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Objectives The importance of Fall protection Fall protection options When fall protection is needed
Objectives
To increase awareness of the hazards from working in areas require fall protection. To give a brief overview about the proper fall protection tools and when to use them.
Why it is important ?
Falls are the leading cause of deaths in the construction industry. Most fatalities occur when employees fall from open-sided floors and through floor openings. Falls from as little as 4 to 6 feet can cause serious lost-time accidents and sometimes death.
Must be independent of any platform anchorage and capable of supporting at least 500 lbs. per worker.
PFAS Guidelines
Approved fall protection measures shall be used if the working height is greater than 1.8m (6 ft) from floor or platform level. Users shall inspect fall arrest systems prior to each use. Remove defective components from service. Fall arrest systems shall be protected against cuts or abrasions. Fall arrest systems and components shall not hoist materials. When using full body harness with shock-absorbing lanyards, they shall be properly secured at least 18 ft above impact surface and shall not be reused after stopping a fall.
Guardrails
Guardrails
11
Safety Nets
13
Walkways & ramps Open sides & edges Holes Concrete forms & rebar
Excavations
(See Examples)
14
Residential Construction
15
In residential construction, you must be protected if you can fall more than 6 feet
16
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Excavations
Guard excavations more than 6 feet deep when they are not readily seen because of plant growth or other visual barriers
Ladder Safety
User shall inspect all ladders before use and remove defective ladders. Ensure ladders extend a minimum of 1 m (3 ft) above the top landing point. In general, set ladders at a 4:1 slope Only one person shall be on a ladder at a time. Do not use temporary work platforms, such as scaffolds , to support a ladder. When climbing up or down any ladder, face the ladder and maintain three points of contact with hands free of materials.
Summary
Personal fall arrest systems and scaffolding shall be used if the working height is greater than 1.8m (6 ft) from floor or platform level. Must use fall protection at:
walkways & ramps, open sides & edges, holes, concrete forms & rebar, excavations, roofs, wall openings, bricklaying and residential construction.
Protective options include guardrails, covers, safety nets, and Personal Fall Arrest System (full body harness).
References
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Hani Baba