Objects At Heights Webinar

Objects At Heights

Working Safely to Stop Raining Wrenches on Your Co-‐Workers

Agenda

•  Introduc;on •  Safety at Heights Overview •  Risk Awareness •  Costs •  Controls and Best Prac;ce •  Summary

SAFETY AT HEIGHTS OVERVIEW

Safety At Heights Hierarchy

Safety at Heights

Workers at Heights

Objects at Heights

Fall Protec8on Solu8ons

Other PPE Solu8ons

Access Solu8ons

Dropped Objects Solu8ons

Housekeeping Solu8ons

Equipment Transport Solu8ons

Workers at Heights

Fall Protec8on Solu8ons

Other PPE Solu8ons

Access Solu8ons

Connectors Head & Eye

Protec8on Hand

Protec8on Temperature Control

LiFs

Ladders Rope Access

Passive Systems

Ac8ve Systems: ABC’s

Objects at Heights

Dropped Objects Solu8ons

Housekeeping Solu8ons

Equipment Transport Solu8ons

Passive Systems

Ac8ve Systems: 3T’s Tool Org. Cord Org. Gear Org.

Hois8ng Carrying

AWARENESS IS KEY

Risk Awareness

•  Defining Dropped Objects –  Any object/item that falls from its previous posi;on –  Typically considers workers {themselves} as separate category (fall protec;on)

–  Can be large or small: •  Tools •  PPE •  Equipment •  Structure •  Other loose items

DROPPED OBJECTS

Risk Awareness

•  Sta;c Dropped Objects –  Any object that falls from a sta;onary posi;on under its own weight

•  Dynamic Dropped Objects

–  Any object that falls as a result of a secondary force such as being struck by another object or involved in a collision

DROPPED OBJECTS

Risk Awareness

•  Dropped Object Causes –  Elements:

•  Environmental (wind, rain, snow, sea mo;on) •  Corrosion or other deteriora;on •  Vibra;on •  Body effects (sweaty or numb hands, fa;gue)

– Worker or Equipment Generated: •  Tripping or colliding •  Poor housekeeping •  Not following procedures •  Miscalcula;ons and poor design •  Missed or inadequate inspec;ons •  Homemade tools and equipment

DROPPED OBJECTS

Risk Awareness

•  Poor housekeeping –  Unorganized // unclean workplace

–  Unnecessary movement and ;me at height

–  Cords laying across walkways, plaYorms, etc.

–  Foreign material concerns

HOUSEKEEPING

Risk Awareness

•  Improper equipment transport –  Not maintaining 3 points of contact –  Overloading a climber

•  Physical toll on body •  Exceeding fall protec;on capacity

–  Overflowing containers –  Using improper rated containers

EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION

Costs of Not Taking Action

1.  Injury or Fatality

2.  Damage

3.  Lost Produc;vity

Costs

•  Dropped Objects –  Struck by falling object (worker or bystander) –  Falls from height

•  Gut reac;on trying to catch falling object •  Tool pulling worker down with it if tethered improperly

•  Poor housekeeping and transport –  Slips, trips and falls (same level or from height) –  Sprains and strains –  Struck by falling objects

INJURY OR FATALITY

Costs

•  US: In 2012, there were 509 fatali;es from being struck by an object or equipment. (476 in 2011)

•  241 of these fatali;es were caused by a falling object (219 in 2011) –  Represents 46% of all “Struck By” fatali;es (same in 2011)

–  Represents just over 5% of all workplace fatali;es (5% in 2011)

INJURY OR FATALITY

*Source: www.bls.gov (2012 data)

Costs

•  Average cost per worker for a medically consulted injury: $39,000

•  For a fatal accident, the average economic cost by class and severity is approximately $1.42 million (per fatality) –  2012 fatali;es = 241 x $1.42 million = $342.2 Million! –  Indirect costs not included –  No dollar amount compares to a worker not coming home to their family

