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The Northeast Wireless Safety Summit held on February 4, 2015, addressed increasing fatalities and safety concerns in the wireless communication tower industry, highlighting OSHA's recorded fatalities and legal panel discussions on fall protection requirements. The summit emphasized the importance of hiring qualified contractors and implementing safety standards to mitigate risks associated with tower construction and maintenance. It also underscored the economic impact of the wireless industry in New York and the necessity for a culture of safety across all industry levels.
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- 1. Welcome February 4, 2015 Tarrytown, NY
- 2. Northeast Wireless Safety Summit February 4, 2015 #NEWSS #NEWSS 2 Hubble Founda?on hAp://www.hubblefounda?on.org/ BridgeAe Hester Founder and President PRESENTER
- 3. Northeast Wireless Safety Summit February 4, 2015 #NEWSS #NEWSS 3 Legal Panel Discussion MODERATOR: Douglas JarreF PANELISTS: David Sarvardi Manesh Rath
- 4. Communication Towers and FallProtection Requirements John Frowd, US Dept. of Labor-OSHA Manhattan Area Office Frowd.john@dol.gov GENERAL INDUSTRY
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- 6. In 2013, OSHArecorded a total number of 13 communication tower-related fatalities. In the beginning weeks of 2014, there were four (4) fatalities at communication tower worksites. This represents a significant increase in fatalities and injuries from previous years, and OSHA is concerned at this trend. This is more worker deaths than in the previous two years combined.
- 7. Monopole Self SupportingGuyed 100-200 feet tall 100-400 feet tall 100-2,150 feet tall Tower Types
- 10. Tower Hazards: ■Falls fromgreat heights ■Electrical hazards ■Hazards associated with hoisting personnel and equipment with base- mounted drum hoists ■Inclement weather ■Falling object hazards ■Equipment failure ■Structural collapse of towers
- 11. Standards 5(a) 1 (ANSI222g & 1019) Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926) ■1926 Subpart M, Fall protection ◦1926.501, Duty to have fall protection ◦1926.502, Fall protection systems criteria and practices ◦1926.503, Training requirements ■1926 Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment ◦1926.104 - Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards. ◦1926.105 - Safety nets. 1926. 1431 - Hoisting Personnel General Industry (29 CFR 1910) ■1910 Subpart R - Special Industries ◦1910.268 - Telecommunications. ■1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment ◦1910.132 - General requirements.
- 13. Fall Protection … Fallprotection during climbing is necessary part of fall safety. However, climbers sometimes faced with climbing in areas with inadequate anchorage points (typically during antenna climbing). In these cases, first man up carries and attaches safety rope for use during time of work performance. Fall protection rope removed when all work completed.
- 14. Fall Prevention … Thoughfree climbing not authorized, not all antenna manufacturers presently have ways to provide fall protection that meets minimum anchorage requirements.
- 15. First man upattaches safety line. Once attached, all others can attach to it. Depending upon the number of personnel on the antenna, more than one rope may be
- 16. The use ofportable type anchorage points can make difficult attachment locations safe. Cross arms shown here are one such means.
- 17. Climber is attachedwith fall protection lanyard and positioning device.
- 18. Climber is usinga cross arm anchorage point to allow him to work in an area that does not have an adequate anchorage point.
- 19. Climber is transferringfrom one anchorage point to another.
- 20. Fatal & SeriousAccidents
- 21. Alpha Antenna Services, Utica, NY (10/25/2010) • 379 Foot Communication
- 26. Alpha Antenna Services,Inc. Violations • Cit. 1 Item 1 – 5a1 – Personnel hoist deficiencies • Cit. 1 Item 2 -1926.95 (a)- Damaged fall protection lanyards • Cit. 1 Item 3 - 1926.100(a) – No head protection • Cit. 1 Item 4 - 1926.1051(a) – First step on tower 54 inches above the ground
- 27. Patriot Towers, Inc.,Marcy, NY (04/27/2012) • 170 Foot Monopole Communication Tower
- 29. Patriot Towers, Inc., Violations • Cit. 1 Item 1a -1926.1053 (a)(22)(i) – Ladder safety device not drop tested . • Cit. 1 Item 1b – 1926.1053(a)(22)(iii) – Ladder safety device did not activate. • Cit. Item 2a – 1926.1053(b)(15) – Ladder safety device cable was not inspected for tension. • Cit. 1 Item 2b - Serious 1926.1060 (a)(1) (ii) – Lack of training on fall protection system.
