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FALL PROTECTION PLAN

APPROVAL OF FALL PROTECTION PLAN Name and Surname Signature Date Comment

Tamsin Conradie 21/08/2024

Approved by Teemane Crane (PTY) Ltd.

Approval

Teemane head office supervisor

Rev. Date Prepared By Review Signature Description of Revision

Crane and Rigging operation

00 21/08/2024 [Link] yes

01 yes
29/10/2024 [Link] Reassessed risk rating on
ladder works
02

03

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Index
1. Scope of work
2. Site Activity
3. Objective and purpose of FPP
4. Drop Zone
5. Environmental Management
6. Type of WAH
7. People that will be exposed to fall risk
8. Method of fall prevention and protection
9. Appointments
10. Regulations
11. SWP
12. Registers
13. Training
14. Tools and Equipment
15. Medical Evaluation
16. Response to Emergency
17. Monitor and review of FPP
18. Factors which could cause a fall
19. Risk Matrix

SITE LOCATION: Saldanha Oil spill Responce

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Teemane Cranes (PTY) Ltd

Site activities will include, but not be limited to:

2. SITE ACTIVITIES
1. Crane Activity
2. Lifting and lowering , Loading and Offloading
3. Use of hand tools
4. Use of Platform
5. House keeping

3. OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE OF THE FPP The objective and purpose of the fall protection plan
1. This document identifies the scope of working at height, the limitations and risks involved in the project with regards to WAH
2. Those who will be at risk and the situations that will put them at risk
3. The method of working at height
4. The way the risk will be mitigated
5. The compliance, control and adherence to the relevant acts and regulations that govern the industry, to keep staff, the business,
property, and the environment safe.

4. DROP ZONE
The drop zone is the defined area at the base of the building/structure that has been identified as an area where items could fall and
potentially cause injury or damage. The defined area shall be below and 2 metres away from the base of the building/structure when
installation is in progress. No person shall be allowed to be within the drop zone on ground level or any of the floors unless authorized so
by the supervisor.

The drop zone area shall be demarcated using barricade netting ( not cones or danger tape).
All employees will prohibit any non-employee from entering the drop zone unless it authorized by the supervisor and the installation
activities has stopped.

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All employees on the site will be instructed on ensuring that non-employees are always protected, which will include moving any
nonemployees off-site or restricting them to enter the drop zone.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Teemane Cranes (PTY) Ltd is committed to protecting the environment and will take the necessary steps to protect the environment. We
will make sure that we take into consideration the impact our activities can have on the environment before making any decisions on
work that needs to be done.

6. TYPE OF WORKING AT HEIGHT

Working on Ladders
Working on Platform
Working on and exposed edge (working area with no edge protection)

7. PEOPLE THAT WILL BE EXPOSED TO A FALL RISK

Anyone working at height on the project, whether they are a contractor or a sub-contractor.
The rescue team that is involved at WAH rescue
Passers-by that breach the barricade zone and expose themselves to the drop zone.
Staff and subcontractors must abide by and adhere to the controls set aside in this fall protection plan

8. METHOD OF FALL PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

Full body harness will be used while working on the slab with and exposed edge
Ladder work will involve a person holding the ladder as soon as the person is 1.5m above the ground
Communication and training of the RAMS and Fall Protection Plan
Training on WAH provided by a registered external institution
In house training on WAH, rescue from height and Ladder use
Training of the rescue procedure
Checking and recording findings of PPE, Fall Arrest and Fall Prevention Equipment Removal
of any substandard equipment / PPE

