Fall Protection

PPT-SM-FP 2017

Falls can be prevented and lives can be saved through three simple steps:

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1. Plan 2. Provide 3. Train

PPT-SM-FP 2017

Companies must plan projects to make sure a job is done safely.

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Begin by deciding how the job will be done, what tasks will be involved, and what safety equipment may be needed to complete

each task.

PPT-SM-FP 2017

Workers must be protected by fall protection when they work at a height of:

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4 ft. or above in general industry

6 ft. or above in construction

industry

PPT-SM-FP 2017

Companies must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the job, including the right kinds of ladders, scaffolds, and safety gear.

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Fall protection includes:Guardrail systemsPersonal fall arrest systemsSafety net systemsControlled access zones

PPT-SM-FP 2017

Guardrail systems are barriers erected to prevent workers from falling to lower levels.

Types of guardrails include: Temporary guardrailsGuardrails for scaffolds and

aerial work platforms Stairrails and handrails

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P ho to cred it : J Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc and CCBC Catonsville

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A guardrail system includes a toeboard, midrail, and toprail that must be capable of withstanding at least 200 lbs. of force applied in any direction.

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Guardrail systems must have a smooth surface to prevent workers from being injured from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent clothes from snagging.

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A personal fall arrest system is designed to break a worker’s fall.The system includes a: Full body harness Deceleration device Lanyard Tie-off point

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All parts of a fall arrest system must be inspected before each use and on a routine basis. Inspect fall arrest systems for:MildewWear and tear, holes, and cuts UV damage Damaged or corroded hardware

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Damaged, modified, or defective equipment must be removed from service.

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When safety nets are used, they must be installed: As close as possible under the walking

working surface but no more than 30 ft. below

With enough clearance under them to prevent workers or objects from contacting the surfaces or structures below

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Materials, scrap pieces, equipment, and tools that have fallen into a safety net must be removed as soon as possible from the net and at least before the next work shift.

P ho to cred it : Mount Sinai/ CHEP

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Controlled access zones (CAZs) are areas where certain work may take place without the use of a guardrail system, personal fall arrest system, or safety net system.

These zones are designed to keep unauthorized workers out of areas where guardrails or protection have been removed.

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Control lines include: RopesWires TapesOther equivalent materials

A control line or some form of restricted entry must be created when there are CAZs in the work area.

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Materials can also become falling objects. Protection from falling objects includes: Toeboards Barricades Canopies Hard hats Lines to secure tools

and materials

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Falls can be prevented when workers understand the proper setup and safe use of equipment. Workers need training on the specific equipment they will use to complete the job.

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Companies must train workers in: Hazard recognition The care and safe use of ladders,

scaffolds, fall protection systems, and other equipment they will use on the job

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Worker training needs to be documented with a certificate that includes the worker’s name, the date, and the training instructor’s signature.

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Worker responsibilities include: Do not work at heights unless you

are trained to do so Know the hazards of working at

heights Inspect fall arrest equipment before

useWear fall protection when required Be aware of chemicals that can

damage equipment

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General ladder safety includes:Maintain three points of contact Place the ladder on level footing Always face the ladder Do not overreach Do not walk the

ladder

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General scaffold safety includes: A competent person must inspect the

scaffold before useMake sure workers have proper access to

scaffolds Do not climb over cross braces Do not stand on guardrails Do not use a ladder on a scaffold

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General roof safety includes: Always stay connected/tied offMake sure all anchor points are safe Protect all holes, openings,

and skylights Do not sit or walk

on skylights or other openings

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Through proper planning, providing, and training, your company can help protect you from falls.

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Follow your company’s policies on fall protection.

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1. Workers must be protected by fall protection when they work at a height of ______________ or above in the general industry and at a height of ______________ or above in the construction industry.

A. 2 ft.; 4 ft. B. 3 ft.; 5 ft.C. 4 ft.; 6 ft.D. 5 ft.; 7 ft.

2. Fall protection includes guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, _______________, and controlled access zones.

A. TrenchesB. Safety net systemsC. RespiratorsD. Personal monitors

3. _______________ are barriers erected to prevent workers from falling to lower levels.

A. GuardrailsB. Floor openingsC. LaddersD. Personal fall arrest systems

4. A _______________ is designed to break a worker’s fall and includes a full body harness, deceleration device, lanyard, and tie-off point.

A. GuardrailB. Personal fall arrest systemC. Safety netD. Controlled access zone

5. All parts of a fall arrest system must be inspected _______________.

A. After each shiftB. WeeklyC. At least once a yearD. Before each use and on a

routine basis

6. Damaged, modified, or defective fall arrest equipment must be ________________.

A. Used regularlyB. Worn at all timesC. Polished before useD. Removed from service

7. When safety nets are installed, they must be installed as close as possible under the walking working surface but no more than ________________ below.

A. 10 ft.B. 20 ft.C. 30 ft.D. 40 ft.

8. Materials, scrap pieces, equipment, and tools that have fallen into a safety net must be removed as soon as possible and at least _______________.

A. Once a monthB. Twice a yearC. Before the next work shiftD. Before the next week

9. ________________ are designed to keep unauthorized workers out of areas where guardrails or protection have been removed.

A. Controlled access zonesB. Personal fall arrest systemsC. Safety net systemsD. Guardrails

10. ________________ need(s) to be documented with a certificate that includes the worker’s name, the date, and the training instructor’s signature.

A. Ladder useB. Worker trainingC. Lunch breaksD. Guardrail use

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