- 30. NAICS Code: 237130Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Top Ten Violations
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- 33. #3 - 5(a)(1)General Duty Clause • Hoisting employees to the work station 1. Drum hoist deficiencies 2. Lack Anti-two blocking 3. Wire rope deficiencies 4. Rigging deficiencies 5. Trial Lift & proof testing 6. Lack of Training
- 34. #4-1926.1060(a) Ladder SafetyDevices Training
- 35. #5 – 1926.100(a)Head Protection
- 36. #6-1926.95 (a)- damagedfall protection equipment
- 37. #7 – 1926.59(e)(1)Hazard Communication Ø Chemical Inventory Ø Safety Data Sheets Ø Container Labeling Ø Employee Training
- 38. #8 – 1910.178(l)(i)Powered industrial truck training
- 39. #9 – 1926.251Rigging Equipment Ø Alloy steel chain slings Ø Wire rope slings Ø Web slings
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- 41. Northeast Wireless Safety Summit February 4, 2015 #NEWSS #NEWSS 41 Morning Keynote: Wireless Industry Challenges and Safety Solu?ons PRESENTOR: TODD SCHLEKEWAY
- 42. Wireless Industry Challenges andSafety Solutions Northeast Wireless Safety Summit Tarrytown, New York February 4, 2015
- 43. National Association of TowerErectors q Experienced in establishing industry best prac?ces for safety since 1995; q Voice of tower construc?on, service and maintenance industry; and q Industry leader in tower safety through educa?on, standards and professionalism. About NATE
- 44. The Wireless Industry& NATE “I have deep admira?on for the work that the tower construc?on and maintenance industry does with the wireless communica?ons industry. It is indispensable, valuable and the features that you add to the wireless service…there would be no wireless service without what you do.” Steve Largent (Former President & CEO of CTIA-‐The Wireless Associa@on)
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- 46. Industry Challenges q Cyclical Workforce q Fragmented Training q Pre-‐Hiring Prac?ces: The Hiring of Unqualified Contractors q Addi?onal “Stresses/Loads” Placed on Tower Structures q Fall Protec?on Viola?ons q Hard Market for Workers Comp Insurance
- 47. Question? How many tower technicians are currently working in the industry? Es?mates range from 10,000 – 14,000 tower techs currently working in the industry.
- 48. Building Your Network: Elementsof Construction Price Quality Schedule q Price q Quality q Schedule
- 49. Who Would YouHire?
- 50. Responsibility to Hirea Qualified Contractor There is a direct correla?on between safety and quality! Your network will probably end up resembling your contractor!
- 51. Building Your Network: ThePerils of Compromise
- 52. Improper LTE Installations q Missing hangers q Poor line rou?ng q Junc?on box blocked q Poor line support q Stress on the jumper
- 53. Overloading of New& Existing Antenna Mounts ¨ The overloading of new and exis?ng antenna mounts has many in the industry concerned. ¨ Moderniza?on from 3G to 4G or LTE, and beyond, can significantly increase the weight and Effec?ve Projected Area (or windload) of the equipment
- 54. 3G vs LTE LoadingDifferential ¨ Twelve 8’x1’ Panel Antennas ¨ Twelve TMA’s and six RRUs ¨ EPA of 177.7 Square Feet Typical 3G Load Typical LTE Load q Twelve 6’x1’ Panel Antennas q EPA of 78.6 Square Feet * Courtesy of Valmont Site Pro 1
- 55. 3G Load vsLTE Load 3G Load LTE Load % Increase 150' POLE 19,677 lbs 24,838 lbs 26% 250' TOWER 34,700 lbs 42,300 lbs 22% * Courtesy of Valmont Site Pro 1
- 56. OSHA Region 5Case Study Fall Protection Challenges q OSHA examined 32 industry specific fatali?es over a 5 year period from 2007-‐2012 q 25 were related to falls q 5 were related to tower and/ or gin pole collapse * Source: Bill Donovan and Howie Eberts (OSHA-‐Region 5) February 19, 2013 at NATE Conference & Exposi?on
- 57. Insurance Market q A Hard Insurance Market The current hard market is driving pricing up for all tower service companies. This is because of poor underwri?ng results and lack of investment income. q Fewer Workers’ Compensa?on Insurance Carriers There are only a few insurance companies willing to write workers’ compensa?on policies for tower companies. * Courtesy of Bruce Eades (Insurance Office of America)
- 58. Safety Solutions q Qualified Contractor Veung q Wireless Industry Safety Task Force q Na?onal Wireless Skills-‐Based Training Standard q OSHA Rela?ons Outreach q Safety Programs and Resources
- 59. Hiring Qualified Contractors YouMake the Choice Hiring a Qualified Contractor = Commitment to Safety & Quality
- 60. Qualified Contractor Selection q Years in Business/Reputa?on/Reference Checks q Safety Record q OSHA 300 Logs q Insurance Coverage q Insurance EMR Rate q Member of NATE/STAR Ini?a?ve Program/Safety Audits q Training Program/Documenta?on q Financial Stability q Third Party Safety Screening q Self-‐Perform or Subcontract Work? q Internal Drug Screening Program
- 61. Impact of Safety& Quality INPUT ¨ Time ¨ Effort ¨ Money ¨ Loss of freedom OUTPUT of SAFETY ¨ Health and well being ¨ Employee morale ¨ Limit liability OUTPUT OF QUALITY ¨ BeAer performance ¨ Longer las?ng ¨ Less Maintenance Start Finish Time Effort Money
- 62. Wireless Industry Safety TaskForce Mission Statement To collaborate on best prac?ce solu?ons to achieve sustainable safety and quality improvements in the industry.
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- 64. National Wireless Skills-Based TrainingStandard FoundaZonal Worker Categories 1) Helper/Ground Worker 2) Ground Technician 3) Telecommunica?ons Tower Tech I 4) Telecommunica?ons Tower Tech II 5) Lead/Foreman
- 65. National Wireless Skills-Based TrainingStandard Specialized Foreman Tracks Under Development 1) Antenna & Line Foreman 2) Tower (Stacking) Construc?on Foreman 3) Structural Modifica?ons Foreman
- 66. Manufacturing and Engineering SolutionsWorking Group Mission Statement Engage with industry manufacturers and engineers to discuss what advancements can be made to fall protec?on equipment and tower structures.
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- 68. Industry Leaders Authorized ClimberTraining Event
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- 71. How Have YouFound Success?
- 72. Conclusions q The en?re wireless industry “ecosystem” from carriers, tower owners, contractors, subcontractors and individual tower technicians are responsible for safety q There is a direct correla?on between safety and quality q A culture of safety must be established within each organiza?on and it starts at the top q A commitment to safety must occur on a daily basis q Safety can solve many of the industry’s current challenges
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- 74. Northeast Wireless Safety Summit February 4, 2015 #NEWSS #NEWSS 74 Thank You to Our Lunch Sponsor!
- 75. Economic Impact of Wireless In NYS Results as of June 2014
- 76. Economic Impact of Wireless in NYS The Backstory Wireless: Direct Contributor, Catalyst for New Markets Economic Impact of Wireless in NYS June 2014
- 77. Direct Impacts Ê In NY there were 21 million wireless subscribers in 2012 – near 4 times the 5.4 million in 2000. Ê Total employment for the wireless sector in NYS is estimated at 60,000 with a combined payroll of $5.1 billion. Ê Public investment since 2008 (including state and federal funding) totals at least $520 million, while annual private investment from cell tower leasing and wireless carriers exceeds $1.6 billion. Ê The wireless industry is responsible for nearly $2.4 billion in taxes to NYS and local governments.
- 78. Future Shock Ê Smart devices use 29 times as much data as non-‐smart devices, and 77% of new devices nationwide were smart in 2013. Ê By 2018 Cisco forecasts that global data demand will be 10-‐ times 2013 levels. Ê Information Age Economics (IAE) speculates that the GDP impact will be $1.2 trillion by 2017 and be associated with 1.2 million jobs.
- 79. Wireless Industry: Current Trends As capacity has expanded and technology has reduced costs, prices have fallen dramatically.
- 80. Wireless Industry: Current Trends In 2013, 38% of adults lived in households that relied exclusively on wireless telephony. Just over 2% of households have no telephone service at all. ~ National Health Interview Survey by the CDC
- 81. Access to Wireless Service According to the NYS Broadband Mapping initiative, about 5% of households statewide lack access to broadband service.
- 82. About NYSWA Ê Membership – It’s Free! Join at www.nyswa.org Ê Wireless Forum 2015 – It’s going to be BIG! Ê Multiple Networking & Educational Opportunities/ Events Throughout the Year… Ê Join us tonight at for the Network for the Network event after this conference at RiverMarket Bar & Kitchen @ 6 p.m.
