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10. Always complete a Work at Height Checklist before working on any access equipment. This includes
steps, ladders, MEWPs, Towers, Scaffolds etc. Record the windspeed on your checklist before starting
work and monitor it regularly.
11. Do not use a scaffold until the erection company has issued a handing over certificate or has fitted a
plastic label (Scaff Tag) onto the scaffold clearly stating all is in order for use. Scaffolds are required by
law to be inspected by the subcontracting company every 7 days after completion. If a scaffold is to be
erected onto a footpath contact your immediate supervisor and ensure adequate provisions are made to
ensure safe passage of pedestrians – if in doubt, or you envisage danger to pedestrians, do not erect the
scaffold.

12. Smoking and use of mobile phones are banned from all areas within a petrol forecourt – Ensure
subcontractors, delivery drivers and any other users of the forecourt are made aware of this danger.

13. Smoking is banned in all company offices, storage units, sites and vehicles.
14. Only authorised persons are allowed to drive company vehicles. Whilst driving, operating a mobile
phone (or similar device, including 'hands free' devices) is not permitted, however the second crew
member can use the telephone without distracting the driver. Drivers must comply with the Highway
Code at all times, including speed limits, parking restrictions and wearing seatbelts. Drivers must
ensure their vehicle is roadworthy, that loads are secure and that the vehicle is not overloaded. Drivers
must not drive more than 400miles per day.
15. If the component you are working on is illuminated or has an electrical supply of any kind – ALWAYS
check the energy is isolated before starting work, for your own safety and to avoid disruption to the site
by tripping circuits. Refer to your Lock Out Tag Out checklist in your clearance certificate. The LOCK
OUT part means you are safe from a sudden release of energy, because it is safely secured. The TAG
OUT part means that there is some kind of visual sign that GUARANTEES to you that the energy has
been and still is isolated and no one could have tampered with it in the meantime.

16. All QA / Safety forms deemed by the company to be necessary for your duties, along with photos must
be completed on time, and at the required frequency.

17. No persons should direct lifting operations (MID etc) of any kind whatsoever unless approved, trained
and certified by the company. Always complete a Mobile Crane checklist before allowing a hiab or
crane operator to carry out any lifting operation. Never carry out any work under a suspended load.
18. Sherpascopic or Sherpamatic step ladders have been issued to all crews for gaining access.
Conventional type step ladders of any height are banned from general day to day usage, unless
otherwise authorised by your supervisor and detailed on the JSA or Clearance Certificate.
19. Ladders may only be used for access / egress purposes, or for inspection purposes, and then only when
another person is holding the bottom section, or the ladder is lashed to a structure at high level. Always
maintain three points of contact with the ladder when in use. If you need to use a ladder / steps – first
seek authorisation from your supervisor.

20. Delivery drivers & subcontractors must be instructed to wear the minimum PPE. i.e.; helmets, hi-vis
vests & adequate footwear. Subcontractors carrying out works i.e. scaffolders etc must be given this
Safety Bulletin as a tool box talk prior to commencing work. Any subcontractor not wearing the
required minimum PPE must be told to stop work and leave the site immediately. Drivers not leaving
confines of the vehicle cab are not required to wear PPE.
21. Do not work within close proximity of mobile phone masts within MID Pole Signs (radiation / micro-
wave danger). Contact your immediate supervisor for details on how to arrange isolation. Note some
oil companies have up to 20% of MID’s fitted with these antennas.

22. Do not work within 6m of electricity cables slung off wooden poles or within 7m of cables attached onto
steel power pylons – if in doubt, ask - don’t work! Do not operate tall machinery (hiabs / MEWPS)
within 9m of cables slung from wooden poles or 15m from steel pylons.
23. All manhole chambers (electrical or drainage etc), vehicle inspection pits, petrol storage tanks or other
type of enclosed chamber are designated as confined spaces particularly on petrol forecourts. Do not
enter these areas for any reason whatsoever – contact your immediate supervisor if you are asked to do
so.