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Fall Protection
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Fall Protection Action Limits
Fall exposure - General Industry 4ft
Fall exposure - Construction 6ft
Roofing 6ft
Scaffolding 10ft
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Training Requirements
• Fall Hazard Recognition• Protection Methods• Documentation must be maintained• If the process or environment
changes retraining may be necessary
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Documentation• Contractors must have a written fall
protection plan for all work• Written Plan:
– Must be site specific– Identify all potential fall exposures– Plan must address methods of protection
• PFAS, handrails, safety nets, etc.– Employees must be educated on protection
measures and potential exposures4
Potential Jobsite Fall ExposuresGeneral
Unprotected sides and edges Hoist areas
Leading edges Holes
Ramps, runways, walkways Dangerous equipment
Formwork and reinforcing steel
Excavations, wells, pits, shafts
Overhand bricklaying Pre-cast concrete erection
Roofs Wall openings
Walking/working surfaces not otherwise covered.
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Potential Jobsite Fall ExposuresSpecific to Residential Work
Truss Erection Foundation Walls
Rafter Installation Form Work
Ridge Beam Installation Floor Penetrations
Decking Operations Excavations & Culverts
Roof Sheathing Wall Erection
Floor Joists Wall Openings
Floor Decking All Roofing Operations
Walking/working surfaces not otherwise covered.
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Fall Protection Measures
• Acceptable means of fall protection may include:– Handrails– Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)– Positioning Devices– Safety Nets– Warning Lines & Barrier Systems– Controlled Access Zones (CAZ)– Covers
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Considerations
• What fall protection system will best suit the project?–Duration of work and pace–Employee movement–Reusability–Implementation (assembly and
training)8
Stairways & Ladders• A stairway or ladder must be provided if
there is a break in elevation of 19” or more• Points of access must be kept clear of
obstacles • The standard does not apply to
manufactured scaffold access ladders
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Stairways• OSHA standards make
provisions for permanent and non-permanent stairways
• Standards specify all dimensions:– All stairways must be at
least 22” wide– Stair angle must be between
30° and 50°– Risers must be uniform from
top to bottom 10
Stairways• Where doors or gates open onto a stairway a
platform must be provided so the swing of the door does not reduce the width of the platform to less than 21”
• Where stairs exit directly into vehicles pathways barriers and warnings shall be posted for pedestrian safety
• Stairway landings must be as wide as the width of the stairway
• Stairs must have landing platforms not less than 30” in the direction of travel and extend 22” in width at every 12 ft or less of vertical rise
• Steps on stairways must be slip resistant
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Handrails• All stairways having four or more
risers must have handrails• Handrails must be located between
30 and 34” above the leading edge of stair tread
• Top rails must be able to support 200 lbs of outward and downward force, mid rails 150 lbs
• Handrails must have at least 3” of clearance between them and the wall or surface they are mounted on
• Height can vary + or – 3”• Toe boards are necessary only if an
exposure exists for those below12
Handrails
Top-rail @ 42”
Mid-rail @ 21”
Toeboard @ 3-1/2”13
Handrails
• Steel or plastic banding is not acceptable as a handrail
• Wire rope is acceptable + top rails must be flagged every six feet
• Plastic or synthetic ropes are acceptable and must be inspected regularly
• Rope/Cable material must have ¼” diameter or greater
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Handrails
• Uprights or stanchions must be placed no more than 8 ft apart
• If handrail must be taken down for stocking purposes workers must use some other means of fall protection
• Parapet walls/window sills ≥ 39” in height do not require handrails
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Handrails
The Safety Boot
Unit attaches to floor with four lag bolts
Doubled-up 2 x 4 acts as post
Slotted base is molded to hold toe boards
Once properly installed, device meets OSHA standards for handrail strength
Device is reusable16
Ladders – Duty Ratings• Choose a ladder that is right for the
job - type and capacity• If you have to use the top or next to
top rung it is time to get a taller ladder
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Ladders – Choosing the Right One
• Both fiberglass and aluminum are corrosion resistant but fiberglass is a better choice for work around electricity
• Consider the type of abuse the ladder will receive on a daily basis
• Consider the weight of the material that will be handled when choosing a load capacity
Material Weight5 Gallons of Paint 60 lbsBundle of Shingles 70 lbsSheet of Plywood 80 lbs
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Ladders – Pre-Shift Inspection
• Rails• Rungs• Feet• Load Rating• Rope & Pulleys• Rung Locks
*Defective ladders must be tagged as such and taken out of service*
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Ladders – Set-Up• Make sure that the ladder is on firm
level footing.• If using a stepladder, insure that the
spreaders are locked in place.• Be aware of overhead power lines
and other dangerous obstructions.• Position the ladder to face the work.
This eliminates potentially awkward positions.
• Ladders used for access to an elevated surface must extend beyond it 3’.
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Ladders – Set-Up
• When using extension ladders, secure both the bottom and the top to prevent kick-out and/or sliding
• Use the 4 to 1 rule for proper ladder angle. For every four vertical feet, the ladder should be 1 horizontal foot away from the support surface
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Safe Ladder Basics
• Keep the area around the top and bottom of the ladder clear.
• Secure ladders that may be subject to jobsite traffic or other activities.
• Always face the ladder, use the “Three Points of Contact” rule at all times.
• Use ladders with non-conductive sides if there is an electrical exposure.
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Safe Ladder Basics• Never climb a closed stepladder.• Don’t sit on top of a stepladder.
Manufacturers do not design stepladders to carry a workers weight from that position.
• Do not permit more than one person on a ladder at a time unless the ladder is otherwise rated.
• Never “walk” a ladder to reposition. Get down and move it.
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Safe Ladder Alternatives
• Ladder Stabilizers (aka Stand-offs)– Ideal for service situations
where the top cannot be easily secured
• Articulating Ladders– Safe solution for irregular
terrain or steps
• Ladder Leveler– Made by Werner Ladder
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Safe Ladder Alternatives• Lock N Climb
– Outrigger system for extension ladders– Kit attaches to existing ladder– Meets the requirements for all
applicable ANSI standards/load ratings
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Safe Ladder Alternatives• Safe T Ladder Extensions
– System attaches to all types of ladders
– Provides secure hand hold for transition to roof/ work deck
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Job-Made Ladders
• Often used and rarely built correctly
• Fall under same set-up procedures as conventional ladders
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Job-Made Ladders
• Each rung must support 4xthe max intended load
• Vertical sides, cleats, and steps shall be uniformly spaced
• Vertical sides should be between 16 to 20” apart
• Steps should be between 8 to 12” apart
• All steps must be cleated28
Safety Harnesses and Lanyards
• Body belts have been banned for personal fall arrest use since January 1, 1998.
• Harness should be properly adjusted to fit the employee.
• Never use positioning devices as primary means of tie-off.
• Equipment must be inspected prior to each use.
• Always have a plan for retrieving a “hanging” worker.
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Personal Fall Arrest System Components
Anchor Point
Rope Grab
Vinyl Rope
Shock Absorbing Lanyard
Full Body Harness
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Distance Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
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Lanyards• Choose the right
lanyard for the task.– Static w/ shock
absorber– Retractable– Nylon Rope or Steel
Cable • All new lanyards are
equipped with double action snap hooks to prevent “turn-out”
• Never loop or attach a lanyard back to itself unless specified by the manufacturer 32
Anchors
• Anchorage point must withstand a 5000 lb. static load
• Must consider conditions of use for selection
• Must consider system that will provide best safety and efficiency for employee– Conventional Anchors– Disposable Anchors– Specific Applications
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Conventional Anchors
Cross Arm Strap
Roof Anchor Permanent Anchor
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Permanent Anchor SystemSuper Anchor
Attachment adjustable for various widths, pre-fabricated trusses and custom rafters set-ups
Includes rubber sleeve for water tight installation under shingles
Black plastic cap minimizes appearance of product location
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Safe-T-Strap • One time use, one man per anchor. Device is left in the structure.
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Other Safety-T-Strap Options• Concrete Application with
chemical resistant sleeve.• Double-legged roof
application
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Specific Application• Truss Brace, spreads anchor force
over several trusses
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Positioning Devices
• Should not allow wearer more than 2’ of free fall
• Devices must be inspected after each use
• Safety belts are suitable for positioning
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Safety Nets
• As close as possible, no more than 30’ below work area
• For bridge applications, the fall area to the net should be unobstructed
• The net must have sufficient clearance to objects below
• The net must be drop tested or certified
Outward Extension of Safety Nets
Vertical Horizontal
Up to 5’ 8’
>5 to 10’ 10’
> 10’ 13’
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Safety Nets
• Inspections must be done at least weekly or after an impact
• Fallen objects must be removed daily or prior to each shift
• Openings on any side should be no greater than 6”
• Border ropes must be able to support 5,000 lbs of force
• Connections should not be more than 6” apart
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Warning Line Systems
• For use on large flat roofs• System must be erected around all sides
of work area• Mechanical equipment must maintain a
distance of six feet parallel and ten feet on sides perpendicular to travel direction
• The warning line must be 34” to 39” high and flagged with highly visible material
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Barrier Systems
• Can protect the perimeter as well as a specific exposure– Skylight Protection– Access Hatches– Ladder access points
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Controlled Access Zones (CAZ)
• CAZ’s are acceptable when it can be proven that conventional fall protection is infeasible or could create a greater hazard
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Controlled Access Zone Requirements
The contractor must have a written plan detailing all practices and procedures for the CAZ
The competent person shall determine the boundaries of the CAZ and clearly mark them with signs, wires, tapes, ropes or chains
The crew supervisor/foreman shall monitor the workers in the CAZ to ensure they don’t engage in unsafe practices.