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- 84. Northeast Wireless Safety Summit February 4, 2015 #NEWSS #NEWSS 84 Awernoon Keynote PRESENTOR: John Keaveney
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- 97. — — — — — N o . Item Annual Qua Mont h Bi- Weekly Wee k Comments 1 Safety Audit 120 30 10 5 2 Based upon total crew count. Both internal and subcontractors. Goal, 1 audit, per crew, per quarter 2 Total Company Training Hours 2500 625 208 96 48 3 Accidents-Days Away 0 0 0 0 0 4 JSA's 2340 585 195 90 45 Based upon how many internal crews HPC is running on a given week. 5 Weekly Vehicle Inspections 728 182 61 28 14 Based on how many company vehicles we have in the Fleet. Currently 14 6 Safety Comment Cards (SBO'S) 1500 375 125 58 29 Based on how many per crew (preferably one per person per week) 7 In person training with each office 16 4 1 1 0 One per Office per Year 8 Unannounced Safety Site Inspections 48 12 4 2 1 To be coordinated with Area Managers 9 DOT Daily Log's 5824 1456 485 224 112 Based on how many active drivers we have driving company vehicles that could be over 10,000 lbs. combined weight. Currently 16 1 0 DOT Daily Vehicle Inspection 2860 715 238 110 55 Based on how many company vehicles we have in the Fleet, driven daily and could be over 10,000 lbs. combined weight. Currently 11
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- 106. ACTUAL • 18 • 30 • 17 • 18 • 5 88% SINGLE BALANCED SAFETY PERFORMANCE SCORE = 88%
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- 109. Tower Fatalities 2004– 2014 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Tower Fatalities
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- 112. Northeast Wireless Safety Summit February 4, 2015 #NEWSS #NEWSS 112 Site Safety Applica?ons PRESENTOR: James McDonough SeeForge
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- 115. Empower your teamclosest to where profit is created Operations have a huge impact to profit and the reputation of the company Front Line Supervisor C-Level www.seeforge.com | Houston, USA +1 832 691 7277
- 116. www.seeforge.com | SanFrancisco, USA +1 415 613 6513 | Perth, Australia +61 8 6555 8072 Compare the Workflows Your current process One app = One source of information
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- 119. www.seeforge.com | Houston,USA +1 832 691 7277 Operators interact with an average of 17 different processes everyday • Tool Box Meeting • Shift handover doc • Task allocation & job planning • Job Safety Analysis (JSA) • Safety Observation • Work instructions • Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) review • Production/Quality/Plant round • Maintenance request • Lock/Tag out • Post job quality checklist • Startup checklist • Daily diary / production log • Consumable usage • Shift handover doc • LEAN metrics update • Timesheet Monthly Yearly • Contractor audit • Site specific training • Competency audit • Equipment inspection • Incident investigation • Asset / Inventory audit • Environmental audit
- 120. All your fieldprocesses on one FAT FINGER™ app Our clients' paperwork. Painful. into one easy place. www.seeforge.com | Houston, USA +1 832 691 7277
- 121. www.seeforge.com | SanFrancisco, USA +1 415 613 6513 | Perth, Australia +61 8 6555 8072 We make it remarkably easy to collect, report & manage information Any process. Any device. Any time. Employees need easy Executives need insights
- 122. FatFinger™ easy touse app for the technology challenged www.seeforge.com | Houston, USA +1 832 691 7277
- 123. www.seeforge.com | SanFrancisco, USA +1 415 613 6513 | Perth, Australia +61 8 6555 8072 Real-time insights to your operations & your KPIs Cloud based Command Centre – Stay on top of what matters most
- 124. GPS reporting toidentify risk and optimization opportunities Cloud based Command Centre: Real time reporting plotted on map using GPS location. www.seeforge.com | Houston, USA +1 832 691 7277
- 125. www.seeforge.com | SanFrancisco, USA +1 415 613 6513 | Perth, Australia +61 8 6555 8072 Answering vital operational questions… Where is my risk? E.g. Serious fall injury 5 min ago in Texas. North building, 10th floor. Who is my best & worst employee? E.g. Bob never completes his projects status reports. What are we showing our customers? E.g. Forward professional PDFs to your customers from the field.
- 126. Client case study Energy www.seeforge.com| Houston, USA +1 832 691 7277
- 127. www.seeforge.com | SanFrancisco, USA +1 415 613 6513 | Perth, Australia +61 8 6555 8072 Case study: Results 12,675 FTE days = $14.4 Million Saved Client's current process Process with SEE Forge ~120 min to complete ~3 min to complete Data: 52,000 hazards/yr, 117min saved, $220K FTE cost, 8hr man-days.
