A Closer Look at Fall Protection: 5 Things Safety Managers Should Know
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This document discusses commonly overlooked aspects of fall protection that safety managers should be aware of. It identifies five key areas: 1) rooftop edge applications and ensuring proper protection near leading edges, 2) use of warning and identification signage, 3) skylight protection using covers or nets, 4) challenges with residential construction versus commercial, and 5) securing objects at height to prevent them from falling. The document stresses the importance of safety training and having a comprehensive fall protection program.
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- 2. FallProtection&theOVERLOOKEDRISKS FALLPROTECTIONCANBEONEOFTHEMOSTCOMPLICATEDASPECTS OFACONTRACTOR’SSAFETYPROGRAMANDFORGOODREASON. 1. Standardscanbedifficulttointerpret 2. Everyjobsiteisdifferent 3. Ensuringworkersusetherightequipmentisnoeasytask
- 3. FallProtection&theOVERLOOKEDRISKS There are far too many injuries and deaths resulting from working at heights to ignore the fact that, somewhere along theway,fallprotectionisbeingoverlooked. Themostexperiencedandknowledgeableprofessionalswill admit it’s possible for important safety issues to fall through the cracks. That’s why it’s important to regularly review current regulations and research to find the solutions that keepyourworkerssafe.
- 4. COMMONLYOVERLOOKEDASPECTSOFFALLPROTECTION: 1. RooftopEdgeApplications: Debris Rain Snow Wind Holes Skylights Workersneedmorethanjustarailingwhenitcomestorooftopapplicationsthatarelessthan 6feetfromtheroofedge.Theaveragerooftopposesmanyfallhazardstoworkerssuchas: Roofsshouldbeoutfittedwithproperanchorsandworkersshouldbe provided with the correct harness and lifelines— especially if it’s con- sideredaleadingedge.Andawarninglineisrequiredat6feettoserve asawarningthataworkerisapproachinganunprotectededge.
- 8. 1. Contractorsfinditdifficult toprovidefallprotectionand competewithbuilderswho havelowerrates(because theyhireunsafecompanies) 2. It’sdifficulttogetsubcontractorstoworkwithfallprotection 3. Residentialcontractorsdon’thavetoprovideproofofOSHA10and30 Certification COMMONLYOVERLOOKEDASPECTSOFFALLPROTECTION: 4. ResidentialRoofsversusCommercial: Whenitcomestocommercialwork,it’sausuallygiventhatsafetyshouldbebuiltintothebudget. Whenwetalkresidentialroofingandlackoffallprotection,it’softenduetothesereasons: