Safety Rule 3
Before carrying out the work, a particular attention should be paid to the Rule 3 of the Tullows
safety rules (Working at height) and the boxes of the following checklist should be ticked according
to the work environment
WORKING AT HEIGHT YES NO NA
Work to be performed at 2 metres (6 feet) or higher above a working
surface, or where a fall could result in a significant injury
Has consideration been given to alternative approaches other than working
at heights
Have fixed platforms or scaffold structures been inspected and approved by
a competent person prior to use
Task Risk Assessment completed
Work being conducted using personal fall arrest system, full body harness,
shock absorber and lanyard
Workers have training in fall protection equipment and working at heights
Anchor points identified that can support weight of workers performing
work and ensure suitable anchor at all times
Fall arrest equipment visually inspected prior to use, defect free and fit to
use
If worker weighs over 310Ibs, heavy duty harness / lanyard to be worn
Work is not being performed alone, crew / team to perform work
Barriers and warning signs in place to prevent other people entering the
area
Are precautions in place to prevent falling objects
Rescue plan developed & in place
Interfaces identified and communications established
SDV Representative Tullow Representative Contractor Representative
ACTIVITY HAZARDS RISK CONTROL MEASURES RESPONSIBLE
Cable installation
using the Forklift
and the platform
Failure on the platform Platform inspection GEV
Collision with the wall Banksman SDV banksman
Fall from the platform Platform guardrails , adequate safety harness (
under 2 meters )
Failure on the forklift hydraulic system Maintenance & daily checking SDV
Cable installation
using the ladder
Fall from ladder (due to a Disequilibrium )
A person will hold the ladder during the work contractor
Objects dropped from ladder causing damage
Barrier off area and limit access to worksite.
Use and tool belts. Restriction area around the
ladder
Contractor, SDV, Tullow
Rep
Ladder falling causing injury or damage Ladder angle to be 1 out; 4 up. Barrier off area
and limit access to worksite.
Contractor, SDV, Tullow
Rep
Drilling holes on the
wall
Electricity Check the good condition of the extension cable
and the drill
SDV, Tullow rep
Projectile (drilling cuttings ) EPI (safety glasses, gloves ) contractors
Risk Assessment