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This document outlines safety rules and guidelines for working at heights. It describes the life saving rule to always use fall protection when working outside of protected areas. Additional guidance is provided on approved anchor points and fall protection equipment. The roles and responsibilities of supervisors and workers are defined, and example violations of the working at height rule are given. Related life saving rules involving work authorization, line of fire, and fitness for duty are also referenced.

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LSR Working at Height Toolbox Talk

This document outlines safety rules and guidelines for working at heights. It describes the life saving rule to always use fall protection when working outside of protected areas. Additional guidance is provided on approved anchor points and fall protection equipment. The roles and responsibilities of supervisors and workers are defined, and example violations of the working at height rule are given. Related life saving rules involving work authorization, line of fire, and fitness for duty are also referenced.

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2018

LIFE SAVING RULES


Toolbox Talk
Working at Height

LIFE SAVING
SETTING THE RULES
STANDARD
– WORKING
IN OIL AND
AT HEIGHT
GAS SAFETY
OUTLINE

• 10 Life Saving Rules


• Description of Working at Height
Rule
• Additional Guidance
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Example Violations
• Related Life Saving Rules
• Summary

LIFE SAVING RULES – WORKING AT HEIGHT 2


ENERGY SAFETY CANADA’S 10 LIFE SAVING RULES

CONFINED WORKING AT WORK ENERGY LINE OF


SPACE HEIGHT AUTHORIZATION ISOLATION FIRE

BYPASSING DRIVING HOT SAFE FIT FOR


SAFETY WORK MECHANICAL DUTY
CONTROLS LIFTING

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WORKING AT HEIGHT LIFE SAVING RULE

• Protect yourself against a fall when


working at height
• I inspect my fall protection equipment
before use
• I secure tools and work materials to prevent
dropped objects
• I tie off 100% to approved anchor points
while outside a protected area

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ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE

• What is a “protected area”?


• Protected areas may include stairs with handrails, man lifts
and approved scaffolds
• What is an “approved anchor point”?
• Approved anchor points are those that are capable of safely
withstanding the potential impact forces applied and meet
or exceed any other applicable regulatory requirements

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AS A SUPERVISOR

• I ensure a fall protection plan is in place that identifies fall


protection equipment including fall restraint, fall arrest,
approved anchor points and a rescue plan
• I ensure workers are competent to use fall protection
equipment

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AS A WORKER

• I have the required training and knowledge to safely


perform work
• I ensure that safe guards, barriers or safety nets are in
place
• I ensure that anchor points and fall protection equipment
are inspected and in good condition prior to use
• I use only approved anchor points

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AS A WORKER

• I verify that clearances below the work area are sufficient if


an arrested fall occurs
• I secure hand tools and work materials to prevent dropped
objects
• I am always tied off when at height outside a protected area

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EXAMPLE VIOLATIONS

• A fall protection plan is not present


• Fall protection equipment is used by someone who has not
been deemed competent in fall protection
• Fall protection equipment is not inspected prior to use or
the equipment is used when deficiencies are identified
• Equipment is used as a tie off that is not an approved
anchor point

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EXAMPLE VIOLATIONS

• Fall protection is not used when working at height outside a


protected area
• Fall protection is used that does not offer sufficient clearance
if an arrested fall occurs
• Fall protection is used but no rescue plan is in place
• Hand tools and materials are not secured while working above
an area where workers may be present

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RELATED LIFE SAVING RULES

WORK LINE OF FIT FOR


AUTHORIZATION FIRE DUTY

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SUMMARY

• Know your role and responsibilities in relation to the Working at


Height rule
• Notify your supervisor immediately if you are unsure about how to
comply with this rule in your work environment
• If you see a potential violation of the Confined Space rule,
intervene ― it could be the last chance to prevent a fatality
• Consistent application of the Life Saving Rules equates to saved
lives
• These rules are essential to achieving industry’s shared vision:
zero injuries, zero incidents

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QUESTIONS?

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