Elevated Work

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Title:	Elevated Work
Publication date:	10/23/2012
Effective date:	10/23/2012

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:

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Contact Information

Construction Safety Group
EHSS Division
[email protected]

Title:	Elevated Work
Publication date:	10/23/2012
Effective date:	10/23/2012

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 aerial work platforms, ladders or scaffolds.

C. Exceptions

None

D. Policy Statement

The Elevated Work Program covers use requirements for aerial platforms (AWPs), ladders, and scaffolds. (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)
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)
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)

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

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

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

H. Implementing Documents

Document Number	PUB-3000 Reference	Title	Type
07.07.001.001	Chapter 35	Elevated Work – Aerial 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 Aerial 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	Inspections	Process
07.07.001.001	Chapter 10	Construction Safety	Program
07.07.014.001	Chapter 30	Fall Protection	Program

I. Contact Information