2018 fall protection - mita - michigan.gov · prevention • select fall protection systems...
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2018MITA
FALL PROTECTION
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SCOPE
The following are minimum requirements forfall protection in construction. The standarddoes not apply to employees making inspection,investigation or assessments of workplaceconditions prior to actual start of work or aftercompletion.
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TRAINING:• For each employee who might be exposed to falling
• Trained by a competent person to recognize fallhazards in the work area
• Covers procedures for FPS to be used
• The use and operation of guardrail systems, personalfall arrest systems, safety net systems, controlled access
zones and other protection to be used
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Prevention
• Select fall protection systems appropriate for the givensituation.
• Use proper construction and installation of safetysystems.
• Supervise employees.
• Use safe work practices.
• Train workers in the proper selection, use andmaintenance of fall protection systems.
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What are the three ways to protectagainst falls?
1. Personal Fall Arrest System
2. Guardrail System
3. Safety Net System
If determined that these systems are infeasible, a Fall ProtectionPlan may be implemented. Consult Part 45 for details. A Fall
Protection Plan if put in place MUST be kept on site.
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1926.501(b)(1) “Unprotected sides and edges.” Eachemployee on a walking/working surface (horizontal orvertical) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feetor more above a lower level shall be protected fromfalling by guardrail system, safety net system, or personalfall arrest system.
EXCEPTION: When the employer can demonstrate that it isinfeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, theemployer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan thatmeets the requirements of 1926.502(k)
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Part 45 Applies to:
• Unprotected sides and edges.
• Leading edges.
• Hoist areas.
• Holes.
• Formwork and reinforcing steel.
• Ramps, runways and other walkways.
• Excavations.
• Dangerous equipment.
• Precast concrete erection.continued.....
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• Wall openings.
• Residential construction, low and steep roofs.
• All other walking/working surfaces not otherwiseaddressed.
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What are the components of a PFAS?
HARNESS
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LANYARD
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ANCHOR
How much force doesit need to support?
5000 lbsper user
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Guardrail System
What are the keys to acompliant guardrail
system?
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Top rail that is 42” +/- 3” and able to withstand 200 lbsoutward downward pressure.
Mid rail 1/2 between and a toe board to prevent objects fromfalling below.
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Cable guardrail needs tobe marked with flags for
visibility.
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SAFETY NET
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“Holes”Means a gap or void 2” or more in its least dimension, in afloor, roof, or other walking/working surface.Some of the more common in our industry are:
• Man Holes
• Bridge Decks
• Joints in the road
What do we do about them?
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• Cover them:
The cover should be able to support twice the intended load.
• Mark them:
Covers should be clearly marked “hole” or “cover”.
• Secure them:
Covers should be secured to prevent displacement.
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Warning Line System
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Controlled Access Zone
May be used when traditional means of fallprotection are infeasible.
Must have a written plan in place developedby a qualified person.
The safety monitor must be able to recognizehazards and communicate with those in the zone.
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Hoist Areas• Must be protected by a fall protection system.
• If guardrail sections are removed and workers areexposed to the opening, a PFAS is required.
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Working Over Water
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Summary
• If you can fall more than 6 feet to the next level, youMUST be protected.
• Use fall protection on:walkways & ramps, open sides & edges, holes,concrete forms, excavations, roofs, wall openings,bricklaying and residential construction.
• Protective measures include guardrails, covers,safety nets and personal fall arrest systems.
TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN