SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

FUNCTION NAME POSITION SIGNATURE DATE

Preparation Jurie van der Watt Group HSE Manager

Approval Richie Rose Country Manager

Regional General
Approval Lyndon Przybylski
Manager

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Document: 08_CDSER_OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_Drilling Operations

Prepared By Jurie van der Watt Reviewed By Lyndon Przybylski Approved By: B. Rudd
Issue Date: 01-Jan-09 Print Date: 12-Aug-17 Review Date: 01-Jan-10
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 1. Objective

To control risk associated with work conducted within 1.8 metres of an

unprotected drop of more than 2 metres and work on top of RC/Diamond
masts, workshops and Building structures.

2. Definitions

Appropriate Standard An Australian or internationally recognised design or

construction standard
Cherry Pickers
HOD- Head of Department
Practicable Technically feasible, economically justifiable and contributing to
the reduction of risk
Working at Heights Any work conducted in elevated areas where a person
could lose their footing and fall to the ground

3. Requirement

a. Identification and Control of Risks of Falling

Risk assessments shall be conducted for work to be undertaken where there

is a risk of falling or injury to personnel.

Where practicable, the need to work where there is the risk of a fall shall be
eliminated by the provision of purpose elevating platforms, access platforms
with railings, scaffolding etc.

All work platforms and access equipment (e.g. ladders, stairs or scaffolding)
shall comply with Australian or internationally recognised Standards.

If guard rails are not practicable or if there is still a potential for falling,
personal; fall protection systems shall be used.

3.2 Fall Protection Systems

All fall prevention, fall restraint and fall arrest equipment will comply with
Australian or internationally recognised Standards.

Where persons are to work in an area that has no work platform and has been
deemed by a risk assessment to require controls to prevent falls, personnel
shall wear fall arrest equipment secured to an appropriate anchorage point.

Fall arrest equipment shall comprise of a full body harness, a shock absorbing
lanyard conforming to AS 1891 and an anchor designed to support at least
twice the weight expected to be imposed on it and, in any case, at least 22
Kilo Newtons per person attached.

Document: 08_CDSER_OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_Drilling Operations

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Issue Date: 01-Jan-09 Print Date: 12-Aug-17 Review Date: 01-Jan-10
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 All harness and lanyards shall be inspected before use for signs of wear,
damage or deterioration.

All fall arresting equipment shall be inspected on a quarterly basis and

records kept on serviceability.

All personnel required to wear fall restraint equipment will be trained in its use
and will be assessed competent, and confirmed by a person qualified and
authorised for the purpose.

3.3 Ladders

It is sometimes necessary to use portable ladders when working at heights.

Ladders should always be in good condition without cracks, bends and with
good working extension sections.

Aluminium ladders are highly recommended as opposed to wooden ladders. If

wooden ladders have to be used, they should not be painted as paint may
conceal possible defects.

Fibreglass ladders MUST BE used for all electrical work.

Ladders should always be secured at the top to prevent slipping and no more
than one person must stand on a ladder at any time.

Up to date records of all portable ladders shall be maintained, logging

identification numbers, locations and inspection details.

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.

Portable ladders shall be safely stored in demarcated areas.

3.4 Scaffolds

Records of all scaffolding shall be maintained, logging their identification

number, location and inspections details.

All scaffolding shall comply with legislative requirements.

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.

Document: 08_CDSER_OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_Drilling Operations

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 3.5 Man Cages

The use of a man cage lifted by a mobile crane or forklift may also be suitable
for some tasks involving work at height. Personnel working in man cages
should ensure appropriate fall protection equipment is worn to prevent the
possibility of falling in the case of a mishap.

Man cages must be certified by an appropriately appointed machinery

inspector and records of such certification must be retained.

3.6 Cherry Pickers

A Cherry Picker is a specially designed machine mounted on a chassis

which is used to lift persons for the purpose of working at height. Electrical
personnel often use these machines for work on overhead power lines and
other maintenance functions involving work at height.