All access to the CAZ is restricted to authorized workers. All employees permitted in the CAZ must be listed or identified by the competent person before entry.
All protective elements of the CAZ must be enforced before the beginning of work. 45
Use of a Controlled Access Zone
• Commercial*– Decking operations– Some roofing applications
• Residential*– Installation of floor joists, floor sheathing, roof
sheathing– Erecting exterior walls– Setting and bracing roof trusses and rafters
• *Application requires contractor to demonstrate CAZ is the most safe and effective way to complete the work.
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Covers
• For vehicular traffic – 2 times the maximum axle load of the largest vehicle
• Foot traffic – 2 times the weight of the expected load
• Secured to prevent displacement• Marked “HOLE” or “COVER” or color
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Fall Protection ChecklistGeneral Requirements
Employees working over 6 ft. must be protected.
Specific Hazard Exposures Personal Protective EquipmentAll window exposures with lower sill <39” hand railed (top rail, mid rail, and toe board).
Employees educated on capabilities and use of device.
Stairwells completed or unfinished covered with adequate decking or hand railed (top rail, mid rail, and toe board).
Anchorage points must withstand 5000lbs of force.
Open Entrance culverts covered with adequate decking or handrailed (top rail, mid rail, and toe board).
Equipment must be inspected prior to use.
Transitions with fall exposures inside or outside of structure properly decked and supported, equipped with handrails (top rail, mid rail, and toe board).
Equipment must be adequate for job.
DocumentationWritten fall protection plan must be site specific
Plan must educate employees on fall hazard recognition
Plan must address all potential fall exposures Plan must address methods of protection
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Scaffolds
Scaffolds shall be constructed, altered, or dismantled under the supervision of a Competent Person.
A 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 eliminate them.
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ScaffoldsAll scaffolds must be inspected prior to use.10’ is the point at which some means of fall
protection must be used.Top handrails should be around 42”, with
the mid-rail about half way at 21”.Toe boards must be installed if there is a
possibility of anything falling and striking someone below.
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Scaffolds All scaffolds must
support their own weight and 4x the maximum intended load.
Vertical tie-in or outrigger support is not necessary on a free-standing scaffold until the height exceeds the minimum dimension of the base by four times. 51
Scaffold Tie System
Scaffolds
Ladder use on a scaffold is prohibited.
Platforms must be kept clear of debris.
Do not load side brackets. Most are rated at 25 lbs/ft² maximum.
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Decks And Planking All platforms must be fully decked or planked. Each abutted end of a plank shall rest on a separate support
surface. Overlap platforms not less than 12” only over supports, unless
restrained to prevent movement, i.e. ”Cleating”. The working deck should never be more than 14” away from the
working surface.
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Decks And Planking A scaffold grade plank will be
stamped or marked as such Plank must be laminated or
solid drawn A lumber yard 2 x 10 can be
used if it is free of knots or other defects
Rough Sawn, Full Dimension Lumber
Nominal Thickness Lumber
Working Load in lbs/ft² 25 50 75 25 50 75Permissible Span in Feet 10 8 6 8 6 6
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Overhead Power LinesThe clearance between scaffolds and power
lines is as follows:
Insulated Lines Minimum Distance< 300 V 3’
300 to 50 kV 10’> 50 kV 10’ + 1/2” for every additional kV
Uninsulated Lines Minimum Distance< 50 kV 10’> 50 kV 10’ + 1/2” for every additional kV
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Frame Scaffolds Systems should use only
original parts. Components from different systems should not be mixed.
All frame scaffolds must use a manufactured base pad. Vertical tubes should never sit directly on the ground or mud sill.
X-braces may serve as a top-rail or mid-rail, but not both.
If aluminum walking decks are used, be sure that end hooks are in place and that the dimensions match the scaffold.
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Frame Scaffolds - Access
Ladder Frame Walk-Through
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Frame Scaffolds - Access Erectors can climb either
type, but provisions for safe access should be established as soon as possible.
Bottom rung cannot be more than two feet high.
Options for access are manufactured bolt-on ladder system, stair system, or extension ladder secured and sloped properly.
X-braces are not intended for use as access.
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“Stick-Built” Pole Scaffold 2” x 4” poles free of knots, splits or other defects. 1” x 4” cross-bracing for each section. 2” x 6” or 2” x 8” block under pole if soft ground. Walk board a minimum 18” wide and free of knots or other defects. Walk boards must hang over bearer a minimum of 6”.Walk boards must
overlap each other a minimum of 12”. 2” x 4” top rail, mid rail, and toe board.
