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|Title:|Elevated Work |
|Publication date:|10/23/2012|
|Effective date:|10/23/2012|
h2.BRIEF
h3.Policy Summary
The Elevated Work Program at Berkeley Lab ensures that the equipment and structures for accessing and working at elevated levels are maintained and operated according to safe practices and regulations. The Elevated Work Program also:
* Establishes minimum performance requirements for elevated work at the Laboratory
* Provides training and familiarization for elevated work operations, policies, and procedures
* Provides work oversight to ensure personnel performing elevated work are authorized
* Reviews elevated work observation metrics to forecast safe and unsafe trends of employees performing work
h3.Who Should Read This Policy
Berkeley Lab employees, casual and participating visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors when performing work on aerial platforms, ladders, or scaffolds
h3.To Read the Full Policy, Go To:
The POLICY tab on this wiki page
h3.Contact Information
Construction Safety Group
EHSS Division
[[email protected]|mailto:[email protected]]
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|Title: |Elevated Work |
|Publication date: |10/23/2012|
|Effective date: |10/23/2012|
h2. POLICY
h3.A. Purpose
The Elevated Work Program at Berkeley Lab ensures that the equipment and structures for accessing and working at elevated levels are maintained and operated according to safe practices and regulations. The Elevated Work Program also:
* Establishes minimum performance requirements for elevated work at the Laboratory
* Provides training and familiarization for elevated work operations, policies, and procedures
* Provides work oversight to ensure personnel performing elevated work are authorized
* Reviews elevated work observation metrics to forecast safe and unsafe trends of employees performing work
h3. B. Persons Affected
Berkeley Lab employees, casual and participating visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors when performing work on aerial work platforms, ladders or scaffolds.
h3.C. Exceptions
None
h3.D. Policy Statement
# The Elevated Work Program covers use requirements for aerial platforms (AWPs), ladders, and scaffolds. ([Work Process A|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_A.])
# The purchase of an aerial work platform is a controlled item for procurement purposes, and procurement personnel need to ensure that the SME approves all purchases. ([Work Process B|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_B.])
# Operation of aerial work platforms and the use of ladders or scaffolding are restricted to trained personnel who have completed required Berkeley Lab training and who have been certified for specific types of equipment in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. Laboratory employees must also be authorized through their Employee Job Hazards Analysis (JHA) to operate AWPs or use ladders or scaffolds. ([Work Process C|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_C.])
# The Berkeley Lab Fall Protection Permit is the planning document required for elevated work in AWPs and for work from ladders and scaffolds at heights greater than 6 feet. ([Work Process D|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_D.])
h3.E. Roles and Responsibilities
Managers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy.
|*Role*|*Responsibility*|
|Authorized Person (Worker) \\ |* Has a working understanding of Berkeley Lab's Elevated Work Program and has the knowledge and training necessary to perform the job safely \\
* Must safely operate aerial work platforms for which they are certified \\ |
|Competent Person \\ |* Responsible for identifying hazards by conducting hazard surveys; stopping or limiting work at the hazard site; supervising selection and use of aerial work platform PPE; and verifying that equipment is compliant and workers are trained \\
* Participates in investigations, conducts equipment inspections, and removes damaged equipment from service \\
* Authorized to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate or mitigate hazards and is knowledgeable in the application and use of equipment \\
* Fall Protection Competent Persons at Berkeley Lab are required to complete a training program approved by EHSS and the Fall Protection Program administrator. \\ |
|Elevated Work Subject Matter Expert (SME) \\ |* Responsible for providing technical expertise regarding elevated work to divisions and assist in the purchase of aerial work platforms, ladders, or scaffolds \\
* Responsible for validating equivalency in training for subcontractors and vendors|
|Line Management \\ |Responsible for ensuring that elevated work is performed safely and that AWP operators and users of ladders or scaffolds are properly qualified and authorized |
h3.F. Definitions/Acronyms
|*Term*|*Definition* |
|Aerial Work Platform (AWP)|A mobile device that has an adjustable position platform, supported from ground level by a structure. Examples include boom lifts and scissor lifts. |
|Ladder|An appliance usually consisting of two side rails joined at regular intervals by cross-pieces called steps, rungs, or cleats, on which a person may step while ascending or descending|
|Operator|A qualified person who controls the movement of an aerial platform|
|Scaffold|Any temporary elevated platform and its supporting structure used for supporting workmen or materials or both|
h3.G. Recordkeeping Requirements
* Operator qualifications (current), EHSS Training Records
* Authorized Persons (current), EHSS Training Records
* Training records (current), EHSS Training Records
* Equipment inspection records (1 year), Equipment Manager
h3.H. Implementing Documents
|*Document Number*|*PUB-3000 Reference*|*Title*|*Type*|
|07.07.001.001|Chapter 35|[Elevated Work – Aerial Work Platforms, Ladders, and Scaffolds|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html]|Program|
|07.07.001.002|Chapter 35, Work Process A|[General Requirements|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_A.]|Process|
|07.07.001.003|Chapter 35, Work Process B|[Procurement of Aerial Work Platforms, Ladders, or Scaffolding|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_B.] |Process|
|07.07.001.004|Chapter 35, Work Process C|[Authorization and Qualification|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_C.]|Process|
|07.07.001.005|Chapter 35, Work Process D|[Fall Protection|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_D.]|Process|
|07.07.001.006|Chapter 35, Work Process E|[Inspections|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_E.]|Process|
|07.07.001.001|Chapter 10|[Construction Safety |http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH10.html]|Program|
|07.07.014.001|Chapter 30|[Fall Protection|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH30/CH30.html]|Program|
h3.I. Contact Information
Construction Safety Group
EHSS Division
[[email protected]|mailto:[email protected]]
h3.J. Revision History
|*Date*|*Revision*|*By whom*|*Revision Description*|*Section(s) affected*|*Change Type*|
|1/2/2012|0|M. Rice|Rewrite for wiki|All|Minor|
|10/23/2012|1|M. Rice|Rewrite for wiki|All|Minor|
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h2.DOCUMENT INFORMATION
|Title: |Elevated Work |
|Document number|07.07.001.000|
|Revision number|1|
|Publication date: |10/23/2012|
|Effective date: |10/23/2012|
|Next review date:|10/23/2015|
|Policy Area:|Industrial Hygiene and Safety|
|RPM Section (home)|ESH|
|RPM Section (cross-reference)|none|
|Functional Division|EHSS|
|Prior reference information (optional)|PUB- 3000, Chapter 5, Section 5.2|
h3.Source Requirements Documents
* 10 CFR 851.23, Worker Safety and Health Program, _Safety and Health Standards_
* 29 CFR 1910, Subpart D, _Walking Working Surfaces_
* 29 CFR 1910, Subpart F, _Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms_
* 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L, _Scaffolds_
* 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M, _Fall Protection_
h3.Implementing Documents
|*Document Number*|*PUB-3000 Reference*|*Title*|*Type*|
|07.07.001.001|Chapter 35|[Elevated Work – Aerial Work Platforms, Ladders, and Scaffolds|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html]|Program|
|07.07.001.002|Chapter 35, Work Process A|[General Requirements|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_A.]|Process|
|07.07.001.003|Chapter 35, Work Process B|[Procurement of Aerial Work Platforms, Ladders, or Scaffolding|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_B.] |Process|
|07.07.001.004|Chapter 35, Work Process C|[Authorization and Qualification|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_C.]|Process|
|07.07.001.005|Chapter 35, Work Process D|[Fall Protection|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_D.]|Process|
|07.07.001.006|Chapter 35, Work Process E|[Inspections|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH35/CH35.html#_Work_Process_E.]|Process|
|07.07.001.001|Chapter 10|[Construction Safety |http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH10.html]|Program|
|07.07.014.001|Chapter 30|[Fall Protection|http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/pub3000/CH30/CH30.html]|Program|
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h2.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
|Title: |Elevated Work |
|Document number|07.07.001.000|
|Revision number|1|
|Publication date: |10/23/2012|
|Effective date: |10/23/2012|
|Next review date:|10/23/2015|
|Policy Area:|Industrial Hygiene and Safety|
|RPM Section (home)|ESH|
|RPM Section (cross-reference)|None|
|Functional Division |EHSS|
|Author name/contact info|M. Rice|
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|Revision 0 publication date|1/2/2012|
|Retirement date|n/a|
|Prior reference information (optional)|PUB-3000, Chapter 5, Section 5.2|
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|Inputs from more than one Functional Area?|No|
|List additional Functional Areas & contacts| |
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|Inputs from more than one Policy Area?|No|
|List additional Policy Areas & contacts| |
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|30-day notification needed?|No|
|30-day start date|n/a|
|30-day end date|n/a|
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|LDAP protected?|No|
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|Need TABL reminders?|No|
|Frequency|n/a|
|Brief reminder text:|n/a|
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|Approval Sheet for this revision received (date) \\
\[Note: author is responsible\}| |
h3.Keyword search words, phrases:
* AWPs, Aerial Work Platforms, Elevated Work Program, ladders, scaffolds, Fall Protection
h3.New terms that need to be added to Glossary/Acronym list:
* (list items not found and context (Policy Area name) – full definition would be included in Policy)
h3.Implementing Documents restricted to department/functional use
(optional – these will be used for tracing between requirements and associated documents)
|Document number|Title|
|07.07.001.001|Elevated Work — Aerial Work Platforms, Ladders, and Scaffolds|
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