SWI - Working From Heights Wooden Poles Rev1

Standard Work Instruction
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Instruction Title Climbing Wooden Poles Issue Date 24-Mar-11
Instruction No. 4 CTS SWI 1002 Division CSS-ENG.
This Standard Work Instruction has been developed to Department Power Distribution
Objective achieve safe operations for all personnel, while protecting
property, the environment and producing quality Section/Area Linemen
Total number of
Table of Contents Pages
16
Front Control Sheet Page 1
All printed copies are
PPE, Permits & Environment Page 2
Work Element Summary Page 3

uncontrolled unless clearly
Work Balance Sheet Page 4 (a or b)
stamped
Tools and Materials List Page 5
CONTROLLED
Work Element Sheet's Page 6 + COPY
Sign-off and Document Control (master copy requires original signatures)

Effective Functional Approvals Team Leader / Senior TL Superintendent Sign off Audit
Revision Reason for Change (Name &
Date (Name & Signature) Approvals Signature)
Frequency
0 24-Mar-11 Original Version 1/year
Added Isolation and
1 30-Jan-12 1/year
Testing
PPE / Permits / Reference Docs / Environment Page 2
Issue Date 24-Mar-11 Instruction Title Climbing Wooden Poles
Safety or Personal Protective Equipment Required Hazard Type Definition Yes / No
1 - Head- Arc Flash Full Face shield Potential for harm caused by exposure to biological hazards, including flora (plants) and fauna (animals), and
Biological NO
5- Hands - LinesMan Glove kit CAT# GK0011D9 various specific sub-classes of agents.
2 - Eyes - Safety Glasses - Clear Potential for harm or damage to person or equipment/assets resulting from exposure to extreme natural,
Climatic / Natural Events YES
4 - Body- Arc Flash Coveralls environmental or climatic sources and events such as weather (e.g. lightening, high winds, flooding).
6 - Feet - Footwear - Steel Cap - High Ankle Potential for contact with or close exposure to electrical or magnetic energy sources which could cause harm
Electrical / Magnetic YES
to person, equipment/assets or the environment.
Potential for exposure to physical actions or forces, including poor design; presenting the potential for harm
Work Permits required BEFORE commencing this Ergonomics associated with exertion, excessive, unnatural or repetitive movement; poor posture or other undesired YES
task
Yes / No physical stress on the human body.
Isolation NO Potential for harm resulting from an external source or event (e.g. outside of the operations direct control).
External Challenges This may be utilized to include restrictive legislative or governmental actions, contributing to a compliance NO
Hot Work NO risk.
Confined Space NO Potential for a person, object or structure, subject to its weight or momentum to fall, move unexpectedly or
Gravity YES
Ground Working / Trenching NO be otherwise subject to uncontrolled gravitational forces.
Potential for harm to result from overexposure to light or the presence of inadequate lighting in the
Working on Live Equipment NO Lighting
workplace.
NO
Pit Permit NO Potential impact (positive or negative) on the naturally occurring environment due to the use of or
Land Use management of land. May relate to harm caused by pollution, degradation and clearance through NO
Working at Heights YES incompatible current or post closure use.
Fire System Impairment NO Potential for unexpected or unintended interaction with sources of mechanical energy; including equipment
Mechanical and uncontrolled forces or movement with the potential to cause harm to person, equipment/assets or the NO
Excavation / Penetraion NO environment.
Electrical Area YES Potential for harm to persons (themselves or others) and equipment/assets associated with undesired
Personal/Behavioural YES
Floor / Hanrail Removal NO behavioural actions, stresses or stressors.
Pressure Potential for harm resulting from the sudden release of pressure from a specific source. NO
Reference Documents Listing Potential for harm to result from exposure to or contact with radiation waves from either natural or
Radiation NO
Description and Code manufactured sources (characterized as either ionising or non-ionising sources).
Where there is potential for an element of a business' activities to negatively (or positively) interact with
Social/Cultural NO
social or cultural expectations leading to a localised impact.
Sound / Vibration Potential for harm reuslting from prolonged exposure to excessive noise or vibration. NO
Potential for harm to occur as a result of unexpevted or unintended exposure to physical materials or
Substances chemicals whose properties are normally controlled. Substanceds are grouped under attributes associated NO
with their most common reactivity.
Potential for harm or damaging forces from contact with or variotion in temperature (Hot or Cold) energy.
Thermal / Fire / Explosion This includes fires which may be sourced from any flammable material (solid, powder, liquid or gas). NO
Explosions may be defined as a sudden pressure wave, whether or not caused by an ignition.
Potential for harm (including property damage) to result from the operation of self-propelled equipment -
Vehicles and Transportation YES
typically related to a heavy or fast moving impact or collision.
Potential for harm caused by the inappropriate use of resources or inadequate management or disposal of
Waste NO
waste material.
Potential for harm to result from physical hazards associated with workplace conditions or a specific physical
Work Environment YES
location.
Any changes identified through Take 5 or other risk assessment processes or at any stage throughout following this procedure are to be communicated IMMEDIATELY to your immediate Supervisor
Work Element Summary Page 3