9. APPOINTMENTS
CR16(1) CEO Self Appointed and Acknowledged –
CR16(2) Project Manager
CR8(8) Assistant Site Supervisor
CR8(5) HSE officer
CR9(1) Risk Assessor
GAR9(2) Incident Investigator
CR10(1)(a) Fall Protection Planner
CR10(2)(d) Fall Protection Equipment Inspector
CR24(e) Portable Electrical Tool Inspector
CR28 Stacking and Storage Supervisor
GSR 13A Ladder Inspector
ER9 Emergency Co-ordinator
Section 8 Hand Tools Supervisor
CR23 1(d)(i) vehicle and plant operator
CR10(2)D lifeline Installer and Inspector
HCS10 HCS Supervisor
CR(27) Housekeeping
DMR18 Rigger
Section 8(2)(b) PPE Inspector
CR19(6) Material Hoist Operator
Section 8(2)(1) Antennas Supervisor
CR29(i) Fire Fighter
CR29(i) Fire Equipment Inspector
GSR3(1) First Aide

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10. REGULATIONS

References

Occupational Health and Safety Act – Construction Regulations 2014, CR (9) Risk Assessment and CR (10) Fall Protection, over the
minimum legal requirement (Appendix A) and full compliance is required.

General Safety Regulation 6- No employer shall require or permit any person to work in an elevated position, and no person shall work
in an elevated position unless such work is performed safely from a ladder or Platforming, or from a position where such person has
been made as safe as if he were working from Platforming

General Safety Regulation 13a (1):

13A (1) An employee shall ensure that every ladder is constructed of sound material and is suitable for the purpose for which it is used,
and -
(a) is fitted with non-skid devices at the bottom ends and hooks or similar devices at the upper ends of the stiles which shall ensure the
stability of the ladder during normal use; or
(b) is so lashed, held or secured whilst being used as to ensure the stability of the ladder under all conditions and at all times.
(2) No employer shall use a ladder, or permit it to be used, if it -
(a)(i) has rungs fastened to the stiles only by means of nails, screws, spikes or in like manner; or

(a)(ii) has rungs which have not been properly let into the stiles: Provided that in the case of welded ladder or ladders of which the rungs
are bolted or riveted to the stiles, the rungs need not be let into the sides; or (b) has damaged stiles, or damaged or missing rungs.
(3) No employer may permit that -
(a) a ladder which is required to be leaned against an object for support be used which is longer than 9 m; and
(b) except with the approval of an inspector, the reach of a ladder be extended by fastening together two or more ladders: Provided that
the provisions of this sub-regulation shall not apply to extension of free-standing ladders.
(4) In the case of wooden ladders, the employer shall ensure that -
(a) the ladders are constructed of straight grained wood, free from defects, and with the grain running in the length of the stiles and
rungs; and
(b) the ladders are not painted or covered in any manner, unless it has been established that there are no cracks or other inherent
weaknesses: Provided that ladders may be treated with oil or covered with clear varnish or wood preservative.
(5) When work is done from a ladder, the employer shall -
(a) take special precautionary measures to prevent articles from falling off; and
(b) provide suitable sheaths or receptacles in which hand tools shall be kept when not being used.
(6) An employer shall ensure that a fixed ladder which exceeds 5 m in length and is attached to a vertical structure with an inclination to
the horizontal level of 75 or more -
(a) has its rungs at least 150 mm away from the structure to which the ladder is attached; and
(b) is provided with a cage which -
(i) extends from a point not exceeding 2.5 m from the lower level to a height of at least 900 mm above the top level served by the
ladder: and
(ii) shall afford firm support along its whole length for the back of the person climbing the ladder, and for which purpose no part of the
cage shall be more than 700 mm away from the level of the rungs:
Provided that the foregoing provisions of paragraph (b) shall not apply if platforms, which are spaced not more than 8 m apart and
suitable for persons to rest on, are provided.
11. SAFE WORK PROCEDURE

