Safe Working Procedure

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SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES

TASK: DIGGING OF TRENCHES
BASIC STEPS
1. Plan and discuss work to be
executed
2.Determine correct location
3. Excavating of trench
SAFETY STEPS
Ensure correct PPE is
available
Ensure PPE is correctly used
Assure that correct survey
peck is located
Determine whether any
pipelines, cables or water
pipes are in work area
Clearly mark all possible
underground obstructions
Use correct PPE
Ensure the side of trench is
stable to avoid collapsing
If unstable apply wall
stabilisers to avoid collapsing
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CRITICAL STEPS
Applicable excavating
equipment available and
serviceable
Mark correct position
Clear area from all possible
obstructions which might
hamper the use of excavating
equipment
Open trenches must be

demarcated with chevron tape
along total length of trench
Where trench is not filled
immediately it must be covered
with suitable cover (Cable drum
ends or 2101 drum)
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TASK: CLIMBING ON AND OFF TRUCKS

BASIC STEPS
CLIMBING
1. When climbing onto the back
of a Truck, always climb on the
left hand side
2. Hold handle fitted on Ladder
rack support with your right hand
whilst placing your left hand on
the side of the Truck
SAFETY STEPS
Beware of Traffic
Use fixed steps provided on

left hand side of truck
The access area on the back of
the truck, where the steps are
located must always be kept
clear of equipment and/or
material
Hands must be dry (not
slippery)
3. Now place either left or right

foot into the bottom rung of the
steps
4. Pull yourself up and climb onto
the side of the truck using the
other steps provided and
swinging your left leg over the
side of the truck
5. Finally place your other leg and
body into the carriage section of
the Truck
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CRITICAL STEPS
Ensure footwear is not slippery
Do not climb when truck is in
motion
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BASIC STEPS
SAFETY STEPS
CLIMBING OFF TRUCKS:
Beware of traffic
1. When climbing off the back of
a truck, always climb off the left
hand side of the truck
2. Hold handle fitted on ladder
Use fixed steps provided on
rack support with your right
left hand side of truck
hand whilst placing your left
Hands must be dry (not
hand on the side of the truck
slippery)
3. Now swing right leg over side
The access area on the back of
of the truck and place foot on
the truck where the steps are located,
top rung of the steps
must always be kept clear of
equipment and/or material
4. Swing left leg over side of
truck and climb down safely
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CRITICAL STEPS
Ensure foot wear is not slippery
Do not climb down when the
truck is in motion
Never jump off the back of the
truck
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TASK: CONNECTING LOW VOLTAGE UNDER DEAD CONDITIONS

BASIC STEPS
1. To be authorised in writing for
low voltage operation and to
work on low voltage apparatus
2. Test apparatus to ensure that it
is isolated, dead and earthed
3. In case of overhead HV lines

crossing the LV line, the HV
line should also be dead and
earthed
4. Connect conductors at the
correct place and ensure that the
connections are properly
attached
SAFETY STEPS
Wear safety hat, overall and

safety belt if in elevated
position
Conduct test
Isolate and earth
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CRITICAL STEPS
Use correct test equipment
Follow HV regs and LV

Procedures
Check polarity and according to

code of practice
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TASK: CONNECTING NEW S1-CUSTOMER/S TO ENERGISE SERVICE BOX

BASIC STEPS
Firstly:
1. Connect the customers end of
the airdac to his pre-paid meter
Then;
2. The other end of the airdac to
be made off at the bottom of the
service box by means of a PVC
compression gland
3. Strip the outer PVC covering
(200mm) from the end of the
airdac cable
4. Strip the covering (15mm) off
the thin black wires, twist them
together and connect them to
the neutral bar
5. Twist the bare thin copper
wires together and connect them
to the earth bar
6. Strip the covering (15mm) off
the red wire and connect to the
live bar
SAFETY STEPS
Protective clothing to be used;
Overall safety boots or shoes.
CRITICAL STEPS
Ensure that the circuit breaker on
the prepared meter is in the off
position and that it will stay off
while working in the service box
Ladder handling
Working from a ladder
Using a safety belt &
Safe working clearances
Using a cable knife with the
correct blade and
Cutting away from the other
hand and body
Ensure that insulated rubber

