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Job No.: 26071 Rev.000

WORKING AT HEIGHT PROCEDURE

PROJECT : Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Inside Battery Limits

(ISBL) and Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) for the Refinery Development
Master Plan (RDMP) Project RU V Balikpapan
LOCATION : Refinery Unit V Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
OWNER : PT PERTAMINA (Persero)

000 11-JUNE-2020 ISSUED FOR INFORMATION M. YUZAR V. PAMBALASEN T Y.D.KIM

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OBJECTIVE ......................................................................................................................... 1

2. SCOPE ................................................................................................................................... 1

3. RESPONSIBILITY .............................................................................................................. 1

3.1 Managers .......................................................................................................................................... 1

3.2 Supervisor ......................................................................................................................................... 1

3.3 Personnel In-Charge (PIC)/ Job Leader .............................................................................................. 1

3.4 Workers ............................................................................................................................................ 1

3.5 HSE Department ............................................................................................................................... 1

3.6 The Purchasing/ Procurement........................................................................................................... 2

4. REFERENCES...................................................................................................................... 2

5. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................... 2

6. PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................... 3

6.1 Fall Protection System ...................................................................................................................... 3

6.2 Safety Harnesses and Belt ................................................................................................................. 6

6.3 Scaffolding ........................................................................................................................................ 6

6.4 Ladders ............................................................................................................................................. 8

6.5 Training ............................................................................................................................................. 9

6.6 Examination and Inspection .............................................................................................................. 9

6.7 Storage & Care ................................................................................................................................ 12

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1. OBJECTIVE
This procedure is intended to set a working at height requirement with the proper equipment is the right
time to work on the height and to minimize the risk of accidents due to falls from height

2. SCOPE
This requirement applies in all area operation of JO RDMP RU-V BALIKPAPAN and subcontractor to
set up the working for JO.

3. RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Managers
• Ensuring availability of equipment to work at height including the availability of fall
protection equipment for employees as needed.
• Ensuring for all employees are required to wear fall protective equipment has been given
training to use fall protective equipment and correctly notes about the training tool is
necessary archived.
3.2 Supervisor
• Check condition of working at heigh equipment and fall protective equipment regularly.
• Provide special storage area for fall protective equipment.
• Having the book list (register) for all of fall protective equipment.
• All personnel who use fall protective equipment has been training to use them.
• Conduct inspections of all fall protective equipment in accordance with the requirements
book list (register).
3.3 Personnel In-Charge (PIC)/ Job Leader
• Requirements to be protective due to all the work at height.
• Collecting of fall protective equipment and working at heights equipment that is damaged or
disabled in order not to be removed again.
3.4 Workers
• Obeying rules on fall protection and working at height.
• Get Maintenance for all the fall protective equipment in good condition.
• Conducted inspections of fall protective equipment to make sure that there are defects or
damage before use.
• Reporting through Supervisor if fall protective equipment and working at height equipment
defective or damaged and have a successor.
3.5 HSE Department
• Ensuring these procedures have been socialized well
• Provision of employee training in the use of fall protective equipment and working at height.
• Provide fall protective equipment specifications and working at height equipment that
according to the Purchasing/ Procurement Department.

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3.6 The Purchasing/ Procurement

Providing fall protective equipment and working at height equipment in accordance with the fall
in the specifications determined by the HSE Department.

4. REFERENCES
• Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) Plan Document No. 26071-100-G01-GHX-
00002-001.
• Government Regulation No.09/ 2016 regarding working at height
• ANSI Standard A10.8-1988, American National Standard for Construction and Demolition
Operations-Scaffolding-Safety-Requirements.
• ANSI Standard A14.7-1991, Safety Requirements for Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms.
• ANSI A10.14 specification
• ANSI Standard A14.1-1990, Safety Requirements for Portable Wood Ladders.
• ANSI Standard A14.2-1990, Safety Requirements for Portable Metal Ladders.

5. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Working At Height : is an activity or activities of the work performed by workers

in the workplace on the ground or water that there are
differences in altitude and has the potential fall that caused
workers or others who are in the workplace injury or death or
causing property damage.
(PERMENAKER NO. 9 TH. 2016)
Safety Harness : Fall protective equipment in use around the torso and legs so
that can protect from possible injury from falling.
Safety Belt : Fall protective equipment in use around the waist.
Lanyard : strap suitable to sustain one person, where one end tied to the
safety Harness and tied the other end of the object, structure
or strap that does not move. Lanyard can be a single and
double.
Lifeline : a strap swing vertically, where one end tied to the object or
structure, so capable of holding at least 2700 kg load off, and
tied the other end of the lanyard or safety Harness.
Self-Retracting Lanyards : the components of fall prevention equipment used by
(SRL) employees when a lot of movement.