Layout
Instruction No. 4 CTS SWI 1002
Cycle Time
(HH:MM)
Safety Harness Choker Belt
# Work Element Description OPT VA NVA Auto Walk Total
1 Ensure No Power on Overhead Lines 0:00
2 Perform Thorough Take 5 0:00
3 Inspect PPE 0:00
4 Wooden Pole Inspection Before Ascending the Pole 0:00
5 Appropriate Safety PPE 0:00
6 Test Voltage on Overhead Line 0:00
7 Ascending the Wooden Pole 0:00
8 Obstacle while Ascending the Wooden Pole 0:00
9 Descending the Wooden Pole 0:00
10 Obstacle while Descending the Wooden Pole 0:00
11 0:00
12 0:00
Back Biter Lanyard Climbing Belt Gaffs
19 0:00
20 0:00
21 0:00
22 0:00
23 0:00
24 0:00
25 0:00
Total 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00

Work Balance Sheet Page 4a

Time (HH:MM)
24:00
21:36
19:12
16:48
14:24
12:00
9:36
7:12
4:48
0:00
2:24 0:00
Non Value Added
0:00 Value Added
Tools and Materials List

Instruction Title Climbing Wooden Poles Issue Date 24-Mar-11 Page 5 of 16
Where Used Where Used

Symbols Tool ID # Tool Description Element/ Symbol Mat'l ID# Material Description Element/ Symbol
Step # Step #
Q
Equipped with spurs, they are designed for climbing wooden 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1,
Quality Gaffs poles and secure to safety boot with a belt system. 8.1, 9.1, 10.1
Safety A harness worn around a person's body (over the shoulders 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1,
HSE and around the chest) used for fall arrest. 10.1
Harness
A belt that postions around the climber's waist and connects 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1,
Knack Climbing Belt to the safety harness. 10.1
Safety Equipment by If the climber falls the strap tightens onto the pole arresting 3.1, 6.1, 7.1, 8.1,
Choker Belt the fall. Attaches to the climbing belt. 9.1, 10.1
Exception
Back Biter A lanyard with shock absorber and cross-arm anchorage 3.1, 5.1, 7.1,
Lanyard connector. 10.1
Voltage
A Line Voltage detector used to determine absence of voltage.
Detector
Visuals
Gaffs Safety Harness Climbing Belt
Choker Belt Back Biter Lanyard

Work Element Sheet

Instruction Title Climbing Wooden Poles Issue Date 24-Mar-11 Page 6
Element
Element Name Ensure No Power on Overhead Lines Element # 1 Time
0:00
Symbols Step# WORK STEP Symbol KEY POINT / SAFETY HIGHLIGHT REASON WHY
Team leader and crew meet to discuss and develop Isolation
Quality Q 1.1 Switching Order (when working on or near possibly energized
lines).
Refer to Single Point Lesson for Developing Isolation Switching
Order.
Crew executes Isolation Switching Order: locks potential
Sources are locked, lines tested and grounded, personal locks
HSE 1.2 sources of energization, tests for absence of voltage, applys
applied. Refer to High Voltage Line Testing SWP.
grounds and utilizes personal Isolation Locks.
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Perform Thorough Take 5 Element # 2 Time
0:00
Quality Q 2.1 Perform thorough Take 5.

