Roof Safety Survey
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1. Frequency Every 3 Months Monthly Monthly Vertical Lifelines Clean Gutters Routine Mainte Yes WORK ACTIVITY DETAILS Service A C Plant Cooling Tower Maintenance Note Before commencing any work obtain Roof Permit from Facilities Management Division HRD WHS REF 445 2 2014 May Building 16 Roof Safety Assessment Roof Safety Survey RISK ASSESSMENT Risk Assessment Task Location BUILDING 16 Note The hazards identified do not include hazards that related to specific work tasks These should be identified in the Safe Work Method Statement SWMS of the contractor Describe what can be What are the potential Hazards done to eliminate risk or reduce the harm Access From Bldg 16 Neoligible risk Neslicible risk Stairwell egligible ris Negligible ire Stair Access egligible ris Trip Hazards on Roof Area from pipework air conditioning services electrical trays and steps Negligible risk of falling if worker stays within handrail Medium A Color Bond Roof Anchor Points Harness to Anchor Points Da eg ear nee Trip Hazard amp Falling High Falls from climbing While on roof None Ensure SWMS developed se there is no protection from fall Medium is followed by Contractors All access points to roof are locked and made secure so are not accessable by unauthorised Assessment and Roof Access to Roof Unauthorised access Medium persons signage Safety Survey General Wor2. 5 IMPORTANT USEAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS O O N SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM LIMITATIONS PROCEDURE FOR SAFE USE OF THE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS a WARRANTY INFORMATION NO A Failure to follow all warnings useage and maintenance instructions may result in serious injury or death END STANCHION SL203 This provides a secure termination anchorage for the cable SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND THE SYSTEM COMPONENTS CONFIGURATION AND USES OF THE SYSTEM 1 MOUNT STATIC UNE CONFIGURATION ENERGY ABSORBER SL 215 Designed to deploy under excessive load limiting forces on the system and operator LINE TENSIONER SL 218 Ensures line tension can be adjusted atter installation and during maintenance ANCHORAGE CABLE SL230 Stainless steel cable to which the system traveller attaches CORNER SL 223 Supports a change in the direction INTERMEDIATE SL 209 10 To support the cable and reduce forces on the end stanchions of the cable SYSTEM TRAVELLER SL 227 The device to which the operator s harness lanyard attaches during use This unit attaches the anchorage cable SYSTEM LIMITATIONS ODOO l gt a Q OG Only to be
3. used by competent persons with proof of training by registered training organisation in height safety and fall arrest systems Only Australian Standards certified harness gear to be used Only to be used with approved system traveller Not to be used on slopes exceeding 30 Do not exceed allowed number of persons per span Do not tamper with system components Not to be used for tethering or litting machinery System must be periodically checked by qualified height safety equipment inspector PROCEDURE FOR SAFE USE OF THE TRAVEL8 SYSTEM Ensure all workplace OH amp S requirements identitied and understood A risk assessment with a safe work method procedure must be completed and approved by management Ensure the limitations of this system have been read understood and implemented prior to use of this system Check the system has been serviced recertitied in accordance with Australian Standards and manutacturer recommendations System must not be used if due service date exceeds current date Line tension must be sufficient so that the line is not resting on the rootdeck Tensioning of the line must be only done a competent person Ensure all fixings fittings and attachment hardware are secured Any tightening and replacement of attachment hardware must be done by a competent person Any damage deterioration of the structure must be reported and the system decommission
4. 0m to 8 0m intervals Cable Tension 800 set with selttensioning device Working Load Limit User Weight Limit 120kg user amp equipment gt Up to 4 users per line determined by intermediate spacing and roof pitch gt Maximum roof pitch 30 gt Support structure integrity suitability and fixing method to be assessed and determined by a competent person prior fo installation gt Travel 8 Static Line System must only be used with the approved Pilot Traveller device and harness system with energy absorber as per AS NZS1891 1 2009 and AS NZS1891 4 2009 travelB STATIC LINE SYSTEM Fixings Metal fixing M14 stainless steel stud fixing Concrete fixing M12 mechanical concrete anchor Metal root deck fixing 8mm construction grade Bulbtite rivets Refer instruction manual Compliance Travel 8 Static Line System is designed and manufactured generally in accordance with requirements of Australian Standards AS NZS1891 2 2001 and AS NZS1891 4 2009 and relevant statutory OHS Codes of Practice Guidelines Testing Testing and performance based on requirements of Australian Standards AS NZS1891 2 2001 and AS NZS1891 4 2009 Following a dynamic load applied to the system resultant reduced loads due energy absorbing characteristics as follows gt Intermediate 6 48kN gt End stanchion 8 56kN Product Warranty 3 years trom date of purchase subject to installation in accordance with manufactu
