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                        Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 018

                                          M Mott – 13 February 2006


                                                 Safety Harnesses




           Approximately  50%  of  all  fatalities  in  the  construction  industry  are  as  a  result  of  falls  from
           height.  Between 1996/7 and 2002/3, 294 workers died as a result of a fall from height.

           In 2005 the law regarding working at height changed, there is now no longer a height that is
           classed  as  working  at  height,  the  previous rules applied when working above 2m.  Now any
           work at a place that if the person fell could result in injuries comes under the regulations.

           All  Xmo  Strata  and  Network  Cabling  crews  have  now  attended  an IPAF accredited harness
           usage  training  course  including  working  at  height  rules  and  harness  /  lanyard  fitting  and
           inspection  training.

           It  is  a  requirement  of Xmo Strata and Network Cabling that all persons in a MEWP (scissor
           lift)  or  Cherry  Picker  must  wear  harnesses  on  ALL  sites.    This  applies  equally  to  crews,
           supervisors,  managers,  clients  and  visitors.    If  a  client  or  visitor  wants  to  enter  a  MEWP
           without wearing a harness, inform them of the company policy and contact the office.

           The  Xmo  Strata  Working  at  Height  Checklist  has  now  been  amended  to  reflect  our  more
           stringent procedure.

           All  crews  have  been  issued  with  their  own  personnel  harness  and  lanyard,  and  it  is  each
           individual’s  responsibility  to  keep  them  in  good  condition  and  to  inspect  for  wear  and  tear
           before use, as per guidance at the IPAF approved training course.  If your harness or lanyard
           shows  any  sign  of  wear,  or  is  damaged,  do  not  use  it,  do  not  work  in the MEWP / Cherry
           Picker, and contact the office immediately.



           “let’s make sure that we continue to make our sites THE SAFEST by helping ourselves, our colleagues,
           our  customers  and  even  our  competitors  by  improving  training,  helping  where  necessary  and
           addressing any issues of concern there and then”

           If  you  have  any  queries  regarding  the  Safety  Bulletin  content  or  require  further  information  please
           contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.
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