum Design Requirements for Fall
Protection and Personal Fall Arrest Systems.
Any equipment that is used as part of a fall protection
system shall be permanently removed from service if:
 It is defective, or
 It has come into contact with heat, chemical or any
other substance that causes corrosion or any
damage to the fall protection system.
An Authorized Person shall visually inspect fall protection
equipment prior to each use to verify that it has not
sustained any wear or damage that would require its
removal from service.
Fall protection and fall rescue equipment shall be
inspected on a regular basis not to exceed 1 year (the
manufacturer’s instructions may require a more frequent
inspection). These inspections shall be done by a
competent person or a 3rd party and must be
documented.
Remove from service any personal fall arrest system that
has stopped a fall and return to service only after the
manufacturer, or its designee, has recertified the system
safe to return to service.
Who: Local Management, supported by HSE
Step Task Key Points
9. REVIEW the local Fall Protection The Program Administrator shall review the fall
program annually. protection program and rescue procedure annually.

5 Process and Procedure

5.1 Hazard Analysis for Working at Height

Step Task Key Points Who

1. IDENTIFY Working at An injury can happen working at any Local
Height activities. height above floor level. Management,
Program
Administrator,
and Local HSE
2. AVOID Working at Height Avoid Working at Height by: Local
where possible.  Moving the work to ground level Management,
LOOK FOR location where there is Program
 Assembling structures or
no risk of a fall. Administrator,
equipment on the ground and
and Local HSE
SET UP controls before working on then lift into place
any elevated level.  Using tool extensions and work
from ground level
3. GUARD the fall hazard with passive Use passive fall protection such as: Local
fall protection.  Guardrails around unprotected Management and
edges or work areas such as Program
elevated work platforms, Administrator
floor openings, service
vehicles and mobile work
compartments
mounted to flatbed trailers, etc.
 Stair railings
 Skylight and clear roofing
panel guards
All new and existing installations of
skylights, clear roofing panels and
roof hatchways shall have fall
protection systems.
Refer to Annex B for
minimum design
requirements.
Step Task
4. PROTECT employees by
using approved fall protection
or administrative controls.
5. WRITE DOWN hazard controls
for routine work that requires an
employee to be at an
elevated height.
6. COMPLETE a PTW form for non-
routine work or contractor work that
involves Working at Height.
Key Points Who
Fall protection systems: Local
Management and
 Fall Restraint systems use Program
Personal Protective Equipment Administrator
(PPE) to restrict movement
and avoid the fall hazard area.
 Fall Arrest systems have a
higher risk than a
restraint
system. Stop the employee’s
fall with an acceptable level of
force and clearance margins.
Administrative Controls:
 Safety monitors
 Warning lines
Note: These listed administrative
controls are less effective than
Fall Arrest and Restraint Systems.
Note: The manufacturer will identify
the capacity of the PFAS equipment
(i.e., capacity 130-301 lbs. (59-141
kg) for the wearer). The Program
Administrator and Authorized
Employee shall follow the
manufacturer’s capacity limits.
Use the Risk Assessment or Local
Standard Operating Procedures to Management,
document all working at height Program
activities. An injury can happen Administrator,
working at any height above floor and Local HSE
level.
Note: Include controls and plans for
dropped objects, communication to
ERT, and Rescue Plan.
The site shall utilize the Working Local
at Height PTW form to document Management,
the hazard controls. Program
Refer to Annex C for the PTW Form. Administrator,
and Local HSE
Step Task Key Points Who
7. CREATE rescue procedures before At a minimum, rescue procedures Local
Working at Height tasks begin. shall include: Management,
Program
 Names of rescue personnel
Administrator,
and emergency communication
and Local HSE
method;
 Details on how to call for
outside assistance;
 Location of rescue equipment;
and
 Details on how to execute a
prompt rescue.
Note: Special training may be
required, depending on rescue type
and complexity.

5.2 Safe Work Practices – Equipment

Step Task Key Points Who

1. APPLY hazard controls when
work involves using a ladder.
2. APPLY hazard controls when
work involves aerial platforms.
Controls shall cover portable and Local
fixed ladders. Management and
Local HSE
 Inspect ladders prior to each use.
 Choose the correct ladder for
the task.
 Make sure that employee has
three points of contact with the
ladder when climbing up or down.
Refer to Annex D, Safe Work
Practices when using Equipment for
Working at Height.
Controls shall include: Local
Management,
 Obeying the load limit;
Program
 Allowing only Authorized Persons Administrator,
to operate platform; and and Local HSE
 Using fall
protection Refer to
Annex D.
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Step Task Key Points Who

3. APPLY hazard controls when Controls shall include: Local
work involves a PIT-mounted work Management,
 Securing platform to PIT at
platform. Program
all times;
Administrator,
 Periodically inspecting the and Local HSE
work platform; and
 Allowing only Authorized Persons
to operate equipment.
Refer to Annex D.
4. APPLY hazard controls when Rooftops that do not have a passive Local
working on rooftops and only using fall protection system and rely on Management,
administrative controls to prevent administrative controls shall also Program
falls. implement the rooftop safe work Administrator,
practices found in Annex D. and Local HSE
5. APPLY hazard controls when Personnel putting up or changing Local
work requires temporary scaffolding shall be certified Management,
scaffolding. under local regulatory Program
requirements. Administrator,
and Local HSE
6. APPLY hazard controls for work task Personnel using Boatswain, Local
performed on a Boatswain’s Chair Boson or Suspended Chair shall Management,
(Boson’s Chair or Suspended Chair). have Program
specialized training in how to Administrator,
recognize hazards, equipment set- and Local HSE
up and proper techniques.
Refer to Annex D.

5.3 Contractor Working at Height at BHGE Location

Step Task Key Points Who

1. CONFIRM that any contractor Local
Working at Height has a program that Management,
is equivalent or more protective, to Program
this procedure. Administrator,
and Local HSE
2. INFORM contractors of Prior to starting work,
Local
known hazard controls for compliance with this procedure is
Management,
Working at Height. required.
Program
Administrator,
and Local HSE

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Step Task Key Points Who
3. INFORM contractor of precautions,
Local
procedures, and risk assessments
Management,
that the site has implemented for
Program
employee protection.
Administrator,
and Local HSE
4. COORDINATE contractor’s
Local
work with the site’s PTW Issuer.
Management,
Program
Administrator,
and Local HSE

5.4 BHGE Personnel Working at Height at Customer Location

Step Task Key Points Who

1. COORDINATE Working at BHGE Personnel
Height tasks with the customer. on Customer Site
2. FOLLOW customer’s fall
BHGE Personnel
prevention and protection
on Customer Site
requirements.
3. COMPLETE customer’s PTW
BHGE Personnel
forms as requested.
on Customer Site

6 Records

The following records shall be kept by sites, on site:

 Risk assessments
 Closed / Cancelled Working at Height Permits
 Rescue drills

7 References

Internal sources referenced in this procedure:

 Stop Work Authority procedure (BHGE-HSE-002)
 Energy Isolation procedure (BHGE-HSE-004)
 Permit to Work procedure (BHGE-HSE-006)
Content from external sources included by reference in this procedure:
 IOGP Report 459 - Life Saving Rules – Working at Height
 ANSI/ASSE Z359
8 Compliance Requirements

8.1 This policy is effective six (6) months after publication (September 27, 2018).
 For countries where documents in local language are a legal requirement, the
six- month count will start when the translated versions are published.
8.2 Sites shall put in place an implementation plan to comply with this policy per
direction of Region/Product Company HSE Leaders.

Annexes

Annex A - Minimum Training Requirements

Annex B - Minimum Design Requirements for Fall Protection and Personal Fall Arrest
Systems
Annex C - Working at Height PTW Form
Annex D - Safe Work Practices When using Equipment for Working at Height

Document Revision Chart

This procedure will be revised at least once every three (3) years and updated as necessary by individual
designated by the BHGE Global Safety Leader.

#.# Revision Description Date Reviewer(s) Approver(s)

1.0 First release. Replaces the following legacy Sept. 27, 2018 Calvin Flores, Alan Gillie,
documents: Amanda Dean Jordan Buss
 HSES-EOC-FALL-001  HSES-FM-FALL-003
 HSES-WI-FALL-001  HSES-FM-FALL-006
 HSES-WI-FALL-002  HSES-UG-FALL-001
 HSES-FM-FALL-001  HSES-UG-FALL-002
 HSES-FM-FALL-002  HSE-GLB-En-100370
 GE Fall Protection
Manual
BHGE-HSE-015 (EN) Rev. 1.0 Annex A