ON LADDERS
1. Single or Step ladders will be held firmly in position by an assistant or will be secured at the top and at the bottom if assistance is not
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2. Any Extension ladder will be secured at the top and bottom of the ladder.
3. All Ladders will be fitted with non-slip feet and securing the ladder will be done by using strong rope.
4. The assistant will stand facing the ladder with his one foot on the bottom rung and holding the ladder with both hands while the
person on the ladder is busy working on the ladder
5. No person working on a ladder will be permitted to stand on the last two rungs of any ladder.
6. Persons working on a ladder will not be permitted to take any equipment up with him while he is climbing the ladder.
7. Equipment will be hoisted with a safe device once the person on the ladder is in position.
8. A person climbing a ladder will always have three limbs on the ladder (3-point contact)
9. All ladders must be inspected weekly on a register and visual checks daily before it is used to determine if the ladder is safe to use.
10. All ladders must be kept free of paint, solvents, chemicals, and oils.

ON PLATFORM
The users of the Platform must co-operate with the Platform supervisor to ensure that:

• Platform is not overloaded.

• Only appointed and competent employees are allowed to erect, alter and/or dismantle Platform.
• Always wearing and using harnesses, no matter how safe the conditions.
• Always being vigilant and aware of your surroundings • Always ensuring that no overhead work is conducted.

Platform must comply with the following:

• Platform must be always built according to the safety specification

• Platform must be fitted with double handrails
• Platform must be fully always boarded
• Platform must be always fitted with toe boards.
• Platform must be tagged as “safe for use” before any access is allowed.
• Platform must comply with legislation stipulated in the SANS 10085 code of practice.
• Platform must be inspected weekly and after inclement weather and/or alteration.

Safe working procedure: Platform, ladders, heights & elevated positions

1. Prior to accessing the Platform structure, ladders and working on a slab all employees must undergo safety induction and the risk
assessment communicated to them for working on Platform, ladder and at elevated heights.
2. Workers must access the Platform structure by making use of access ladders (including the slab)
3. Workers must be given practical training on the use of fall protection equipment (double lanyard safety harness) prior to working at
elevated heights.
4. Once the working area has been accessed, workers must attach both lanyards to a solid structure above their heads.
5. All tripping hazards on the working platforms and slab must be removed immediately.
6. When moving from one point to other workers must ensure that one lanyard is always attached to a solid structure.
7. Workers must ensure that the Platform working platforms are not overloaded.
8. All workers must ensure that they are aware of overhead lifting to prevent injuries/fatalities.
9. Any deviation noted in the Platform structure must immediately be brought to the attention of the Platform supervisor.
10. No materials or objects are permitted to be thrown from an elevated height but rather lower them with a rope.
11. No workers may alter or modify Platform at any stage.
12. No workers may work on Platform in inclement weather.
13. No workers may work directly below where work is taking place above
14. Wrist lanyards are to be tied to hand tools when working at elevated heights.
15. All workers must have an understanding of a rescue procedure for co-workers who become suspended in a harness.
16. No unauthorised persons are permitted to access Platform.
17. All Platforms must be inspected and tagged as “safe for use” before accessing the Platform.
18. All Platform incidents that may occur must immediately be brought to the attention of the project HSE officer for investigation.

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12. REGISTERS
All tools, equipment and fall arrest equipment should be inspected and the appropriate registers are to be filled in by a competent
appointed person. Tools and equipment that is substandard should be removed from site.

13. TRAINING
Employees will be trained to ensure that they are competent to use tools and equipment issued to them. Training can be done in- house
by a person found competent by a valid training institution

14. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

HAND TOOLS
1. Straight crowbar (gwalla)
2. Standard crowbar
3. Hammer
4. Ratchet straps
5. Spanners
6. Socket sets
7. Screwdrivers

EQUIPMENT
1. Grinder
2. Extension lead
3. Fire Extinguisher
4. Drip trays
5. Spill kit

PPE AND FALL AREST EQUIPMENT

1. Mask
2. Full Body Harness
3. Helmet with Chin Strap
4. Hi-Viz Vest
5. Safety Boots
6. Gloves – Suited to the job if required
7. Goggles or safety glasses if required
8. No shorts or short sleeved tops allowed on site.

