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ADDRESSING UNEXPECTED FALL PROTECTION NEEDS LJB University has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102. . Moderator: Speaker: KIM MESSER THOMAS E. KRAMER, P.E., C.S.P. [email protected] [email protected]

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Fall protection experts at LJB Inc. developed this webinar to help organizations plan for and address unexpected fall protection needs

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Page 1: Addressing Unexpected Fall Protection Needs

ADDRESSING UNEXPECTED FALL PROTECTION NEEDS

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. .

Moderator: Speaker:KIM MESSER THOMAS E. KRAMER, P.E., C.S.P.

[email protected] [email protected]

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BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT

No protection is not an option

Giving out harnesses and lanyards is not enough

> The use of PPE is simply not intuitive

A risk assessment is the best way to minimize delays/downtime

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Discuss regulations and standards relevant in this area

Provide a way ahead in addressing this issue at your facility now …and for something six months from now

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AGENDA

Regulatory requirements

Summary of options

Use of PPE

Closing

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ANSI Z359.2

Fall hazard survey report (Z359.2 §4)

“Prior to preparing fall protection procedures, a fall hazard survey

shall be performed for every workplace activity where authorized

persons are exposed to a fall hazard.”

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ANSI A10.32

Section 6.7. Job Task.

Every job task shall be surveyed to identify potential fall hazards and appropriate protection provided.

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OSHA REQUIREMENTS

Proposed 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I (General Industry)> Existing 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)

>The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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WHAT IS CONSIDERED A HAZARD?

§ 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection

§ 1910.29 Fall protection systems criteria and practices

Hazard surveys required under 1910.132 and the categories

of falls listed under subpart D

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ADDITIONAL OSHA REFERENCES

VPP

Worksite analysis

Safety Program Core Elements> Hazard Identification and Assessment

>What is the employer's basic obligation?

>The employer must systematically identify and assess hazards to which employees are exposed and assess compliance with the General Duty Clause and OSHA standards.

Injury and Illness Prevention Program (I2P2)

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AGENDA

Regulatory requirements

Summary of options

Use of PPE

Closing

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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Difference between emergency and urgent business need

20-foot principal

Difference between a JSA and an assessment

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STARTING DIALOGUE

How you ask the question means a lot:

> Not, can you provide a compliant fall protection system in this

area?

> Which option do you want to select in protecting the workers?

• In general, five basic options.

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OPTION #1: DO NOTHING

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OPTION #2: PORTABLE GUARDRAIL

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OPTION #3: SCAFFOLDING

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OPTION #4: LIFTS

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OPTION #5: PPE

Rope access

Industrial fall protection

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AGENDA

Regulatory requirements

Summary of options

Use of PPE

> Do’s/Don’ts

> Process

> Examples

Closing

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USE OF PPE

Do’s

> For AP training, address hazards and equipment they use

> Prepare generic use and rescue procedures for different system

“types”

> Conduct anchorage survey

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USE OF PPE

Don’ts:

> Allow competent person to

identify an anchorage without

any guidance from a

professional engineer or

qualified person

> Just give a worker a harness

and lanyard (or dual-legged

SRL units)

> Extract from OSHA testimony

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PROCESS TO BUILD YOUR ACTIVE SYSTEM

NOT• Training• Equipment• Anchorage• Procedure

But,• Anchorage• Equipment• Procedure• Training

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PPE WITHIN A FACILITY

Overhead steel

Reinforced concrete floors or steel deck for restraints

Large process/manufacturing equipment

Challenges> Type of structure

> Obstructions – floor and above

> Clearances and swing fall

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PPE WITHIN A PIPE RACK

Structural components

Pipes

Challenges

> Free fall distance

> Continuous protection

> Obstructions

> Clearances and swing fall

> Rescue from within pipe rack

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PPE ON A HORIZONTAL SURFACE

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ROOF STRIDER SRL

Photo from Bacou-Dalloz

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ROOF STRIDER FOR STANDING SEAM

Photo from Bacou-Dalloz

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MILER EDGE WITH SRL

Photo from Bacou-Dalloz

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PR 600 ANCHORAGE

Photo from Protective Roofing Products Ltd.

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BALLASTED ANCHORAGE

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VACUUM PAD ANCHORAGE

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AGENDA

Regulatory requirements

Summary of options

Use of PPE

Closing

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Discuss regulations and standards relevant in this area

Provide a way ahead in addressing this issue at your facility now …and for something six months from now

Assessment

Process

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THANK YOU FOR JOINING US

Blog> LJBfallprotectionblog.com

Past webinars> Slideshare.net/kmesser

YouTube channel> Youtube.com/LJBinc