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Page 1 of 14 Emergency Preparedness (ERPP) ERPP (17) FALL PROTECTION RESCUE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES FALL PROTECTION RESCUE REQUIREMENTS Always consult the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations/codes when developing fall protection plans, carrying out fall protection training, preparing rescue plans, etc. For all jobs where fall hazards over 10ft (3 metres) exist, fall protection rescue procedures should be planned and communicated to workers; Workers using fall protection systems used/set-up by CCMET must follow the relevant Safe Work Practices and Safe Job Procedures. Practice drills and rescue procedures (with Prime Contractor, Client, Fire Department, etc.) should be completed/reviewed with workers; In the event recue from a fire department is necessary, CCMET must ensure an agreement is drafted and implemented as per the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations. The agreement should be updated as necessary when work operations change. INDUSTRIAL HIGH-ANGLE ROPE RESCUE BRITISH COLUMBIA (as taken from the WSBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Guidelines) Rescue of a worker at a high elevation can be effectively done in a variety of ways, depending on the circumstances at the workplace. For example, on a construction site, the personnel hoist may be used, or a "dedicated emergency platform" (DEP) hoisted by a tower or mobile crane may be used to remove an injured worker. Some work activities, for example window washing, swing stage work and tower crane operation result in a need for high angle rescue capability to rescue or remove a stranded or injured worker. An employer may develop its own high angle rescue capability, and this requires specialized equipment and training and practice. As an alternative, for a workplace located in an area serviced by a fire/rescue department, and where the local department has high angle rescue capabilities, the employer may be able to arrange for the local fire department to provide rescue services for the employer's operation. The following municipal fire/rescue departments have developed high angle (rope) rescue capability using techniques and equipment acceptable to the WSBC for workplace rescue. (The initiative to develop this capability was in part sponsored by the WSBC): City of Burnaby City of Coquitlam City of Delta City of Kamloops City of Kelowna City of Kitimat Regional District of Kootenay Boundary City of Port Alberni City of Port Coquitlam City of Port Moody District of Powell River City of Prince George City of Prince Rupert City of Richmond City of Saanich

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ERPP (17) FALL PROTECTION RESCUE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES FALL PROTECTION RESCUE REQUIREMENTS

Always consult the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations/codes when developing fall protection plans, carrying out fall protection training, preparing rescue plans, etc.

For all jobs where fall hazards over 10ft (3 metres) exist, fall protection rescue procedures should be planned and communicated to workers;

Workers using fall protection systems used/set-up by CCMET must follow the relevant Safe Work Practices and Safe Job Procedures.

Practice drills and rescue procedures (with Prime Contractor, Client, Fire Department, etc.) should be completed/reviewed with workers;

In the event recue from a fire department is necessary, CCMET must ensure an agreement is drafted and implemented as per the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations. The agreement should be updated as necessary when work operations change.

INDUSTRIAL HIGH-ANGLE ROPE RESCUE – BRITISH COLUMBIA (as taken from the WSBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Guidelines)

Rescue of a worker at a high elevation can be effectively done in a variety of ways, depending on the circumstances at the workplace. For example, on a construction site, the personnel hoist may be used, or a "dedicated emergency platform" (DEP) hoisted by a tower or mobile crane may be used to remove an injured worker. Some work activities, for example window washing, swing stage work and tower crane operation result in a need for high angle rescue capability to rescue or remove a stranded or injured worker. An employer may develop its own high angle rescue capability, and this requires specialized equipment and training and practice. As an alternative, for a workplace located in an area serviced by a fire/rescue department, and where the local department has high angle rescue capabilities, the employer may be able to arrange for the local fire department to provide rescue services for the employer's operation.

