This document summarizes the key requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart D regarding walking-working surfaces. It discusses hazards like slips, trips and falls. It defines terms like floor holes, floor openings, wall holes and wall openings. It outlines general requirements for housekeeping, aisles, covers, floor loading protection and more. It also covers specific standards for floor openings, wall openings and holes, open-sided floors/platforms, stairways, railings, ladders, scaffolds and fixed industrial stairs. Requirements address guarding, construction, inspection, use and safety.
The document outlines general safety requirements for using scaffolds, including requirements for scaffold construction, platforms, guardrails, access, bracing, stability, inspection and use. Key requirements include platforms fully planked with less than 1 inch gaps, guardrails for platforms under 45.7 cm wide, fall protection when open sides over 35.5 cm wide, and inspection by a competent person as required. Mobile scaffolds must be stabilized, braced and have locked casters during use.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety. It defines what a scaffold is and lists common hazards like collapse, falls, and electrocution. It also discusses assessing risks, controlling risks through means like fall protection, and planning scaffolding work. Different types of scaffolds are described, including tower, mobile, tube and coupler, frame, hung, suspended, trestle, and cantilever scaffolds. Load considerations, materials, and safe erection procedures are outlined.
Scaffolds are elevated temporary work platforms that come in three types - supported, suspended, and aerial lifts. Employees face hazards from falls, falling objects, electrocution, and scaffold collapse. Fall protection such as guardrails or personal fall arrest systems are required for scaffolds over 10 feet. Other requirements include stable construction, competent oversight, inspection, training, and protecting against falls, falling objects, and collapse.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety at construction sites. It defines scaffolding and describes the three main types: supported, suspended, and other scaffolds. Supported scaffolds are platforms supported by poles, legs, frames, and outriggers. Suspended scaffolds are platforms suspended by ropes or overhead support. The document outlines general objectives, hazards, and safety requirements for scaffolds. It provides details on inspection of scaffolding components and good and bad safety practices. The overall goal is to educate personnel on scaffolding safety to prevent accidents and injuries at construction sites.
The document provides instructions for erecting scaffolding safely. It outlines procedures for selecting a foundation, laying out end pieces and cross braces, installing planks and guardrails. Potential hazards of falling, slips, collapse or being struck by falling objects are discussed. Considerations for tie placement and distances from power lines are covered. Both bad practices like missing guardrails and good practices like using safety belts are shown. Control measures to prevent falls, slips, collapse or falling object injuries are recommended.
The scaffolding handover certificate outlines the key details of the erected scaffold including the client name, site address, scaffold location, type of scaffold, number of working platforms and lifts, scaffold height and dimensions, access type, design drawing reference, and handover date and time signed by the responsible scaffolder.
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.
This document discusses isolation and tagging procedures for safety. It states that equipment must be isolated to prevent accidental startup, allow maintenance, or take equipment out of service. Isolation points can include switches, valves, or other means to ensure energy sources cannot be turned on. Tags are placed on isolation points to warn others not to change the isolation state. The document describes the different types of tags used, including out of service, personal danger, commissioning/testing, and information tags. It emphasizes that equipment must be properly isolated and tagged before work, switches must be isolated and tagged by an authorized person, and workers must use personal danger tags and remove their own tag after completing work.
The document outlines general safety requirements for using scaffolds, including requirements for scaffold construction, platforms, guardrails, access, bracing, stability, inspection and use. Key requirements include platforms fully planked with less than 1 inch gaps, guardrails for platforms under 45.7 cm wide, fall protection when open sides over 35.5 cm wide, and inspection by a competent person as required. Mobile scaffolds must be stabilized, braced and have locked casters during use.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety. It defines what a scaffold is and lists common hazards like collapse, falls, and electrocution. It also discusses assessing risks, controlling risks through means like fall protection, and planning scaffolding work. Different types of scaffolds are described, including tower, mobile, tube and coupler, frame, hung, suspended, trestle, and cantilever scaffolds. Load considerations, materials, and safe erection procedures are outlined.
Scaffolds are elevated temporary work platforms that come in three types - supported, suspended, and aerial lifts. Employees face hazards from falls, falling objects, electrocution, and scaffold collapse. Fall protection such as guardrails or personal fall arrest systems are required for scaffolds over 10 feet. Other requirements include stable construction, competent oversight, inspection, training, and protecting against falls, falling objects, and collapse.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety at construction sites. It defines scaffolding and describes the three main types: supported, suspended, and other scaffolds. Supported scaffolds are platforms supported by poles, legs, frames, and outriggers. Suspended scaffolds are platforms suspended by ropes or overhead support. The document outlines general objectives, hazards, and safety requirements for scaffolds. It provides details on inspection of scaffolding components and good and bad safety practices. The overall goal is to educate personnel on scaffolding safety to prevent accidents and injuries at construction sites.
The document provides instructions for erecting scaffolding safely. It outlines procedures for selecting a foundation, laying out end pieces and cross braces, installing planks and guardrails. Potential hazards of falling, slips, collapse or being struck by falling objects are discussed. Considerations for tie placement and distances from power lines are covered. Both bad practices like missing guardrails and good practices like using safety belts are shown. Control measures to prevent falls, slips, collapse or falling object injuries are recommended.
