The document discusses enhancing safety and reducing risk related to fall protection on construction sites, outlining relevant OSHA regulations and standards including those addressing scaffolding, fall protection equipment, hazard communication, and lockout/tagout. It also reviews ANSI standards for personal fall arrest systems, positioning and travel restraint systems, and assisted rescue. The presentation aims to explain why specific standards are important in construction and identify areas for improving fall protection programs.
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www.dhglabe.com/
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Fall protection is a complex subject with a variety of regulations, standards and equipment to consider. It can be challenging to ensure you are selecting the most current equipment on the market.
This webinar, offered by LJB Inc., provides guidance on which standards should be referenced when specifying and purchasing equipment.
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Note that the list is not complete. You will need to think carefully about the tasks and sub-tasks of each job you analyze and the particular hazards they present. Then you can add or delete to develop suitable lists for jobs you analyze.
Bonus: Learn more about JHA with this handy infographic: http://bit.ly/28Kx8Z1
Falls from heights are a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the construction industry. There are three major components to preventing fall accidents: fall arrest systems, ladder safety, and scaffold safety. All employees working at heights of six feet or more must be protected by an approved fall protection system. Common causes of fall accidents include failure to recognize hazards, messy work areas, lack of fall protection equipment, and untrained workers. Proper fall protection equipment includes guardrails, fall arrest systems, covers, and warning lines. Fall arrest systems limit free falls to six feet or less using lanyards, harnesses, and anchorage points attached above the worker. Equipment and workers must be properly trained to use fall protection safely and
A presentation for training Safety Committees and others with accident prevention duties. This format replaces the "checklist inspection" with a method that stresses "what can happen" - a job analysis approach to safety audits.
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The document discusses regulations around scaffold safety from 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. It provides information on requirements for competent persons, supported scaffold construction including platform construction and height to width ratios, and erecting, dismantling, and moving scaffolds. Specific guidelines are given for supported scaffold access, fall protection during erection and dismantling, and rules for moving scaffolds with employees. Requirements for aerial lifts are also outlined.
Do you know scaffolds powerpoint presentationwhemrick
DH Glabe & Associates was founded in 1985 under the name Western Falsework Engineering, Inc.Today, DH Glabe & Associates continues to be the leader in specialty construction engineering with an emphasis in scaffolding, shoring, formwork, falsework, re-shoring, erection & demolition plans, structural analysis, fall protection and product analysis. DH Glabe & Associates also provides expert witness services, davit & anchor testing, and OSHA training for scaffolding & fall protection.
www.dhglabe.com/
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The document summarizes OSHA's proposed revisions to Subpart D and I regarding walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment. Some key points of the proposed regulation include expanding fall protection requirements, updating standards to reflect current industry practices and consensus standards, and harmonizing provisions with other OSHA regulations. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit comments on the proposed changes by August 23, 2010 to provide input on issues like fall protection requirements for various surfaces and activities.
Fall protection is a complex subject with a variety of regulations, standards and equipment to consider. It can be challenging to ensure you are selecting the most current equipment on the market.
This webinar, offered by LJB Inc., provides guidance on which standards should be referenced when specifying and purchasing equipment.
Here are 22 questions to help focus efforts on identifying and controlling hazards when you conduct a job hazard analysis (JHA).
Note that the list is not complete. You will need to think carefully about the tasks and sub-tasks of each job you analyze and the particular hazards they present. Then you can add or delete to develop suitable lists for jobs you analyze.
Bonus: Learn more about JHA with this handy infographic: http://bit.ly/28Kx8Z1
Falls from heights are a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the construction industry. There are three major components to preventing fall accidents: fall arrest systems, ladder safety, and scaffold safety. All employees working at heights of six feet or more must be protected by an approved fall protection system. Common causes of fall accidents include failure to recognize hazards, messy work areas, lack of fall protection equipment, and untrained workers. Proper fall protection equipment includes guardrails, fall arrest systems, covers, and warning lines. Fall arrest systems limit free falls to six feet or less using lanyards, harnesses, and anchorage points attached above the worker. Equipment and workers must be properly trained to use fall protection safely and
A presentation for training Safety Committees and others with accident prevention duties. This format replaces the "checklist inspection" with a method that stresses "what can happen" - a job analysis approach to safety audits.
