BP USPL 安全手册：高处作业 Safety Manual - Working at Heights.pdf

BP U.S. Pipelines and Logistics (USPL) Working at Heights Safety Manual Page 1 of 15 Working at Heights 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish the minimum requirements to safely work at heights on USPL premises or worksites. Additionally this program is written to meet the requirements in accordance with applicable OSHA regulations as outlined below. 2. Scope This policy applies to all employees and contractors performing work on behalf of USPL where there is a potential to fall six (6) feet or more as defined by OSHA’s construction standard for Fall Protection (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M). BP extends this requirement to all work at elevations of 6 feet or more. In addition, OSHA’s general industry standard (29 CFR 1910.23) requires that guards or protective measures are in place if there is a drop of 4 feet or more from: holes in walls or floors; chute wall openings; window wall openings at a stairway landing, floor, platform or balcony; temporary wall openings; open-sided floor or platforms; or runways. In cases where work is being conducted above dangerous equipment such as moving parts, sharp edges, and regardless of distance between the worker and the equipment, safeguards shall be in place to protect workers from falls. Refer to the Walking and Working Surfaces policy for more information, including use of ladders. The following policies are either referenced or are applicable to this policy and should be consulted for specific related requirements and guidance: • Authorization to Work • Personal Protective Equipment • Cold Work