15. MEDICAL EVALUATIONS

Each employee will require a medical certificate to prove their medical fitness to work at height. The medical with an Annexure 3 signed
by a registered practicing Occupational Health Practitioner must be placed will be in the safety file. Id must accompany the annexure 3
16. RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES
Teemane Cranes (PTY) Ltd office and emergency personnel contact details will be in Tab 1 of this file and the incident and accident
procedure (detailed) is under TAB 9
107 – Land line for all emergencies
112 – Mobile number for all emergencies
Each site will have and area specific medical facility details

Only qualified persons can attempt technical rescues. Medical services to be contacted immediately in the case of an employee falling
from heights.
A path to the victim must be cleared for emergency personnel to get to the injured person. There should be a spotter or a lookout that
will be waiting for the emergency personnel to take them to the injured person. All non-essential people need to clear the area
Talk to the person and keep them calm and try to establish the victim’s condition, their name and any important information such as
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Try to control bleeding if needed and or administer CPR if needed

17. MONITOR AND REVIEW METHODOLOGY FOR UPDATING THE PLAN:

Fall protection plan will be reviewed monthly and:

1. After any near miss

2. After any injury, incident and/or accident

3. When a new employee is appointed to perform a specific task at heights

18. FACTORS WHICH COULD CAUSE A FALL

Falls include fall from, through or into a place or thing when:
1. There is a sudden acceleration or deceleration
2. Moving from one surface to another
3. The surface is not capable of supporting a load
4. Openings, open edges or holes are not identified or protected
5. Fall arrest systems and devices fail due to incorrect use or sub-standard quality
6. Levels change or surfaces move
7. Hand grip is lost
8. Surfaces are slippery (e.g. Surfaces are wet or covered with dust) 9. Footwear is unsuitable
10. Equipment, tools, rubbish are causing obstructions in work areas
11. Ladders are used incorrectly
12. Clothing is caught
13. Exposure to chemicals, electricity could change one’s behaviour
14. Lighting is unsatisfactory
15. Weather conditions are bad (e.g. Heavy rain or wind is present)
16. Struck by a moving or falling object

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19. RISK MATRIX

Hazard Effect / Consequence

Standard Risk matrix (Where an event has more than one “loss type”, choose the “consequence” with the highest rating)
Loss Type (Additional
‘loss types’ may exist 1 3
for an event; identify 2 Minor 4 Major 5 Catastrophic
Insignificant Moderate
& rate accordingly)

Single fatality or loss of

(S/H) Medical treatment Lost time injury / Multiple fatalities /
First aid case / Exposure to quality of life /
Harm to People (Safety / case / Exposure to Reversible impact on Impact on health
minor health risk Irreversible impact on
Health) major health risk health ultimately fatal
health
Material
Extreme
environmental Serious environmental Major environmental
(EI) Minimal environmental harm environmental
harm – L2 incident harm – L2 incident harm – L2 incident
Environmental Impact – L1 incident harm – L3 incident
remediable short remediable within LOM remediable post LOM
irreversible
term
(BI/MD)
Business Interruption /
Brief disruption of Potential loss of Substantial or total
Material Damage & No disruption to operation Partial shutdown
operation operation loss of operations
Other Consequential
Losses
Serious breach of law; Very considerable
Minor legal issue; Major breech of the
investigation/report to penalties &
(L&R) noncompliance law; considerable
Low level legal issue authority, prosecution prosecutions.
Legal & Regulatory and breaches of prosecution and
and/or moderate Multiple lawsuits &
the law penalties
penalty possible jail terms
LIKELIHOOD RISK RATING