The following municipal fire/rescue departments have developed high angle (rope) rescue capability using techniques and equipment acceptable to the WSBC for workplace rescue. (The initiative to develop this capability was in part sponsored by the WSBC):

City of Burnaby

City of Coquitlam

City of Delta

City of Kamloops

City of Kelowna

City of Kitimat

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

City of Port Alberni

City of Port Coquitlam

City of Port Moody

District of Powell River

City of Prince George

City of Prince Rupert

City of Richmond

City of Saanich

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City of Nanaimo

City of Nelson

City of New Westminster

City of North Vancouver

District of North Vancouver

City of Penticton

City of Surrey

City of Vancouver

City of West Vancouver

Village of Whistler

City of White Rock

If a workplace is located outside the service area of a municipal fire/rescue department providing high angle rescue service, the employer has to provide for any necessary high angle rescue requirements by other acceptable means. If an employer wants to use the local municipal fire/rescue department as a high angle (rope) rescue service provider, the employer must notify the department in advance, and ensure the department is capable and prepared to provide the required services. CCMET Construction will utilize the "NOTICE OF WORK AT HEIGHT" standard WSBC form, to notify the fire department..

For projects that will have a longer term need for high angle rescue capability, CCMET will utilize the WSBC’s High-Angle Rope Rescue written agreement. This agreement will be established between CCMET Construction and the Fire Department. A copy of this written agreement will be available at the workplace as an attachment to the fall protection evaluation and written work plan.

In the event of being notified of the request for potential high-angle rope rescue services, The fire/rescue department may:

visit the project site to determine site suitability for rescue purposes, request additional and reasonable provisions to assist rescue capabilities, and refuse to enter into an agreement to provide rescue services if all reasonable

requirements are not fulfilled.

VARIOUS FALL PROTECTION RESCUE PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION

The below noted STANDARD fall protection rescue procedures can be used in CCMET’s written Fall Protection Plans for specific job sites and adapted as required.

WORKING BELOW BRIDGE DECK – ABOVE DECK RESCUE

Written procedures must be prepared on how to set up the tripod rescue system. The procedures should outline the complete rescue process and reviewed with workers;

If using a tripod rescue system, all workers using the system must be trained on how to use the system

Inspect rescue systems and related equipment on a daily basis, before set-up, and formally monthly;

In the event of a fall below bridge deck, workers will erect a tripod system on the bridge deck, spreading the bridge ties, and activating the system.

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Rescue systems must comply with applicable work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations/Codes;

The above is acceptable, for quick rescue, provided the following steps have been taken:

The bridge deck hardware has been removed over the working area (to facilitate the moving of ties)

The tripod system is available and in good working order

No bridge traffic is evident.

WORKING BELOW BRIDGE DECK – BELOW DECK RESCUE

Written procedures must be prepared on how to set up the tripod rescue system. The procedures should outline the complete rescue process and reviewed with workers;

Inspect rescue systems and related equipment on a daily basis, before set-up, and formally monthly, etc.

Workers using rescue system must be trained in its safe use;

If using a snooper truck, hoisting equipment with a suspended work platform/man basket, elevating man lift or scissor lift, these systems may be used to aid fallen/suspended workers

Ensure equipment box and remote hook is on a pier or close to the working area.

Wrap cable around brace frame, lateral brace or bridge tie and connect eyes with shackle

Install hook onto shackle and lower cable to person requiring rescue (rescue hook can be connected into back of d-ring either by worker requiring rescue or by means of a telescoping hook from above.

Once cable is hooked into shock absorber or d-ring, commence lifting.

Tripod systems must comply with applicable work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations.

SUSPENDED WORK PLATFORMS (MAN BASKETS) – USING CRANE OR OTHER HOISTING DEVICE

Using a suspended work platform/man basket for rescue or general work purposes is considered a critical lift. The appropriate SWPs, SJPs, rescue procedures/emergency response procedures and paperwork for using this system must be adhered to and completed in addition to following the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations.

Written procedures must be prepared in the fall protection plan on how utilize a suspended work platform / man basket to carry out fall protection rescues. The procedures should outline the complete rescue process and reviewed with workers;

Ensure the suspended work platform /man basket and related rigging is located close to the bridge/hoisting equipment and easily accessible to workers and crane;

Inspect suspended work platform / man basket and related rigging & hardware daily /before use, including fall protection PPE etc.;

Ensure suspended work platform/ man basket is engineered, with the correct

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placard /information and capable of carrying out rescue work as required;

Suspended Work Platforms / Man baskets, rigging, hardware, etc. must comply with applicable work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations.