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6. PROCEDURE
6.1 Fall Protection System
All personal fall protection systems such as safety harness, lanyards, static lines, and man-
made synthetic ropes for static of lifelines shall be manufactured in accordance with
Indonesia or international standards.
• Only qualified and trained personnel (electricians, electrical engineers, and electrical
maintenance Team leaders) shall work on or alter electrical circuits, extension cords, tools, or
any other type of electrical equipment.
• Workplaces such as the height to the top of the tower rising and workplaces ELEVATION
higher than 1.8 meters should be considered to conduct a risk assessment and Job Safety
Analysis (JSA).
• Fall protective equipment should always be worn down by employees when the injury risk
because of falling cannot be removed.
• Fall protective equipment must be worn down by employees who work more than 1.8 meters
above the floor and are working outside the stage (platform) and the handrail. This also applies
to employees who work in the height of the basket using the work platform equipment and
machinery moving.
• Conditions that require use of protective equipment and fall lanyards are as follows:
− In all time looking up at the tower and down time is in the stage work at tower.
− On scaffolding or guardrail to the decking that is not complete
− On a sloping roof
− In 1.8 meters from the floor or the roof edge where there is no guardrail or wire rope railing.
− At the height of the location of 1.8 meters or more where there is no one fall protective
equipment.
− When there is a danger threatening the fall in altitude of the location work.
− In the areas exposed by the height of the protruding steel brace and not protected under the
work area.
− When exposed to the danger of falling into dangerous equipment in the area of work.
• Personal fall protective equipment must be inspected to ensuring whether there is Wear and
tear, damage, or distortion before use.
• In the work that requires Lifeline vertical, as in the tower or Lifeline on the horizontal roof of
the building or other equipment in gas plant must be designed, installed and used under the
supervision of the experts in the field. Lifeline material with synthetic fibre ropes should be
protected from the risk of dropping out or scratches.
• Rope and strap (webbing) used in the lanyard, Lifeline and components Harness the power and
body belt should be made of synthetic fibre materials.
• A double lanyard strap connected to a single reducer (absorber) and connected to the ring D of
the full body harness should be used when climbing or descending from a height of more than
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• Workers who frequently moved while working at a height of more than 6 (six) meters
consideration the need to use Self Retracting Lanyards (SLR). Double Lanyard is not necessary
when it is used SLR. Point hook (Anchorage point) as much as possible at the top of the head.
• When connected strap lanyard in a safe place, should consider the following factors:
− Connector on the soft/ webbing sling, bracket, rings, collars, eye bolts.
− Do not use these places as the connection position, can not load more than 150 kg or in a
position that can not secure/ easy to lose for snap hook from the lanyard rope or damaged
lanyard rope.
• Fall protective equipment, including Lifeline and lanyard, which was used to lift the goods must
be removed.
• In addition, fall protective equipment, work clothing that does not disrupt employees neat,
protective headgear equipped chin strap, cotton gloves, safety shoes, with a neatly tied ropes
must be used by employees to work at height.
• Training provided for the introduction and use of fall protective equipment to each employee
if:
− There is a danger of fall-related jobs.
− There are changes in procedures
− There are changes of fall protective equipment
• Full Body Safety Harnesses
Full body safety harnesses will only be permitted on the RDMP RU-V Balikpapan Project. Full
body safety harnesses shall be adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The
harness shall be adjusted to ensure all support members are firm and snug and not loose which
may result in injury during a fall. Full body safety harnesses are only designed to arrest falls of
up to 1.8 meters, therefore all fall arrest devices and inertia reels shall be fitted in a manner
which will only permit a maximum free fall distance of 1.8 meters.
Full body safety harnesses are designed for a one free fall application only in accordance with
the Manufacturer’s Instructions.
Harnesses shall be stored in cool dry area away from direct sunlight and exposure to chemicals.
• Using Fall Arrest Device System
Personal using a fall arrest system shall ensure on end of the lanyard is connected to the top “D”
ring at the back of the full body safety harness. The other end of the lanyard or inertia reel shall
be connected to a suitable anchorage point.
The anchor point chosen shall not be in a position that is lower than the area where the work is
to be undertaken. In all cases the absolute minimum fall distance shall be restricted to 1.8
meters. Fall arrest systems are designed for a one free fall application only in accordance with
the Manufactures Instructions. Certain brands have in-built indicators which show if the device
has been subjected to a free fall situation.
The “D” ring support fitted to the waist of the full body harness shall not be used as a means of
fall arrest but may be used a fall restraint (e.g. when working close to edges). Whenever the
waist attachment of the harness is to be used both “D” rings must be attached to the lanyard or
restrained device.