The scaffolding handover certificate outlines the key details of the erected scaffold including the client name, site address, scaffold location, type of scaffold, number of working platforms and lifts, scaffold height and dimensions, access type, design drawing reference, and handover date and time signed by the responsible scaffolder.
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.
This document discusses isolation and tagging procedures for safety. It states that equipment must be isolated to prevent accidental startup, allow maintenance, or take equipment out of service. Isolation points can include switches, valves, or other means to ensure energy sources cannot be turned on. Tags are placed on isolation points to warn others not to change the isolation state. The document describes the different types of tags used, including out of service, personal danger, commissioning/testing, and information tags. It emphasizes that equipment must be properly isolated and tagged before work, switches must be isolated and tagged by an authorized person, and workers must use personal danger tags and remove their own tag after completing work.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety. It defines common scaffolding components and outlines proper inspection, erection, use, and tagging procedures. Workers must inspect scaffolds before each shift and not exceed the design capacity. The document emphasizes keeping scaffolding plumb, securing all components, using fall protection, and maintaining good housekeeping.
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.
This document provides guidance on fall protection when working at heights. It outlines that falls are a leading cause of death in construction and that fall protection measures should follow a hierarchy of first removing hazards, then using passive barriers like guardrails if work at heights is necessary, and if those are not possible using fall restraint or arrest systems. It details requirements for guardrails, safety nets, harnesses and other fall protection equipment. Situations requiring fall protection include various elevated work areas, openings, excavations and mobile equipment. Ladders, stairs and scaffolding must also be properly constructed and used to prevent falls from any height.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
OSHA regulations require training on safe mobile scaffold use. This training document outlines hazards like falls, falling objects, electrical issues and how to control them. It defines mobile scaffolds as movable platforms on wheels/casters used for overhead work. Regulations address inspection, stabilizing during movement, prohibiting riding unless conditions are met. Training covers proper operation, materials handling, inspection and more to ensure safe mobile scaffold use. Case studies of accidents show how following regulations could prevent incidents.
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This document discusses hazards and solutions for various safety issues in the construction industry. It addresses common hazards like falls, trench collapses, scaffolding failures, electrocutions, and more. For each hazard, it provides 2-3 potential solutions, such as using fall protection equipment, properly sloping trenches, inspecting scaffolding, and establishing lockout/tagout procedures for electrical work. The purpose is to educate construction workers about workplace dangers and how to prevent injuries and fatalities through safe practices.
Here are the answers to the quick quiz:
- Anchorages must be 5,000 lbs.
- Fall arrest forces for harnessing shall not exceed 1,800 lbs.
- The best in the hierarchy of fall protection is elimination.
- Covers must hold twice the anticipated load.
- Free fall over 24 inches is not allowed in work positioning.
Scaffold Definition Means any temporary elevated platform (supported or suspended) and its supporting structure (including points of anchorage), used for supporting employees or materials or both.
This document discusses fall protection in construction. Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. If workers can fall more than 6 feet, fall protection is required. Fall protection options include guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems. The document outlines when fall protection is needed for activities like working on roofs, walls, walkways, excavations and other situations where falls of more than 6 feet are possible. Employers must provide training to help workers recognize fall hazards and properly use fall protection devices.
Bruce DelGrasso presented on lockout/tagout procedures. He has over 30 years of experience in safety and risk management. The presentation covered: the purpose of lockout/tagout to protect workers during equipment service and maintenance; types of energy sources; roles and responsibilities of authorized, affected, and other employees; procedures for applying lockout/tagout including steps for shutting down equipment, isolating energy sources, and restarting; special situations like group lockouts and outside contractors; training and audit requirements; and questions. The key aspects are locking out energy sources to prevent injury, following detailed written procedures, and only the employee who applied a lock/tag removing it.
This document outlines procedures for using scaffold tagging systems. It defines key terms like certified scaffolder and competent person. Scaffold tags come in red, green, and yellow colors. Red tags indicate a scaffold is not safe for use, green tags mean a scaffold has been inspected and is safe for use up to 1 week, and yellow tags mean a scaffold can only be used with fall protection up to 1 week. The document provides step-by-step instructions on attaching tags and filling out inserts with inspection details like the inspector's name, date, and location. It specifies additional inspection requirements for scaffolds over 6m or special scaffolds.
The document discusses excavation safety. It notes that excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations, with cave-ins posing the greatest risk and often resulting in fatalities. OSHA regulations require protective systems like sloping, shielding, or shoring for trenches over 5 feet deep. A competent person must inspect sites and determine the appropriate protection. Proper ingress/egress, atmospheric testing, and following basic rules can help prevent accidents and save lives. Pre-planning is critical to excavation safety.
This handbook provides construction site workers with guidance on occupational safety and health. It outlines legal responsibilities and covers topics like keeping work areas tidy, using equipment safely, emergency response, personal protective equipment, and hygiene. The goal is to help prevent accidents by promoting safe work practices and awareness of hazards. Workers are advised to cooperate with safety rules and report any issues to supervisors.
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 provides an overview of ladder safety. It discusses that over 1 death and 65,000 injuries occur per year from ladder falls. It outlines OSHA regulations for fixed ladders and portable wood, metal, and reinforced plastic ladders. Portable ladders can be single, extension, stepladders, and are selected based on the work surface and load capacity. Ladders must be inspected before each use and stored properly to prevent damage. Proper climbing and carrying techniques are also covered.