gloves and a face shield are
worn
Using an insulated wire

stripper, insulated pliers &
insulated screwdriver

worn
Take caution you maintain
clearance
your
hands
Ensure thatbetween
insulated
rubber
Using insulated pliers &

insulated screwdriver
Using an insulated wire
stripper and insulated
screwdriver
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worn
clearances between the wires
worn
worn.
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TASK: DIGGING OF TRENCHES

BASIC STEPS
1. Plan and discuss work to be
executed
2.Determine correct location
3. Excavating of trench
SAFETY STEPS
Ensure correct PPE is
available
Ensure PPE is correctly used
Assure that correct survey
peck is located
Determine whether any
pipelines, cables or water
pipes are in work area
Clearly mark all possible
underground obstructions
Use correct PPE
Ensure the side of trench is
stable to avoid collapsing
If unstable apply wall
stabilisers to avoid collapsing
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CRITICAL STEPS
Applicable excavating
equipment available and
serviceable
Mark correct position
Clear area from all possible
obstructions which might
hamper the use of excavating
equipment
Open trenches must be

demarcated with chevron tape
along total length of trench
Where trench is not filled
immediately it must be covered
with suitable cover (Cable drum
ends or 2101 drum)
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TASK: DISMANTLING OF OVERHEAD LINES

BASIC STEPS
1. Job Planning
2. Check poles
3. Stabilising of poles
4.Lowering of conductor
SAFETY STEPS
Identify line to be dismantled
Discuss work execution with
subordinates
Assure that necessary PPE is
being worn at all times
Ladder handling procedure to
be adhered to during total
dismantling
Assure that line is totally
disconnected from system
Ensure that dismantled line
does not come in contact with
GPO or other HV/LV lines
No conductor may be cut
whilst under tension
Inspect poles for rot
Check for unstable poles
Check for undermining
Determine direction of fall
Stabilise pole with at least 4
stabilisers
Stabilisers to be 90 apart
Stabilisers to be sound and
able to support pole
Position ladder in relation to
structure and direction of the
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CRITICAL STEPS
Visual check for line
identification
Assurance that line is
disconnected from system
Supervision in the event of
nearby lines or GPO
Pole inspection to be thoroughly

Firmness of ground to be
inspected
Stabilising must be safe and
sufficient
Correct procedural conductor de

-tensioning
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line
Unfasten binding on
suspension structures
Check condition of cross-arm
Take up tension with
appropriate pull-lift and
disconnect conductor from
structure
Attach rope by means of a
come-along to conductor
Release pull-lift mechanically
while maintaining physical
tension on rope block
Disconnect pull-lift from
conductor and lower
conductor to ground while
maintaining tension on rope
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Insufficient tension on rope will

cause conductor to whip
uncontrollable
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TASK: ENERGIZING EQUIPMENT

BASIC STEPS
1. Ensure all workers and
equipment is removed
2. Remove earths
3. Close HV links
4. Switch on the LV circuit
breaker
5. Test for 3 phases
SAFETY STEPS
CRITICAL STEPS
All employees stand clear of
Remove all fixed and portable
equipment, and tools removed
earths from equipment
Use correct earth sticks, and
Close links from left to right
first remove from equipment,
then earth point on ground
level
Ensure the LV circuit breaker
in the meter box is closed
Wear 1000V gloves and look
away when switching on the
circuit breaker
Use the correct test instrument
Test for phase rotation
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TASK: SAFE USE OF A FALL ARREST SYSTEM (FAS)

