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Working at Height Safety — Retail
Industry: Retail · Country: Canada
Fall prevention guidelines for Retail.
Task Steps
- Assess fall hazards
- Select fall protection
- Inspect equipment
- Obtain permit
- Set exclusion zone
- Use tool lanyards
- Brief workers
- Monitor weather
Risk Assessment (3 risks)
Risk #1 — Operational (high, score 12)
Hazard: Falls from height
Consequences: Worker injury or fatality
Control measures:
- Follow permit-to-work system
- Wear appropriate PPE
- Supervisor oversight
Risk #2 — Operational (high, score 12)
Hazard: Dropped objects
Consequences: Worker injury or fatality
Control measures:
- Follow permit-to-work system
- Wear appropriate PPE
- Supervisor oversight
Risk #3 — Operational (high, score 12)
Hazard: Equipment failure
Consequences: Worker injury or fatality
Control measures:
- Follow permit-to-work system
- Wear appropriate PPE
- Supervisor oversight