This document provides an overview of OSHA regulations and safety requirements for scaffolds and aerial lifts. It discusses hazards associated with scaffolds and lifts and covers the OSHA scaffold standard, general requirements for scaffolds, fall protection requirements, training needs, and specific requirements for different types of scaffolds and aerial lifts. Resources for additional information on scaffold and lift safety are also listed.
The document discusses regulations around scaffold safety from 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. It provides information on requirements for competent persons, supported scaffold construction including platform construction and height to width ratios, and erecting, dismantling, and moving scaffolds. Specific guidelines are given for supported scaffold access, fall protection during erection and dismantling, and rules for moving scaffolds with employees. Requirements for aerial lifts are also outlined.
1) Scaffolds must be designed and constructed to support heavy loads, with platforms that are fully decked and secured properly.
2) Inspections of scaffolds and their components must be conducted daily for defects to ensure structural integrity and safety.
3) Proper access, such as stairways or ramps, must be provided when platforms are more than 2 feet above or below an access point. Makeshift devices cannot be used to increase scaffold height.
The document summarizes regulations for scaffold safety from 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. It covers the scope and application of regulations to different types of scaffolding. It emphasizes training requirements to protect workers from electrical, fall, and falling object hazards. Clearances must be maintained from power lines. Fall protection like personal fall arrest systems or guardrails are required for scaffolds over 10 feet. Guardrails must be installed on scaffold platforms and falling object protection provided.
This document outlines the itinerary and content for a scaffolding awareness training course. The course covers introduction and aims, types of scaffolding, component identification, inspection procedures, reasons for collapses, and legislation regarding scaffolding safety. Key topics include health and safety regulations, pre-erection checks, erecting, altering, and dismantling scaffolding safely. The goal is for participants to understand their legal responsibilities for inspecting scaffolding before each use.
Fall protection is important for worker safety when working at heights. It aims to control or eliminate injury potential if a worker falls. The key components of fall protection are: A) Anchorage point, which must support 5000 lbs; B) Body harness to distribute fall forces; C) Connecting device like a lanyard to link the harness to the anchorage. Together these components form a personal fall protection system when used properly. Falls are a leading cause of occupational deaths so fall protection is vital whenever a worker is at a height of 4 or more feet.
This document discusses fall protection and preventing injuries from falls. It explains that fall protection systems aim to protect workers from falls and injuries when working at heights. There are two types of fall protection: fall prevention structures that limit falls to the worker's level, and fall arrest equipment like harnesses and lanyards that limit injuries from a fall. The document provides guidance on properly using fall arrest equipment and identifies frequent fall risks like open floorings, ladders, slippery surfaces, and scaffolding. It emphasizes that ignoring fall protection can result in serious injury or death.
Fall Protection Refresher Orientation Training by Rafael Coll & John CassidyAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document provides an overview of fall protection requirements and best practices. It begins by outlining the course objectives which are to understand definitions of fall prevention, restraint, and arrest; requirements; hazards; and where to seek help. It then discusses statistics on falls as a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in construction. Common fall locations are also outlined. Planning, controlling exposures, systems, hazard recognition, anchorage, and personal protective equipment are all reviewed in detail. The key requirements are that fall protection is required when working 6 feet or more above a lower level in construction or 4 feet in general industry. Proper selection, use, inspection and maintenance of fall protection systems is critical to ensuring worker safety.
Fall Protection OSHA NEW General Industry 2017 standardJohn Newquist
This document summarizes OSHA regulations regarding general industry fall protection. It outlines effective dates for the regulations, provides definitions for terms like travel restraint systems, and lists numerous requirements for walking-working surfaces, ladders, fixed ladders, ladder stands, step bolts, manhole steps, and stairways. Key requirements include ensuring surfaces are clean and dry, ladders are properly spaced and secured, fall protection is provided where needed, and regular inspections are conducted to identify hazards.
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, refers to a wide variety of safety gear designed to minimize the risk of injury to the wearer's body. PPE is used to protect different parts of the body, including the head with hard hats and welding helmets, respiratory protection with masks and respirators, hearing protection with earplugs and earmuffs, and eye protection with safety glasses and goggles. Examples of hand protection PPE are also listed.