Basic Steps
1. Visually inspect the Fall Arrest
System (FAS) Before use
Safety Steps
Yes
1.1 the FAS unit shall be inspected by being run through the hand
to combine a visual and tactile (to feel with the hands)
examination
1.2 All components of the FAS unit shall be examined
Full Body Harness (FBH)
Twin lanyard with shock absorber
Work positioning lanyard
Attachment sling(s)
Karabiner(s)
1.3 Check in particular for
1) Markings- make sure it is your FAS unit with the
correct serial number
2) Webbing- Free of cuts, cracks, tears, abrasion and
scorch marks, burns, discolourment, damage caused
by chemicals attacks, etc
3) Sewing- Free of broken stitching, loose or worn
threads, etc
4) Shock absorber- Ensure that it is not deployed,
cuts/ abrasions plastic sleeve, stitching, etc
5) Metal parts- Buckles, connectors, O rings, V Rings,
length adjuster, karabiner, hooks etc free from
buckled or bent, buckles cannot self detach, pitting,
distortion, cracks or excessive wear, moving parts
should move freely, threaded screws look securely
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in position, quick lock mechanism work freely, etc

1.4 Lanyards shall not be shortened by knots tied in the lanyard
1.5 Other Protective Equipment shall not impede the working of
the FAS (e.g. Safety helmet, leather gloves, safety
shoes/boots and personal protective clothing)
2. Putting on and fitting/adjusting the

Fall Arrest System (FAS)
Full Body Harness (FBH)

2.1 Locate and pick up by the dorsal O ring. Put the shoulder
straps on first from behind over shoulders as a normal jacket is
put on
2.2 Couple together the male and female parts of quick-lock on
chest strap and adjust to suitable tension by pulling on the free
lengths of the webbing
Do not use the front chest locks they are for rescue
purposes only
2.3 Fit the waist belt by connecting the 3- and 2-bar buckles (left
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3-bar to left 2-bar & right 3-bar to right 2-bar)

2.4 Fit leg straps- pass 3-bar buckles from behind between the
legs and connect to 2-bar buckles (left 3-bar to left 2-bar and
right 3-bar to right 2-bar)
Do not cross the leg straps
2.5 When standing upright the harness should be comfortable
Twin lanyard with shock absorber:
2.6 Take the twin lanyard with shock absorber and connect the
karabiner to the dorsal O-Ring of the harness
Work positioning lanyard (WPL)
2.7 Fit the one connector of the work-positioning lanyard to the
left O Ring of the harness belt and the other connector of the
work positioning lanyard to the right D-ring of the harness belt
(at this stage keep the work positioning lanyard as short as
possible)
2.8 Co-workers checks that are a wearers FAS is securely
fastened around and the body
3. Ascending and descending
3.1 Ascending or descending using the twin lanyard with shock

absorber the two big pylons hooks shall be alternately hooked to
an anchoring point so that the user are anchored at all times
Anchoring when ascending/descending using a ladder. The
user shall hook the pylon hooks alternately onto the ladder
rungs
Anchoring when ascending/descending on a structure. The
user shall hook the pylon hooks alternately onto the
structure lattices
Anchoring when ascending/descending on a mast. The user
shall hook the pylon hooks alternately onto appropriate
anchor points
Anchoring when ascending/descending in an aerial basket.
The user shall hook the pylon hooks onto appropriate
anchor points
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4. Working from a ladder
3.2 When ascending/descending using a long (>2.3m) or

extension ladder it shall be secured both at the top and the
bottom in the following manner:
The top with a ladder grip- this is a device to manually
secure the top of the ladder from the ground level position
If not facilitated with a ladder grip then following shall
apply- Secure a rope to the rung of the ladder, twisting the
rope around the ladder and the pole, tie off the end at the
bottom of the ladder
The bottom of the ladder shall be held down by another
person
3.3 When ascending/descending using a short (<2.3m) or step
ladder, it shall be secured at least at the bottom in the
following manner:
The bottom of the ladder shall be held down by another
person
3.4 Ascending or descending using ladders- the user shall user the
centre of the ladder to ensure balancing of the ladder
3.5 Climbing off the ladder/aerial basket/structure over to the
work position end/or back, ensure in particular that the two
big pylon hooks are alternately hooked to or anchoring point
as that the user are anchored at all times
4.1 The steps as described in 1,2,3 and 4 shall be used
4.2 Reaching the work position the pylon hooks (on the twin
lanyard with shock absorber) shall be attached to the anchor
point as described in 1
Choking the pylon hooks is not allowed
4.3 If there are no suitable anchoring points, create one by using
attachment sling in the following manner:
1) Loop/wrap the sling around the anchor point as many
times as possible to make it as short as possible
2) Attach the pylon hooks (on the twin lanyard with shock
absorber) onto the sling(s)
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4.4 Using and adjusting the work positioning lanyard (WPL)