- 128. Capturing information costsserious $ As reporting increases so does the cost. Best have an efficient process. www.seeforge.com | Houston, USA +1 832 691 7277 | Perth, Australia +61 8 6555 8072
- 129. www.seeforge.com | SanFrancisco, USA +1 415 613 6513 | Perth, Australia +61 8 6555 8072 Sneak peak to SEE Forge innovations ü Automated Manager ü Operational Parameters & Datawash
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- 131. www.seeforge.com | Houston,USA +1 832 691 7277 James McDonough Co-founder & CEO Houston office: 832 691 7277 james@seeforge.com www.seeforge.com
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- 134. Northeast Wireless Safety Summit February 4, 2015 #NEWSS #NEWSS 134 Fall Preven?on Standard PRESENTOR: Paul Colangelo
- 135. ANSI Z359 Fall PrevenZon Code: Fundamentals for an EffecZve Management Program Paul J. Colangelo, STS, CHST, CET Na?onal Director of Compliance Programs Paul.Colangelo@clicksafety.com
- 136. • Industry StaZsZcs • Common Fall Hazards • RegulaZons & Standards • EffecZve Program Elements • Your Training Culture • Where to get Help AGENDA
- 137. Industry Fall Statistics FALL STATISTICS • Falls are among the leading causes of fatalities and injuries across all industries such as construction, manufacturing, marine, agriculture and mining • Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. In 2010, there were 264 fall fatali?es (255 falls to lower level) out of 774 total fatali?es in construc?on. • Falls accounted for over 300 fatalities in construction in 2012 • Alarming increase of fall incidents during construction and maintenance of communication towers- 11 recorded fatalities in 2014 (OSHA) • The average workers’ comp claim in all industrial classifications stemming from falls from elevations is 50k. • OSHA fines and violations- Serious (7k) up to Willful/Repeat (70k)
- 138. Leadership Quotes “In the effort to prevent fall fatali?es and injuries, we encourage employers to par?cipate in OSHA’s Plan, Provide and Train ini?a?ve” -‐ Thomas E. Perez Secretary of Labor Occupa?onal Safety and Health Administra?on
- 139. Leadership Quotes -‐ President Barack Obama "Falls account for more than a third of all deaths in this industry. We're working with employers, workers, industry groups, state OSH plans, and civic and faith-‐based organiza?ons to host safety stand-‐downs that focus on recognizing hazards and preven?ng falls. We are geung the message out to America's employers that safety pays and falls cost.“ -‐ Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor Occupa?onal Safety and Health Administra?on
- 140. PHYSICS OF A FALL Elapsed Time Distan ce Travel ed Speed MPH Forceat Impact 0.25 1ft 5.5 400lbs 0.50 4ft 11 1600lbs 0.75 9ft 16 3600lbs 1.00 16ft 22 6400lbs 1.25 25ft 27 10,000lbs 1.50 36ft 33 14,000lbs 1.75 49ft 38 19,600lbsCalculaZons based on 180lb worker carrying 20lbs of tools
- 141. • LADDERS • SCAFFOLDS • STAIRWAYS • RAMPS, RUNWAYS & WALKWAYS • PLATFORMS • ROOFTOPS • STRUCTURES • MOBILE EQUIPMENT • HOLES/SKYLIGHTS • TRENCHES & EXCAVATIONS • 4’, 5’, 6’, 10’, 15’, 25’, 30’ fall trigger height rules Common Fall Hazards
- 142. STRUCTURES • Towers • Tanks • Poles • Common for utilizing positioning systems and PFAS • https://www.osha.gov/ doc/topics/ communicationtower/ index.html
- 143. ELECTRICAL CONTACT HAZARD • Awareness of required or incidental contact with live electricity must be incorporated into fall prevention training! • Many fatalities and severe injuries stemming from contact with live electricity result from falls after contact • Maintain a 10’ clearance from electrical hazards unless source de- energization is verified + =
- 144. FALL REGULATIONS &STANDARDS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINSTRATION (OSHA) CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) 1910 (General Industry) Subpart D -‐ Walking-‐Working Surfaces • General requirements • Guarding floor and wall openings and holes • Fixed industrial stairs • Portable wood ladders • Portable metal ladders • Fixed ladders • Safety requirements for scaffolding • Manually propelled mobile ladder stands and scaffolds (towers) • Other working surfaces Subpart F -‐ Powered Plaoorms, Man Lips, and Vehicle-‐Mounted Work Plaoorms Subpart I-‐ Personal ProtecZve Equipment • Personal Fall Arrest Systems • Posi?oning Device Systems Subpart R-‐ Special Industries • Telecommunica?ons-‐ 1910.268 • Electric Power Genera?on, Transmission, and Distribu?on-‐ 1910.269
- 145. FALL REGULATIONS &STANDARDS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINSTRATION (OSHA) CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) 1926 (ConstrucZon) -‐ Subpart M-‐ Fall ProtecZon-‐ Applies to: • "Unprotected sides and edges”-‐ 6’ or more above a lower level. • "Leading edges." • "Hoist areas." • "Holes." • "Formwork and reinforcing steel." • "Ramps, runways, and other walkways." • "Excava?ons/Trenches." • "Dangerous equipment." • "Overhand bricklaying and related work.“ • "Roofing work on Low-‐slope roofs." • "Steep roofs." • "Precast concrete erec?on." • "Residen?al construc?on." • "Wall openings." • "Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed."
- 146. FALL REGULATIONS &STANDARDS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINSTRATION (OSHA) CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR) 1926 (ConstrucZon) -‐ Subpart M-‐ Fall ProtecZon-‐ Does Not Apply to: • Scaffolds - Subpart L- • Certain derricks and cranes- Subpart N • Steel Erection- Subpart R- • Certain tunneling operations- Subpart S • Electric distribution lines- Subpart V • Ladders and stairs- Subpart X • Also consult OSHA Letters of Interpretation sections • Remember: Regulations are the minimum requirements!
- 147. FALL REGULATIONS &STANDARDS AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) Z359 FALL PROTECTION CODE • First published 1992, revisions/addi?ons in 1999, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013 • Umbrella of 17 standards that mainly address the variety of equipment developed for fall protec?on • Original standard applied to fall arrest equipment used in General Industry and non-‐construc?on occupa?ons. • Construc1on Industry has its own set of standards, ANSI A10.32-‐2004.
- 148. FALL REGULATIONS &STANDARDS AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) Z359 FALL PROTECTION CODE Established Standards: Z359.0-‐2012-‐ Defini1ons and Nomenclature. Used for Fall Protec?on and Fall Arrest Establishes the defini?ons and nomenclature used for the Z359 Fall Protec?on Code. Z359.1-‐2007-‐ Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components. Establishes requirements for the performance, design. marking, qualifica?on, instruc?on, training, inspec?on, use, maintenance and removal from service of personal fall arrest systems. Z359.2-‐2007-‐ Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protec1on Program. Establishes guidelines and requirements for an employer's managed fall protec?on program, including policies, du?es and training, fall protec?on procedures, elimina?ng and controlling fall hazards, rescue procedures, incident inves?ga?ons and evalua?ng program effec?veness. Z359.3-‐2007-‐ Safety Requirements for Posi1oning and Travel Restraint Systems. Establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualifica?on, test methods and instruc?ons of lanyards and harnesses comprising personal posi?oning and travel restraint systems. Z359.4-‐2013-‐ Safety Requirements for Assisted-‐Rescue and Self-‐Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components. Establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualifica?on, instruc?on, training, use, maintenance and removal from service of connectors, harnesses, lanyards, anchorage connectors, winches/hoists, descent control devices, rope tackle blocks and self-‐retrac?ng lanyards with integral rescue capability comprising rescue systems used in preplanned self-‐rescue and assisted-‐rescue applica?ons.
- 149. FALL REGULATIONS &STANDARDS AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) Z359 FALL PROTECTION CODE Established Standards ConZnued: Z359.6-‐2009-‐ Specifica1ons and Design Requirements for Ac1ve Fall Protec1on Systems. This standard is intended for engineers with exper?se in designing fall protec?on systems. It specifies requirements for the design and performance of complete ac?ve fall protec?on systems, including travel restraint and ver?cal and horizontal fall arrest systems. Z359.7-‐2011-‐ Qualifica1on and Verifica1on Tes1ng of Fall Protec1on Products. Specifies requirements for qualifica?on and verifica?on tes?ng of Z359, Fall Protec?on Code, products. It includes requirements for third-‐party tes?ng, witness tes?ng and manufacturer tes?ng of fall protec?on products. Z359.12-‐2009-‐ Connec1ng Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS). Establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualifica?on, test methods and removal from service of connectors. Z359.13-‐2013-‐ Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards. This standard establishes requirements for the performance, design, marking, qualifica?on, instruc?ons, inspec?on, maintenance and removal from service of energy absorbing lanyards and personal energy absorbers. Z359.14-‐2012-‐ Safety Requirements for Self-‐Retrac1ng Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems. This standard establishes requirements for the performance, design, qualifica?on tes?ng, markings and instruc?ons, inspec?ons, maintenance and storage, and removal from service of self-‐ retrac?ng devices (SRD's) including self-‐retrac?ng lanyards (SRL's), self-‐retrac?ng lanyards with integral rescue capability (SRL-‐R's), and self-‐retrac?ng lanyards with leading edge capability (SRL-‐LE's). Reference Standards and Documents:.