Minimum Training Requirements

A.1 – Authorized Persons using Personal Fall Arrest Systems

 Rescue procedures
 Fall hazard types
 Responsibilities as outlined in this procedure
 Identification of site-specific and job-specific fall hazards
General  Means to eliminate or minimize fall hazards
Training shall  Types of fall protection used at site/job
Include:  Limits of fall protection
 Donning and doffing PPE
 Fall protection inspection
 Regulatory Requirements
 Anchorage connector(s) and tie-off techniques
 Connectors, such as snaps, hooks, carabineers, and D-rings, with an emphasis
on incompatible connectors
 Personal energy absorbers
 Energy absorbing and restraint lanyards
 Full body harnesses and their capacity restrictions
 Self-retracting devices
 Single anchor vertical lifelines and fall arresters
Equipment
 Climbing ladder fall arrest systems
Training shall
 Temporary horizontal lifelines
Include:
 Work-positioning lanyards and assemblies and their capacity restrictions
 Descent control systems with an emphasis on independent fall protection
systems
 Pulley and winch systems with an emphasis on independent fall protection
systems
 Passive Fall Protection Systems
 Custom fall protection systems and equipment

A.2 – Program Administrator

 Maintaining fall protection program

 Fall protection hierarchy of controls
 Applicable fall protection regulations and standards
General
 The Responsibilities section of this procedure
Training shall
 Development of Working at Height risk assessment and rescue procedures
Include:
 Authorized Personnel training requirements. This is only if Program Administrator
is also an Authorized Person.

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  Anchorage connector(s) and tie-off techniques
 Connectors, such as snaps, hooks, carabineers, and D-rings, with an emphasis
on incompatible connectors
 Personal energy absorbers
 Energy absorbing and restraint lanyards
 Full body harnesses and its capacity restrictions
 Self-retracting devices
 Single anchor vertical lifelines and fall arresters
Equipment  Climbing ladder fall arrest systems
Training shall  Temporary horizontal lifelines
Include:  Work-positioning lanyards and assemblies
 Descent control systems with an emphasis on independent fall protection
systems
 Pulley and winch systems with an emphasis on independent fall protection
systems
 Passive Fall Protection Systems
 Custom fall protection systems and equipment
 Weight capacity for all equipment
BHGE-HSE-015 (EN) Rev. 1.0 Annex B

Minimum Design and Use Requirements for Fall Protection and Personal Fall Arrest System

Guardrails – Guardrails and associated protection devices shall meet all local
Guard Design regulatory requirements for design including installation of a top rail, a midrail and a
Requirements toe board. (See Figure B.1)
Shall Include:
 The guardrail system consist of a top rail, midrail, and an intermediate vertical
post.
 The top rail measures 42 inches (107 cm) from the walking-working surface (plus
or minus 3 inches).
 Midrails are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the
guardrail system and the walking-working surface (typically this measures 21
inches (53 cm) from the walking-working surface).
 Top rails and midrails are at least 0.25 inches (0.6 cm) in diameter.
 Intermediate vertical posts spaced no more than 8 ft. (2.4 m) apart
 Intermediate vertical members, when used instead of midrails between posts,
must be no more than 19 inches (48 cm) apart.
 Guardrail systems are smooth-surfaced to protect employees from injury, such as
punctures or lacerations, and to prevent catching or snagging of clothing.
 Screens or mesh are required when material could fall between the top rail
and midrail or between the midrail and the walking-working surface.
 The guardrail system must be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of
at least 200 lbs. (890 N) applied downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5
cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail.
 Midrails, screens, mesh and intermediate vertical members are capable of
withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 lbs. (667 N) applied in
any downward or outward direction at any point along the intermediate member.
 Guardrail systems shall also be combined with toe boards that prevent materials
from rolling off.
 Toe boards shall be a minimum 3.5 inches (9 cm) measured from the top edge to
the walking-working surface.