Minimum requirement under company policy
prior to commencing any task.
HSE Your personal risk assessment to identify &
implement controls to assist in reducing
Knack Ensure Take 5 book available, do not commence risks as is reasonably possible.
with task until Take 5 completed & any issues
Safety Equipment by
addressed.
Exception
To be able to visually see hazards and
Ensure Take 5 is completed on job site.
inspect area.
Visuals
1.1 1.1 1.1

Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Inspect PPE Element # 3 Time
0:00
Quality Q 3.1
Inspection of climbing equipment prior to use (Safety harness,
Visually inspect the safety harness, lanyard, gaffs, climbing belt and
choker belt for any damage. Minimum requirement under company
Certified personnel required as per IOCC safety standards.
back biter lanyard, choker belt, climbing belt, gaffs). policy prior to commencing any task. Fall arrest and fall protection
HSE certified.
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Wooden Pole Inspection Before Ascending the Pole Element # 4 Time
0:00
Quality Q 4.1 Inspect the wooden pole prior to ascending.

Inspect the wooden pole before climbing . Refer to SPL Wooden Pole
Inspection.
To ensure pole is safe to climb.
Never climb a damaged wooden pole because it may cause injury or

HSE fatality to the climber.
Personal injury may occur.
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Appropriate Safety PPE Element # 5 Time
0:00
All workers involved in the climb must have fall arrest training.
Quality Q 5.1 Put on required safety PPE. Minimum requirement under company policy prior to commencing
any task. Fall arrest and fall protection certified.
Proper training required to reduce the risk of a fall hazard.
HSE Put on gaffs around each safety boot (refer to Picture 5.1a).
Knack Put on safety harness (refer to Picture 5.1b).

Fall arrest equipment to be worn at all times during the climb.
Safety Equipment by Put on climbing belt and connect to safety harness (refer to Picture
Exception 5.1c).
Put on the back biter lanyard (refer to Picture 5.1d).
Visuals
5.1a 5.1b Safety Harness
Gaff Belt
Gaff
Hook
5.1c 5.1d
Back Biter Lanyard
Climbing Belt
Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Test Voltage on Overhead Line Element # 6 Time
0:00
Quality Q 6.1 Ascending the wooden pole. Each climb requires a grounds person. Use of verbal communication. Grounds person is a necessity to ensure safe work procedures.
Loop one end of the choker belt around the base of the wooden pole
HSE while the other end is attached to the D-ring on the climbing belt
(refer to Picture 6.1a). Proper use of fall arrest equipment required to prevent the risk
Connect the free end of the choker belt to the other D-ring on the of falling.
Knack climbing belt (opposite to the one used in previous step). Secure
the choker belt around the pole and tighten (refer to Picture 6.1b).
Safety Equipment by Begin to climb by placing your hand on the pole at the same height
as your forehead. Step up on the pole using the foot on the same
Exception side as the hand already on the pole. Force the gaff hook on that
foot into the pole (refer to Picture 6.1c). Repeat these motions with
the opposite side of the body to lift yourself up the pole. With each Proper body motion required to prevent the risk of falling.
movement, you need to keep your choker belt with you and
therefore must shift the belt upward (above waist level). Make sure
you are secure before moving the choker belt (refer to Pictures
6.1d,e&f).
While climbing, you need to keep the choker belt engaged at all
times. If you are moving one leg, you need to keep the other leg
Prevent the risk of falling.
embedded into the pole and both arms holding the choker belt. Your
knees should remain locked throughout the climb.
Visuals 6.1a
6.1b
Choker Belt Pole

Connection
Climbing Belt
Connection (one side)
Safety Belt D-Ring
6.1c 6.1d 6.1e 6.1f

Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Ascending the Wooden Pole Element # 7 Time
0:00
Quality Q 7.1 Obstacle while ascending the Wooden Pole