INJURY OR FATALITY

*Na;onal Safety Council Injury Facts 2012

Costs

•  UK: Health & Safety Execu;ve •  In 2012 & 2013, there were 7,456

reported struck by incidents including struck by flying/falling objects –  10 fatali;es (21 in 2012) –  2,075 non-‐fatal major injuries –  5,371 over seven day injuries

•  This represents 13% of all reported accidents

INJURY OR FATALITY

*hqp://www.hse.gov.uk/sta;s;cs/ (RIDDOR Table RIDKIND1 – 2012/13)

Costs

•  Australia –  In 2013, there were 24 fatali;es from being struck by a falling object

–  Represen;ng 13% of workplace fatality in 2013

–  In 2013, there were 24 falls from height in AUS!

INJURY OR FATALITY

*Source: hqp://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/ (2013 Trauma;c Injury Fatali;es Report)

Costs

•  Dropped objects can cause damage to… –  The Dropped Item Itself –  An Object Below –  The Structure Being Worked On –  Equipment From Foreign Objects –  The Environment

DAMAGE

Costs

•  Lost produc;vity can result from… – Work stoppage to inves;gate a near miss –  Descending back down to retrieve a job essen;al tool and climbing back up to complete task

LOST PRODUCTIVITY

Who Is At Risk?

»  Utilities »  Telecommunications »  Construction »  Wind Energy

»  Oil & Gas »  Mining »  Electricians/Service Techs »  Transportation

AERIAL APPLICATIONS

Who Is At Risk?

»  Nuclear »  Manufacturing »  Food Processing »  Transportation (Aviation)

»  Underwater MRO »  Oil & Gas »  Mining »  Construction

NON-AERIAL APPLICATIONS

CONTROLS & BEST PRACTICE

O@H Hierarchy of Controls (HOC)

HOC Overview

Hierarchy of Controls

•  O@H Defini;on –  Secondary Protec;on Solu;ons –  Protects/covers the worker or deflects an object auer it has fallen

•  Examples: –  Hard Hats, Steel Toe Boots, Eyewear, Hand Protec;on

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT {PPE}


•  O@H Defini;on –  Changing the behavior of individuals

•  Awareness & Communica;on –  Signs, S;ckers, Barricade Tape –  Tool Box Talks –  Training, Training, Training!

•  Policies & Procedures –  Checklists (Pre, During, Post Job) –  “Red Areas” or “Drop Zones” –  Hois;ng vs Carrying Procedures

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS


•  O@H Defini;on –  Aims to prevent the object from falling (keeps them from happening)

•  Two types –  Passive Engineering Controls

•  Does not require ac;ve par;cipa;on from the worker

–  Ac;ve Engineering Controls •  Requires ac;ve par;cipa;on from the worker

ENGINEERING CONTROLS


•  Passive Engineering Controls –  Toe Boards, Nexng, Guarding, Barricading, Secondary Reten;on



•  Ac;ve Engineering Controls –  Connectors, Lanyards, Topped Containers


WHAT DO THE REGULATORS SAY?

Regulations

•  US: OSHA –  Scaffolds: 1926.451(h) – “falling object protec;on” –  Fall Protec;on: 1926.501(c) – "Protec;on from falling objects"

–  Steel Erec;on:1926.759(a) – “Securing loose items alou” –  General Duty Clause

•  CAN: Canada OH&S Regula;ons –  Na;onal regula;on men;ons risk in 3 specific applica;ons –  “Protect Your Head!” ar;cle: “Hard hats are the only piece of equipment that can protect you against these risks.” – NOT TRUE!

*USA Department of Labor – OSHA 1926: www.osha.gov *Govt of Canada: www.labour.gc.ca

Regulations

•  UK: HSE Work at Height Regula;on –  Falling Objects (10) – Every employer shall take steps to prevent the fall of any material or object.