5. Building 16 Roof Safety Assessment Roof Safety Survey GENERAL INFORMATION CAMPUS BUILDING DESCRIPTION RISK ASSESSMENT ROOF ACCESS 1 Main 2 Secondary 3 Via Building 17 4 Awning SIGNAGE COMPLIANCE PLATES MARKED SAFE AREAS ROOFING SYSTEM HEIGHT OF BUILDING PITCH ROOF CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY VEGETATION ADJOINING ROOFES SERVICES EXISTING SAFETY ITEMS Wollongong Campus Library 16 Original flat concrete roof surrounded by handrail and parapet More recent extentions on the northern and eastern sides have a metal roof with anchor points but no parapet or handrails UOW01585 Multiple access points from stairwells in building 16 amp 17 Access via Stair 6 Access via Stair 5 Access from adjoining roof Access via portable ladder on North west corner near cafe to connect to lifelines Ladder brackets installed Danger No Access to Roof without a Buildings and Grounds Roof Access VOW Permit to work Caution Trip Hazard No compliance plates 10 anchor points on eastern awning two on either end of the upper northern awning six on the lower northern awning and two on the western awning Within handrailed and marked painted areas TYPICAL ANCHORS Travel8 Static Line 3 storey Flat Concrete Metal balonies Uneven surfaces Sound structure Nil IT Resource Centre 17 Horizontal Lifelines Anchor Points Yes Yes Pipework Yes Cooling Tower Yes
6. au travel8 MUST BE READ PRIOR TO USE Prior to use ensure all operating procedures have been read and understood This system is only to be used by competent persons who have experience and training in the safe use of the system and associated equipment Ensure all associated risks are identitied and controlled prior to use of this system This system will require periodical inspection and maintenance by a qualitied height safety inspector The system must not be used if the current date exceeds the due service date A rescue plan must be devised and be ready to be implemented prior fo usage of this system Authorisation to enter any risk area must be obtained from the person in control of the workplace prior to accessing Only approved tull body harness lanyards and fall arrest device with energy absorber certitied to Australian Standard AS NZS 1891 to be used with this system Visually inspect the system tor damage prior to use System must not be used if there is any deterioration or deformation of any components or structure to which the system is attached In the event of a fall and or damage to the system usage must be prohibited until the system has been fully inspected and recertified by a qualitied height satety equipment inspector Applicable Australian Standards OHS Acts and Regulations Codes of Practice and Guidelines must be read and adhered to prior to use of this system
7. e UOW Documentation Managing the Risk of Falls Guidelines Thermal Comfort Guidelines UOW Roof Access Permit UOW Roof Access Certificate Other SALA Fall Arrest and Height Safety Systems Fall Protection Manual WorkCover Safe Working at Heights Guide 2006 MCF Fact Sheets Working safely around Radiofrequency RF Transmitters Radio Frequency National Site Archive http www rfnsa com au nsa index cgi HRD WHS REF 445 2 2014 May Building 16 Roof Safety Assessment ee wv L Location of ladder bracket A Location of Access to roof Location of anchor point Horizontal Lifeline HRD WHS REF 445 2 2014 May Building 16 Roof Safety Assessment Looking East from main access point Small Plantroom beside access stairs Looking North from main access point on Looking North onto balcony on western side western side of building of building Looking North onto balcony on northern side Pipework on roof of building HRD WHS REF 445 2 2014 May Building 16 Roof Safety Assessment Position of anchor points on North west corner Airconditioning unit on northern side of building Cooling towers centre of building and Library Eastern balcony looking north secondary access stairs Ladder down to courtyard awning HRD WHS REF 445 2 2014 May TYPICAL ANCHORS STATIC SYSTEM www sayfa com
8. ed until analysed and recertified by a competent person Check the energy absorber for signs of deployment Should the red indicator be visible this indicates the system has sustained an abnormal load The system must not be used until checked and recertitied by a competent person SIEP Ensure tull body harness and suitable line is used with this system Harness Gear must certified to Australian Standards AS NZ 1981 A Travel 8 system must be used with a tear web lanyard conected to rear dorsal ring of harness A Ensure Harness Gear servicibility dates are current STEP 2 Only the Pilot shuttle must be used with Travel 8 static line system Ser 5 Approach static line system trom a Sate Zone i e no risk of fall or injury STEP 4 Pilot shuttle must be fitted correctly to Travel 8 static line system STEP 4A Remove karabiner STEP 4B Slide latch to open position STEP AC Place onto cable STEP 4D shuttle over and slide latch to closed position STEP AE Insert karabiner A Ensure Shuttle is securely attached to cable and Karabiner screw gate is closed and locked TEP Shuttle is ready JEPS Attach lanyard to Pilot shuttle karabiner A Rope line must be attached to harness via tear web energy absorbing lanyard STEP 6 Adjust rope line to a safe and comfortable distance to traverse roof Maintain close proximi