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Harness, lanyard static lines and all other fall arrest equipment must be inspected prior to each
use, stored when not in use in an area that is free from possible contamination by chemicals and
oils etc.
To avoid this from occurring, a carabiner shall be connected onto the static line with the lanyard
hook attached onto the carabiner.
• Re-attachment and De-attachment Lanyards Whilst Working at Height
At all times when working in elevated positions attachment to any fall arrest system shall be
carried out form the safety of a completed platform. Anchorage shall where practicable be
installed in such a manner that will prevent the need for personnel to detach their lanyard for
any reason. Where this ideal situation is not practicable two lanyards will always be attached to
the full body harness to enable the person to be attached to the anchorage. At any time when a
second lanyards if to be work this lanyard must be secured in such a manner that does not
additional risk such as stripping hazard.
• Net
Protection system (net) shall be installed to prevent the following conditions:
− When working at a height where workers could possibly fall and when there is no safety
protection such as handrail, etc.
− When working on a ladder and both hands are used to work.
− Hazard potential due to falling objects.
• Life Jackets / Work Vest
All personnel, (inspectors, client’s representatives, visitors included), will wear a work vest
under the following circumstances:
a. Work vests must be used when working or doing something in any place with the
possibility of personnel falling into the sea such as over the side of Platforms, Barges,
Jetties, Boat work or any other areas requiring over the side scaffolding or access work.
b. When working, fishing, or standing beyond the handrails, or where no handrails is
provided. And on any structure.
c. During stormy or rough weather.
d. While in any flight over water.
e. When transferring from or to, any equipment or vessel by any means.
f. When riding in an open boat or when outside the cabin or wheelhouse of any other type of
boat.
g. A harness may be used by welder working on a structure or equipment where it is not
possible to wear a work vest, due to restriction in workspace or nature of job.
h. Circumstances where Superintendent/Supervisor Deemed necessary.
• Tools and equipment
Any tools and equipment carried or used in an elevated work area shall where practicable be
secured against falling if dropped by the individual using them. This can be accomplished by
the use or wrist lanyards to arrest small hand tools should they dropped or the use of restraining
straps for heavier equipment that can be attached to the structure or other appropriate anchorage.

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6.2 Safety Harnesses and Belt

The main reason for the use of safety harnesses is to limit the distance of any fall and thereby
minimize the risk of injury. They will also be used to facilitate the rescue of persons working
in confined spaces, such as manholes etc.
Safety harnesses provide valuable protection, but they are not a substitute for effective fall
prevention measures. It should be clearly understood that, where practicable, proper
working platforms with guardrails and toe boards must be provided. Where the provision
of working platforms, or the use of safety nets, is impracticable, safety harnesses must be
provided and used.
In choosing a harness for a particular application, care should be taken to ensure that it will
give the user, as far as is compatible with safety, maximum comfort, freedom of movement
and, in the event of a fall, every possible protection to the body from the shock of sudden
arrest. Proper fitting and adjustment are essential to achieve these aims.
A full body harness gives greater protection than a safety belt in the event of a fall and is
therefore the type of harness that the company has standardized on, the use of lanyards fitted
with shock absorbers is required for free fall situations of 1.8 meters.

6.3 Scaffolding
6.2.1. Scaffolding Type
JO is using a few type of scaffolding for their activities, i.e.:
• Low level Scaffolding or Work Platform and
• Scaffolding for high Elevation and Multi Complex
Low Level Scaffolding
This shall consist of any scaffolding built up to a maximum height of 1.8 metres.
This scaffolding mainly consists of fixed frame scaffolding.

Scaffolding for High Elevation and Multi Complex

This catagory shall include:
• All tube and coupler scaffolding regardless of height.
• Fixed frame modular scaffolding above 1.8 metres in height.

6.2.2. Scaffolding Incomplete Sign

All general a purpose scaffolding in the following categories shall display a
“DANGER KEEP-OFF, SCAFFOLDING INCOMPLETE” sign:
• When scaffolding is in the process of being erected, dismantled, or altered.
• Any scaffolding detective or damaged in any way.