The hydraulic systems of Cherry Pickers must be inspected regularly by

operators to ensure safe operation at all times.

3.7 Fall Arresting Systems

A Fall Arrest system must be worn where a person could fall 3m (10 ft). It
must also be worn at less than 3m where one could fall on to operating
equipment.

The system consists of a harness, shock absorber and lifeline.

Safety Harness or Belt: -

The harness must fit to the body as snugly but as

comfortably as possible so it would not be possible
to slip past the hips or up under the arms.

Safety harnesses must beapproved.

A belt can only be used as a travel restraint.

Where it is possible to take that fatal step over an
edge, a full body harness must be worn.

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 Safety Rope or Lifeline

In most cases a Double Line must be used so that one line is always
anchored while the other line is being moved to a new anchor point. This is
called Permanent Tie-off

The safety rope or lifeline is attached to the harness at one end and to some
secure point at the other. The lifeline must have a shock-absorbing feature
built into it.

Lifelines should be secured above your position to an anchorage or structural

member capable of supporting your weight.

Lifelines should be tied off to permit as little slack as possible, and thus stop a
man within the minimum of free fall.

Special notice must be taken of any beam or other obstruction which the
wearer might strike in case of a fall

Inspection

All parts of a harness, lifeline, etc, must be visually inspected by the user
before each use. The following points must always be considered:

Is the lifeline tied off to a stationary object?

Is the user tied off below waist level?

If a fall arrest system is fallen on, all components should be discarded. The
belt and lifeline should be cut to prevent use by another person.

Safety harnesses, belts and lifelines should be stored in a

Designated storage area and on hooks or wall racks, off the floor.

Document: 08_CDSER_OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_Drilling Operations

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Issue Date: 01-Jan-09 Print Date: 12-Aug-17 Review Date: 01-Jan-10
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 3.8 Activities Involving Work at Height

Activities or workplaces which require fall protection equipment, proper

access or working platform include:

Pit/Field Operations

Servicing of RC/Diamond Rigs

Buildings

Working on top of a roof

Electrical repair work on ceilings or replacement of bulbs etc.
Cleaning of windows
Repair of walls
Repainting of buildings

Workshops

Welding of dump truck trays, excavator booms, tops of buckets etc.

Working on top of machines without edge protection
Painting of machines
Assembly of heavy equipment
Lifting and unloading of containers
Replacement of floodlight bulbs

3.9 Rig Equipment Access Ladders

RC Rig Operators and Engineering personnel shall ensure that: -

Wipe rungs are free of mud, grease, etc. to prevent slipping

Verify the state and the stability of the ladder
Always face towards the ladder of the machine while climbing up or down
Only move up or down the ladder one rung at a time
Keep a three point contact at all times
Keep the body centred within the ladder handrail

3.10 Supervision

Supervisors shall ensure that no person is permitted to work at heights alone

and shall further ensure that a hand-held radio is made available at all times
for any emergency assistance which may be required in the event of an
accident.

Supervisors shall ensure that persons do not walk below someone who is
working at height.

Document: 08_CDSER_OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_Drilling Operations

Prepared By Jurie van der Watt Reviewed By Lyndon Przybylski Approved By: B. Rudd
Issue Date: 01-Jan-09 Print Date: 12-Aug-17 Review Date: 01-Jan-10
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 4. RESPONSIBILITY

Supervisors will conduct planned task observations on this task as scheduled.

Supervisors must ensure that work is carried out according to this procedure.
It is the responsibility of the Safety Officer to ensure that tasks are scheduled
according to the critical task inventory.
Deviations to the procedure must be corrected immediately.

5. RECORDS

The planned task observation sheet must be used while tasks are observed.
Planned task observations must be handed in at the end of the month to the
Safety Officer.

4. Reference Documents

Serbia Mining Act

Document: 08_CDSER_OHSE_ Capital Drilling_Operational Control_09_Drilling Operations

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Issue Date: 01-Jan-09 Print Date: 12-Aug-17 Review Date: 01-Jan-10
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