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Stick Built Scaffolds
• Proper overlap on deck planking
• Top rail and mid rail established after deck height reaches ten feet
• Adequate support between stanchions
• Proper mud sills under poles
• Is this scaffold complete?
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Pump Jack Scaffolds
Pump Jack brackets, braces, and accessories must be fabricated from metal.
Each pump jack bracket must have two positive gripping mechanisms.
Poles should be secured to the structure with triangular bracing.
Work benches should not be used as a working deck.
If 2x4’s are spliced to make a pole, mending plates must be installed to maintain strength.
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Ladder Jack Scaffolds
Platforms must not exceed 20’ in height.
Job made ladders cannot be used to support ladder jack scaffolds.
Ladders that support ladder jacks must be placed, fastened, or equipped with devices to prevent slipping.
Scaffold platforms must not be bridged to one another.
Werner and Louisville produce handrail systems for ladder jack working decks.
Units must be hung on the inside of the ladder. 62
Hanging Scaffold System
The Wall Walker
Device meets OSHA standards
It can be hung on the inside or outside of the wall
Fall protection attachments are available
The horizontal beam positional is adjustable
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The Wall WalkerGeneral Framing,
exterior face hanging on top plateHandrail System in
place
Setting pre-fab trussesAluminum walk deck
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The Wall Walker
Cutting tails on raftersUsing inside wall
position from top plate
Easy stow and carryUnit folds down,
handrail post stores inside vertical support
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Wall Walker Hardware
• Mid Wall Bracket
• Hand Rail Brackets
• Stabilizer Bar
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Manually Propelled Mobile Scaffolds
Also known as a “Perry” or “Baker” scaffold.
The casters and wheels must be locked to prevent movement while the scaffold is stationary.
An employee may ride this scaffold under the following conditions:– The floor is level and free of all
obstructions– The minimum dimension of the
scaffold base is at least half the height– The wheels are equipped with rubber
or some other resilient material– All tools and materials are secured or
removed prior to movement Because the wheels and castors must
be locked once the scaffold is set, this prohibits movement from being a one-man operation.
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Rustgo Manual Work Platform All-terrain motorless work
platform with rear steering capabilities
Can be towed to jobsite location on a standard hitch
Winch system on each upright raises and lowers work platform
Front handrail system is completely removable
Employees cannot stay on work platform during movement
All general scaffold standards apply
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Horse Scaffolds
Horses must be spaced not more than 5 ft. for medium duty, not more than 8 ft. for light duty
For stacking applications, must not exceed two tiers or ten feet in height
Horses must be inspected for defects prior to use
All general scaffold standards apply
Members Dimensions
Horizontal Bearer
3 x 4”
Legs 11/4” x 41/2”
Braces between Legs
1 x 6”
Gusset Brace at top of Legs
1 x 8”
Half Diagonal Braces
11/4 x 41/2”
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Adjustable Scaffolds Use is more common to
commercial projects Pre-shift inspection of all
components is critical Hoist Motors Outriggers All Fastening Points
All general scaffold standards apply
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Crawling Boards / Chicken Ladders
Crawling board must be at least 10” wide and 1” thick
Cleats– Must be at least 1” x 11/2”– Must be as long as the board is
wide– Must be spaced equally at no
more than 2’ apart
If the crawling board presents a fall exposure, fall protection must be used i.e. handrails-harness
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Scissor Lifts
Scissor lifts are not addressed by the aerial lift provisions of Subpart L.
There are no OSHA provisions that address scissor lifts, however, employers must comply with the applicable provisions of Subpart L, both general and specific.
Example:– Scissor lifts are mobile, the specific requirements for
mobile scaffolds standard (§1926.452 (w) - mobile scaffolds) shall be used.
Scissor lifts do not require a personal fall arrest system for occupants.
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Aerial Lifts Occupants of an aerial
lift must use a personal fall arrest system.
Occupants are required to stay on the floor of the basket at all times.
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Pre-shift inspection is critical to insure safe operation.
The lift may not be field modified without the manufacturers consent.
Scaffold ChecklistStability of the ground or work surface, proper mud sills when needed
All components from the same manufacturer
Adjustable screw jacks with base pads in every post
External ladder access for steel scaffold bucks not designed for climbing
Erection, dismantle, alteration done under supervision of a competent person
Complete decking from front to back on all working levels
Fall protection in place once work deck reaches or exceeds 10 ft. for conventional scaffolds
Daily inspection performed by a competent person before and during the shift
Scaffold must be designed to hold four times the intended working load (safety factor of “4”)
Tie-ins set once the height of the scaffold exceeds four times the minimum base dimension
Scaffold grade planking or better for all work surfaces
Planks overlapped over horizontal support no less than 12”
Overhead protection for other trades or personnel below
Pre-shift inspection of all motorized components, proper PPE in use
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