This document discusses hot works safety. It identifies the three roles that make up a hot works safety team: the hot works operator, who performs the hot work; the fire watch, who monitors the area for fires; and the permit authorizing individual, who authorizes the permit and ensures safety conditions are met. It provides details on the responsibilities of each role. It also discusses hot works permit requirements, including that as of July 2018 individuals must show they have completed approved training before obtaining a permit from the fire department. The document emphasizes the importance of hot works safety training and protocols after referencing a 2014 fire caused by improper welding that killed two firefighters.
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 regulations for different types of scaffolds and aerial lifts. Resources for additional information on scaffold and lift safety 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 discusses confined space entry hazards and safety requirements. It defines a confined space and lists common examples. Hazards include toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, engulfment and isolation. The document outlines procedures for hazard identification, atmospheric monitoring, entry permits, attendant and retrieval systems. It discusses reclassification of confined spaces and respiratory protection program requirements.
Scaffolding safety is crucial in any construction or maintenance project that requires working at heights. Proper safety measures must be implemented to ensure the safety of workers and prevent accidents.Some of the key scaffolding safety measures include:
Scaffolding should only be erected, altered, or dismantled by a competent person who has received the necessary training.
The scaffolding should be designed and constructed by a qualified engineer or scaffolding designer.
The scaffolding should be inspected regularly by a competent person to ensure it is in good condition and safe for use.
All workers using the scaffolding should be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety shoes, and harnesses.
Scaffolding should be stable, level, and adequately braced to prevent collapse or movement.
The scaffolding should have safe access and egress points, such as ladder access, and the access points should be clearly marked and secured.
Workers should be trained in safe working practices, such as not overloading the scaffolding, not leaning over the guardrails, and not working on a wet or slippery surface.
By implementing these measures, scaffolding safety can be ensured, and workers can work safely and efficiently at heights.
Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of workplace accidents. OSHA standards require guardrails, covers, or other fall protection for floor openings, holes, drop-offs, excavations, and other hazards. Employers must provide fall protection training and ensure fall protection systems are in place before any work begins that exposes employees to fall hazards from heights over 4 feet. Proper use of guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems, and safe work practices can help prevent falls.
This training presentation from FHM covers workplace safety topics like walking and working surfaces, fall protection, and ladders. It provides definitions and regulations related to floor openings, stairs, platforms, and other areas. Requirements are outlined for railings, covers, clearances, and load ratings. Fall protection systems like restraint, arrest, and suspension are introduced. Common equipment like harnesses, lanyards, and anchors are described. Training is emphasized to properly understand and use fall protection.
This document provides information on scaffolding safety. It defines common scaffolding components and outlines proper inspection, erection, use, and tagging procedures. Workers must inspect scaffolds before each shift and not exceed the design capacity. The document emphasizes keeping scaffolding plumb, securing all components, using fall protection, and maintaining good housekeeping.
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.
This document provides guidance on fall protection when working at heights. It outlines that falls are a leading cause of death in construction and that fall protection measures should follow a hierarchy of first removing hazards, then using passive barriers like guardrails if work at heights is necessary, and if those are not possible using fall restraint or arrest systems. It details requirements for guardrails, safety nets, harnesses and other fall protection equipment. Situations requiring fall protection include various elevated work areas, openings, excavations and mobile equipment. Ladders, stairs and scaffolding must also be properly constructed and used to prevent falls from any height.
This document provides information on scaffold safety training. It aims to improve participants' skills in scaffolding safety requirements and transfer technical knowledge about scaffolding safety practices. The objectives are to make participants familiar with international scaffolding standards, scaffold components, hazards of erecting and dismantling scaffolds, and roles and responsibilities of scaffold supervisors. It also discusses common causes of scaffolding disasters and accidents, as well as personal protective equipment requirements.
OSHA regulations require training on safe mobile scaffold use. This training document outlines hazards like falls, falling objects, electrical issues and how to control them. It defines mobile scaffolds as movable platforms on wheels/casters used for overhead work. Regulations address inspection, stabilizing during movement, prohibiting riding unless conditions are met. Training covers proper operation, materials handling, inspection and more to ensure safe mobile scaffold use. Case studies of accidents show how following regulations could prevent incidents.
Construction safety pocket guide osha3252zul husni
This document discusses hazards and solutions for various safety issues in the construction industry. It addresses common hazards like falls, trench collapses, scaffolding failures, electrocutions, and more. For each hazard, it provides 2-3 potential solutions, such as using fall protection equipment, properly sloping trenches, inspecting scaffolding, and establishing lockout/tagout procedures for electrical work. The purpose is to educate construction workers about workplace dangers and how to prevent injuries and fatalities through safe practices.
Here are the answers to the quick quiz:
- Anchorages must be 5,000 lbs.
- Fall arrest forces for harnessing shall not exceed 1,800 lbs.
- The best in the hierarchy of fall protection is elimination.
- Covers must hold twice the anticipated load.
- Free fall over 24 inches is not allowed in work positioning.
Scaffold Definition Means any temporary elevated platform (supported or suspended) and its supporting structure (including points of anchorage), used for supporting employees or materials or both.
This document discusses fall protection in construction. Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. If workers can fall more than 6 feet, fall protection is required. Fall protection options include guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems. The document outlines when fall protection is needed for activities like working on roofs, walls, walkways, excavations and other situations where falls of more than 6 feet are possible. Employers must provide training to help workers recognize fall hazards and properly use fall protection devices.