Figure B.1 – Diagram of Guardrails and Protective Devices

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 In Canada (Alberta):
 The top rail shall be between 92 and 1070 millimetres (36.2 - 42 inches) above
the base of the guardrail (work surface) and a midrail spaced midway between
the top rail and the base. Install vertical members at both ends with intermediate
vertical supports not more than 3 meters (9.84 feet) apart from their centers.
Rails shall be constructed of lumber that is 38 x 89 millimetres (1.5” x 3.5”) or of
material with properties the same or better than lumber.
In the U.K.:
 The top rail shall be 950 millimetres (37.4 inches) above the working surface.
 The intermediate or midrail shall be positioned so that the gap between it and
the other arils or toe board does not excel 470 millimetres (18.5 inches).
In Australia / New Zealand:
 The top rail shall be between 900 and 1100 millimetres (35.4 – 42.2 inches) above
the working surface.
 Secure toe boards adjacent to the work surface and extend a minimum of 150
millimetres (6 inches) above the work surface.
Stair Rails
 Stairways with four or more risers or that rise more than 30 inches (76
centimeters), whichever is less, shall be installed along each unprotected side
or edge.
 When the top edge of a stair rail system also serves as a handrail, the height of
the top edge shall be no more than 38 inches (97 centimeters) nor less than 36
inches (91 centimetres) from the upper surface of the stair rail to the surface
of the tread.
Skylight/Translucent Roofing Panels – No grandfathering is permitted. All new
and existing skylight and translucent roofing panel installations shall meet these
protection requirements at a minimum. Structural requirements for Skylight and
Translucent Panel screens shall be:
 Constructed and mounted to withhold a load of 200 pounds (91 kilograms)
applied perpendicular to any one area of the screen.
 Constructed and mounted to avoid deflecting downward enough to break the
glass below them.
 Constructed of grillwork with openings not more than 4 inches (10.16
centimetres) long or slat work with openings not more than 2 inches (5.08
centimeters) wide with length unrestricted.
 Body wear – Manufactured to industry standards (ANSI, CSA, EN or CE)
 Body wear – D-ring located in the center of the back, between shoulders
 Connecting devices – Manufactured to industry standards (ANSI, CSA, EN or CE)
Personal Fall
 Capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2kN) for each employee
Arrest System
attached, or designed, installed and used under the supervision of a qualified
Design
person, as part of a complete PFAS that maintains a safety factor of at least
Requirements
2
shall Include:
 Rigged such that an employee can neither freefall more than 6 ft. (1.8 m),
nor contact any lower level.
 Limit maximum deceleration distance to 3.5 ft. (1 m)
 PFAS that are found to be defective shall be immediately removed from service.
  PFAS that were worn during a fall event shall be immediately removed from
service and re-certified by a competent person.
 Lanyards and vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000
pounds (22.2 kN).
 Self retracting lifeline and lanyards that automatically limit free fall distance to
2 feet (0.61) or less must have components capable of sustaining a minimum
tensile load of 3,000 pounds (13.3 kN) applied to the device with the lifeline or
lanyard in the fully extended position.
 D-rings, snaphooks and carabiners must be capable of sustaining a minimum
tensile load of 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) and must be proof tested to 3,600 pounds
(16 kN).
 Anchorages must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) for
each employee attached.
 Anchorages must be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a
qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall protection system that
maintains a safety factor of at least two.
 Shall be rigged that an employee cannot free fall more than 2 ft. (0.6 m)
 Secure to an anchor capable of supporting a potential impact of 2x the
Positioning impact load of the employees fall or 3,000 pounds whichever is less
Device Systems  Body wear – Manufactured to industry standards (ANSI, CSA, EN or CE)
 Body wear – D-ring located in the center of the back, between shoulders
BHGE-HSE-015 (EN) Rev. 1.0 Annex C

Working at Height PTW Form – Page 1 of

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*** To be completed by Permit Issuer ***
A COPY OF THIS PERMIT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF THE WORK PLEASE PRINT
Permit #

SECTION A – Description of Work ** Permit only valid for a 12-hr period or until the end of the shift **

Issued Date: Time: Work Location:

Permit Receiver: Company:

Scope of work:

SECTION B –Hazard Identification

Yes No Controls

Exposure to adverse weather conditions or

slippery conditions such as ice or frost?

Exposure to overhead power lines?

Safe access and egress?

Risk of dropped object/tool/equipment?

Does work area have adequate lighting?

Does the work area require employees to

be 15 ft (4.6m) or less from the roof edge?

SECTION C – Rescue Plan

Plan shall include:

Names of rescue personnel.

Emergency Communication

method.

Details on how to call for outside assistance.

Emergency Communication method.

Details on how to call for outside assistance:

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SECTION D – Confirm prior to starting work

Initial Date N/A

Scaffolding built by qualified person.

Energy isolation completed.

Fall Restraint, Arrest Systems, and anchorage points are

fit for duty and appropriately rated.

Rescue plan is in place.

Temporary guards and guardrails are in place.

Portable ladders have current inspection.

Aerial lift equipment is working properly and employees

operating controls are fit for duty.

Required barricades, signage or drop zones are

in place.

Tools are tethered to prevent Dropped

Objects.

SECTION E – Execute

Permit receiver confirms that all personnel working under this permit understand:

Responsibilities Housekeeping requirements

Hazards Identified location of nearest safety shower / eye wash

Emergency procedures including alarms, evacuation, etc. Environmental / permit

impacts Emergency procedures including notification of emergency services: Simultaneous work activities

SECTION F – Finish – Upon Job Completion / Permit Expiration:

I have completed the work detailed above and all control measures instituted during this work activity have been removed. The work
area is left in a safe condition, access(es) have been secured, equipment has been removed, area is open for transit, no spills or tripping
hazards are present. All tools and materials are removed from the area.

I have been unable to finish the work. The work area is left in a safe condition with appropriate controls in place to mitigate potential
hazards.

Permit Receiver Permit Issuer

Signature Signature

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BHGE-HSE-015 (EN) Rev. 1.0 Annex D

Safe Work Practices When Using Equipment for Working at Height

Equipment Safe Work Practice

 Ladders must be manufactured to a recognized industry standard.
 Follow all labels/markings on the ladder.
 Use ladders and accessories only for their designated purpose.
 Look for overhead hazards such as power lines or objects that could drop.
 Visually inspect ladder before each use.
 Ladders with defects shall be tagged out of service.
 The competent person shall conduct a periodic inspection of portable ladders
based, at a minimum, on the manufacturer’s recommendation and training. The
site can adjust the inspection frequency based on other factors such as intensity
of use, storage, age of the ladder, how often used, and exposure to site and
weather conditions.
 The competent person shall inspect any portable ladder after any tip over
to make sure the ladder is safe, and tag out of service if any defects are
found.
 Always maintain a three-point contact on the ladder when climbing up or down.
 Stepladders (A-frame ladders) shall be fully open and in stabilized position
prior to using.
 Top step/rungs of ladders are only to be used if designed for use.
 Use ladders only on stable and level surfaces.
Portable  Adhere to maximum load rating and remember to include the weight of tools or
Ladders equipment being used.
 Confirm all locks on extension ladder are engaged.
 Use barricades to protect ladder from accidental contact when other work
activities are taking place in the area.
 An extension ladder used to access an elevated surface shall extend at least 3
ft. (1 m) above the point of support. See graphic, below.
 The proper angle for setting up an extension ladder is to place its base at a
quarter of the working length of the ladder (4 to 1 incline). See graphic,
below.

 Only trained and authorized persons are allowed to operate an aerial work
platform.
Aerial Work  Before work begins, inspect equipment and all its components.
Platforms  Inspect the area where the aerial work platform will operate.
 Use proper personal fall restrain/arrest systems.
 Adhere to equipment load capacity limits.
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  Look for overhead hazards such as power lines, objects that could fall, and
ceiling height limits.
 Use equipment stabilizers such as outriggers.
 Personnel shall use tool-tethering devices to prevent dropped objects.
 Only trained and authorized persons are allowed to operate the PIT and work
platform.
 Confirm that platform is securely attached to the forks, carriage or load back
rest.
 The platform shall remain horizontal and centred with its mast vertical.
 Look for overhead hazards such as power lines, objects that could fall, and
ceiling height limits.
PIT-Mounted
 The surface shall be solid and level when a PIT-mounted work platform is used.
Work Platform
 The PIT shall be in Neutral and the parking brake set prior to raising the
work platform.
 Raise and lower workers only on request, slowly and smoothly.
 Personnel are to remain on the platform floor at all times.
 Personnel are to use tool-tethering devices to prevent dropping objects.
 Platform shall be fully lowered before entering or exiting the work surface.
 Personal fall restraint / arrest systems will be used at the discretion of the site.
 Complete the Working at Height PTW form when required by local site
management.
Rooftop Work  When work area is 15 ft. (4.6m) or less from the edge of the roof, use a
when using safety monitor.
Administrative  Safety monitors shall maintain constant visual contact with the authorized
Controls for person(s).
Fall Prevention  The safety monitor’s only responsibility is to monitor the authorized person(s).
 The safety monitor shall be close enough to communicate verbally with the
authorized person(s).
Boatswain  Use proper fall restraint system.
Chair /  Inspect chair and components for defects prior to use.
Boson’s Chair  Adhere to the equipment’s capacity ratings.
/ Suspended  Personnel shall use tool-tethering devices to prevent dropped objects.
Chair