STEP Project Fall from Height Hazard At STEP Project, it was observed that a high risk of   falling from height hazard was presented. The subcontractor SCAFFCO has an activity of erecting scaffolding inside the shaft in core beam area (almost height 60 m from bottom level 61), the core beam width is less at 3 m, the proposed scaffolding to be erected almost 8 m height in core beam. The only 1 access to the core beam in the shaft was found unsafe and inadequate, No availability of platform used with man-basket in case of emergency, no proper protection was made to scaffolders of fall from height available, no lifeline or other means of protection was presented, the available guard rail was not properly checked. The contractor shall be insure of high protection to be made in specific mentioned area, proper access to the working area to be provided, proper platform to be provided for the emergency purposes.
Hazard category: Falls from height