Bruce DelGrasso presented on lockout/tagout procedures. He has over 30 years of experience in safety and risk management. The presentation covered: the purpose of lockout/tagout to protect workers during equipment service and maintenance; types of energy sources; roles and responsibilities of authorized, affected, and other employees; procedures for applying lockout/tagout including steps for shutting down equipment, isolating energy sources, and restarting; special situations like group lockouts and outside contractors; training and audit requirements; and questions. The key aspects are locking out energy sources to prevent injury, following detailed written procedures, and only the employee who applied a lock/tag removing it.
This document outlines procedures for using scaffold tagging systems. It defines key terms like certified scaffolder and competent person. Scaffold tags come in red, green, and yellow colors. Red tags indicate a scaffold is not safe for use, green tags mean a scaffold has been inspected and is safe for use up to 1 week, and yellow tags mean a scaffold can only be used with fall protection up to 1 week. The document provides step-by-step instructions on attaching tags and filling out inserts with inspection details like the inspector's name, date, and location. It specifies additional inspection requirements for scaffolds over 6m or special scaffolds.
The document discusses excavation safety. It notes that excavating is one of the most hazardous construction operations, with cave-ins posing the greatest risk and often resulting in fatalities. OSHA regulations require protective systems like sloping, shielding, or shoring for trenches over 5 feet deep. A competent person must inspect sites and determine the appropriate protection. Proper ingress/egress, atmospheric testing, and following basic rules can help prevent accidents and save lives. Pre-planning is critical to excavation safety.
This handbook provides construction site workers with guidance on occupational safety and health. It outlines legal responsibilities and covers topics like keeping work areas tidy, using equipment safely, emergency response, personal protective equipment, and hygiene. The goal is to help prevent accidents by promoting safe work practices and awareness of hazards. Workers are advised to cooperate with safety rules and report any issues to supervisors.
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 provides an overview of ladder safety. It discusses that over 1 death and 65,000 injuries occur per year from ladder falls. It outlines OSHA regulations for fixed ladders and portable wood, metal, and reinforced plastic ladders. Portable ladders can be single, extension, stepladders, and are selected based on the work surface and load capacity. Ladders must be inspected before each use and stored properly to prevent damage. Proper climbing and carrying techniques are also covered.
This document discusses hot works safety. It identifies the three roles that make up a hot works safety team: the hot works operator, who performs the hot work; the fire watch, who monitors the area for fires; and the permit authorizing individual, who authorizes the permit and ensures safety conditions are met. It provides details on the responsibilities of each role. It also discusses hot works permit requirements, including that as of July 2018 individuals must show they have completed approved training before obtaining a permit from the fire department. The document emphasizes the importance of hot works safety training and protocols after referencing a 2014 fire caused by improper welding that killed two firefighters.
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 regulations for different types of scaffolds and aerial lifts. Resources for additional information on scaffold and lift safety 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 discusses confined space entry hazards and safety requirements. It defines a confined space and lists common examples. Hazards include toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, engulfment and isolation. The document outlines procedures for hazard identification, atmospheric monitoring, entry permits, attendant and retrieval systems. It discusses reclassification of confined spaces and respiratory protection program requirements.
Scaffolding safety is crucial in any construction or maintenance project that requires working at heights. Proper safety measures must be implemented to ensure the safety of workers and prevent accidents.Some of the key scaffolding safety measures include:
Scaffolding should only be erected, altered, or dismantled by a competent person who has received the necessary training.
The scaffolding should be designed and constructed by a qualified engineer or scaffolding designer.
The scaffolding should be inspected regularly by a competent person to ensure it is in good condition and safe for use.
All workers using the scaffolding should be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety shoes, and harnesses.
Scaffolding should be stable, level, and adequately braced to prevent collapse or movement.
The scaffolding should have safe access and egress points, such as ladder access, and the access points should be clearly marked and secured.
Workers should be trained in safe working practices, such as not overloading the scaffolding, not leaning over the guardrails, and not working on a wet or slippery surface.
By implementing these measures, scaffolding safety can be ensured, and workers can work safely and efficiently at heights.
Slips, trips and falls are a major cause of workplace accidents. OSHA standards require guardrails, covers, or other fall protection for floor openings, holes, drop-offs, excavations, and other hazards. Employers must provide fall protection training and ensure fall protection systems are in place before any work begins that exposes employees to fall hazards from heights over 4 feet. Proper use of guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems, and safe work practices can help prevent falls.
This training presentation from FHM covers workplace safety topics like walking and working surfaces, fall protection, and ladders. It provides definitions and regulations related to floor openings, stairs, platforms, and other areas. Requirements are outlined for railings, covers, clearances, and load ratings. Fall protection systems like restraint, arrest, and suspension are introduced. Common equipment like harnesses, lanyards, and anchors are described. Training is emphasized to properly understand and use fall protection.
The document discusses OSHA regulations regarding walking and working surfaces to prevent hazards like slips, trips and falls in long-term care facilities. It identifies common hazards such as wet floors, cluttered aisles and improper storage. Recommendations include cleaning up spills immediately, keeping aisles clear, using slip-resistant shoes and addressing damaged flooring. Maintaining clean and uncluttered work areas can help reduce injuries to employees and delays in patient care.