The document provides information on basic scaffolding, including an introduction, course content, types of scaffolds, scaffolding materials, tools, safety harnesses, and scafftags. The course content section outlines topics that will be covered, including what a scaffold is, different types of scaffolds, materials, tools, safety harnesses, and safe erection and dismantling procedures. It then provides descriptions and details about independent tied scaffolds, putlog scaffolds, bird cage tower scaffolds, roof saddle and stack scaffolds, and suspended scaffolds. The document also lists and describes common scaffolding materials and tools.
The document provides information on scaffolding safety training conducted by Mr. V N Parbhu at EERC Theramx Ltd. on September 24-25, 2012. It defines scaffolding and describes the main types of tubular scaffolding. It outlines the various parts of tubular scaffolding such as standards, ledgers, transoms, and couplers. The document discusses requirements for guardrails, toeboards, and access ladders on scaffolds. It also covers inspection procedures and checklists for competent persons, as well as applicable regulations from the Building and Other Construction Workers Act and Factories Act.
This document outlines the phases and steps of completing a risk analysis. It discusses (1) analyzing risks by identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities and risks; (2) developing countermeasures through mitigation opportunities and policy planning; and (3) applying the process in practice using a small business example. The goal is to characterize, define, mitigate and eliminate risks to protect assets.
A powerpoint presentation designed to cover the basics of Personal Protective Equipment including gloves, respiratory, earplugs, etc... Can be used in training employees. Made available free from www.nationalsafetyinc.com
This document provides an overview of bloodborne pathogen training required by OSHA for employees. It discusses universal precautions like gloves and proper practices that can decrease transmission of pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing organisms found in blood and body fluids that can be spread through contact with infected blood or fluids. Diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. The training stresses treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infected and outlines protective measures like proper cleaning procedures, use of gloves, and handwashing to avoid exposure at work.
Part of the ASSE Virtual Symposium -
Safety in Manufacturing: Management Techniques and Technical Best Practices
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http://www.asse.org/education/manufacturing/index.php
The document advertises the ASSE Chapter Pavilion Program and Safety Through the Ages History Hall occurring at the ASSE 100th anniversary celebration during Safety 2011 in Chicago. The Chapter Pavilion Program allows ASSE chapters to showcase their history, presence, and future through a complimentary kiosk or booth. The Safety Through the Ages History Hall gives safety professionals and suppliers a chance to share artifacts, photos, and stories to provide a glimpse into the past of the safety field. Both programs encourage participation through completing an acceptance form by the listed deadlines.
These are the slides put together by Craig Schroll, President of FIRECON, in his presentation at the ASSE Virtual Symposium
http://www.asse.org/education/virtualclassroom.php
This document discusses enhancing interactivity on virtual platforms through polls and chat features. It provides an example poll question asking about the weather and includes a link to a video intended to demonstrate these interactive features.
The document discusses building a virtual training program using e-learning tools. It outlines a multi-day program using both synchronous and asynchronous elements following the ADDIE model of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. It provides examples of tools that can be used for analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of a virtual training program.
The document discusses virtual meeting tools that can be used instead of in-person meetings. It examines webinar platforms like WebEx and polling features. It also reviews the American Society of Safety Engineers' virtual symposium platform and "virtual" chapter communication tools like Ning, SlideShare, and Google Apps. Finally, it announces upcoming virtual professional development conferences on safety topics in October 2009 and January 2010.
SafetyNet is an online networking and communication system designed for attendees of the Safety 2009 conference. Over 4000 people are expected to attend the conference. SafetyNet allows attendees to connect with colleagues and other safety professionals by creating a profile, searching for other attendees, leaving public comments or sending private messages on others' profiles, and participating in a live chat. Setting up a profile early allows time to connect with others before the conference begins.
The document summarizes key points from a webinar on managing safety engineering work. It discusses treating safety as a business entity that requires allocation of resources, time, and costs. It also covers topics like engineering economics and budgeting, leadership, planning, team building, and effectiveness criteria in managing safety. Global safety leadership strategies discussed aligning safety with business goals and developing effective global communication.
1) Scaffolds must be designed and constructed to support heavy loads, with platforms that are fully decked and secured properly.
2) Inspections of scaffolds and their components must be conducted daily for defects to ensure structural integrity and safety.
