Fall Protection. Cal/OSHA: 8 CCR Article 24 1669 – 1671.2 Federal OSHA: Subpart M 1926.500 -.503.
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Transcript of Fall Protection. Cal/OSHA: 8 CCR Article 24 1669 – 1671.2 Federal OSHA: Subpart M 1926.500 -.503.
Fall Protection
WHERE THE STANDARDS ARE
Cal/OSHA:8 CCR Article 24 1669 – 1671.2
Federal OSHA:
Subpart M 1926.500 - .503
DUTY TO HAVE FALL PROTECTION
Employees must be
protected from falls
FALL PROTECTION METHODS
Guardrails Restraints Covers Equipment Building design
TRIGGER HEIGHTS Federal OSHAGeneral Trigger - 6 feet
Residential Roofers – 6 feet
Rod Busters – 6 feet
Ironworkers – 15 feet
Connectors – 30 feet
Cal/OSHA General Trigger – 7.5 feet Framers – 15 feet Commercial Roofer – 20
feet (measured from lowest edge)
Residential Roofer (slope 3:12 to 7:12) – 15 feet >7:12 fall protection is
mandatory regardless of height
FALL PROTECTION METHODS
Guardrails Hole Covers Safety Nets Restraint
Systems Positioning
Systems Fall Arrest
Systems
GUARDRAILS
Federal OSHA Top Rail 39-45
inches high Mid Rail – Between
top and bottom (21 inches)
Toe Board 3.5 inches high
Posts – 8 feet apart
Cal/OSHA Top Rail 42-45
inches high Mid Rail – Between
top and bottom (21 inches)
Toe Board 3.5 inches high
Posts – 8 feet apart
GUARDRAIL STRENGTH
Top Rail - 200 lbs. outward and downward force
Mid Rail – 150 lbs. Toe-board – 50 lbs. Deflection - <3
inches
CABLE GUARDRAILS
Flagged every 6 feet
Deflect < 3 inches
Proper U Bolt clips
RAMPS AND WALKWAYS
Guardrails required at 6 feet (Federal OSHA)
Guardrails required at 7.5 feet (Cal/OSHA)
HOLES AND OPENINGS
Guardrails or covers
Covers must Be secure Labeled Support twice
the exposed weight
LADDERS
Fall protection required If used near
leading edge Over the top of
guardrails
POSITIONING DEVICES
3,000 lbs. anchor or 2 times intended load
Limit fall to 2 feet
May need fall arrest as well Typically rebar or
carpenters
FALL RESTRAINT
Anchorage – 4 times intended load
Prevents fall POTENTIAL
May use a belt
FALL ARREST
5,000 lbs. anchorage
Full body harness
Retractable lanyards
Shock absorbing lanyards
Double lanyards
SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARDS
3,600 lbs. gate strength Note: WAS 300 lbs.
5,000 lbs. hook strength and lanyard strength
Limit free fall to 6 –feet or less
Deceleration distance of 3.5 feet
Limit arresting force to 1,800 lbs.
RETRACTABLE LANYARDS
Attached directly to D-ring
Limit free fall to 2 feet
Be aware: Swing radius Pulling out more
line than height Annual inspections
LANYARDS AND HARNESSES
Inspect prior to use Properly store Keep clean Wear properly Keep away from:
Heat, chemicals, harsh cleaners, what else?
No knots!
SNAP HOOKS
Gate strength of 3,600 lbs.
Double locking Rated for 5,000
lbs.
CATENARY LINES (HORIZONTAL LIFE LINE)
Designed, installed and used under supervision of Qualified person
Safety factor of 2
VERTICAL LIFE LINES
Rope Grab Cable Grab Pipe Grab One employee
per line 5,000 lbs.
strength Align arrow up
ANCHORAGE POINTS
As high as possible
Support at least 5,000 lbs. for fall arrest How much for
restraint?
INSPECTIONS
Prior to each use Wear marks Tears Signs it stopped
a fall
INSPECTIONS
Cracks in rings, hooks
Distortion of snap hooks or D-rings
Shock absorbers in good condition
RETRACTABLE INSPECTIONS
Check locking mechanism on retractable lanyard
Check cable Ensure annual
inspection is done
INSPECTIONS
UV damage Chemical burns Thermal burns Fraying
STORAGE
Clean dry place Hung properly Away from heat No sharp objects No chemicals Power tools Tangles
STORAGE
Correct Incorrect
STORAGE
Correct Incorrect
RESCUE
PROMPT!!!! What can hanging
in a harness do to you?
Have a written plan Self rescue or
outside rescue? Do not rely on 911
alone!
SAFETY NETS
As close as possible to working surface
30 feet maximum distance
Clearance below Inspected
weekly Drop tested
CONTROLLED ACCESS ZONES
Consist of ropes, wires, tapes, etc.
Flagged every 6 feet
200 lbs. breaking strength
Edge distances vary depending on task
39 to 45 inches high
SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM
Low slop roof work or fall protection plan covered employees only
Monitor shall have no other task
No mechanical equipment used
SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM
Monitor must be competent
Monitor must be on the same working level
Clear communications
FALL PROTECTION PLAN
Only for
Leading edge work Precast concrete
erection work Residential
construction work ALL other methods
must be infeasible (good luck)
FALL PROTECTION PLAN
Conforms To Drafted by Qualified
Person Site specific Maintained at jobsite Supervised by
Competent Person Document why other
methods are not feasible
TRAINING
Anyone that might be exposed
Recognition of hazards
Minimize hazards
Employee rolls
TRAINING
Nature of fall hazards
Fall protection systems
Maintenance of systems
Inspection of systems
TRAINING
Regulatory standards
Equipment limitations
Storage of equipment
CERTIFICATION OF TRAINING
Name of employee
Name of trainer or employer
Training date(s) Signature of
trainer
RETRAINING
Workplace changes
Equipment changes
Employee actions or inactions
QUESTIONS
How many lbs. must the anchor support for a fall arrest system? 5,000
How often do you inspect your equipment? Before each use
QUESTIONS
How much weight must a guardrail support? 200 lbs.
What is the standard guardrail height? 39-45 inches