6.2.3. Green Scaffolding Inspection/ Approved Tag

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• Each complete general-purpose scaffold must be inspected and approved for use by
a Scaffolding Supervisor.
• Inspections must take place on:
− Initial erection
− Each week thereafter, and
− After alternation or relocation.
• Upon satisfactory inspection results, the Scaffolder Inspector shall hang a Safety Sign
(“This Scaffolding Approved for Use”) close to the access locations.

6.2.4. Scaffolding Barricades and Signs

• Any scaffolding erection process that may foreseeably cause injury to persons below
from accidentally dropped material shall be barricaded at a distance of no less than
three meters from the scaffold boundaries, with approved flagging at a height of
approximately 1 meter.
• The barricaded area shall display a “DANGER SCAFFOLDER WORKING
ABOVE” sign.
• Only authorized scaffolders assigned to work on the respective scaffold shall be
permitted inside the barricading.

6.2.5. Scaffolding Operations

• Prefabricated scaffolding and any associated components shall be constructed and
utilized in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
• Scaffolds shall be constructed and dismantled under qualified supervisions.
• The footing or anchorage for scaffold shall be level, rigid, and capable of carrying he
maximum intended load without settling or displacement (includes bas plates,
support etc.). Unstable objects such as barrel, boxes, loose bricks, or concrete blocks,
shall not be used as platforms, or to support scaffolds or planks.
• Any scaffold, including accessories such as braces, brackets, trusses, screw legs,
ladders, etc., that are damaged or weakened shall be immediately replaced. Scaffold
planks shall be free of cracks, splits, excessive knots, or notable damage. Damaged
planking shall be destroyed.
• Personnel not associated with scaffold erection/dismantled operations shall not be in
the immediate area during such activities or when large materials are being installed
directly overhead from scaffolds.
• Ladder access shall be provided to and made secure at every working platform level.
• Scaffold tubes and fittings or the integral parts thereof shall not be considered as
access.
• All access ways and areas to scaffold shall be kept free of all debris and construction
materials to provide safe entry/ exit.
• Materials, tool, equipment, etc., shall not be carried by a person if it affects the safety
of his own movement to a higher or lower level.

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• Metal ladders or scaffolding shall not be used in the vicinity of any electrified
conductor or equipment where there is a possibility of a person receiving an electric
shock unless the equipment has been adequately isolated or insulated.
• Ladders shall be secured.
• Not more than one personnel shall be on a ladder at any one time and when ascending
or descending, a person shall face the ladder and shall not carry anything by hand,
which may jeopardize their safety or the safety or others.
• Every ladder shall at least 1.0 m above a work platform level or any place used as a
landing.
• Scaffold tube or fittings shall not be used for test welding purposes or damaged in
any other manner.
6.2.6. Dismantling Scaffolding
• Normal procedure is to dismantle in the reverse order of erection: last up, first down.
• At least in the case of complicated scaffolds, get the same team that put it up to take
it down.
• All materials must be lowered carefully; surplus boards and fittings must be removed
from the platforms as the work progress and particularly at the end of each day.
• If necessary, barriers should be erected round the area where scaffolding is being
dismantled.

6.4 Ladders
• Generally, ladders shall be placed so that the horizontal distance from the base to the vertical
plane of the support is one-fourth the ladder length between supports.
E.g. a 12-foot ladder should be placed with the bottom 3 feet away from the wall or object
against which the top of the ladder is leaning.
• Single or extension ladder should be used in the near vertical position and should never be used
in the horizontal position.
• Ladders shall not be placed in front of a door or any position where they may be knocked over
unless they have been adequately barricaded.
• The feet of a ladder should be placed on a firm footing, particularly where the ground may be
soft.
• Ladders should not be leaned against unsecured objects such as cans, which are not chocked.
• Each ladder shall be tied off or firmly held by an assistant when in use.
• Ladders should extend approximately 3 feet (1 meter) over an elevated area.
• Aluminum or metal ladders shall not be used around live electrical wiring. Fiberglass or wooden
ladders should be used in areas of electrical hazards.
• When ascending or descending a ladder:
− Hold on with both hands.
− Always face the ladders.

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− Never slide down a ladder.

− Ensure shoes or work boots are free from oil, grease, or mud.
− Never climb higher than the third rung from the top of a straight or extension ladder and
the second tread from the top of a stepladder.
− Only one person should be on a ladder at a time.
• Maintaining and using ladders:
− Stepladders shall be fully opened and locked before use.
− Always inspect a ladder for defect before use.
− Makeshift ladders or aluminum scaffold sections shall not be used.
− Ladders shall never be spliced or lashed together for additional length.
− Ladders shall be used only for their intended purpose.
• Each ladder shall be examined per periodically. Those with split or broken side rails; missing,
broken, lose or damaged rungs shall be immediately removed from service.
• Ladders shall never be placed on boxes, barrels, or other makeshift platform to increase ladders
height.
• A single ladder shall not exceed a height of 9 meters and 15 meters in the case of an extension
ladder.
• Aluminum ladders shall not be used where there is a likelihood of contact with material harmful
to aluminum such as: caustics, liquids, lime, and wet cement.
• Where an extension ladder is used fully extended, the minimum overlap of sections shall be
rungs.

