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Flat roof 2017
This document discusses various safety hazards and requirements for working on roofs. It details proper fall protection measures like guardrails, warning lines, fall arrest systems and covers hazards like unprotected skylights, ladder access, material storage and hoist areas. The document emphasizes setting up fall protection zones, passive fall barriers, covering openings, safe material handling, hazard recognition and following regulations to prevent injuries and fatalities from falls or other roofing incidents.
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Flat roof 2017
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- 3. June 2015 3 • Whelanwas on the scene of a Dumpster fire that broke out near an abandoned building at 3860 Blake Street, DFD Lt. Mike Pylar said. • He was on the roof to see if the damage extended beyond the outside of the building when the skylight collapsed, Pylar said.
- 4. May 2015 • Theanchor is safe to use on wet surfaces but NOT shiny or slippery surfaces • 8 feet back from edge • Eco Anchor 4
- 5. May 2015 • VersaClamp brackets eliminates the need for safety monitors • Photo Tim Crumb 5
- 6. February 2015 • CantonMA • The victim and another worker were on the roof assessing snow removal operations. • They separated and one person walked across a skylight that had been covered by the snow. • The light gave way and he fell 40 feet to his death. 6
- 7. A Company 2014 •A contractor was hired to review all potential fall hazards at the site. • In response to this review, the site has installed fall protection on the roof to protect HVAC, and other contract employees, from falls. • Guardrails were installed at edges and designated walkways to the HVAC units were delineated. • Guardrails were also installed around skylights.
- 8. Roof Safe Distance •A warning line is used 15 feet or more from the edge; • The warning line meets or exceeds the requirements in §1926.502(f)(2); • No work or work-related activity is to take place in the area between the warning line and the edge; • The employer effectively implements a work rule prohibiting the employees from going past the warning line. https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.s how_document?p_table=INTERPRETATION S&p_id=24682 8
- 9. Work on low- sloperoofs • When work is performed less than 6 feet (1.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system. 1910.28(b)(13)(i)
- 10. Low Sloped Roofs •When work is performed at least 6 feet (1.6 m) but less than 15 feet (4.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by using a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system. 1910.28(b)(13)(ii)
- 11. Flat Roofs • Whenwork is performed 15 feet (4.6 m) or more from the roof edge, the employer must: • (A) Protect each employee from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system or a designated area. The employer is not required to provide any fall protection, provided the work is both infrequent and temporary; and • (B) Implement and enforce a work rule prohibiting employees from going within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the roof edge without using fall protection in accordance with paragraphs (b)(13)(i) and (ii) of this section. 1910.28(b)(13)(iii)
- 12. Travel Restraint • 5000lbs anchorage • Cannot free fall to lower level • Travel restraint systems are only permitted on a walking/working surface with a slope of between 0 and 18.4 degrees. 12
- 13. May 2016 • “1700pages of discovery later and they folded like a cheap suit.” • “The issue is that 2 employees were wearing orange jackets. When the CSHO was taking photos at 915am there was an employee signaling the crane. • When the CSHO came back at 1pm - Foreman was monitoring and also wearing an orange jacket.”
- 14. Roofs • Shoveling snow presentsa serious slipping and fall hazard. 14
- 15. Skylights • Skylights needto be covered with a barrier if employees are allowed onto the roof. 15
- 16. July 2014 • HendersonNV Police and Fire Department officials responded at about 10:30 a.m. Saturday to reports that a man had fallen through a skylight at the Ocean Spray facility 16 He was my dad, thank you everybody, I am McKenzie Lane Lentz, 16. Harry's youngest daughter . I hold them 1OO% responsible . I miss him with all my heart . I can never see his face again . He was my everything .
- 17. Roof Anchorages • Twolives saved through roofs • One skylight • Another through a bad roof. 17
- 18. Parapet Fall Protection •Several types are available. 18
- 19. Fall Protection InChicagoland • 635 inspections 3 offices • 2000 violations • $2.3M penalties • Roofs and scaffolds • Fallpro, training, ladders
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- 68. Passive Fall Protection •Portable Guardrails can be used to protect against falls. 68
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- 97. Roof Kettles • ProvideContainment • Working temperature guages • LPG 10 feet away • 2 Fire Extinguishers • Spigot turnout in event of fire • Training and Fire Prevention