This document summarizes OSHA's Subpart D on walking and working surfaces. It outlines sections covering definitions, general requirements, guarding floor and wall openings, fixed and portable stairs/ladders, scaffolds, and other working surfaces. Hazards include slips, trips, falls and injuries like fractures. Causes include improper equipment selection/use and lack of maintenance. Requirements for guardrails, ladders, scaffolds and dockboards are provided at a high level.
This document discusses OSHA's standards for walking-working surfaces to prevent slips, trips and falls. It outlines general requirements for housekeeping, aisles, covers, guardrails and floor loading. It also defines floor openings, wall openings, and railings. Specific standards are provided for guarding floor openings, wall openings, temporary floors, open-sided floors, platforms, stairways, and portable ladders. The goal is to require railings, covers, or other safety measures to prevent falls from heights over 4 feet or into dangerous equipment.
This document outlines OSHA regulations for walking-working surfaces and portable wood ladders. It defines terms like floor holes, floor openings, handrails and provides requirements for guarding floor and wall openings, railings, stairs, ladders and their use. Openings must be guarded to prevent falls. Standards are specified for rail height and spacing, ladder maintenance and inspection to ensure safe working conditions.
Ladder safety is important to prevent common accidents. The document outlines tips for properly setting up, securing, inspecting, and climbing ladders. Key causes of accidents include overreaching, failing to secure ladders, and standing on the top rung. Ladders should be placed on solid, level ground and secured at the top and bottom. Always inspect ladders for damage before using.
This document provides an overview of OSHA rules regarding fixed and portable ladders. It outlines general requirements for when employers must provide stairways and ladders, rules for proper ladder use, requirements for specific ladder types (e.g. portable, fixed), rules for defective ladders, and training requirements. The document contains detailed regulations for ladder construction, safety, use, inspection, and fall protection.
The document provides tips for safely using and working with ladders. It outlines 4 steps to ladder safety: deciding when to use a ladder, inspecting the ladder, setting up the ladder properly, and climbing the ladder safely. Key points include inspecting the ladder for defects before using, setting it up on stable ground at a right angle, maintaining 3-point contact while climbing, and not overreaching while on the ladder. The goal is to help employees work safely with ladders and avoid falls.
This document outlines a workshop on coping with workplace stress. The workshop will address the nature and effects of stress, causes of excess workplace stress, symptoms of stress, reasons stress must be addressed, and methods for dealing with stress. It discusses how some stress is necessary but excess stress can impact work through increased absenteeism, attrition, and accidents. The workshop covers stress factors, managing emotions, cognitive restructuring, assertiveness, relaxation techniques, diet, exercise, sleep, and social support networks to help lower stress levels.
This document provides information on stress management techniques. It discusses common job stressors like excessive workloads and interruptions. It then outlines various stress management strategies like improving time management, communication skills, exercising, and using humor. The effects of stress management are also presented, including increased productivity, better teamwork, improved morale, and reduced errors.
Stress in the workplace is a significant issue, impacting employee health, productivity, and costs for employers. According to statistics provided, 44% of Americans feel more stressed than 5 years ago, and stress-related issues cost $300 billion annually in medical bills and lost productivity. High levels of stress can negatively impact employee absenteeism, health, safety, engagement, and performance. Employers are addressing stress through employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, leadership training, and flexible work policies. Effective stress management techniques for employees include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, relaxation, and cultivating gratitude and optimism.
This document discusses managing psychosocial risks and work-related stress in European workplaces. It defines psychosocial risks as aspects of work design, organization, and management that can negatively impact workers' emotional, cognitive, and physical health. Common psychosocial risk factors include excessive demands, lack of control or support, poor relationships, and violence. Left unaddressed, these risks can lead to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and physical health problems for workers as well as higher costs and lost productivity for businesses. The document provides an overview of EU-OSHA's efforts to raise awareness of psychosocial risks and promote prevention strategies, such as conducting risk assessments, developing action plans, implementing organizational changes, and monitoring outcomes.
This document discusses work at heights safety. It notes that falls are a major cause of work-related injuries and deaths in Australia. The key points are:
- There are specific regulations around managing fall hazards, with a focus on eliminating hazards or using higher level controls before lower ones.
- A risk assessment process should identify and control fall hazards. Control measures follow a five-level hierarchy, with elimination and engineering controls preferred over administrative controls or ladders.
- Examples of common fall hazards in the workplace are provided, along with guidance on developing safe work procedures and ensuring appropriate training for staff.
This document provides guidance on working safely at height using ladders and steps. It discusses selecting the appropriate equipment based on a risk assessment and hierarchy of fall protection. Key points include maintaining three points of contact, ensuring ladders are stable, leveled and secured properly, the requirements for short duration and low risk work, and basic safety checks for ladders and steps. Records of inspections are required to be kept and both employee and employer responsibilities for health and safety are outlined.
This document outlines a training session for healthcare workers on setting healthy boundaries to reduce work-related stress. The goals are to describe sources of stress, define stress and its effects, and explain strategies for handling stress, including setting boundaries between work and personal life. Topics discussed include what constitutes job stress, how stress affects the body and behavior, tips for speaking up about workplace issues, and strategies for managing stress through self-care. Resources on home healthcare safety and hazards are also provided.