6.5 Training
All personnel assigned to work in elevated areas shall be given adequate training and
instruction in the wearing, adjustment and inspection of full body safety harnesses, lanyards,
static lines, and anchorage.
Only qualified personnel shall be permitted to erect or set up static lines and anchorage. All
static lines and anchorage shall be set up in accordance with the Manufacturers
Requirements.
The Barge Foreman and Anchor Foreman are responsible for setting up static lines and
anchorages based on the survey and client approval.

6.6 Examination and Inspection

All harnesses should be thoroughly examined by a competent person at least every three
months using the checklist sheet for recording of inspection. Some items of the inspection
criteria for fall protection equipment is as follows:
Full Body Safety Harnesses
• Webbing
− Cuts

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− Tears
− Fraying
− Abrasions
− Burns (chemical or hot work)
− Contact from Chemical e.g. paints, solven etc.
− Stitching – broken, fraying
• “D” ring, Adjusters and Buckles
− Bent
− Cracked
− Twisted
− Distortion
− Excessive wear (5%)
• Lanyards
− Cuts
− Tears
− Fraying
− Burns
− Contact from chemicals e.g. paints, solvents etc.
− Stitching – broken, fraying, abrasion
• Snap Hooks
− Cracks
− Bent
− Distortion
− Excessive wear
− Broken or loose locking clasp which allows the latch to open without dual action.
• Carabiners
− Cracks
− Bent
− Distortion
− Excessive wear
− Broken spring on locking clasp
− Bent locking clasp
− Broken screw thread
• Fall arrest Devices
− Cracks
− Bent
− Distortion
− Excessive wear
− Fall Indicators
− Torn fall arrest device

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The above list is not complete but provides a list of key inspection items for fall protection.
The wearer should make a visual inspection daily before use.
The Safety Personnel and respective foremen on board shall be examined / inspected all the
harnesses being used by all personnel.

Inspection on Scaffolds
• Material Inspection
− A scaffold must be inspected daily before use and after every modification.
− All scaffold material should be inspected by qualified persons to ensure the
specification compliance and acceptance of physical condition. Scaffold material
shall be free from any defect and deficiency such as cracks, dent, wear, and splits
and excessive of corrosion.
− A scaffold must be erected, altered and dismantled by, or under the direct
supervision of qualified workers. Check lists have to be prepared for the inspection
of use, erection and dismantling of equipment.
− Equipment should be inspected prior to its use, at least every 7 days, after any
substantial alteration, repair or after any significant changes affecting its integrity
and have the appropriate safety labels that shall certify its integrity and safe working
load, date of inspection and by whom.
− Inspections must be documented. Safe working load must take into account the
weight of all equipment, consumables, the scaffolding itself, its fittings and boards
and the weight of the personnel who use it.
− A logbook or register of all scaffolds must be maintained and includes for each
scaffold:
✓ Erection date :
✓ Built by :
✓ Inspected by :
✓ Dismantled date :
− A damaged scaffold component must not be used until it has been effectively
repaired
• Scaffolding Tag
− Upon the completion of scaffold inspection, A Scaffold must be tagged with the
appropriate Scaffold Tag (scaffolding-tag) a relevant category of three general
scaffolding-tag conditions, which are:
✓ GREEN : To indicate that the scaffold has been constructed
completely and safe for use at a limited load or
specification.
✓ YELLOW : To indicate that the scaffold is incomplete or construction
is in progress, and not readily for normal use.
✓ RED : To indicate that the scaffold construction is defective and
does not safe for use.

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− The “OK – SAFE FOR USE” shall only be attached after the completed scaffold
has been inspected by a qualified Safety Supervisor or equivalent and he has
recorded that the scaffold is safe to use. All access points are to be fitted with a tag.
− If there is no scaffold tag, the scaffold shall not be used. Refer to Appendix A for
typical a scaffolding-tag.

6.7 Storage & Care

The harnesses should be stored in a cool, dry, well ventilated place away from direct
sunlight and free from contact with anything that could cause damage.
Regular monthly inspection by inspector are accomplished with full documentation.

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