Toolbox Talk: Fall Protection
4849In the construction industry in the United States, falls are the leading cau of
worker fatalities. Each year, on average, between 150 and 200 workers are killed
and more than 100,000 are injured as a result of falls at construction sites. The standard for fall protection deals with both the human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards.
The OSHA standard (29 CFR 1926.501(b))(1)) states: "Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the u of guardrail systems, safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems."
There are two types of fall protection, Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest.
Fall Restraint includes such items as a guardrail or parapet wall. It can also consist of a personal fall restraint system which keeps you from reaching an unprotected “fall” point.
Guardrails (on scaffolds, aerial lifts and on the perimeter of buildings) are considered to be a Fall Restraint type of fall protection. They must have a top rail at least 39” to 45” above a working surface. The top rail must be able to withstand a force of 200 lbs in any direction. Mid rails must be placed mid way between the top rail and the working surface, and be able to with stand a minimum force of 150 lbs. Top and mid rails must be at least ¼” in diameter so as to prevent cuts and or lacer
ations. Guard rails are ud to protect
individuals from falls greater than 6 feet.
Fall Arrest STOPS you if you’re falling.
生活大爆炸7If you are at risk for falling 6 feet or more, you must u appropriate fall protection equipment. One type of appropriate fall protection equipment is the personal fall arrest system. The entire personal fall arrest
system must be capable of withstanding the tremendous impact forces involved in a fall. A person without protection will free fall 4 feet in ½ cond and 16 feet in 1 cond! A personal fall arrest system includes a full body harness, a shock absorbing lanyard or a rope grab and vertical lifeline and a sound anchorage able to support a load of 5000 pounds.
•Pick an anchorage point that will support 5000 lbs. per worker
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•Fall arrest systems should be rigged so employees can't free fall
more than 6 feet (or contact any lower level).
•Tie off above your head. A six foot person who ties off at the feet
could free-fall as much as 12 feet.
•Place your anchorage directly above/behind your work area to
avoid potential swing fall hazards.
•U the shortest lanyard possible. The shorter the tie-off, the
shorter the fall.
•Have anchorage points lected by a competent person.
DON’T
•Tie off to vent pipes or a non-structured non-designated area.
•Tie a knot in lanyard. This will reduce its strength.
•U water pipes, electrical conduits, light fixtures, or guardrails as anchor points.
•U any lanyards without lf locking snap hooks.
•Join multiple lanyards together to reach an anchorage.
•Allow more than one worker to tie-off to the same anchorage unless it is designed and approved by an engineer.
•Unhook from fall protection while expod to a fall greater than 6 feet.
•Allow someone el to rig your equipment unless you verify that it has been done correctly.
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•Come within 6 feet of a fall greater than 6 feet without the appropriate fall protection.conclusion是什么意思
•U an anchorage that is not independent of any anchorage ud to support or suspend platforms.
Checklist:
Inspect your equipment daily.
Look for fraying ropes, crack of other defects in hardware.
Tag and remove defective equipment from rvice
Make sure you are attached to a sound anchorage.
If there is any doubt about the safety of the equipment, do not u it. Replace any equipment, including ropes, involved in a fall.
Five Parts of a Personal Fall Arrest System Guardrail Systems
1.Anchorage – 5000 lb. minimum 1. Top rail must be 39” to 45”
2.Lifeline 2. Withstand 200lbs of force
3.Rope Grab 3. Mid Rail withstand 150lbs of force
4.Lanyard 4. Top, Mid Rails must be a min. ¼”dia.
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Review Questions:
1)Anchor points must support 5000 pounds for Fall Arrest.
a)True
b)Fal
2)Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint are the same kind of fall protection.
a)True
b)Fal
3)How clo can you come to the edge of a fall greater than 6 feet?
a) 6 feet unless you are wearing adequate fall protection PPE or there is a parapet wall or guard rail at
least 42” in height.
b) 2 feet if it is not windy
c) 2 feet if there is someone clo to you holding your belt
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