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[image]. CAUTION TRIPPING HAZARDS. Fall Protection.

Objectives. At the end of the presentation the employee should: Have an understanding on standards related to walking/working surfaces. Define walking/working surfaces. Floor guarding Ladders Scaffolds Other walking/working surfaces.

From our Health & Safety Manual. [image] GENESYS SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR G. FALL PROTECTION INTRODUCTION Safety Manual Falls are one of the 4 leading construction hazards. GENESYS requires that a fall protection system be utilized anytime an employee must work at a height greater than 6 feet above a working surface (ground level or surface not protected by standard guardrails and toe-boards), or to prevent a fall into dangerous equipment or chemicals. In most situations this system will consist ofa full body harness, shock-absorbing life line, and anchonngstrap. In construction situations where other fall protection systems are needed, it will be planned for in advance of the project. No job will be started until all fall hazards are identified, a control plan provided, and training completed for all exposed persons..

They cause 34.9% of all accidental deaths and have now surpassed motor vehicles as a cause of fatalities. In a fall: Within 1 second your body has fallen 16 feet Average reaction time 0.5 seconds At reaction time you have already fallen 4 feet By the time you react you have already fallen 6.5 feet from where you were standing..

Fatal Injuries and Falls in the U.S construction industry, 2011 - 2021.

Infographic - Causes of DEATH from FALLS.

Did You Know That…. If injured in a fall: Half of the injuries are to the head Nearly 1/3 involve multiple injuries 2 of every 3 persons will die from that fall Falls to lower level account for 85% of fatal falls (Info from “Review of Fall Accidents in Construction” by Dr. Jimmie Hinze, Ph.D., PE) http://web.dcp.ufl.edu/hinze/FALLS-Study.htm.

Did You Know That…. Most falls are from roofs.

Did You Know That…. Falls from ladders or with the ladder is second.

Did You Know That…. Falls from scaffolds or scaffold collapse is third.

Did You Know That…. Lower construction cost projects account for the largest number of falls Why?.

Infographic - How High is DEADLEY?.

Did You Know That…. > 76.5% of falls occur below 30’.

Did You Know That…. You’re more likely to misjudge fall danger when working at heights of < 20’ Why?.

Age and experience do not significantly reduce risk of exposure to falls Workers aged 21 – 25 misjudge hazards more often Why?.

When falling: 28% are stepping or climbing between elevations (up or down) 13% are just walking about 11% are stepping from one surface to another 10% are moving backwards.

The Danger is Real. Head – a prime target and often fatal Chest Neck Back Abdomen Arms and Legs Death, brain damage, paralysis, and severe internal injuries are common outcomes after a fall..

I’ve been doing the same job for years, what could possibly go wrong?.

Myth Busters. Myth #1: Fall protection is for wimps “There’s a right way to fall… You just got to know how to do it” “I’ve taken a fall or two and I’m not dead yet”.

Reality Check. Assuming you don’t die from your fall you should prepare for: Loss of your livelihood Loss of freedom and independence Depending on others to help for the rest of your life Having mental effects associated with disability.

Myth Busters. Myth #2 – Harnesses are best way to keep from falling Fact - Harnesses should be considered the last option. Eliminate the hazard Doing work on ground is the safest option Engineer the hazard out Fall protection that does not rely on PPE.

Myth Busters. Myth # 3- Time is money Fall protection is time consuming and costly Fact – Fall protection is highly cost effective When compared to the true costs of a fall: Worker comp costs Third party lawsuits OSHA penalties Lost time and production Damage to company image Loss of work opportunities.

Slips, trips, and falls constitute most of the construction industry accidents. The OSHA standards for fall protection apply to all permanent places of employment..

Other Walking/Working Surfaces Hazards.

Walking and Working Hazards. OSHA’s standards for walking and working surfaces apply to all permanent places of employment, except where only domestic, mining, or agricultural work is performed..

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.

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.

General Requirements. Covers and guardrails Shall be provided to protect workers from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc..

Done with Part I of Fall Protection.

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.

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.

Definitions. [image] Untitled 1 copy. 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..

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.

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.

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..

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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..

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..

General Requirements. Covers and guardrails Shall be provided to protect workers from the hazards of open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc..

Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing. The railing shall be provided with a toe board wherever, beneath the open sides: Persons can pass There is moving machinery There is equipment with which falling materials could create a hazard.

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..

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..

Open-Sided Floors and Platforms Is this correct?.

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..

Stairway, Railings and Guards. Every flights of stairs with four or more risers shall have standard stair railings or handrails. 1910.23(d)(1)(iii); On stairways less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, one stair railing on each side..

Stairway, Railings and Guards. On stairways > 44 inches wide but < 88 inches wide, one handrail on each enclosed side and one stair railing on each open side..

Stairway, Railings and Guards. 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..

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. Intermediate rail shall be approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp..

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.