Unnecessary
Equipment at Height

• Set aside time and limit the area to be inspected
• Concentrate on categories of potential items (eg loose material, panels, lighting, corroded structure etc) and establish how these are secured and if they require removal or repair
• Limit the number of personnel in each area, in order to maintain an overview
• Findings that do not conform to Best Practice and cannot be immediately rectified safely should be reported to the Area Authority. To assist in risk ranking, include description of item and area, potential consequence if it were to fall (DROPS Calculator), possible causes (corrosion, collision etc) and if appropriate suggested recommendations for remedial action
• Follow up on all items reported. Corrective action is after all a decisive factor in preventing dropped objects.

Imprortant considesrations:

• Involve everyone in this process, a fresh pair of eyes can be beneficial
• Ensure all ‘hunters’ have secured all personal equipment and that bags or containers are available for appropriate collection and disposal of debris
• Advise the importance of accurately reporting location of any items that may appear to be integral components of equipment or its fixings (eg bearings, bolts, brackets). This may be an early warning sign of a potential failure.

Next these observations needs to be taken into account and things that are not in order needs to be fixed. This gives responsibilities to management and to workers on site.]

• The review should establish whether equipment should be relocated to reduce the risk of collision with mobile equipment
• Inspection and maintenance procedures should be revised regularly, to ensure inspection and maintenance of all equipment installed at height
• Always carry out a final check to ensure that no tools, equipment or materials are left behind at height.