Suspended Work Platforms / Man baskets, rigging, etc. must be tested, serviced and inspected as per manufacturer specifications, work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations and CCMET’s Equipment and Maintenance Program.

WATER RESCUE VESSELS / LIFE PRESERVERS

Whenever possible, guard against falls into water by using a fall protection system – ideally guardrails should be used. If they cannot be used another fall protection system (follow hierarchy of fall protection controls) should be adopted and implemented.

Water Rescues (Swift Water) may be coordinated through the local Fire Departments. Contact the Fire Department when preparing the rescue plan.

Always consult the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations when preparing water rescue procedures.

Written procedures must be prepared on how to deploy rescue water vessel /Life preserver ring in the event of an emergency. The procedures should outline the complete rescue process and reviewed with workers;

Rescue water vessels, such as skiffs, aluminum crew boats, life preserver rings/ life line rope and jet skis should be inspected daily before work commences to ensure vessels / equipment are operational and free of damage.

The vessels, equipment, etc. should be serviced according to manufacturer’s specifications, applicable government regulations/OHS Regulations and CCMET’s Equipment and Maintenance Program.

Only workers with a pleasure craft operators’ ticket may run water rescue vessels.

Where the waters are navigable, a rescue water vessel (boat) may need to be provided, as per the Work Contract. (Rescue vessel may be required as part of project’s fall protection rescue plan.)

For more information refer to WATER VESSEL EMERGENCY, RESCUE INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES in this Manual.

Always have the appropriate type of personal protective equipment for working along the water and/or to assist with a water rescue (i.e. personal flotation devices, harnesses, lanyards).

PFDs must be inspected daily before use and worn by the rescuers as well as the rescued worker.

ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS

Instead of using a Suspended Work Platform or High-Angle Rescue system, an elevating man lift or scissor lift may be used instead.

Always consult the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations when preparing fall protection rescue plans using an elevating man lift.

Written procedures must be prepared on how to implement the rescue in the event

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of an emergency. The procedures should outline the rescue process and be reviewed with workers.

Elevating work platforms should be inspected before use on a daily basis. Results should be documented in the Equipment log book.

Elevating work platforms should be tested, inspected, serviced and maintained in accordance with Manufacturers’ specifications, the work jurisdictions’ OHS Regulations and CCMET’s Equipment and Maintenance Program.

Only trained/qualified workers may operate elevating work platforms and other related equipment

For more information, review the safe work practices for elevating work platforms.

RESCUE ADVICE FOR FALLEN/SUSPENDED WORKER

Everybody who is suspended in a safety harness runs the risk of shock and unconsciousness due to blood flow insufficiency. Unconsciousness can become life threatening after only a few minutes. Shock, caused by a lack of blood flow, is due to the blood accumulating in the lower parts of the body as a result of the musculature of the legs relaxing and the so-called “muscle pump” stopping.

In order to maintain this function in good order, the victim of a fall must be made to keep his or her legs moving. In this way, blood circulation can be activated and the accumulation of blood in the legs prevented. The victim of a fall must be released from the suspended situation as quickly as possible.

Important! The accident victim must never be laid down after being rescued from the suspended position, not even in the stable side position. The victim should be positioned with the upper body very well raised, i.e. seated, or possibly squatting in crouched posture. All restrictive belts and clothing should be unfastened.

Follow the “Serious Injury” procedures as outlined in the Emergency Preparedness Section of the General Environmental, Health and Safety Plan or in the Emergency Response Plan created for the project.

Laying the victim down horizontally could be life threatening. The blood that has accumulated in the legs flows abruptly into the heart creating risk of heart failure due to overstrain. Transfer to a horizontal posture should take place only gradually.

Continuous monitoring of the respiration and circulation of the victim is necessary. In the event of unconsciousness, the air passages should be kept open.

