Electro Fibre Safe Work Method Statement
Task Hazards H&S Risks Control Measures Person
Responsible
Use of Ladder Fall From Ladder Serious Injury Ensure the ladder: Employees and
Falling Object Injury to others Is an industrial grade ladder and in the H&S
from falling good working order. Representative.
objects Is on firm, stable and level ground.
Is the correct height for the task to
avoid stretching/reaching.
Is not too close or far from the
support structure. The ratio must
be 4:1, i.e. The ladder base should
be 1 meter away from the support
structure, for every 4 meters of
ladder height.
Is secured against slipping or
sliding, and/or there is another
person holding the base of the
ladder.
Has all the locking devices on the
ladder secured into position.
Ensure materials and tools are not carried
while climbing the ladder. Tools should be
carried in a tool belt or side pouch.
Ladders are not to be used:
In access areas or next to doors
unless steps are implemented to
manage the risks of pedestrians
entering through the door or past
the ladder.
On scaffolding or an elevating work
platform to get extra height in wet
or windy conditions.
Next to traffic areas unless the
working area is barricaded.
Hand Drill Electrocution Serious injury Ensure all cables are suspended Employees and
Hair/clothing Injury to others above ground any away from H&S
caught in drill bit due to flying water. Representative
Eye injury debris. Tie or secure long hair and loose
Dust inhalation clothing .
Tripping PPE – safety glasses.
Cuts When drilling above the head, wear
Wrist sprains a dusk mask.
Ensure area is clear of rubbish or
obstacles.
Keep hands clear of drill bit at all
times and ensure the item to be
drilled is firmly in place to prevent
it spinning & causing injury.
Keep a firm grip on drill whilst in
use and use two hands when
drilling deeper holes.
Minor Dust inhalation Serious injury Wear dust masks. Employees and
Trenching Physical injury Electrocution PPE, e.g, Safety Boots and H&S
Hit a water or Reflective Vests. Representative
power line Obtain plans for the area, so
employees are aware of the
potential hazards around them.
Compressor Material blown Serious injury Safety glasses must be worn at all Employees and
under pressure times. H&S
Injuries from Visually inspect all air hoses and Representative
unrestrained air electrical leads used with the
hose compressor for damage and
High pressure in slip/trip hazards.
air hose Appropriate protective footwear
couplings, must be worn.
causing it to Ensure the work area is well
explode. ventilated.
Slips, trips and Ensure all guards for the
falls compressor are in place and in
good condition, e.g. belt and pulley
cover.
Check that the regulator is set to
the appropriate pressure for the
activity.
Check the oil level of the
compressor in the oil sight glass.
Release condensation from the
drain before storing compressor.
Listen for any air leaks from any
flexible airlines and immediately
report to supervisor.
Check compressor regularly, noting
pressure increase and cut-out/cut-
in pressure.
Turn off and disconnect air hoses
and electrical leads after use.
Floating Rig Excess pressure Serious injury Operators must make sure Employees and
could cause rig Personal loss sufficient surface area is available H&S
to explode. Death around the rig, to ensure its Representative
Rig could catch balance and steadiness.
alight due to Wear eye and ear protection and a
petrol used. hard hat is necessary.
Operator must inform downstream
operators before opening the air
inlet valve to pressurize the
(subduct).
Before any connection or
disconnection, the pressure in the
supply or exhaust hoses must be
lowered to atmospheric pressure.
Ensure that before the compressor
valve is opened, all connections are
in place and locked and that the
hoses do not present abnormal
bends or twists.
Do not pass or stand in front of the
duct exit as long as it is under
pressure.