If an obstacle is encountered (Refer to Pic 7.1a) during a upward climb, a
back biter lanyard must be used to assist in climbing past the obstacle.
Must remain tied off at all times. In order to move past obstacle need
to remove choker belt.
HSE Ensure gaff hooks are securely embedded in the pole with knees locked.
Disconnect the back biter clamp from the D-ring on the climbing belt and Back biter lanyard is designed to bite back on itself. Regular standard
loop the back biter lanyard around the wooden pole, above the obstacle, lanyards are not. It's used to create a tie off above the obstacle
(refer to Picture 7.1b) then clamp onto the lanyard in front of the pole (refer allowing the choker belt to be removed.
Knack to Picture 7.1c). Ensure back biter is secure.
Safety Equipment by Remove the choker belt from one D-ring on the belt around the climbers
Preparing to put the climbing belt above the obstacle.
Exception waist and remove the belt from the pole (refer to Picture 7.1d).
Loop the free end of the choker belt around the wooden pole above the
obstacle (refer to Picture 7.1e). Connect to the D-ring on the belt around
the climbers waist and connect the belt around the pole (refer to Picture Creates a tie off point above the obstacle using the choker belt.
7.1f). Adjust the belt around the pole (refer to Picture 7.1g). Ensure choker
belt is secure.
Remove back biter from around the pole by disconnecting at the connection
Choker belt is positioned above the obstacle. Attach the back biter
point in front of pole (refer to Picture 7.1h) and connect to the D-ring on
lanyard to the D-ring so it's not dangling.
climbing belt.
Visuals Obstacle example Back Biter Lanyard Clamp on the front Connection around pole
7.1a 7.1b 7.1c 7.1d
Disconnect Back Biter Lanyard

Re-Position Choker Belt
7.1e 7.1f 7.1g 7.1h
Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Obstacle while Ascending the Wooden Pole Element # 8 Time
0:00
Quality Q 8.1 Stabilize Position at Working Height

Both gaffs are securely embedded into the pole (refer to Picture 8.1)
to ensure stable footing.
Prevent risk of fall.
The choker belt is tightened and secured around the wooden pole If a fall were to occur the choker belt would "choke" around the
HSE (refer to Picture 8.1). wooden pole to prevent a fall.
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
8.1
Choker Belt
Choker Belt Connection
Back Biter Lanyard
Gaffs
Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Descending the Wooden Pole Element # 9 Time
0:00
Q
Begin to climb down the pole by placing your hand on the pole at
Quality 9.1 Descending the Wooden Pole. the same height as your forehead. Step down the pole using the
foot on the same side as the hand already on the pole. Force the
gaff hook on that foot into the pole (refer to Picture 9.1a). Repeat
HSE these motions with the opposite side of the body to lower yourself Proper body motion required to prevent the risk of falling.
down the pole. With each movement, you need to keep your choker
belt with you and therefore must shift the belt downward (to waist
Knack level). Make sure you are secure before moving the Choker Belt
(refer to Pictures 9.1b,c&d).
Safety Equipment by
While climbing, you need to keep at least three points touching the
Exception pole at any time. If you are moving one leg, you need to keep the Three point contact provides stable contact when climbing the
other leg and both arms holding the pole. Your knees should remain wooden pole.
locked throughout the climb.
Q Hands on choker belt allows stability while ascending or descending
Visuals
9.1a 9.1b 9.1c 9.1d

Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name Obstacle while Descending the Wooden Pole Element # 10 Time
0:00
Quality Q 10.1 Obstacle while descending the wooden pole.