3) Proper access, such as stairways or ramps, must be provided when platforms are more than 2 feet above or below an access point. Makeshift devices cannot be used to increase scaffold height.
The document summarizes regulations for scaffold safety from 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L. It covers the scope and application of regulations to different types of scaffolding. It emphasizes training requirements to protect workers from electrical, fall, and falling object hazards. Clearances must be maintained from power lines. Fall protection like personal fall arrest systems or guardrails are required for scaffolds over 10 feet. Guardrails must be installed on scaffold platforms and falling object protection provided.
This document outlines the itinerary and content for a scaffolding awareness training course. The course covers introduction and aims, types of scaffolding, component identification, inspection procedures, reasons for collapses, and legislation regarding scaffolding safety. Key topics include health and safety regulations, pre-erection checks, erecting, altering, and dismantling scaffolding safely. The goal is for participants to understand their legal responsibilities for inspecting scaffolding before each use.
Fall protection is important for worker safety when working at heights. It aims to control or eliminate injury potential if a worker falls. The key components of fall protection are: A) Anchorage point, which must support 5000 lbs; B) Body harness to distribute fall forces; C) Connecting device like a lanyard to link the harness to the anchorage. Together these components form a personal fall protection system when used properly. Falls are a leading cause of occupational deaths so fall protection is vital whenever a worker is at a height of 4 or more feet.
This document discusses fall protection and preventing injuries from falls. It explains that fall protection systems aim to protect workers from falls and injuries when working at heights. There are two types of fall protection: fall prevention structures that limit falls to the worker's level, and fall arrest equipment like harnesses and lanyards that limit injuries from a fall. The document provides guidance on properly using fall arrest equipment and identifies frequent fall risks like open floorings, ladders, slippery surfaces, and scaffolding. It emphasizes that ignoring fall protection can result in serious injury or death.
Fall Protection Refresher Orientation Training by Rafael Coll & John CassidyAtlantic Training, LLC.
This document provides an overview of fall protection requirements and best practices. It begins by outlining the course objectives which are to understand definitions of fall prevention, restraint, and arrest; requirements; hazards; and where to seek help. It then discusses statistics on falls as a leading cause of fatalities and injuries in construction. Common fall locations are also outlined. Planning, controlling exposures, systems, hazard recognition, anchorage, and personal protective equipment are all reviewed in detail. The key requirements are that fall protection is required when working 6 feet or more above a lower level in construction or 4 feet in general industry. Proper selection, use, inspection and maintenance of fall protection systems is critical to ensuring worker safety.
Fall Protection OSHA NEW General Industry 2017 standardJohn Newquist
This document summarizes OSHA regulations regarding general industry fall protection. It outlines effective dates for the regulations, provides definitions for terms like travel restraint systems, and lists numerous requirements for walking-working surfaces, ladders, fixed ladders, ladder stands, step bolts, manhole steps, and stairways. Key requirements include ensuring surfaces are clean and dry, ladders are properly spaced and secured, fall protection is provided where needed, and regular inspections are conducted to identify hazards.
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, refers to a wide variety of safety gear designed to minimize the risk of injury to the wearer's body. PPE is used to protect different parts of the body, including the head with hard hats and welding helmets, respiratory protection with masks and respirators, hearing protection with earplugs and earmuffs, and eye protection with safety glasses and goggles. Examples of hand protection PPE are also listed.
The document provides information on basic scaffolding, including an introduction, course content, types of scaffolds, scaffolding materials, tools, safety harnesses, and scafftags. The course content section outlines topics that will be covered, including what a scaffold is, different types of scaffolds, materials, tools, safety harnesses, and safe erection and dismantling procedures. It then provides descriptions and details about independent tied scaffolds, putlog scaffolds, bird cage tower scaffolds, roof saddle and stack scaffolds, and suspended scaffolds. The document also lists and describes common scaffolding materials and tools.
The document provides information on scaffolding safety training conducted by Mr. V N Parbhu at EERC Theramx Ltd. on September 24-25, 2012. It defines scaffolding and describes the main types of tubular scaffolding. It outlines the various parts of tubular scaffolding such as standards, ledgers, transoms, and couplers. The document discusses requirements for guardrails, toeboards, and access ladders on scaffolds. It also covers inspection procedures and checklists for competent persons, as well as applicable regulations from the Building and Other Construction Workers Act and Factories Act.