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SUSPENDED WORK PLATFORM/ MAN BASKET RESCUE PROCEDURES

Tools/Equipment Required:

Material(s) Required:

Personal Protective Equipment:

Designated Rescue man basket / suspended work platform (800lb capacity), rigging & hardware, first aid kit & equipment/other rescue equipment, radios / emergency communication devices, fall protection system equipment, Crane

Hard hat, personal flotation devices (PFDs, if working over water), fall protection harness & lanyard, steel toe boots, high visibility vest/gear

Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

1 Worker has fallen is suspended from bridge

No way to rescue worker – no suspended work platform /man basket on site or cannot reach worker, crane not on site, worker succumbs to injuries due to lengthy wait time for rescue No rescue procedure & emergency response plan in place to address fallen workers

All workers on site must be trained on the fall protection plan (sign off as required) & emergency response plan. Site safety orientation before starting work. Develop & implement both plans.

Only experienced /trained workers to be working from heights

Wear & Inspect fall protection PPE (harness, lanyard, etc.) before use each day. Monthly formal inspections.

Inspect fall protection system to be used by workers each day. Monthly formal inspections.

Ensure primary & back-up first aid attendant on site, first aid kit/equipment also readily available

Ensure rescue equipment, crane, rigging, is in good condition, readily available & accessible on site

2 Crew member radio crane operator to assist with rescue, crew members rig suspended work platform/man basket to crane

No rigging or incorrect rigging available, Crew members don’t know how to rig, platform is not easily accessible, no radios /emergency communication devices, no crane or crane operator on site

Radios readily available on site, charged daily & distributed to first aid attendant, crane operator, workers, etc.

Only trained/experienced workers to rig suspended work platform /man basket to crane

Ensure rescue equipment, crane, rigging, is readily available, in good condition & accessible on site

Suspended work platform must be NDT inspected/certified every 3 years & be used in accordance with OHS Regulations & CSA Standards, placard on basket & engineering records readily available on site

Ensure appropriate rigging available for suspended work platform/man basket (design factor of 10 or higher, inspect rigging before use/ monthly

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Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

3 Designated crew member (ideally a first aid attendant) gets into suspended work platform/ man basket Crew member on ground with assistance of worker in suspended work platform/man basket instructs crane operator to lift suspended work platform/ basket to fallen workers location

No way to rescue worker – no suspended work platform /man basket on site or cannot reach fallen worker, crane not on site, worker succumbs to injuries due to lengthy wait time for rescue No rescue procedure & emergency response plan in place to address fallen workers No rigging or incorrect rigging available, Crew members don’t know how to rig, platform is not easily accessible, no radios /emergency communication devices, no crane or crane operator on site. Worker in suspended work platform / man basket falls out of man basket

Designate crew members to be first aid attendants, rescue workers for the work site upon job start up.

Same recommended procedures in step #1

Same recommended procedures in step #2

Worker, must be equipped with radio in suspended work platform & wear fall protection PPE & must be tied off above the hook

4 Crane Operator flies suspended work platform/ man basket & worker to fallen worker suspended from bridge

No way to rescue worker – no suspended work platform /man basket on site or cannot reach fallen worker, crane not on site, worker succumbs to injuries due to lengthy wait time for rescue No rescue procedure & emergency response plan in place to address fallen workers no radios /emergency communication devices, no crane or crane operator on site. Worker in suspended work platform / man basket falls out of man basket Crane operator error – swings into adjacent structure

Same recommended procedures in step #1

Same recommended procedures in step #2

Same recommended procedures in step #3

Only trained crane operators to operate crane, follow applicable Safe Work practices for operating cranes. Crane operator to communicate via radio to rescue worker in suspended work platform.

5 Worker in suspended work platform /man basket reaches and removes lanyard attached to fallen workers harness and attaches new lanyard to fallen worker

No way to rescue worker – no suspended work platform /man basket on site or cannot reach fallen worker, crane not on site, worker succumbs to injuries due to lengthy wait time for rescue No rescue procedure & emergency response plan in place to address fallen workers

Same recommended procedures in step #1

Same recommended procedures in step #2

Same recommended procedures in step #3

Rescue worker must be tied off at all times above the hook while assisting fallen worker into suspended work platform/ man basket.