If an obstacle is encountered (Refer to Pic 10.1a) during a downward climb a Must remain tied off at all times. In order to move past obstacle need
back biter lanyard must be used to assist in climbing past the obstacle. to remove choker belt.
HSE Ensure gaff hooks are securely embedded in the pole with knees locked.
Disconnect the back biter clamp from the D-ring on the climbing belt and Back biter lanyard is designed to bite back on itself. Regular standard
loop the back biter lanyard around the wooden pole, above the obstacle, lanyards are not. It's used to create a tie off above the obstacle
(refer to Picture 10.1b) then clamp onto the lanyard in front of the pole allowing the choker belt to be removed.
Knack (refer to Picture 10.1c). Ensure back biter is secure.
Safety Equipment by Remove the choker belt from one D-ring on the belt around the climbers
Preparing to put the climbing belt above the obstacle.
Exception waist and remove the belt from the pole (refer to Picture 10.1d).
Loop the free end of the choker belt around the wooden pole below the
obstacle. Connect to the belt D-ring around the climbers waist and connect
Creates a tie off point above the obstacle using the choker belt.
the belt around the pole. Adjust the belt around the pole (refer to Picture
10.1e). Ensure choker belt is secure.
Remove back biter from around the pole by disconnecting at the connection
Climbing belt is positioned above the obstacle. Attach the back biter
point in front of the pole (refer to Picture 10.1f) and connect to D-ring on the
lanyard to the D-ring so it's not dangling.
climbing belt (refer to Picture 10.1g).
Visuals 10.1 10.1b 10.1c
Obstacle Back Biter

Example Connection
around Pole
Remove Choker Belt Re-Position Choker Belt Disconnect Back Biter Back Biter attached to Climbing Belt
10.1d 10.1e 10.1f 10.1g

Work Element Sheet

Element
Element Name 0 Element # 11 Time
0:00
Quality Q 11.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
0:00
Quality Q 12.1
Q
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
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Element
Element Name #REF! Element # #REF! Time
#REF!
Quality Q 13.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
#REF!
Quality Q 14.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
#REF!
Quality Q 15.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
#REF!
Quality Q 16.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
#REF!
Quality Q 17.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
#REF!
Quality Q 18.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
0:00
Quality Q 19.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
Work Element Sheet

Element
0:00
Quality Q 20.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
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Element
0:00
Quality Q 21.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
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Element
0:00
Quality Q 22.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
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Element
0:00
Quality Q 23.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
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Element
0:00
Quality Q 24.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals
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Element
0:00
Quality Q 25.1
HSE
Knack
Safety Equipment by
Exception
Visuals

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Standard Work Instruction

Instruction Title Climbing Wooden Poles Issue Date 24-Mar-11

Instruction No. 4 CTS SWI 1002 Division CSS-ENG.

Work Element Summary Page 3

Sign-off and Document Control (master copy requires original signatures)

PPE / Permits / Reference Docs / Environment Page 2

Issue Date 24-Mar-11 Instruction Title Climbing Wooden Poles

Safety or Personal Protective Equipment Required Hazard Type Definition Yes / No

Work Element Summary Page 3

1 Ensure No Power on Overhead Lines 0:00

2 Perform Thorough Take 5 0:00

3 Inspect PPE 0:00

4 Wooden Pole Inspection Before Ascending the Pole 0:00

5 Appropriate Safety PPE 0:00

6 Test Voltage on Overhead Line 0:00

7 Ascending the Wooden Pole 0:00

8 Obstacle while Ascending the Wooden Pole 0:00

9 Descending the Wooden Pole 0:00

10 Obstacle while Descending the Wooden Pole 0:00

Total 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00 0:00

Work Balance Sheet Page 4a

Tools and Materials List

Where Used Where Used

Gaffs Safety Harness Climbing Belt

Choker Belt Back Biter Lanyard

Work Element Sheet

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Quality Q 2.1 Perform thorough Take 5.

1.1 1.1 1.1

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Quality Q 4.1 Inspect the wooden pole prior to ascending.

Never climb a damaged wooden pole because it may cause injury or

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Knack Put on safety harness (refer to Picture 5.1b).

Put on the back biter lanyard (refer to Picture 5.1d).

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Choker Belt Pole

Safety Belt D-Ring

6.1c 6.1d 6.1e 6.1f

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Quality Q 7.1 Obstacle while ascending the Wooden Pole

7.1a 7.1b 7.1c 7.1d

Disconnect Back Biter Lanyard

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Quality Q 8.1 Stabilize Position at Working Height

Back Biter Lanyard

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Q Hands on choker belt allows stability while ascending or descending

9.1a 9.1b 9.1c 9.1d

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Quality Q 10.1 Obstacle while descending the wooden pole.

Visuals 10.1 10.1b 10.1c

Obstacle Back Biter

10.1d 10.1e 10.1f 10.1g

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