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Hazard
Fall from open edge
Potential Consequence
Serious injury or fatality
Persons at Risk
Workers near open edges
Existing Controls
Guardrails or suitable fall protection
Additional Controls
Re-plan work if edge protection is unavailable
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Work Near Open Edges Hazards & Controls
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02
Hazard
Dropped material
Potential Consequence
Struck-by injury below
Persons at Risk
Workers below
Existing Controls
Toe boards and material control
Additional Controls
Use an exclusion zone below
03
Hazard
Slippery or uneven edge surface
Potential Consequence
Loss of balance
Persons at Risk
Workers
Existing Controls
Housekeeping and suitable footwear
Additional Controls
Keep the work area clean and dry
04
Hazard
Unprotected open edge
Potential Consequence
Fall from height or fatality
Persons at Risk
Site workers
Existing Controls
Guardrail or fall protection
Additional Controls
Verify all edge protection before work
05
Hazard
Removal of temporary guardrail
Potential Consequence
Creation of fall hazard
Persons at Risk
Personnel in work area
Existing Controls
Controlled temporary-removal procedure
Additional Controls
Immediately provide equivalent protection if guardrails are removed
06
Hazard
Material falling from open edge
Potential Consequence
Injury to personnel below
Persons at Risk
Personnel below
Existing Controls
Toe boards and exclusion zone
Additional Controls
Keep materials away from edges and secure them
07
Hazard
Inadequate collective protection at open edge
Potential Consequence
Serious injury or fatality from fall from height
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Provide suitable top rails, mid rails and toe boards where required
08
Hazard
Materials placed close to open edge
Potential Consequence
Dropped material or worker losing balance
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Store materials securely at a safe distance from the open edge
09
Hazard
Insufficient lighting near open edge
Potential Consequence
Misstep or fall from height
Persons at Risk
Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel
Existing Controls
Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures
Additional Controls
Provide adequate lighting in work and access areas
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