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

Hand Drill  Electrocution  Serious injury
 Hair/clothing  Injury to others
caught in drill bit
 Eye injury
 Dust inhalation
 Tripping
 Cuts
 Wrist sprains
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.
 Ensure all cables are suspended Employees and
above ground any away from H&S
due to flying water. Representative
debris.  Tie or secure long hair and loose
clothing .
 PPE – safety glasses.
 When drilling above the head, wear
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.