addressing fall protection anchorages
DESCRIPTION
After discussing the main considerations for fall protection anchorages, this presentation illustrates some real-world issues with anchorages.TRANSCRIPT
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ASSESSING FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGES
[email protected]; Phone: (937) 259-5120KIM MESSER, [email protected]; Phone: (937) 259-5000
THOMAS E. KRAMER, P.E., C.S.P. - PRINCIPAL
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INTRODUCTION
Thom Kramer, P.E., C.S.P.> Principal in LJB Safety division
> 17+ years experience in fall protection industry
> ANSI Z359 Senior Executive Committee
• Chairman of ANSI Z359.6
• Chairman of ANSI Z359.17
> American Society of Safety Engineers
• 2012 and 2013 PDC Planning Committee Chair
> International Society for Fall Protection
• President and Board Member
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BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT
Options other than PPE should always be considered
first
If using PPE, the anchorage is the first thing to
consider:>The best equipment won’t matter with an inadequate
anchorage
>Overall lack of guidance
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AGENDA
OSHA and ANSI requirements
Main considerations
Case studies
Closing
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LEARNING OBECTIVES
Summarize the regulations and standards that
address fall protection anchorages
List the main items to consider for assessing fall
protection anchorages
Identify action steps to improve the anchorages at
your site
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CALL TO ACTION
1. Determine where your fall protection anchorages are:> Certified
> Non-certified
> Other
2. Evaluate your documentation
3. Use fewer anchorages in the future> Prevention through Design (PtD)
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OSHA VS. ANSI
OSHA
Is the law
Regulations are created
through the legislative
process
Significant challenge in
creating and updating
regulations
ANSI
Voluntary standard
Establish state of the art
requirements and are
created by experts from all
sides of the industry,
sometimes including OSHA
VS.
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OSHA REGULATIONS
Anchorages shall be:>Capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per attached worker
>Or designed, installed and used under the supervision of a qualified
person as part of a complete personal fall protection system
maintaining a safety factor of at least two
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ANSI Z359.2 STANDARD
Non-certified anchorages >Shall be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds for fall arrest
>Designated by a competent person
Certified anchorages:>Shall support two times the arresting force
>Designed by a qualified person
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ANSI Z359.6 STANDARD
Drawings and specifications
Equipment, materials, and other design requirements
Safety criteria
Fall protection system loads and forces
Clearances for fall arrest systems
Design assumptions and analytical methods
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TYPES OF ANCHORAGES
System types>Fall arrest
>Work positioning
>Travel restraint
>Horizontal lifeline
>Rescue
Options>Certified vs. non-certified
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ANCHORAGE V. ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR
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Anchorage
Anchorage Connector
ANCHORAGE V. ANCHORAGE CONNECTOR
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AGENDA
OSHA and ANSI requirements
Main considerations
Case studies
Closing
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MAIN CONSIDERATIONS
Strength
Serviceability> Fall clearance
> Consistency of options
> Compatibility
> Procedures
> Installation
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STRENGTH AND SERVICEABILITY
ANSI Z359.6-2009> Best resource
> Considers types of multiple worker falls
ANSI Z359.2-2007> Certified: 2 times the arresting force for fall arrest
> Non-certified: 5,000 pounds for fall arrest
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STRENGTH AND SERVICEABILITY
Don’t> Have a competent person designate a 5,000-pound anchorage
without any guidance
> Have a P.E. without fall protection experience designate
anchorages
> Assume a Qualified Person has expertise to understand strength
aspects
> Forget documentation
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FALL CLEARANCE
Horizontal lifeline on a roof
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FALL CLEARANCE
Rigid rail on a roof
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FALL CLEARANCE
Sliding anchorage
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FALL CLEARANCE
Anchorage at or below feet
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FALL CLEARANCE
Overhead anchorage
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USE OF EQUIPMENT
Consistency> Fewer options is generally better
> Use and limitations
Compatibility> Geometric
> Environmental
> Capacity
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PROCEDURES
Requirements> OSHA: “…designed, installed and used…”
> Per ANSI Z359.2, section 4
Overall> Do they exist?
> Are they written and available?
> Are they specific to the system?
> Do they address rescue?
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INSTALLATION
Consider fall protection for the person installing the system
Load testing> Existing systems
• Testing of individual anchorages can be impractical
• Target load to be carefully determined by a qualified person
> New systems
• Horizontal lifeline – swaged fitting test
• Horizontal lifeline – system load test
> Anchorage connectors vs. system components
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AGENDA
OSHA and ANSI requirements
Main considerations
Case studies
Closing
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CASE STUDY #1
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Installation concerns> Baseplate with sizeable adhesive anchorages in each corner
> Stainless steel eyebolt at center of baseplate
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THE DIFFERENCE IS LIFE V. DEATH
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Load testing>System failed at just over 1,000 pounds, even though it
was designed for 5,000 pounds
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ADEQUATE ANCHORAGE?
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Installation concerns> Anchorage designed to be attached to building column
> Instead, used adhesive to attach it to masonry wall
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ADEQUATE ANCHORAGE?
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Installation concerns> Baseplate supposed to be attached to concrete roof deck
> Instead, anchorages connected to topping concrete
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ADEQUATE ANCHORAGE?
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CASE STUDY #2 – STRENGTH
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Strength concerns> Observed rope attached to steel step
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I WONDER WHAT THIS IS FOR . . .
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Strength concerns> Tied off to a system used for window cleaning
• Not strong enough for active fall protection or window
cleaning tie back
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CASE STUDY #2
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Strength concerns> Wire rope through hole in bottom chord of angle from roof
structure
> Had stamped calculations from PE allowing use for two workers
• Not strong enough for those loads
• Not enough documentation
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CASE STUDY #3
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Swing fall and clearance issues> Lift system with guardrail
• Workers lean out over guardrail to perform work
• Good anchorage and equipment, but not enough clearance
– Would hit ground before system engages
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CASE STUDY #4
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Lack of procedures> Workers attaching fall restraint to warning line cable, rather than run
pole
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AGENDA
OSHA and ANSI requirements
Main considerations
Case studies
Closing
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SHORT ANSWER
1. Besides strength, what is your biggest concern with
anchorages?
2. Why do you think anchorages are an often
overlooked aspect of fall protection?
3. What do you do if you cannot find a qualified
person?
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CALL TO ACTION
1. Determine where your fall protection anchorages are:> Certified
> Non-certified
> Other
2. Evaluate your documentation
3. Use fewer anchorages in the future> Prevention through Design (PtD)
LJB University™ has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association forContinuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. .
ASSESSING FALL PROTECTION ANCHORAGES
[email protected]; Phone: (937) 259-5120KIM MESSER, [email protected]; Phone: (937) 259-5000
THOMAS E. KRAMER, P.E., C.S.P. - PRINCIPAL