- 150. FALL REGULATIONS &STANDARDS AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI) Z359 FALL PROTECTION CODE Forthcoming Standards: Z359.5-‐ Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems Z359.8-‐ Managed Fall Protec?on Programs Z359.11-‐ Safety Requirements for Full-‐Body Harness for Personal Fall Arrest System Z359.15-‐ Safety Requirements for Ver?cal Lifelines for Personal Fall Arrest Systems Z359.16-‐ Safety Requirements for Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems Z359.17-‐ Safety Requirements for Horizontal Lifelines for Personal Fall Arrest Systems Z359.18-‐ Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Personal Fall Arrest Systems .
- 151. EEFECTIVE FALL PROGRAM ELEMENTS ANSI Z359.2-‐2007 standard Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protec1on Program ANSI Z359.2-‐2007 Program elements: • Policies, duZes, and training-‐ Ensure your company has a clear policy on fall management, iden?fies the program key personnel and their associated du?es, and the training program requirements. • Fall protecZon procedures-‐ Project specific, wriAen fall protec?on procedures should be developed and implemented well in advance of any work being performed, and reviewed by all personnel associated with job opera?ons. • EliminaZng and controlling fall hazards-‐ Elimina?ng fall hazards are always a beAer op?on than protec?ng from them. Ensure competent and qualified personnel iden?fy and implement proper control mechanisms • Rescue procedures-‐ Workers must be trained on rescue procedures in the event of a fall, such as communica?on, suspension trauma, first aid and CPR. Only trained and qualified personnel should ever aAempt a rescue! • Incident invesZgaZons-‐ Incidents should always be inves?gated for root cause and communicated to aid in the preven?on of the incident occurring again. • EvaluaZng program effecZveness-‐ Your fall management program is a living, breathing program that must con?nuously evolve with your company. The program should be evaluated whenever there is a relevant change in work opera?ons or procedure. Evaluate the program at least annually.
- 152. WHAT’S YOUR COMPANY SAFETY CULTURE LIKE? • Injury and Illness Prevention Plans • Hazard Specific Plans • Management Commitment • Employee Involvement • Communication Unsafe Conditions or Unsafe Acts and Behaviors? • Complacency • Short Cuts • Lack of Training • Lack of Supervision • Lack of Understanding • Subcontractors! QUESTION: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SAFETY? I AM!
- 153. EFFECTIVE FALL PROGRAM ELEMENTS • OSHA’s Fall Prevention Campaign June 2-6, 2014 • Nationwide Safety Stand Down • Over 1 Million workers in all 50 states participated • Hundreds of violations and hazardous conditions found and mitigated • Safety Week 2015 May 4 thru May 10
- 154. EFFECTIVE FALL PROGRAM ELEMENTS-‐ PLAN PLAN ahead to get the job done safely! • Employers must plan projects to ensure that the job is done safely, and fall hazards are assessed and mi?gated. • Begin by deciding how the job will be done, what tasks will be involved, and what safety equipment may be needed to complete each task. • When es?ma?ng the cost of a job, employers should include safety equipment, and plan to have all the necessary equipment and tools available at the construc?on site. • Get your team involved! Es?mators, Engineers, Project Managers, Safety
- 155. EFFECTIVE FALL PROGRAM ELEMENTS-‐ PROVIDE • PROVIDE the right equipment! • Workers who are exposed to fall hazards are at risk for serious injury or death if they should fall. • To protect workers, employers must provide the right kinds of ladders, scaffolds, and fall preven?on & protec?on safety equipment. • Remember-‐ PPE isn’t one size fits all! Make sure the equipment fits properly, with special emphasis on worker gender (anthropometry).
- 156. EFFECTIVE FALL PROGRAM ELEMENTS-‐ TRAIN Reference: • OSHA CFR 1910/1926 • OSHA 2254 • ANSI Z359 & Z490.1 • EM385 • Manufacturer Specs & Recommendations • Falls can be prevented when workers understand proper set-‐up and safe use of equipment through structured orienta?on and training. • Employers must train workers in hazard recogni?on and in the maintenance and inspec?on of ladders, scaffolds, fall protec?on and preven?on systems, and other equipment they'll be using on the job. • U?lize all training and learning mediums including instructor led, online, blended, hands-‐on prac?cal, demonstra?ons, toolbox talks and safety mee?ngs. Encourage management and employee par?cipa?on!