Bring extra lanyard for fallen worker so that they can be tied off to suspended work platform/ man basket above the hook when they get on

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Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

5 Con't

no radios /emergency communication devices, no crane or crane operator on site. Rescue Worker in suspended work platform / man basket falls out of man basket. Fallen worker falls from suspended location to ground below

Bring first aid equipment/kit on to suspended work platform/man basket if serious injuries sustained to fallen worker. Begin administering first aid in basket as required.

Extra worker (back-up first aid attendant) in suspended work platform/ man basket if necessary due to fallen worker injuries

6 Fallen worker gets into suspended work platform / man basket. Rescue worker begins first aid treatment and instructs crane operator to take suspended work platform / man basket to safe unloading area

No way to rescue worker – no suspended work platform /man basket on site or cannot reach fallen worker, crane not on site, worker succumbs to injuries due to lengthy wait time for rescue No rescue procedure & emergency response plan in place to address fallen workers no radios /emergency communication devices, no crane or crane operator on site. Rescue Worker in suspended work platform / man basket falls out of man basket. Fallen worker falls from suspended location to ground below No safe unloading area for fallen worker inside suspended work platform No first aid equipment on site, no primary or back-up first aid attendants designated for site

Same recommended procedures in step #1

Same recommended procedures in step #2

Same recommended procedures in step #3

Same recommended procedures in step #5

Ensure there is an adequate area for the suspended work platform /man basket to land, free of obstructions & hazards. Practice regular housekeeping/ clean-up of the work areas.

Safe landing area should be on the “town/camp” side of the bridge

If the fallen worker is injured, Contact first responders for ambulance/medevac while rescue is underway. Have a worker meet first responders/medevac & escort them to suspended work platform landing area

If ETV on site (as required by OHS Regulations), Another worker to drive ETV to safe landing area for suspended work to get the worker to medical treatment

Ensure ETV is clean & in good working order, inspect daily, straps in ETV to secure worker as required

7 Crew members on ground assist fallen worker out of suspended work platform/ man basket and begin/continue providing first aid

No way to rescue worker – no suspended work platform /man basket on site or cannot reach fallen worker, crane not on site, worker succumbs to injuries due to lengthy wait time for rescue No rescue procedure & emergency response plan in place to address fallen workers

Same recommended procedures in step #1

Same recommended procedures in step #2

Same recommended procedures in step #3

Same recommended procedures in step #5

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Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

7 Con't

no radios /emergency communication devices, no crane or crane operator on site. Rescue Worker in suspended work platform / man basket falls out of man basket. Fallen worker falls from suspended location to ground below No safe unloading area for fallen worker inside suspended work platform No first aid equipment on site, no primary or back-up first aid attendants designated for site

Same recommended procedures in step #6

Dispose fall protection PPE and system used by fallen worker

ELEVATING MAN LIFT/ AERIAL WORK PLATFORM RESCUE PROCEDURES

Tools/Equipment Required:

Material(s) Required:

Personal Protective Equipment:

Elevating man lift/aerial work platform, first aid kit & equipment/other rescue equipment, radios / emergency communication devices, fall protection system equipment, spill kit, fire extinguisher

Fuel Hard hat, fall protection harness & lanyard, steel toe boots, high visibility vest/gear

Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

1 Worker has fallen is suspended from bridge / work area

No way to rescue worker – no elevating work platform on site or cannot reach worker (boom is not long enough), worker succumbs to injuries due to lengthy wait time for rescue No rescue procedure & emergency response plan in place to address fallen workers

All workers on site must be trained on the fall protection plan (sign off as required) & emergency response plan. Site safety orientation before starting work. Develop & implement both plans.

Only experienced /trained workers to be working from heights

Wear & Inspect fall protection PPE (harness, lanyard, etc.) and basic PPE before use each day. Monthly formal inspections.

Inspect fall protection system (including elevating man lifts) to be used by workers each day. Monthly formal inspections.

Ensure primary & back-up first aid attendant on site, first aid kit/equipment also readily available

Ensure rescue equipment, elevating man lift is in good condition, readily available & accessible on site. Boom must be long enough to carry out work in all areas

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Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

2 Crew member radio elevating man lift operator to assist with rescue, crew members on ground assist with rescue

Elevating man lift cannot access rescue location due to uneven ground / poor ground conditions, Crew members don’t know how to operate elevating work platform, elevating work platform is not easily accessible, Elevating man lift failure, no radios /emergency communication devices, no operator on site Elevating man lift hits workers /equipment on ground

Radios readily available on site, charged daily & distributed to first aid attendant, elevating man lift operator, workers, etc.