9. hats and remain hydrated and take General Weather Hot Conditions Medium Thermal Comfort Guidelines appropriate breaks HRD WHS REF 445 2 2014 May Building 16 Roof Safety Assessment Reference Documentation Legislation NSW Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Part 4 4 Falls Public Health Microbial Control Regulation 2000 Australian Standards AS 1657 2013 Fixed platforms walkways stairways and ladders Design construction and installation AS 1891 1 2007 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices Harnesses and ancillary equipment AS 1891 2 2001 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices Horizontal lifeline and rail systems AS 1891 3 1997 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices Fall arrest devices AS 1891 4 2009 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices Selection use and maintenance AS 2210 1 2010 Safety protective and occupational footwear Guide to selection care and use AS 3666 2011 Air handling amp Water Systems for Buildings Microbial Control AS 4994 1 2009 Temporary edge protection General requirements AS 4994 2 2009 Temporary edge protection Roof edge protection Installation and dismantling AS 5532 2013 Manufacturing requirements for single point anchor device used for harness based work at height Code of Practice Safe Work Australia Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces NSW Health Department Code of Practice for the Control of Legionnaires Diseas
10. ication using qualitied system installer END STANCHION Unit to structure secure CODE S1203 All fixings secure No evidence of roof leaks No visible damage to unit structure Other ENERGY ABSORBER Secure attachment to end stanchion CODE 51215 Lock in pin circlip secure No red excessive load indicator visible No visible damage to unit structure Other INTERMEDIATE Unit to structure secure CODE S209 Cable support brackets secure No evidence of root leaks No visible damage to unit structure Other CORNER Unit to structure secure CODE 51223 Cable support brackets secure All fixings secure No evidence of roof leaks No visible damage to unit structure Other THIS SYSTEM MUST ONLY BE MAINTAINED A CERTIFIED HEIGHT SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSPECTOR TRAINED IN THE SAFE USE amp MAINTENANCE OF THIS SYSTEM INSPECTION CRITERIA LINE TENSIONER Secure attachment fo end stanchion CODE 50213 10 Lock in pin circlip secure Tension indicator disc can be rotated manually Swaged cable termination secure no evidence of slipping All locknuts and fixings secure No visible damage to unit structure Other ANCHORAGE CABLE No cuts or frays to cable CODE SL230 Cable correctly tensioned ie not touching the roofdeck Securely attached end stanchions No visible damage Other SYSTEM TRAVELLER S
11. king on Continuing Adequate signage Refer to RF website Antenna Maintenance RF hazard High www rfnsa com au nsa index cgi Ensure SWMS developed required and i demarkation A C Maintenance Refer to SWMS of contractor Currently not near a roof edge is followed by Contractors Cleaning of Drains on Me Negligible risk Handrail Provided Negligible risk Cleaning of Gutters on H toAnchor Paint Concrete Roof Trip Hazard amp Falling Medium Medi What is the Activity Service Item Access Concrete Roof Caution when crossing services Additional Signage and within Handrail Area small section of Stairs demarcation Maintenance of Telco The Telco Contractors have their Towers Refer to SWMS of Telco edium own controls Telco Responsibility Be aware of location of Trip Hazard Horizontal Lifeline or horizontal lifeline amp General Anchor Points Medium Signage amp System is visible anchor points Appropriate PPE and insect Environmental Hazards Spiders hag On going pest control General Medium repellent and Pest control as Wasps and other insects mous measures No access to Colorbond No access to Colorbond roof in _ in wet weather wet weather If accessing Only access roof in rain General Weather Trips Slips Wet Roofs ps Slip concrete roof be careful while when necessary Be walking over slippery services careful working around Medium slippery services Use sun cream
12. lide latch operates freely CODE SL227 Gap between tongue amp shuttle inner casing when closed and latched with karabiner 6mm max Karabiner tits securely when slide latch closed Karabiner gate lock device operates securely No visible damage to unit Other DATA PLATE CODE Data plate attached nearby system All relevant data completed as well as record of maintenance Other SEEN TOP MOUNT STATIC LINE SYSTEM CONCRETE STEEL STRUCTURE MOUNT STATIC LINE SYSTEM SILEX STTEL PURLIN MOUNT STATIC LINE SYSTEM 514 TIMBER MOUNT STATIC LINE SYSTEM 2 Failure to follow all warnings useage and maintenance instructions may result in serious injury or death TECHNICAL travel 5 8 PERMANENT STATIC LINE SYSTEM The Travel 8 Permanent Static Line is a proprietary tall arrest system suitable for multiple users The system provides continuous attachment and effective fall protection across root surfaces and other elevated areas to which sate access is required The system incorporates low profile high quality componentry which can be used in horizontal vertical and overhead applications using the required system traveller gt Advanced energy absorbing ability and multi user capability gt Smooth intermediate pass through system using the Pilot Traveller gt Various adaptable mounting facilities gt Simple installation using standard componentry g
