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Page 1: Fall Protection. Introduction According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls account for eight percent of all occupational fatalities. In the U.S.,

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Page 2: Fall Protection. Introduction According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls account for eight percent of all occupational fatalities. In the U.S.,

IntroductionIntroduction

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls account for eight percent of all occupational fatalities. In the U.S., falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities in the construction industry. On average, between 150-200 workers are killed and more than 100,000 are injured as a result of falls at construction sites. This program is intended to provide training for both construction and manufacturing employees who are exposed to fall hazards.

Page 3: Fall Protection. Introduction According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls account for eight percent of all occupational fatalities. In the U.S.,

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

There are numerous fall hazards and potential fall hazards. The most common are cluttered work areas, wet floors, inattentiveness, floor and wall openings, holes, ramps, runways, protruding nails, loose boards and working at heights. OSHA requires protection for employees working at heights of four feet in general industry and six feet in construction. Employees must be protected from falling into dangerous equipment regardless of height.

Page 4: Fall Protection. Introduction According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls account for eight percent of all occupational fatalities. In the U.S.,

As an employee, you have the right to a safe and healthy workplace. With that right comes the responsibility to do what you can and should do to protect yourself and your coworkers.

• Take training seriously.

• Pay attention.

• Follow your company’s rules, policies and training guidelines.

• Report unsafe equipment or situations immediately to your supervisor.

• Keep work areas, walkways and stairs clean and clutter-free.

• Wear the proper personal protective equipment for the job and wear it properly (Your employer must provide the necessary PPE to you at no cost).

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

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Standard Railing

• Height from the upper surface of the top rail to floor level should be 42 inches.• Mid rail height needs to be 21 inches.• The ends of the rails should not overhang the terminal posts.• The railing must be able to withstand a force of at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge in any outward or downward direction at any point along the rail.

There are a number of fall protection systems available to keep you from falling.

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

Page 6: Fall Protection. Introduction According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls account for eight percent of all occupational fatalities. In the U.S.,

Safety Nets

• Maximum size of each net mesh opening must not be longer than 6 inches on any side.

• Nets must have a border rope for webbing with a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds.

• Safety nets must be drop-tested at the jobsite.

• Nets should be inspected weekly for wear, damage and/or deterioration. Defective nets/components should be removed from service.

• Objects which have fallen into the safety net, such as debris and tools, must be removed as soon as possible.

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

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Covers

• Must be able to support at least twice the axle weight of the largest vehicle that might drive over the cover and at least two times the weight of employees, equipment and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any time. • Should be well-secured to prevent accidental movement. • Should be marked with the word “Hole” or “Cover”.

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

Page 8: Fall Protection. Introduction According to the U.S. Department of Labor, falls account for eight percent of all occupational fatalities. In the U.S.,

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)

Each component of the system must be able to withstand the amount of impact forces involved with stopping an employee that is falling. The farther an employee falls, the greater the force needed to stop them.

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

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PFAS must:

• Limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 lbs.

• Be rigged so that an employee cannot free fall more than 6 feet nor contact any lower level.

• Bring an employee to a complete stop and limit deceleration distance an employee travels to 3.5 feet.

• Be inspected before each use for wear, damage and other deterioration. Defective parts must be removed from use.

• Be used, stored and replaced according to manufacturer’s guidelines.

Never attach PFAS to guardrails, hoists or roof edges or in areas that can cause an employee to swing.

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

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The ABC’S of Personal Fall Arrest SystemsAnchorage Point: A secure point of attachment that must be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms. Anchorage must be capable of supporting 5,000 lbs. per employee.

Body Harness: Device of straps worn by an employee in a manner that will distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest and shoulders with means for attaching it to other components of a PFAS.

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Connectors: Device which is used to connect parts of the PFAS and positioning devices together such as D-rings, locking snap hooks and lanyards. Connectors must have a minimum breaking point of 5,000 lbs. Lanyards must be made from synthetic material and also have a minimum breaking point of 5,000 lbs.

OSHA StandardsOSHA Standards

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Required Fall ProtectionRequired Fall ProtectionHere are some areas and situations that require fall protection and the type of protection required according to OSHA.

Hazard Solution

Unprotected sides, edges and platforms

Guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system (PFAS)

Holes (including skylights)

PFAS, covers or guardrail

Ramps, runways and other walkways

Guardrail

Wall openings Guardrail, safety net or PFAS

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Falling Object HazardsFalling Object Hazards

Toe boards must be provided whenever there is the risk of tools, machine parts or equipment falling to a lower level. Toe boards should be 4 inches high, with not more than 1/4 inch clearance above the floor.

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Additional TrainingAdditional Training

Training will include the following as necessary.• the nature of fall hazards in the work area• the correct procedures for assembling, maintaining, disassembly and inspection of fall protection systems to be used• the use and operation of all fall protection devices including fall restraint devices, arresting devices and any other device that minimizes fall hazards• the role of each employee when implementing the safety monitoring system

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• the limitations of mechanical equipment during the performance of roof work on low sloped roofs• the correct procedures for handling and storage of equipment used for overhead protection• the roles of employees in fall protection plans and the standards regulated by OSHA

Additional TrainingAdditional Training


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