This document outlines the phases and steps of completing a risk analysis. It discusses (1) analyzing risks by identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities and risks; (2) developing countermeasures through mitigation opportunities and policy planning; and (3) applying the process in practice using a small business example. The goal is to characterize, define, mitigate and eliminate risks to protect assets.
A powerpoint presentation designed to cover the basics of Personal Protective Equipment including gloves, respiratory, earplugs, etc... Can be used in training employees. Made available free from www.nationalsafetyinc.com
This document provides an overview of bloodborne pathogen training required by OSHA for employees. It discusses universal precautions like gloves and proper practices that can decrease transmission of pathogens. Bloodborne pathogens are disease-causing organisms found in blood and body fluids that can be spread through contact with infected blood or fluids. Diseases caused by bloodborne pathogens include hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV. The training stresses treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infected and outlines protective measures like proper cleaning procedures, use of gloves, and handwashing to avoid exposure at work.
Part of the ASSE Virtual Symposium -
Safety in Manufacturing: Management Techniques and Technical Best Practices
Material handling. Machine safeguarding. Ergonomic design. Learn about these topics and many more in ASSE's first learning event focused on safety in the manufacturing workplace.
http://www.asse.org/education/manufacturing/index.php
The document advertises the ASSE Chapter Pavilion Program and Safety Through the Ages History Hall occurring at the ASSE 100th anniversary celebration during Safety 2011 in Chicago. The Chapter Pavilion Program allows ASSE chapters to showcase their history, presence, and future through a complimentary kiosk or booth. The Safety Through the Ages History Hall gives safety professionals and suppliers a chance to share artifacts, photos, and stories to provide a glimpse into the past of the safety field. Both programs encourage participation through completing an acceptance form by the listed deadlines.
These are the slides put together by Craig Schroll, President of FIRECON, in his presentation at the ASSE Virtual Symposium
http://www.asse.org/education/virtualclassroom.php
This document discusses enhancing interactivity on virtual platforms through polls and chat features. It provides an example poll question asking about the weather and includes a link to a video intended to demonstrate these interactive features.
The document discusses building a virtual training program using e-learning tools. It outlines a multi-day program using both synchronous and asynchronous elements following the ADDIE model of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. It provides examples of tools that can be used for analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation of a virtual training program.
The document discusses virtual meeting tools that can be used instead of in-person meetings. It examines webinar platforms like WebEx and polling features. It also reviews the American Society of Safety Engineers' virtual symposium platform and "virtual" chapter communication tools like Ning, SlideShare, and Google Apps. Finally, it announces upcoming virtual professional development conferences on safety topics in October 2009 and January 2010.
SafetyNet is an online networking and communication system designed for attendees of the Safety 2009 conference. Over 4000 people are expected to attend the conference. SafetyNet allows attendees to connect with colleagues and other safety professionals by creating a profile, searching for other attendees, leaving public comments or sending private messages on others' profiles, and participating in a live chat. Setting up a profile early allows time to connect with others before the conference begins.
The document summarizes key points from a webinar on managing safety engineering work. It discusses treating safety as a business entity that requires allocation of resources, time, and costs. It also covers topics like engineering economics and budgeting, leadership, planning, team building, and effectiveness criteria in managing safety. Global safety leadership strategies discussed aligning safety with business goals and developing effective global communication.
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1. ENHANCING SAFETY AND REDUCING RISK:
FALL PROTECTION ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
ASSE Virtual Symposium
March 16, 2010
Thomas E. Kramer, P.E., C.S.P. Principal
TKramer@LJBinc.com and (937) 259-5120
Michael A. Shell, P.E., Qualified Person
MShell@LJBInc.com and (937) 259-5179
2. POLLING
What industry do you work?
– Commercial
– Government
– Heavy civil
y
– Institutional
– Manufacturing
– Petrochemical
– Power generation
– Other
3. TOTAL FALL FATALITIES
800 698 738 738 733
680
700 607 652 623 634
659
638 664
604
600
500
Fatalities 400
300
200
100
0
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
Year
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
4. TOTAL FALL FATALITIES
800
700 607 652 623 634
659
+28% 698
638
604
738
664
738 733
680
600
500
Fatalities 400
300
200
100
0
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
Year
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
5. FATALITIES OCCURING IN CONSTRUCTION
Falls
36.4%
429
749
Other
63.6%
O the , 8 occupational ata t es t e co st uct o
Of t e 1,178 occupat o a fatalities in the construction
industry, 36% resulted from falls.