Only trained/experienced workers to operate elevating work platform

Ensure rescue equipment, elevating work platform is readily available, in good condition & accessible on site

Elevating work platform must be NDT inspected/certified & be used in accordance with OHS Regulations & CSA Standards, log book completed daily before use & readily available on site

Site must have cleared access/egress routes, workers on ground must maintain a safe distance

Follow applicable Safe Work practices for using & working around elevating man lifts/aerial work platforms

Use 3-point contact when getting into & out of equipment

3 Designated crew member (ideally a first aid attendant) gets into elevating work platform. Another worker to operate elevating work platform & drive to fallen worker location

Elevating man lift cannot access rescue location due to uneven ground / poor ground conditions, Crew members don’t know how to operate elevating work platform, elevating work platform is not easily accessible, no radios /emergency communication devices, no operator on site Elevating man lift hits workers /equipment on ground No first aid attendants on site Workers in elevating work platform fall off of platform

Follow the recommended procedures in step #1

Follow the recommended procedures in step #2

Workers in the elevating man lift must be tied off to the guardrails/anchor points on the machine at all times.

4 Once at the fallen worker location, 2 workers in elevating man lift to assist fallen worker & help them into the elevating man lift Worker #1 in elevating man lift removes lanyard attached to fallen workers harness and attaches new lanyard to fallen worker

Elevating man lift cannot access rescue location due to uneven ground / poor ground conditions, Crew members don’t know how to operate elevating work platform, elevating work platform is not easily accessible, Elevating man lift failure, no radios /emergency communication devices, no operator on site

Follow the recommended procedures in step #1

Follow the recommended procedures in step #2

Follow the recommended procedures in step #3

If the fallen worker is injured, Contact first responders for ambulance/medevac while rescue is underway. Have a worker meet first responders/medevac & escort them to site

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Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

4 Con't

If fallen worker is injured, begin administering first aid

Boom makes contact with obstructions / adjacent structures Fallen worker falls from location or from elevating man lift

If ETV on site (as required by OHS Regulations), Another worker to drive ETV to safe landing area for suspended work to get the worker to medical treatment

Ensure ETV is clean & in good working order, inspect daily, straps in ETV to secure worker as required

5 Once the elevating man lift has travelled to the unloading area, the operator booms down to get the fallen worker onto the ground - continue to provide first aid

Boom makes contact with obstructions / adjacent structures Elevating man lift failure, no radios /emergency communication devices, no operator on site Fallen worker sustains further injury getting out of elevating man lift

Follow the recommended procedures in step #1

Follow the recommended procedures in step #2

Follow the recommended procedures in step #3

Follow the recommended procedure in step #4

Dispose fall protection PPE and system used by fallen worker

WORKING ON TOP OF CONCRETE BATCH PLANT – ELEVATING MAN LIFT RESCUE PROCEDURES

Tools/Equipment Required:

Material(s) Required:

Personal Protective Equipment:

Elevating man lift/aerial work platform, first aid kit & equipment (transport basket) rescue equipment, radios / emergency communication devices, fall protection system equipment, spill kit, fire extinguisher, ropes and hardware

Fuel Hard hat, fall protection harness & lanyard, steel toe boots, high visibility apparel, safety glasses, eye protection, hand protection

Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

1 Injury occurs or maintenance worker falls from work area

Workers ensure of how to initiate emergency response and rescue plan

Review fall protection and rescue plans with personnel. Perform mock drill to test rescue plan. Ensure workplace parties are notified of maintenance being performed on batch plant. Ensure first aid attendants on standby during operations

2

Ground crew notified first aid and man lift operator

Radios /emergency communication devices don’t work. First aid attendants or man lift operator cannot be found. No one trained on how to operate man lift.