1) See that any one of the connectors (depending on right or
left handed use of length adjustment) are connected to any
preferred side on the waist belts D ring and ensure that the
closing bar on the hook are locked close
2) Disconnect the other side connector and loop the work
positioning lanyard around the pole, structure or other
anchorage. Take note of the following:
When looping adjust the positioning lanyard so that a free
fall is always limited to 0.5meter maximum
Never loop around structures that are of small diameter or
that have small or sharp edges
Do not twist the work positioning lanyard
3) Place the chafe protector against the surface of the pole,
structure or other anchorage
4) Connect the other connector to the free D-ring on the
waist belt and ensure that the closing bar on the hook are
locked close
5) Check your distance to the pole, structure or other
anchorage and adjust your optimum working distance
before you lay back slowly in order to get tension in the
systemDecrease work positioning lanyard length- get closer to
pole structure or other anchorage
Reduce tension in the system by pushing your own
weight forward
At the same time pull the decrease work positioning
lanyard length strap
When finding right position release the strap and lay
back slowly
Increase work positioning lanyard length- get away from
pole, structure or other anchorage
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Reduce tension in the system by pushing your own

weight forward
Pull the increase work positioning lanyard length strap
When finding right position release the strap and lay
back slowly
5. Gaining access with ladders but work

position is on the structure

5.2 Reaching the work position ensures in particular that the two
big pylon hooks are hooked at all times to an anchoring point
so that the users are anchored at all times
1) The steps as described in 4.4 shall be used
6. Working from Pedestal Mounted

Ladder (PML) and /or Vehicle Mounted
Ladder (VML)
6.1 With the PML unsupported

1) The steps as described in 1,2,3,4 and 5 shall be used
2) When working from the ladders, the user shall not lean
sideways but use the centre of the ladder to ensure balancing
or change the ladder direction
3) Gaining access with PML/VML but work position is on
the structure then the steps as described in 6 shall be used
6.2 With the ladder supported
1) The steps as described in 1,2,3,4 and 5 shall be used (and 6
if applicable)
7.1 Ascending/Descending the transformer using a step- or short
ladder:
1) These ladders shall be secured at the bottom by means of
another person
2) Special care to be taken when ascending/descending the
transformer
3) Special care to be taken when climbing off the ladder and
onto the transformer or the other way around
7.2 If an anchoring point is available as described in step 1 or it is
possible to create an anchoring point as described in step 5.3
then the steps as described in 1,2,3 shall be followed
7. Working on transformers situated on

ground level in prohibited areas etc
Note:
In this scenario the twin lanyard with
shock absorber are not to be used for
practical and safety reasons e.g
Become a tripping hazard on the
top of the trfr
No anchoring point above the
user
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The length of the twin lanyard

with reference to the height
between work level and ground
level etc
7.3 If no anchoring point is available and its not possible to create

an anchoring point then the following shall apply:
1) The steps as described in 1,2,3 shall be used but not 3.6
2) Anchoring to the top of the transformer while working is
by means of the work positioning lanyard
3) Option 1 The steps as described in 5.4 shall be used with
the emphasis of always keeping the length of the WPL a
short as possible or
4) Option 2 Attach the one connector of the WPL to any one
of the D-rings on the waist belt and the other connector of
the WPL to be attached to an anchoring point on the
transformer
Use the Karabiner connector if needed and
Emphasise to always keep the length of the WPL as
short as possible
8. Working on equipment that does not

have anchoring (securing) points (VTs,
CTs, CSs, etc)
9. Working from Lattice structure