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
6. FALL FATALITIES BY WORK ACTIVITY
200
180
160
140 Roofs
120 Ladders
100 Scaffolds
80
Non-moving
60 vehicles
StrucSteel
40
20
0
1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
9. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explain why specific standards and regulations are relevant to
the construction industry
y
Identify specific areas where you can evaluate and improve
y
your fall p
protection p g
program
10. POLLING
Which of the following standards or regulations are
you familiar ( h
f ili (choose all th t apply)?
ll that l )?
– OSHA 1910 (or state version)
– OSHA 1926 (or state version)
– ANSI Z359
– ANSI A10.32
11. POLLING
Which standard or regulation do you most often
reference when you deall with f ll protection?
f h d ith fall t ti ?
– OSHA 1910 (or state version)
– OSHA 1926 (or state version)
– ANSI Z359
– ANSI A10.32
13. HISTORY
Construction (1926)
– S bpart M – “Fall Protection”
Subpart
– Others
• Subpart L – “Scaffolds ”
p
• Subpart R – “Steel Erection”
• Subpart X – “Ladders”
– …and others
14. LIMITATIONS OF OSHA
Which do I use? Construction v. General Industry
– Use of S bpart M
Subpart
– Inspection exception
16. ANSI A10 32 SCOPE
A10.32
Part of ANSI A10 series
Personal protective systems for:
– Equipment requirements
– Horizontal lifelines
– Climbing
– Travel restriction (restraint)
– Work positioning
– Rescue and evacuation
17. ANSI Z359 2007 FAMILY OF STANDARDS
Z359-2007
Z359.1: Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems…
Z359.3: Safety requirements for positioning and travel restraint
systems
Z359.4:
Z359 4: Safety requirements for assisted-rescue and self
assisted rescue self-
rescue systems…
Z359.2: Minimum requirements for a comprehensive managed
fall protection program
Z359.0: Definitions and nomenclature
18. ANSI Z359 2009 FAMILY OF STANDARDS
Z359-2009
Z359.6: Specifications and design requirements for active fall-
protection systems
Z359.12: Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest
Systems
Z359.13: Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing
Lanyards
Z359.0: Definitions and nomenclature (UPDATED)
Effective on 16 Nov 2009
19. POLLING
Which is your biggest challenge when it comes to fall
protection?
t ti ?
– Identifying hazards
– Developing abatement options
– Using equipment correctly
– Training workers
21. ANCHORAGE LOADS
1. Fall arrest
2. Work positioning
3. Fall restraint
4.
4 Horizontal lifeline
5. Rescue
22. PFAS COMPATIBILITY
Designed, tested d
D i d t t d and supplied as a complete system
li d l t t
29 CFR 1926.502 Appx C
23. SNAPHOOKS
Do not engage to (unless of a locking
type) and designed for the following
connections:
Webbing, rope or wire rope
Each other
D-ring to which another snaphook or
connector is attached
Horizontal lifelines
Any object incompatibly shaped or
dimensioned
29 CFR 1926.502(d)(6)
26. GATE STRENGTH
Z359.1 – 1992
– 220 lbs. front load
– 350 lbs. side load
Z359.1 – 2007
– 3,600 lbs. side load
– 3 600 lbs. f t l d
3,600 lb front load
27. REDUCTION IN STRENGTH
Knots in rope lanyards or lifelines can
reduce their strength by 50% or more
g y
Strength of an eye-bolt is rated along
the i
th axis
Strength is greatly reduced if the force
is applied at an angle to this axis (in
)
the direction of the shear)
29 CFR 1926.502 Appx C & proposed 29 CFR 1910.129 Appx.
28. REDUCTION IN STRENGTH
Tie-off of a lanyard or lifeline
around an “H” and “I” b
d d beam or
similar support reduces its strength
as much as 75% due to the cutting
action of the beam edges
29 CFR 1926.502 Appx C & proposed 29 CFR 1910.129
Appx. A
29.