•  AUS: Model Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)

–  Division 10 Falling objects •  Management of risk of falling objects •  Minimizing risk associated with falling objects

•  BRA: MTE Ministry of Labor and Employment –  “using tools with mooring to prevent their accidental fall”

*Work at Heights Regulations 2005: www.legislation.gov.uk *Safe Work Australia – Model WHS Regulations: http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au *Brasil MTE: http://portal.mte.gov.br/portal-mte/

DROPS

•  DROPS: Dropped Objects Preven;on Scheme –  Focused on preven;ng dropped objects in the Oil & Gas industry

– Work to spread awareness, create best prac;ces, and promote safety

–  Over 130 members worldwide –  Ergodyne is a proud member –  www.dropsonline.org

SOLUTIONS

Hierarchy Of Controls

OBJECTS AT HEIGHTS SOLUTIONS

Administrative Controls

AWARENESS & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Administrative Controls

•  Pre-‐task Assessments, Checks and Precau;ons: –  Sta;c and Dynamic Dropped Objects Controls

–  Task Planning –  Before Star;ng Work – Working at Height –  Tasks Involving Loading or Liuing –  Liu Plans and Collision Checklist Examples

POLICIES & PROCEDURES: DROPS GUIDELINES


OBJECTS AT HEIGHTS SOLUTIONS

•  Trapped –  Captures a connec;on point on tools that do not have one built in.

•  Tethered –  Prevents object from falling by securing to a worker or other anchor point.

•  Topped –  Cover buckets, pouches, and other containers to avoid spilling their contents.

ACTIVE SOLUTIONS: THE 3 T’s OF O@H SAFETY

//TRAPPED

The Issue

•  Overview – Most tools lack convenient connec;on points

–  Aqaching a lanyard is the most challenging part of tethering

–  Un;l tool manufacturers change designs, retrofit solu;ons will be needed

LACK OF BUILT-IN CONNECTION POINTS

The Solution

A COMPLETE TETHERING SYSTEM

//TETHERED

The Issue

•  Factors 1.  Capacity: Weight of the item being

tethered

2.  Connectors: Type of connec;on needed for tool

3.  Clearance, reach, and snag hazard: Length of lanyard and amount of retrac;on

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOOL LANYARD

Tethered

•  Tool Lanyards –  Know the type of lanyard needed to do the job

Tethered

•  Other Lanyards –  Secure more than just your tools

//TOPPED

Topped

•  Factors 1.  Carrying vs. Hois;ng – Limit the weight

on the climber’s body and allow for climbing with 3 points of contact at all ;mes.

2.  Type of Equipment – Whether small parts or large objects, the container should have a top, closure, or ;e down.

3.  Weight of the Equipment – Compare to the capacity of container.

4.  Container Material – What type of material is best for the elements being worked in.

Topped

•  Carrying –  Pouches & Bags –  Avoid spilling contents when

bending, twisting, or reaching

Topped

•  Hoisting –  Buckets & bags –  Secure contents if container tips

over or catches while in transit

Tested & Tagged

•  All solu;ons are third party cer;fied •  Stringently tested using a safety factor

–  Tool Lanyards = 2:1 (dynamic) dropped mul;ple ;mes

–  Bags and Buckets = 4:1 (sta;c) held for length of ;me

•  Why safety factors? –  Individuals know their weight but likely

guess their equipment’s –  High poten;al for misuse

•  All equipment marked with cer;fied capacity informa;on

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR O@H EQUIPMENT

ONE FINAL CONSIDERATION

Your primary preven;on to dropped objects…

…Your Grip!

•  Hand Protec;on –  Choose a glove with ample grip and dexterity

–  Consider the elements being worked in (hot/cold temps)

–  Consider the materials being worked with (grease, oil, etc.)

–  Consider the other hand protec;on risks on the job

LET’S REVIEW…

Summary

•  Objects at Heights Safety should be a part of every safety at heights plan: secure people and objects!

•  Objects at Heights Plans should have drop preven;on, housekeeping, and safe transport prac;ces in place for increased safety.

•  Use the hierarchy of controls by implemen;ng Engineering Controls (PREVENTION) in addi;on to Administra;on Controls and PPE Controls (PROTECTION).

•  Remember the 3 T’s: Trapped, Tethered, and Topped. •  Make sure your equipment is Tested and Tagged by the

manufacturer.

Thank You!

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