This document discusses stress in the workplace and an employer's responsibilities to address it. It defines stress and cites UK statistics on its prevalence and impact. It recommends that employers conduct risk assessments to identify stress hazards, consult with employees, and implement measures to improve the six key sources of work stress as defined by the HSE's Management Standards. These include demands, control, support, relationships, role and change. The document provides guidance on dealing with individual stressed employees and developing an organizational stress management plan.
The document discusses ladder safety and proper use. Over 511,000 people are injured each year from improper ladder use. It is important to choose the right ladder for the job based on height, weight capacity, and whether it will be used near electricity. Ladders should be regularly inspected and defective ladders taken out of service. When using a ladder, workers should face the ladder, maintain three points of contact, and not overreach or stand on the top two steps. Proper precautions and maintenance can prevent many ladder-related injuries.
Slips, trips, and falls represent a large number of preventable accidents within the school district and can result in serious and costly injuries for both employees and the district. They can occur both inside and outside due to hazards like slippery surfaces, clutter, or uneven walking areas. Proper training, awareness, housekeeping, wearing appropriate footwear, and reporting hazards can help reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls.
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Identify types of access equipment used in the construction industry.
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Walking Working Surfaces by ENV
1. 29 CFR Part 1910 Subpart D
Walking-Working Surfaces
2. Objectives
In this course, we will discuss the following:
Hazards
Definitions
General requirements
Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Ladders
Scaffolds
Other working surfaces
3. Hazards
Slips, trips and falls
− Falls constitute the majority of general industry
accidents and contribute to the majority of
construction accidents.
4. Definitions
Floor hole
− An opening measuring less than 12 inches but more
than 1 inch in its least dimension, in any floor,
platform, pavement, or yard, through which materials
but not persons may fall.
» Such as a belt hole, pipe opening, or slot opening
§1910.21(a)(1)
5. Definitions
Floor opening
− An opening measuring 12 inches or more in its least
dimension, in any floor, platform, pavement, or yard
through which persons may fall.
» Such as a hatchway, stair or ladder opening, pit, or large
manhole
» Floor openings occupied by elevators, dumb waiters,
conveyors, machinery, or containers are excluded from this
subpart.
§1910.21(a)(2)
6. Definitions
Wall hole
− An opening less than 30 inches but more than 1 inch
high, of unrestricted width, in any wall or partition.
» Such as a ventilation hole or drainage scupper
§1910.21(a)(10)
7. Definitions
Wall opening
− An opening at least 30 inches high and 18 inches
wide, in any wall or partition, through which persons
may fall.
» Such as an opening for a window, yard-arm doorway or
chute opening
§1910.21(a)(11)
9. Housekeeping
− Workplaces shall be kept clean, orderly, and sanitary.
− Workroom floors shall be maintained as clean and dry
as possible.
− Every floor, working
place and passageway
shall be kept free from
protruding nails, splinters,
holes, or loose boards.
General Requirements §1910.22(a)
10. General Requirements
Aisles and passageways
− Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in
good repair.
− Permanent aisles and passageways shall be marked.
− Where mechanical handling equipment is used,
aisles, loading docks, and doorways shall maintain
sufficient safe clearances.
§1910.22(b)
11. General Requirements
Covers and guardrails
− Shall be provided to protect
workers from the hazards of
open pits, tanks, vats, ditches,
etc.
§1910.22(c)
12. General Requirements
Floor loading protection
− Load ratings shall be marked on plates of
approved design and be conspicuously posted.
− Unlawful to place a load rating limit greater than
approved by building official.
§1910.22(d)
13. Floor Openings
Stairway floor opening
− Shall be guarded by a standard railing
− Railing shall be provided on all exposed sides
(except at entrance to stairway)
§1910.23(a)(1)
14. Floor Openings
Ladderway floor opening or platform
− Guarded by a standard railing with standard toeboard
on all exposed sides (except at entrance to opening).
− Passage through the railing either provided with a
swinging gate or so offset that a person cannot walk
directly into the opening.
§1910.23(a)(2)
15. Floor Openings
Hatchway and chute floor opening
− Guarded by hinged floor opening cover equipped with
standard railings or permanently attached
§1910.23(a)(3)
16. Floor Openings
Skylight floor opening and hole
− Shall be guarded by a standard skylight screen or a
fixed standard railing on all exposed sides
§1910.23(a)(4)
17. Floor Openings
Pit and trapdoor floor opening
− Infrequently used openings shall be guarded by a
floor opening cover of standard strength and
construction.
− While the cover is not in place, the pit or trap
opening shall be constantly attended by someone or
shall be protected on all exposed sides by
removable standard railings.
§1910.23(a)(5)
18. Floor Openings
Manhole floor opening
− Shall be guarded by a standard manhole cover
which need not be hinged in place
− While the cover is not in place, the manhole opening
shall be constantly attended by someone or shall be
protected by removable standard railings.
§1910.23(a)(6)
19. Floor Openings
Temporary floor opening
− Shall have standard railings, or shall be constantly
attended by someone
§1910.23(a)(7)
20. Floor Openings
Every floor hole into which persons can
accidentally walk shall be guarded by either:
− A standard railing with standard toeboard on all
exposed sides, or
− A floor hole cover of standard strength and
construction
» While the cover is not in place, the floor hole shall be
constantly attended by someone or shall be protected by a
removable standard railing.
§1910.23(a)(8)
21. Wall Openings and Holes
Every wall opening from which there is
a drop of more than 4 feet shall be
guarded by:
− Rail, roller, picket fence, half door, or
equivalent barrier
Where exposure below to falling
materials, a removable toe board or
the equivalent shall also be provided.