13. rer s specifications and recommendations Inspection and Maintenance Inspection and certitication every 12 months by competent person in accordance with manufacturer s specitications and requirements of Australian Standard AS NZS1891 4 2009 Section 9 Refer instruction manual Important Note Failure to supply and or install proprietary product in accordance with above standards and codes specifications and instructions voids complete system certitication and or warranty Technical Support Sayfa Systems T 1300301 755 1300 881 092 technical sayfa com au W www sayla com au Designed and manufactured by Sayfa Systems Sayfa Systems All rights reserved Product designs and brand names registered Product information and images for general guidance and illustrative purposes 5 WARRANTY PERIOD ON THIS SYSTEM 3 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Should you have a warranty claim as a result of a defect the following procedure must be followed Identity the following information The product system name and code number The date of purchase installation The name of the installation company e The installation identification number A description of the defect warranty claim Forward the above information to www travel 8 staticline warranty or contact technical helpline 1300 301 755 WARRANTY TERMS amp CONDITIONS All warranty claims mu
14. st be made in writing within 14 days of the appearance of the defect Incorrect installation or work done by a non accredited Travel8 system installer will void all warranty rights Systems components that have not been maintained in accordance with manufacturer s legislative requirements will void all warranty rights Systems used by incompetent personnel or use with non compatible accessories ie harness gear lanyards travellers fall arrestors etc will void all warranty rights Systems components used for purposes other than their intended use will void all warranty claims General wear and tear is expected and will depend on the trequency of use and is not covered by the manufacturer s warranty NEVER HAS SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE HAD A HIGHER PRIORITY
15. t Low profile system blends in with surroundings SPECIFICATION CODE Travel 8 Static Line System SL1 Mount Travel 8 Static Line System SL2 Concrete Mount Travel 8 Static Line System SL3 Purlin Mount TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specification Summary Supply and install the Travel 8 Static Line System as per supplier Sayfa Systems recommendations System to incorporate applicable low impact end anchorages intermediate line support anchorages corner modules line tensioners and shock absorption componentry as specified by the manufacturer System to provide pass through traveller action over intermediate line support anchorages ensuring freedom of movement and constant operator attachment to the system System functions in horizontal vertical and overhead applications using the applicable line traveller Refer instruction manual System Applications gt Periodical maintenance of gutters and roof edges gt Provides high level safety for workmen and maintenance personnel gt Access to roof mounted plant and equipment gt Effective tall protection over brittle roof surfaces skylights glass slate and asbestos root decks Technical Data Material 316 stainless steel profiled plate assembly including End stanchions intermediates corners cable and connection devices Dimensions Attachment Cable 8mm 7 x 7 strand Cable Height off structure 125mm to 150mm Intermediate Spacing 6
16. ty to static line for optimum safety and shuttle traversing SIEP 7 Once in line with area to be accessed payout rope line evenly toward roof edge A Ensure NO slack rope line STEP 8 Ensure there is NO possibility of pendulum when at tall edge User must remain in restraint at all times limiting access beyond the fall edge ie NO slack rope line Ser 7 Use diversion anchorage to access corners or possible pendulum areas Attach rope line to diversion anchorage using Karabiner STEP 10 Disconnecting trom the system return to Static Line keeping rope line tensioned A Ensure there is no risk of a fall at detachment location STEP 11 Disconnect Pilot shuttle STEP 12 Harness equipment must be stored in carry bag provided and kept in a dry environment 2 Any damage to Harness Gear Static Line system during use MUST be reported to the workplace manager her 3 Proceed sately back to the root access point 5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS COMPONENTRY SYSTEM IN GOOD WORKING ORDER and suitable for use until next due checking date COMPONENTRY SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION but is still suitable for use Identity recertification works with suitable signage Arrange for recertification using qualified system installer COMPONENTRY SYSTEM IS NOT SAFE FOR USE Prohibit use of system and attach suitable out of service signage Arrange for recertit
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