EXAMPLE
The unwanted
event has occurred
5 Almost
frequently; occurs in order of 11 (M) 16 (H) 20 (H) 23 (Ex) 25 (Ex)
Certain
one or more
times per year & is likely to
reoccur within 1 year
The unwanted event has
occurred infrequently;
4
occurs in order of less than 7 (M) 12 (M) 17 (H) 21 (Ex) 24 (Ex)
Likely
once per year & is likely to
reoccur within 5 years
The unwanted event has
3 happened in the business at
4 (L) 8 (M) 13 (H) 18 (H) 22 (Ex)
Possible some time; or could happen
within 10 years
The unwanted event has
2 happened in the business at
2 (L) 5 (L) 9 (M) 14 (H) 19 (H)
Unlikely some time; or could happen
within 20 years
The unwanted event has
never been known to occur
1 Rare in the business; is highly 1 (L) 3 (L) 6 (M) 10 (M) 15(H)
unlikely that it will within
20yrs

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Revised Risk
Initial Risk Score Score
Possible
Energy / Hazards Consequence Existing & Proposed Control Responsibl
Task or Activity e Person
(Potential danger) Likely to Measures
happen/Risk

1 Obtain harness Defective harness Serious injury or 4 4 21EX Harness to be inspected before 2 2 5(L) Assistant
death use. Supervisor
Deviations to be noted on the (8.8)
DSTI.
Safety harness register to be
completed weekly.
Harnesses to be stacked away
hanging and kept dry.
Harnesses to be kept away from
chemicals that could be corrosive.
Damaged harnesses to be
discarded.
2 Fitting of Incorrect fitting of Serious injury or 4 4 21EX Training on correct use of harness 2 2 5(L) Assistant
harness harness death to be conducted with workers. Supervisor
Training to include inspection of (8.8)
harness and inspection of the
fitting on the workers
3 Access and exit Tripping and Injury or fall 3 3 13(H) Platform walking area to be kept 2 3 8(M) Assistant
the Platforms slipping clear of all debris or material Supervisor
(8.8)
Material tools Injury or damage 2 4 12(M) Constant housekeeping of work 2 3 8(M) Assistant
being knocked off to property area Supervisor
Securing what is on the platform (8.8)
Falling off the Injury 2 4 12(M) Trapdoor to remain closed when 2 3 8(M) Assistant
ladder not in use. Supervisor
3 Point contact with ladder (8.8)
Equipment material Injury or damage 2 4 12(M) Equipment is not allowed to be 2 3 8(M) Assistant
falling while movingto property carried while climbing the ladder, Supervisor
it to the work area it should be hoisted from one (8.8)
platform to the next

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4 Working on Collapse of Platform collapse 3 3 13(H) Platforms to be erected to SANS 2 2 5(L) Assistant
platform platform may cause 10085. Supervisor
injuries/ damage Pre-use inspection to conducted (8.8)
to property. daily. Platforms to be signed of 1 x
Collapse due to per week with the correct colour
incorrect tag and dated. The inspection to
be carried out by a certified
assembly,
competent inspector and
incompetent
recorded in the appropriate
assembler, manner.
weather, design Platforms erected outside the
flaws, tampering building must be secured/braced
with assembly and or tied to the building to
withstand high winds and
movement of workers.
Overloading of Platforms 3 3 13(H) Only recommended weight load 2 3 8(M) Assistant
platforms collapse may to be placed on Platform either Supervisor
cause injuries/ with workers and or material (8.8)
damage to
property.

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Revised Risk
Initial Risk Score Score
Possible
Energy / Hazards Consequence Existing & Proposed Control Responsibl
Task or Activity e Person
(Potential danger) Likely to Measures
happen/Risk