§1910.23(b)
22. Open-Sided Floors and Platforms
Open-sided floors or platforms
− 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level
shall be guarded by a standard railing (or equivalent)
on all open sides, except where there is an entrance
to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.
§1910.23(c)
23. Railing shall be provided with a toeboard
wherever, beneath the open sides:
− Persons can pass
− There is moving machinery
− There is equipment with which falling materials could
create a hazard
§1910.23(c)(1)Open-Sided Floors and Platforms
24. Runways
− Shall be guarded by a standard railing on all open
sides 4 feet or more above floor or ground level
− Wherever tools, machine parts,
or materials are likely to be used
on the runway, a toeboard shall
also be provided on each
exposed side.
§1910.23(c)(2)Open-Sided Floors and Platforms
25. Regardless of height, a standard railing and
toeboard must be used to guard:
− Open-sided floors,
− Walkways,
− Platforms, or
− Runways
… located above or adjacent to dangerous
equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks,
degreasing units, and similar hazards.
§1910.23(c)(3)Open-Sided Floors and Platforms
27. Stairway, Railings and Guards
Every flights of stairs with four or more risers shall have
standard stair railings or handrails.
On stairways less than 44 inches wide having both
sides enclosed, at least one handrail, preferably on the
right side descending.
§1910.23(d)(1)
28. Stairway, Railings and Guards
On stairways less than 44
inches wide having one side
open, at least one stair railing
on open side.
On stairways less than 44
inches wide having both sides
open, one stair railing on each
side.
§1910.23(d)(1)
29. Stairway, Railings and Guards
On stairways >44 inches wide <88 inches wide,
one handrail on each enclosed side and one
stair railing on each open side.
On stairways 88 or more inches wide, one
handrail on each enclosed side, one stair railing
on each open side, and one intermediate stair
railing located approximately midway of the
width.
§1910.23(d)(1)
30. Railings, Toeboards and Covers
Standard railings
− Consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and
have a vertical height of 42 inches from upper
surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp
level.
− The intermediate rail shall be
approximately halfway between
the top rail and the floor,
platform, runway, or ramp.
§1910.23(e)
31. Railings, Toeboards and Covers
Handrails
− Height shall be not more than 34 inches nor less than
30 inches from upper surface of handrail to surface of
tread in line with face of riser or to surface of ramp
− A strength to withstand at least the
minimum requirement of 200 pounds
top rail pressure
§1910.23(e)
32. Railings, Toeboards and Covers
Toeboards
− Shall be 4 inches nominal in vertical height from its
top edge to the level of the floor, platform, runway,
or ramp
§1910.23(e)
33. Railings, Toeboards and Covers
Skylight screens
− Shall be capable of withstanding a load of at least
200 pounds
Wall opening barriers
− Shall be capable of withstanding
a load of at least 200 pounds
§1910.23(e)
34. Fixed Industrial Stairs
Stair strength
− Shall be able to carry 5 times expected load;
minimum of 1,000 pounds
Stair width
− Minimum width of 22 inches
§1910.24
35. Fixed Industrial Stairs
Treads
− Shall be slip resistant with
uniform rise height and
tread width
§1910.24
36. Fixed Industrial Stairs
Angle of stairway rise
− Fixed stairs shall be installed at angles to the
horizontal of between 30 degrees and 50 degrees
− Table D-1 gives rise/tread dimensions which will
produce a stairway within the permissible range
§1910.24
37. Fixed Industrial Stairs
Vertical clearance
− A minimum clearance of 7 feet above any stair
tread to an overhead obstruction
§1910.24
38. Portable Ladders
Stepladders - three types
− Type I - Industrial stepladder
» 3 to 20 feet for heavy duty use, such as utilities,
contractors, and industrial use
− Type II - Commercial stepladder
» 3 to 12 feet for medium duty use, such as
painters, offices, and light industrial use
− Type III - Household stepladder
» 3 to 6 feet for light duty, such as light
household use
§1910.25 and 1910.26
39. Portable Ladders
Straight and extension ladders
− Length of single ladders or individual sections of
ladders shall not exceed 30 feet
− Two-section ladders shall not exceed 60
feet in length
Trestle ladders/Platform ladders
− Shall be not more than 20 feet in length
§1910.25 and 1910.26
40. Portable Ladders
Use and care
− Be maintained in good condition at all times
− Not be used for anything other than
intended use
− Shall be inspected frequently
» If defects are found, mark and take out
of service
− Designed as a one-man working
ladder based on a 200-pound load
§1910.25 and 1910.26
(cont’d)
41. Portable Ladders
− Base placed a distance from the
vertical wall equal to one-fourth
the working length of the ladder
− Must be placed with secure
footing
− Shall be placed as to prevent
slipping, or it shall be lashed, or
held in position
§1910.25 and 1910.26
(cont’d)
42. Portable Ladders
When used to gain access to a roof or other area, shall
extend at least 3 feet above the point of support
Tops of stepladders shall not be
used as steps
Ladders shall not be placed on
boxes, barrels, or other unstable
bases
Must be placed with the two rails
supported
§1910.25 and 1910.26
43. Portable Ladders
Portable metal ladders
− 1910.333(c)(7)
» Portable ladders shall
have non-conductive side
rails if they are used
where the employee or
the ladder could contact
exposed energized parts.