- 157. YOUR TRAINING CULTURE SOME QUESTIONS: DOES TRAINING IMPROVE WORKER BEHAVIOR AND CONFINDENCE? NO DOES TRAINING REDUCE INCIDENT, INJURY AND ILLNESS RATES? NO DOES TRAINING HAVE A DIRECT EFFECT ON QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE? NO HOW ABOUT EFFECTIVE TRAINING? “What’s worse than training your workers and losing them? Not training them and keeping them” -‐ Zig Ziglar
- 158. YOUR TRAINING CULTURE WHAT CRITERIA SHOULD MY TRAINING PROGRAM BE EVALUATED AGAINST? • DEFENSIBLE-‐ Are you prepared to defend your program under any worse case scenario? • RECOGNIZED-‐ Home grown programs or regula?on/standard/ industry based? CEUs? • ONGOING-‐ One and done? Regiment and schedule. Incident follow up. • MEASURABLE-‐ Reduc?on in incidents clearly resul?ng from effec?ve training and learning reten?on vs. plain luck? Tes?ng results? Student course evalua?on/survey? • EFFECTIVE-‐ Dis?nc?ve culture change in workforce behavior and awareness? Was training the cure for the problem?
- 159. YOUR TRAINING CULTURE OSHA 2254 Index of Training Requirements for • General Industry (1910) • Construction (1926) • Maritime (1915, 1917, 1918) • Agriculture (1928) • Federal Employees (1960) OSHA 2254- Training Requirements in OSHA Standards and Training Guidelines
- 160. YOUR TRAINING CULTURE ANSI Z490.1 • Criteria was developed by combining accepted pracZces in the training industry with those in the safety, health, and environmental industries • Standard sZpulates how to effecZvely: • Analyze • Design • Develop • Deliver • Implement • Evaluate ANSI Z490.1- Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training
- 161. YOUR TRAINING CULTURE EM385-‐1-‐1 • Compliance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineering Manual 385-‐1-‐1-‐ Safety and Health Requirements is required by Federal/DoD contract specificaZons in construcZon, alteraZon and demoliZon contracts • Over 250 references to training requirements • 2014 Revisions: Fall ProtecZon/Competent person, a minimum of 24 hours, (at least 16 hours of formal classroom training and 8 hours of pracZcal applicaZon) EM385-1-1- Engineering Manual for Safety & Health Requirements
- 162. YOUR TRAINING CULTURE IACET CEU’s A WORD ABOUT CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) IACET-‐ The Interna?onal Associa?on for Con?nuing Educa?on and Training • CommiAed to best prac?ces in adult learning and professional training • Interna1onally recognized training • Professional development • CEUs and Contact Hours • Authorized IACET providers must follow strict design and development criteria for CEU course qualifica?ons including needs assessment, learning objec?ves/outcomes and cer?ficates of comple?on
- 163. Reference Materials and Resources • Where can you go for more help, informaZon and resources on structuring an effecZve fall program? • Occupa?onal Safety & Health Agency (OSHA) www.osha.gov/ • Center for Construc?on Research and Training (CPWR) hAp://www.cpwr.com/ hAp://stopconstruc?onfalls.com/ • Na?onal Ins?tute of Occupa?onal Safety and Health (NIOSH) hAp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/falls/ • American Na?onal Standards Ins?tute (ANSI) hAp://ansi.org/ • Na?onal Associa?on of Tower Erectors (NATE) hAp://natehome.com/ • Equipment Manufacturers-‐ Miller, DBI SALA, Garlock • ClickSafety Online Safety Training www.ClickSafety.com
- 164. Summary Some Fall Management Program Tips • Establish effec?ve safety culture. Remember: Plan. Provide. Train. • Learn the ANSI Z359 Fall Protec?on Code • Evaluate your training programs-‐ DROME • Always inves?gate incidents and share conclusions • Prac?ce safety stand downs! • Safety Week 2015-‐ May 4 through May 10-‐ hAp://www.safetyweek2015.com/
- 165. ANSI Z359 Fall PrevenZon Code: Fundamentals for an EffecZve Management Program QuesZons? THANK YOU! Paul J. Colangelo, STS, CHST, CET NaZonal Director of Compliance Programs ClickSafety.com
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