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1. This code is designed to promote the safety of all Department
and Contract personnel while working on slopes at sites where persons are at
risk of falling a distance of more than 2 metres.
2. No-one may gain access to the site unless they are authorised
by the Engineer or the Contractor.
3. No person may work unaccompanied unless they are on a very
gentle slope (less than 30º slope). All personnel must leave the slope to
take refreshments, meals etc.
4. During site works, all fragile slopes shall be clearly marked
off and personnel informed of the dangers.
5. Extreme care must be exercised on slopes during adverse
weather conditions as wind, rain, fog and darkness create their own hazards in
addition to the hazards inherent in slope work. The site in-charge must assess
the conditions with great care access to the slope. Only in emergencies may
persons go on to slopes in heavy rain or during the hours of darkness. In such
cases, no person shall go on to the slope unaccompanied.
6. All access equipment, ropes and tackle must be regularly
inspected and adequately maintained in a sound condition.
7. Where persons could fall over the edge of a slope, temporary
guard rails or ropes are to be installed where practicable. All persons exposed
to a risk of falling must be provided with a secure and well-anchored safety
line. Such a rope Must be of sufficient strength to provide them with safe
arrest in the event of a fall.
8. Care must be taken to prevent tools and loose objects falling
from the slope. Loose articles should be raised or lowered in a safe manner.
They should not be carried up or down ladders, unless in the case of small
items, which may be carried In a suitable shoulder bag.
9. Any scaffolding that is used must be composed of good quality
materials. Bamboos should be freshly cut, of strong and flexible nature.
Scaffolding must be of appropriate capacity and correctly erected by competent
persons.
10. Ladders must be in good condition and adequate for the job.
Ladders should extend one metre beyond the landing point and must be on a firm
base, correctly pitched and lashed as soon as is possible. Unlashed ladders must
be 'footed'.
11. If there is any potential hazard to personnel below where
the slope work is taking place, adequate temporary warning notices, barriers and
a 'look out' person shall be employed. Where appropriate, standard traffic
warning and control measures must be taken.
12. Appropriate protective clothing shall be issued, including,
where necessary, protective helmets and boots with steel toe caps and
slip-resistant soles. | 