§1910.26(c)(3)(viii)
44. Fixed Ladders
Cages or wells required if longer
than 20 feet to a maximum unbroken
length of 30 feet
− Platform with standard railings and
toeboard required every 30 feet (if no
safety device provided, every 20 feet)
Cages shall extend down the ladder
to a point not less than 7 feet nor
more than 8 feet from base
Cages shall extend a minimum of 42
inches above the top of landing
§1910.27
45. Fixed Ladders
Ladder safety devices may be used on tower, water
tank and chimney ladders over 20 feet in unbroken
length instead of cage protection
− No landing platform required
Preferred pitch of fixed ladders shall be considered to
come in the range of 75 degrees and 90 degrees with
the horizontal
Permanently attached to a structure, building or
equipment
§1910.27
46. Fixed Ladders
Shall be inspected regularly, with the intervals between
inspections being determined by use and exposure
Metal ladders and appurtenances shall be painted or
otherwise treated to resist corrosion and rusting
Wood ladders, when used under conditions where
decay may occur, shall be treated with a nonirritating
preservative
§1910.27
50. Scaffolding
General requirements for all scaffolds
− Shall not be altered or moved horizontally while in
use or occupied
− Overhead protection shall be
provided for men on a scaffold
exposed to overhead hazards
§1910.28
(cont’d)
51. Scaffolding
− Footing shall be sound, rigid, and capable of
carrying the maximum intended load
− Shall be capable of supporting
at least four times the maximum
intended load
− Planking shall be scaffold grade
§1910.28
(cont’d)
52. Scaffolding
− Shall be secured to permanent structures
− Screen mesh shall be provided between the toeboard
and the guardrail where persons are required to work
or pass under the scaffolds.
− Must be plumb, level, and squared.
§1910.28
(cont’d)
53. Scaffolding
− All planking or platforms shall be overlapped
(minimum 12 inches) or secured from movement.
− An access ladder or equivalent safe access shall be
provided.
− Scaffold planks shall extend over their end
supports not less than 6 inches nor more than
18 inches.
− Employees shall not work on scaffolds during
storms or high winds.
§1910.28
54. Scaffolding
General requirements for wood pole scaffolds
− Cross bracing shall be provided between the inner
and outer sets of poles
− Where planking is lapped, each plank shall lap its
end supports at least 12 inches
− Guardrails with a mid-rail, and toeboards, shall be
installed at all open sides on all scaffolds more than
10 feet above the ground or floor
» Toeboards shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height
§1910.28
59. Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds
Work platforms and scaffolds shall be capable of
carrying the design load.
Design working load of ladder stands shall be calculated
on the basis of one or more 200-pound persons
together with 50 pounds of equipment each.
All ladder stands and scaffolds shall be capable of
supporting at least four times the design working load.
§1910.29
60. Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds
Design load of all scaffolds
− Light - Designed and constructed to carry a working
load of 25 pounds per square foot.
− Medium - Designed and constructed to carry a
working load of 50 pounds per square foot.
− Heavy - Designed and constructed to carry a working
load of 75 pounds per square foot.
§1910.29
61. Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds
Work levels
− Maximum work level height shall not exceed four
times the minimum or least base dimensions of any
mobile ladder stand or scaffold
− Minimum platform width for any work level shall not
be less than 20 inches for mobile scaffolds (towers).
− Ladder stands shall have a minimum step width of 16
inches
§1910.29
(cont’d)
62. Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds
− Scaffold work levels 10 feet or higher above the ground
or floor shall have a standard guardrail, midrail, and
toeboard
− A climbing ladder or stairway shall be provided for
proper access and egress
§1910.29
63. Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds
Wheels or casters
− Shall be properly designed for strength and
dimensions to support four times the design working
load.
− Scaffolds casters shall be provided with a positive
wheel and/or swivel lock to prevent movement.
− Ladder stands shall have at least two
of the four casters and shall be of the
swivel type.
§1910.29
64. Mobile Ladder Stands and Scaffolds
1910.29(b) Mobile tubular welded frame scaffolds
1910.29(c) Mobile tubular welded sectional folding
scaffolds
1910.29(d) Mobile tube and coupler scaffolds
1910.29(e) Mobile work platforms
1910.29(f) Mobile ladder stands
§1910.29
65. Other Working Surfaces
Dockboards (bridge plates)
− Portable and powered dockboards shall be strong
enough to carry the load imposed on them.
− Portable dockboards shall be secured in position,
either by being anchored or equipped
with devices which will prevent their
slipping.
− Handholds, or other effective means,
shall be provided on portable
dockboards to permit safe handling.
§1910.30
66. Other Working Surfaces
Forging machine area
− Enough clearance between machines to allow
unobstructed operator movement
− Aisles shall be sufficient width to permit free
movement of employees bringing and removing
material
§1910.30
67. Other Working Surfaces
Veneer machinery
− Sides of steam vats shall extend to a height of not
less than 36 inches above the floor, working
platform, or ground.
− Large steam vats shall be provided walkways
between sections.
» Walkway shall be provided with a standard handrail on
each exposed side
− Workmen shall not ride or step on logs in steam
vats
§1910.30
68. Summary
In this course, we discussed:
Hazards
Definitions
General requirements
Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Ladders
Scaffolds
Other working surfaces
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