10. Working with climbing shoes/Irons
Length adjustments of the WPL shall be carried out

as described in step 5.4(5)
8.1 The steps as described in 1,2 and 3 shall be used but not 3.6
8.2 Use attachment sling(s) and work positioning lanyard:
1) Loop the sling around the structure/anchor point
2) Attach the Karabiner connector to the sling
3) With one side of the connector attached to the D-ring on
the waist belt attach the other connector to the Karabiner
connector
4) With steps (1) to (3) completed then safety steps as
described in 5.4 shall be used
9.2 Ensure that the FAS user are secured to an appropriate anchor
point at all times
10.1 Check pole for rot
10.2 Carry out a visual inspection of the pole climbing shoes:
Hook (not bent)
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Sharpness of spikes
Leather straps (firmly attached and not damaged)
Buckles (firmly attached and in working condition)
No cracks in the metal
10.3 Only approved climbing shoes may be used together with
safety footwear
10.4 The basic steps as described in 1 and 2 shall be used
10.5 Climbing shoes shall not be used where cables are attached
to the structure
10.6 Ascending/Descending with climbing irons
1) Take the pole climbing shoes to the bottom of the pole and
place firstly one foot on the foot plate and fasten the
leather straps around the foot making certain that it is
firmly fastened and then repeat with the other foot
2) Stand up and be careful not to lose balance
3) Standing as close as possible to the pole, loop the work
positioning lanyard (WPL) to the FAS unit twice round the
pole crossed and placing the chafe protector against the
surface of the pole
4) Attach one connector of the WPL to the D-ring on the
waist belt and also attach the other connector of the WPL
to the other D Ring on the waist belt
5) Check for a comfortable/safe climbing distance between
the body and pole and adjust the WPL as described in
safety step 5.4 (5)
6) Place the first climbing shoe hook around the pole as low
as possible and the second climbing shoe hook around the
pole on top of the first
7) Move the crossed loop of the WPL upwards using thumbs
taking care that the loop stays as small as possible and
crossed
8) Also move the climbing shoe hooks one at a time upwards
ensuring that they wont slide if body weight is put upon
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them
9) Repeat steps (7) and (8) until the work place has been
reached
10) Slowly move down the pole the same way you have moved
up
10.7 Working from climbing irons:
1) When the work place is reached, place the shoes as close as
possible to each other
2) Evenly spread your body weight between the shoes
3) In order to be anchored at all times while working the steps
as described in 5.1 up to 5.3 shall be used
11.1 For transporting the Fall Arrest System it should be packed in
a textile carrying bag of suitable size and not together with
any sharp edged tools
11.2 The carrying bag should be stored at a proper place and not
be left lying around the site/works
TASK: CHANGE VEHICLE TYRE

BASIC STEPS
1. Vehicle should be on flat
surface
SAFETY STEPS
If there is space for other vehicles
to pass:
1. Then the vehicle should be
parked 1metre or more from the
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CRITICAL STEPS
Always be mindful of other

traffic.
All passengers should leave
the vehicle.
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5. Loosen wheel nuts- leave

them loose
road surface, OR
The emergency warning
2. If within 1 meter from the
triangles should be visible
driving surface, then 2 warning
from 150 m for oncoming
triangles should be placed, one
vehicles.
in front and one at the rear 45 m
from the vehicle.
Place stones behind and in front
Ensure that the vehicle does
of wheels.
not move until the task is
completed.
ALTERNATIVELY, if
available, place stoppers in front
and back of wheels to keep
them from rolling.
Place the spare-wheel under the * Ensure the safe and correct
handling of the spare-wheel
vehicle next to the flat tyre.
(prevent back injury, fingers caught
in etc.)
None identified.
Dont remove the nuts
completely.
6. Place jack under the vehicle
2. Engage lowest gear and

