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Hazard
Dropped hand tool
Potential Consequence
Head injury or fatality
Persons at Risk
Workers below
Existing Controls
Tool lanyards and exclusion zone below
Additional Controls
Tether small tools used at height
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02
Hazard
Loose material falling
Potential Consequence
Struck-by injury
Persons at Risk
Personnel below
Existing Controls
Toe boards and housekeeping
Additional Controls
Do not leave loose materials on elevated platforms
03
Hazard
Material transfer from height
Potential Consequence
Uncontrolled drop
Persons at Risk
Rigging crew and personnel below
Existing Controls
Controlled lifting/lowering method
Additional Controls
Prohibit throwing materials down
04
Hazard
Tool falling from height
Potential Consequence
Head injury or fatality
Persons at Risk
Personnel below
Existing Controls
Tool tethering and exclusion zone
Additional Controls
Secure suitable tools used at height with tethers
05
Hazard
Material falling from platform edge
Potential Consequence
Crushing or serious injury
Persons at Risk
Personnel below
Existing Controls
Toe boards and material securing
Additional Controls
Keep materials secured and away from platform edges
06
Hazard
Component falling during dismantling
Potential Consequence
Dropped-object injury
Persons at Risk
Dismantling crew and personnel below
Existing Controls
Controlled lowering and exclusion zone
Additional Controls
Lower components in a controlled manner instead of dropping them
07
Hazard
Loose small components at height
Potential Consequence
Dropped-object injury
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Secure loose components or keep them in a closed container
08
Hazard
Incorrect tool-lanyard attachment
Potential Consequence
Dropped tool
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Select a tool-tether attachment suitable for the tool and anchorage capacity
09
Hazard
Inadequate dropped-object exclusion zone
Potential Consequence
Injury to personnel below
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Set the exclusion zone according to work height and drop potential
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