Elevated Work

Title:	Elevated Work
Publication date:	8/12/2020
Effective date:	8/12/2020

BRIEF

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.

Who Should Read This Policy

Berkeley Lab employees, casual and participating visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors when performing work on aerial platforms, ladders, or scaffolds.

To Read the Full Policy, Go To:

The POLICY tab on this wiki page

To Read the Full Program Details, Go To:

ES&H Manual Chapter 35

Contact Information

EHS Subject Matter Expert for Aerial/Scissor Lifts and Scaffold Safety
EHS Division

Title:	Elevated Work
Publication date:	8/12/2020
Effective date:	8/12/2020

POLICY

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.

B. Persons Affected

Berkeley Lab employees, casual and participating visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors when performing work on Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), ladders, or scaffolds.

C. Exceptions

None

D. Policy Statement

The Elevated Work Program covers use requirements for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP), ladders, and scaffolds (Work Process A).
The purchase of an MEWP is a controlled item for procurement purposes, and procurement personnel need to ensure that the subject matter expert (SME) approves all purchases (Work Process B).
Operation of MEWPs 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 a specific Work Planning & Control activity to operate MEWPs or use ladders or scaffolds (Work Process C).
The Berkeley Lab Fall Protection Permit is the planning document required for elevated work in MEWPs and for work from ladders and scaffolds at heights greater than six feet (Work Process D).

E. Roles and Responsibilities

Managers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy.

Role	Responsibility
Authorized Person (Worker or Operator)	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 MEWPs for which the Authorized Person is certified.
Competent Person	Responsible for identifying hazards by conducting hazard surveys or a Risk Assessment for MEWPs; stopping or limiting work at the hazard site; supervising selection and use of aerial work personal protective equipment (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 EHS and the Fall Protection Program administrator.
Elevated Work Subject Matter Expert (SME – Program Manager)	Responsible for providing technical expertise regarding elevated work to divisions and assisting 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 MEWP operators and users of ladders or scaffolds are properly qualified and authorized.

F. Definitions/Acronyms

Term	Definition
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
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)	A mobile device that has an adjustable position platform, supported from the ground level by a structure. Examples include boom lifts and scissor lifts.
Operator	A qualified person who controls the movement of an MEWP
Scaffold	Any temporary elevated platform and its supporting structure used for supporting workers or materials or both

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

Operator qualifications (current), EHS Training Records
Authorized Persons (current), EHS Training Records
Training records (current), EHS Training Records
Equipment inspection records (1 year), Equipment Manager

H. Implementing Documents

Document Number	ES&H Manual Reference	Title	Type
07.07.001.001	Chapter 35	Elevated Work – Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Ladders, and Scaffolds	Program
07.07.001.002	Chapter 35, Work Process A	General Requirements	Process
07.07.001.003	Chapter 35, Work Process B	Procurement of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Ladders, or Scaffolding	Process
07.07.001.004	Chapter 35, Work Process C	Authorization and Qualification	Process
07.07.001.005	Chapter 35, Work Process D	Fall Protection	Process
07.07.001.006	Chapter 35, Work Process E	MEWP Inspections	Process
	Chapter 35, Work Process F	MEWP Rescue Plan	Process
07.07.007.001	Chapter 10	Construction Safety	Program
07.07.014.001	Chapter 30	Fall Protection	Program

I. Contact Information