3. Engage the handbrake.
4. Take out the spare-wheel
7. Lift vehicle until the flat

tyre just touches the ground.
8. Take out wheel nuts and
remove flat tyre.
Ensure that the base of the jack

is firm and equal.
Adjust the jack with hand up to
the proper place on the chassis
of the vehicle.
Constantly keep an eye on the

base of the jack and the point of
contact on the chassis.
Place the flat tyre under the
vehicle in place of spare wheel.
Do not bump, lean against

or alight from the vehicle.
Do not bump against the

jack during this process.
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If ground surface is not firm,

place stones or suitable plate
under the base of the jack.
Use the jack with correct
lifting capacity.
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9. Fit spare wheel in position.
Tighten wheel nuts by hand.
10. Lower vehicle until the

* Constantly keep an eye on the
wheel makes a slight contact base of the jack and the point of
with the ground.
contact on the chassis.

* Do not bump, lean against or

alight from the vehicle.
11. Tighten wheel nuts with

correct wheel spanner.
Tighten wheel nuts crosswise.
12. Replace flat wheel in the

place of spare-wheel in
vehicle.
Tighten it
13. Park vehicle in a safe place,

if necessary or possible.
Remove stones and throw them (1) None identified

away from the road.
Pick up triangles and place them
in store place.
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Re-tighten wheel nuts after 50100 kms.
Ensure the safe and correct

handling of the flat-wheel
(prevent back injury, fingers
caught in etc.).
TASK: USE OF CRIMPING TOOL IN ELEVATED POSITION

(RURAL LINE WORK)
BASIC STEPS
Preplanning:
Identify and crimp all
SAFETY STEPS
Correct stance to be taken when
crimping
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CRITICAL STEPS
Measure conductor and
jumper lengths
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connections that may

be carried out at
ground level
Climbing Structure:
Check pole against
which ladder is to be
placed
3.
Place ladder in relation to

pole- one person to position
himself at base of ladder,
securing the feet/spikes
4. Remaining workforce to lift
ladder by under-running the
ladder and placing against
pole. Person at base of
ladder to assist by pulling on
ladder rope
5. Extend ladder to designed
height
6.
Position ladder correctly
7.
One workman supports
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Do not allow fingers to be

positioned at crimper jaw
Check pole for rot:

o Instability
o Undermining
o Unstable/uneven ground
As per safety steps
Persona; protective equipment to

be worn
Worker must be physically fit

for job
All appropriate personal protective

equipment to be worn
Person at base lifting rope

must pull on both rope ends
simultaneously
Using ladder rope

only, extend ladder to desired
height.
Person guiding
from beneath the ladder to keep
hands from contact with moving
parts
Position ladder so that its base is a
quarter of its own length away
from the pole it is leaning against
Ensure ladder is correctly placed
in relation to crimping job to be
done
Climber to wear personal
Ensure both
latches are securely locked
onto rungs at desired height
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Ensure stable footing of ladder
Secure safety belt before tying
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ladder at base whilst another

climbs and secures ladder at
the top
protective equipment
Safety belt to be worn and used
Secure top of ladder using lashing
device
Check shoes/boots for mud, oil,
grass etc, prior to climbing
Hands to be free for climbing
Only one person to climb a ladder
at a time
Use rungs for support when
climbing
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ladder, by placing safety belt

lanyard around pole
Tool bag and hand line to be
used whenever hoisting of
tools and equipment takes
place
Angle of ladder in relation to
work height will vary
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Type of Equipment
1.Dynamometer Kit (D-Shackles, Short Slings & Hooks as a single
tool)
2. 4 x Tripods Support (Bokkies)
3. 1 x Pulley Ropes
4. 3 x Running-out Blocks
5. 2 x Small Ratchet Load Binders
6. 2 x Guide Ropes at least
7. 2 x Coffin Hoist and 1 long sling and 2 x short slings
8. 1 x Short Nylon Sling
9. 3 x Change Slings
10. Portable generator
11. Extension Lead
12. Electric Drill / Auger
13. Strap tool
14.Complete Linesman Toolbox
15. Cloth Measuring tape
16. Working earth, Link Stick & Approved tester
17. X-Arm tool and Arial bucket
18. Suitable container ( in case of oil spill0
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