Fall Protection Safety Awareness

[Audio] Fall Protection and Elevated Work. Fall Protection and Elevated Work.

[Audio] Objectives When trainees have completed this session, they should be able to do the following: 1) Describe the safe work requirements for elevated work, including fall protection guidelines. Identify and describe various fall hazards. Identify and describe equipment and methods used in fall prevention and fall arrest. Identify and describe the safe use of ladders and stairs. Identify and describe the safe use of scaffolds. 2) Inspect the following PPE items and determine if they are safe to use: Fall arrest harnesses Lanyards Connecting devices 3) Properly don, fit, and remove the following PPE items: Fall arrest harness.

[Audio] Competent Person Definition An OSHA "competent person" is defined as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. D&Z Fall Protection Competent Person - Any Supervisor or experienced Craft person who has demonstrated knowledge and experience in fall protection, along with the OSHA Definition Confidential.

[Audio] Fall Protection Options Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Safety Net Positioning System Guard Rails.

[Audio] Falls FALL PREVENTION Keep all walking and working areas clean and dry. If you see a spill or ice patch, clean it up, or barricade the area until it can be properly attended to. Keep all walking and working surfaces clear of clutter and debris. Run cables, extension cords, and hoses overhead or through crossover plates so that they will not become tripping hazards. Do not run on scaffolds, work platforms, decking, roofs, or other elevated work areas..

[Audio] Fall Arrest All elements of a personal fall prevention and arrest system must be in place for effective fall protection..

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[Audio] Fall Arrest Continued ANCHOR POINTS. Fall Arrest Continued.

[Audio] Anchor Points A Secure Point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices Anchor points for lanyards/harnesses and vertical lifelines must meet the following requirements: be installed in a manner that prevents accidental disengagement from support structures; be inspected by a competent person on a periodic basis; be placed where attachment and detachment can be done without causing loss of balance; be placed above shoulder height to reduce fall distance; and be free of sharp edges to avoid cutting the lanyard..

[Audio] Anchor Points Continue The following are examples of anchor points for individuals using harnesses, lanyards or vertical lifelines: Adequate For Use structural beams 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) or greater in depth for one (1) or more people; pipes 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) or greater for one (1) person; pipes 6 inches (15.24 centimeters) or greater for two (2) people; fixed permanent ladder rails and clips for one (1) person; permanent platform handrail post below midrail for one (1) person. Not Adequate For Use platform or scaffold handrails (except as noted above); scaffold ladders; conduit/instruments; any part of a valve; and ladder cages and rungs. Steam lines Insulated lines Confidential.

[Audio] Anchor Points Continue These anchor points are not to be used.

[Audio] Insulated line is not adequate, uninsulated lines can be used if they are the right size Top arrow shows cable ran for tie off adequate bottom arrow handrail, inadequate..

[Audio] Suspension Trauma Strap The strap is stored in a pouch attached to the harness. It relieves pressure that could affect blood flow by allowing a worker to stand up in the harness. Simple and effective..

[Audio] Lanyards These lanyards are designed to stop an active fall while also minimizing the stress placed on the body by a sudden stop. They are not usually under tension; normally, some slack is maintained. FALL ARREST LANYARDS.

[Audio] Lanyards Continued This type of lanyard is designed to help position (restrain) a worker or prevent a fall. These lanyards are often under tension as the worker depends on them to maintain position. FALL RESTRAINT or POSITIONING LANYARD.

[Audio] Determining Fall Distance The fall distance must be determined by a person qualified to make that decision. It determines the type of lanyard chosen..

[Audio] Self Retracting Lifeline Classes Confidential.

[Audio] Vertical and Horizontal Lifelines Vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds (2,267 kg). One worker is connected at a time..

[Audio] Vertical and Horizontal Lifelines Cont. WARNING! Horizontal lifelines are rated for a maximum number of connected workers. Check with your supervisor or the manufacturer before connecting to a lifeline that is being used by other workers..

[Audio] Safety Line Anchorages Must be independent of any platform anchorage and capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs. per worker Confidential.

[Audio] Guardrails Guardrails must be of a specified minimum height and have a toeboard. Top Rail Mid-Rail Toeboard.

[Audio] When Fall Protection is Needed Walkways & ramps Open sides & edges Holes Concrete forms & rebar Excavations Roofs Wall openings Bricklaying Residential Construction Confidential.

[Audio] Ladders It is critical to select the right ladder for the job. Metal ladders should never be used around electrical installations..

[Audio] Ladders Continued All ladders are rated for a maximum load that must not be exceeded..

[Audio] Ladder Positioning The foot of the ladder must be one-fourth the distance from the base of the structure to the point where the ladder touches the structure. Always maintain three points of contact and keep your weight centered on the ladder..

[Audio] Ladder Positioning Continued Secure the ladder at the top and bottom to keep it from slipping..

[Audio] LADDER INSPECTION Check rails and rungs for cracks and other damage Check for loose rungs Check for loose screw and other hardware Check the rung locks on extension ladders Check stepladders for defective hinges and spreaders Check all ladders for oil or grease on the rungs or steps.

[Audio] Scaffolds CAUTION Only a competent person has the authority to supervise setting up, moving, and taking down scaffolds. Only a competent person can approve the use of scaffolds on the job site after inspecting the scaffolds..

[Audio] Scaffolds Continued WARNING! Never unlock the wheel brakes of a rolling scaffold while anyone is on it. People on a moving scaffold can lose their balance and fall..

[Audio] Scaffold Inspection Green Tag = Safe to use Yellow Tag = Does not meet all safety standards Red Tag = Unsafe; Do Not Use!.

[Audio] Scaffold Inspection Continued Warning! Keep scaffolds a minimum of 3 feet (0.9 m) from power lines carrying up to 300 volts and a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) from power lines above 300 volts in accordance with OSHA guidelines..

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