Determine maintenance schedule and communicate dates to primary and back-up FA attendants, Ensure first aid attendants on standby during operations. Inspect radios before use each day. Ensure at least 2 workers are trained on how to run man lifts on scheduled maintenance days.

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Steps Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

3

First aid attendants arrive on site, primary first aid attendant takes over situation. Continued on next page

Injured worker sustains additional injury as a result of removing lanyard from worker.

Primary First Aid attendant to determine movement of injured worker or removal of lanyards. Continued on next page Determine if:

- Transport basket required

- First Aid to ascent tower to address injured worker

- Man lift required to transport injured worker to ground

- Further medical attention required (i.e. medical evacuation by helicopter, transportation to hospital by ambulance/ ETV or crew truck.)

Transport Basket Required

4

Man lift operator to travel man lift to height of injured or fallen worker. (FA kit and transport basket in on man lift secured) Primary First Aid Attendant climbs up tower to access worker

Elevating man lift is not working correctly. First aid kit cannot be found/ transport basket not available Primary first aid attendant falls

Complete pre-use inspection of elevating man lift on a daily basis. Carry out regular servicing and maintenance of man basket. Inspect first aid kit and rescue equipment on a regular basis. Store in designated area. 100% tie off when accessing tower / injured worker location

5 Primary First Aid Attendant performs first aid and secures injured worker in transport basket.

Risk of falling (injured worker, transport basket, injured worker)

Ensure fall protection plan is implemented and adhered to. Regular inspection of fall protection equipment. Transport basket will be tied off to man lift. Under direction of Primary First Aid Attendant, the transport basket will be transferred to the tower and tied off to the tower safety railings Continued on next page

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693 Sequence of Steps Potential Accidents or Hazards

Recommended Safe Job Procedure

5 Con’t

Injured worker will be transferred to the transport basket and secured and slid back into the elevating man lift basket. Transport basket, injured worker, elevating man lift operator and Primary First Aid Attendant to be tied off at all times.

6 Elevating man lift operator lowers injured worker and primary first aid attendant down to ground Maintenance person #2 climbs down tower Remove from elevating man lift basket and Perform additional first aid to injured worker and coordinate transportation to medical treatment

Elevating man lift is not working correctly. First aid kit cannot be found/ transport basket not available Primary first aid attendant falls Risk of falling (injured worker, transport basket, injured worker)

Follow safe job procedure steps #4 through #6 During the rescue process, the back-up first aid attendant can take instructions from the ground from the primary first aid attendant and make arrangements for medical evacuation. (i.e. medical evacuation or ETV/ Ambulance Transportation)

First Aid to Ascend Tower without Transport Basket

7

Primary first aid attendant ascends tower using elevating man lift run by elevating man lift operator to access injured/ fallen worker

Same hazards apply in steps #1 through #6

Same safe job procedures apply in steps #1 through #6

8

Primary first aid attendant treats injured/ fallen worker assists worker from fallen position

Same hazards apply in steps #1 through #6

Same safe job procedures apply in steps #1 through #6

9

Injured /fallen worker enters elevating man lift with assistance and is transported to the ground by the elevating man lift operator.

Same hazards apply in steps #1 through #6

Same safe job procedures apply in steps #1 through #6

10 Elevating man lift operator returns to remove primary first aid attendant & maint. worker #2 to the ground

Same hazards apply in steps #1 through #6

Same safe job procedures apply in steps #1 through #6

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Emergency Contact List Ambulance 911 Fire Department 911 Police 911

British Columbia BC Air Ambulance 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-561-8011 BC Ambulance 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-461-9911 Forest Fire Reporting 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-663-5555 Oil and Gas Commission 1-888-330-8822 Poison Control 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-567-8911 WCB – BC 1-866-922-4357 Environmental Spills/Complaint 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-663-3456 Radiation Emergency 1-604-838-2814

Alberta Poison Centre 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-332-1414 Environmental Spills/Complaint 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-222-6514 Stars Emergency Link Centre 24 Hour Emergency 1-888-888-4567 Atco Electric 24 Hour Emergency 1-800-668-5506 Atco Gas 24 Hour Emergency 1-866-222-2068 OH&S (serious incident – fatality) 24 Hour Emergency