Falling from Result in injuries 4 4 21EX 2 3 9(M) Assistant

platform or fatality Hatch doors leading to platforms Supervisor
must remain closed after use. (8.8)
Workers to be issued full body
harness with double lanyard
before accessing the Platform. No
access of anyone onto the
Platform without a full body
harness, no matter how safe the
working platform is.
Harness must always be clipped
onto a solid structure.
The solid structure must be able
to withstand 4 times the harness
wearers body weight.
Employees must have been issued
with a valid Annexure 3 medical
before being allowed to work at
height.
Employees must be trained in the
correct use of harnesses and the
correct use of Platform.
Tools and Injuries, damage 3 3 13(H) Working platform to have 900mm 3 2 8(L) Assistant
equipment falling to property and hand and 450mm high knee rails. Supervisor
or death Kick / toe boards to be in place on (8.8)
the platform
Tools and equipment to be
secured on the platform by means
of rope, cable or working lanyards
to prevent falling off platform or
out of the employee’s hands while
working.
Area around the Platform should
be cordoned off to prevent
passers-by from injury due to
falling objects
5 Working on Working in Elevated Employees 3 3 13(H) All ladders used must either be 3 2 9(M) Assistant
ladders positions from Falling fixed and/or held down by an Supervisor
ladders assistant whilst in use. (8.8)
Employees must be in possession
of a valid medical certificate in the
form of an Annexure 3.

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Sub Standard ladder failure 3 3 13(H) Ladders must be inspected visually 2 2 8(M) Assistant
ladder could result in before use and recorded on a Supervisor
persons falling register. (8.8)
Painted and wooden ladders may
not be used on site. Only safe
and well looked after aluminium
ladders are to be used. Ladder
rungs must be free of cracks, step
ladders support arms must be in
good working

Revised Risk
Initial Risk Score Score
Possible
Energy / Hazards Consequence Existing & Proposed Control Responsibl e
Task or Activity Person
(Potential danger) Likely to Measures
happen/Risk

condition and fixed at all

connection points and all ladders
must be fitted with foot rubbers.

Unstable surfaces Unstable surface 3 3 13(H) Surface/area must be level and 2 2 5(L) Assistant
could result in have a firm base properly support Supervisor
persons falling any ladder being use. (8.8)
from ladders Extension ladders used must be
fixed top and bottom where
applicable, but preferably on top,
with an assistant always securing
the base of the ladder
Slippery/Dirty Slips could result 3 3 13(H) Three- point contact must be used 3 2 8(L) Assistant
Ladder Rungs in falling from when accessing any ladder, Supervisor
ladders moving up and/or down. Ladders (8.8)
must be clean and clear to
prevent slips.
If user is working from an
extension ladder higher than 2
meters from the ground, fall
protection equipment must be
used. Karabiner with retractable
lanyard can be used when working
from extension ladders. Always
ensure your harness is fixed to a
solid structure able to carry the
employee’s weight should a fall
occur.

No employee is allowed to stand

on the top two rungs of any
ladder.

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Overstretching Falling from 3 3 13(H) Three- point contact must be used 3 2 9(M) Assistant
whilst working from ladders when accessing any ladder, Supervisor
ladders moving up and/or down. Ladders (8.8)
must be clean and clear to
prevent slips.
Ladders are to be positioned as
close to the working area to
prevent over stretching.
No employee is allowed to stand
on the top two rungs of any
ladder.
6 Working on an Slip /trip and fall Result in injuries, 4 4 21EX Workers to be issued full body 2 3 9(M) Assistant
exposed edge over the edge of fatalities harness with double lanyard Supervisor
the slab before accessing the Platform (8.8)
/Ladder or slab with and exposed
edge.
No access of anyone onto the slab
without a full body harness, no
matter how safe the working
situation
Revised Risk
Initial Risk Score Score
Possible
Energy / Hazards Consequence Existing & Proposed Control Responsible
Task or Activity Person
(Potential danger) Likely to Measures
happen/Risk

Harness must always be clipped

onto a solid structure.
The solid structure must be able
to withstand 4 times the harness
wearers body weight.
Employees must have been issued
with a valid Annexure 3 medical
before being allowed to work at
height.
Employees must be trained in the
correct use of harnesses and or
retractable lanyards.

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