30. EQUIPMENT MISUSE
Consequences of the Use of Personal Fall
Protection E i
P t ti Equipment in P ti
t i Practice
– by Wolfgang Schaeper
32. FIXED LADDERS
Fall-Arresting Effectiveness of Cages/Hoops
and F ll A t S t
d Fall-Arrest Systems on Fi d L dd
Fixed Ladders
– by David Riches
– HSE research report 258
– http://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr258.pdf
38. INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
OSHA 1926 Subpart M
– Before us g pe so a fall p o ec o sys e s, a d a e a y
e o e using personal a protection systems, and after any
component or system is changed, employees shall be
trained in the … proper methods of equipment inspection
and storage.
d t
– "Inspections " Personal fall arrest systems shall be
Inspections.
inspected prior to each use for mildew, wear, damage and
other deterioration, and defective components shall be
removed from service if their strength or function may be
adversely affected.
39. STANDARDS
ANSI Standards
– ANSI Z359 1-2007
Z359.1-2007
• Section 6.1.1. “Equipment shall be inspected by the user
before each use and, additionally, by a competent person
, y, y p p
other than the user at intervals of no more than one year.”
– ANSI A10.32-2004
• Section 6.3.2. “Formal inspections shall be made by either
a Competent or Qualified Person on at least a semi-annual
basis.”
40. BACKGROUND
Miller study – May 1, 2006
– Is Your Fall Protection Equipment a Silent Hazard?
q p
• “All fall protection equipment deteriorates with use and exposure
over time, regardless of brand and/or manufacturer.
• Equipment is not inspected often enough for wear and damage.
• Proper training is not provided--often, the wrong equipment is
selected for a particular situation, and equipment is not worn
p q p
properly.”
41. BACKGROUND
Miller study – May 1, 2006
– Over several months shock absorbing lanyards … have been
Over…several months, shock-absorbing
voluntarily removed from job sites for safety qualification
43. BACKGROUND
Miller study – May 1, 2006
– 100% did not pass visual inspection criteria
– 6% were previously deployed but still in active service
– 9% had webbing that was knotted
– 42% had hardware with visible defects
44. BACKGROUND
Miller study – May 1, 2006
– 100% did not pass visual inspection criteria
– 6% were p
% previously deployed but still in active service
y p y
– 9% had webbing that was knotted.
– 42% had hardware with visible defects
– 6% the webbing actually broke
g y
– 9% over 1,800 pounds
– 9% had snap hooks that opened during testing
– 24% elongated over the 42-inch standard
45. BACKGROUND
Miller study – May 1, 2006
– 100% did not pass visual inspection criteria
– 6% were previously deployed but still in active service
– 9% had webbing that was knotted.
– 42% had hardware with visible defects
– 6% the webbing actually broke
– 9% over 1,800 pounds
– 9% had snap hooks that opened during testing
– 24% elongated over the 42-inch standard
42 inch
– 85% of the product samples FAILED standard safety tests (in
accordance with ANSI standards)
46. POLLING
How long do you think someone can safely suspend
iin a f ll b d h
full body harness?
?
– 15 minutes or less
– 20 minutes
– 30 minutes
– 45 minutes or more
47. RESCUE – OSHA REQUIREMENTS
“The employer shall provide for prompt rescue of
employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that
employees are able to rescue themselves.”
Letters of Interpretations
– “While an employee may be safely suspended in a body harness for a
p y y y p y
longer period than from a body belt, the word “prompt” requires that
rescue be performed quickly -- in time to prevent serious injury to the
worker.
worker ” August 14, 2000
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Safety and Health Information Bulletin
48. AGENDA
Background
Relevant issues
Closing
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– International Fall Protection Symposium – Baltimore MD
• June 16 & 17, 2010
• Held in conjunction with Safety 2010
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk7F8UJxnLU
49. ENHANCING SAFETY AND REDUCING RISK:
FALL PROTECTION ON CONSTRUCTION SITES
ASSE Virtual Symposium
March 16, 2010
Thomas E. Kramer, P.E., C.S.P. Principal
TKramer@LJBinc.com and (937) 259-5120
Michael A. Shell, P.E., Qualified Person
MShell@LJBInc.com and (937) 259-5179