Best Practices in Propped and Un-Propped Concrete Floor Construction

1. Best Practices in Propped and Un-Propped Concrete Floor Construction Presented by: Daniel K. Lenters, CRSP Lenters Safety Consulting Inc. Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

2. Presentation Overview • Objective • To describe occupational safety and health training offered to floor construction workers to guard their safety on the work site. • To provide a brief overview of key safety issues to watch for. • Discussion Topics • Our Primary Focus Will be Propped Construction due to High Hazards Involved • Key Issues of Concern • Training Needs • Summary Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

3. Key Issuesfor Consideration Propped and Un-Propped Floor Construction is one of the higher hazard work activities in Construction. The types of risks,and associated hazards are greatin this industry sector and safety planning and training is essential. Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

4. Key Concernsfor Consideration • Falling Hazards • Overhead Hazards, Objects Falling • Cranes, Rigging • Scaffolding, Shoring, Props • Temporary Floors • Access and Egress to Work Areas • Concrete Placing Hazards • Emergency Rescue Considerations • Cranes and Hoisting • Floor and Shaft Openings Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

5. Hazard Assessment • Train field Supervisors to be qualified to conduct Hazard Assessments in order to determine levels of risk, and to establish an ongoing safety management plan. • Supervisors review the Hazard Assessment with all workers affected by it, including specific control measures. • Update the Hazard Assessment as the work scope changes: • Below Grade • Above grade Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

6. Develop Safety Procedures • Develop & Write Safety Proceduresfor All High Risk Jobs • Use Procedures for Training Workers • Follow up with Inspectionsto ensure Procedures arefollowed Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

7. Typical Training Recommended • Supervisor and WorkerSafety Training • General Project Orientation • Toolbox Safety Meetings • First aid and Emergency Preparedness • Fall Protection • Fly Form Assembly and Removal • Scaffolding, Ladders • Power Tools Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

8. Prevention of Falls • Preventing Falls is the Primary Focus on High Construction Work. Fall Protection Training for High Rise Work Includes: • Personal Fall Protection Systems • Perimeter Edge Guard Rail Systems and Installations • Hand Rails in Stairs • Building Shaft Enclosures and Safety Decks • Covering of Dangerous Floor Openings Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

9. Fall Protection Training Points • Personal Fall Protection Equipment and Systems • Body Harnesses • Shock Absorbing Lanyards • Connectors • Anchor Points • Fall Arrest vs. Fall Restraint Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

10. Fall Arrest • Prevents a Worker From Falling From One Elevation to Another Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

11. Fall Restraint • Prevents, or Restricts Workers from Reaching Edge and Possible Falls Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

12. Guard Rails Both Propped and Un-propped floor construction systems require perimeter guard rails. • Wooden Methods • Steel Cables • Moveable Fences • Combinations Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

13. Overhead Hazards • Overhead Cranes • Workers Overhead • Poor Housekeeping Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

14. Fly Form Assembly and Removal • All Fly Form Assembly and Installation Methods are to be Designed by Professional Engineers. • All Workers Involved in the Assembly and Installation of Fly Forms are Trained in the Correct Procedures. • Company Procedures and Apprenticeship Training. • Include Safety Factors, such as adequate safety rails, perimeter work areas, and materials loading areas in all fly form designs. Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

15. Summary • Due to the High Risk Nature of Above Grade Propped and Un-propped Floor Construction, Safety Training and diligent follow up is Essential to Prevent Accidents. • All Levels of Workers and Supervisors, and Management Must Attend Safety Training. • Make Sure Training is Up-to-date, and Current. Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry

16. Where to Get More Information • Local Safety Codes and Regulations • Safety Associations • Industry Consultants • Training Specialists • Internet Web Sites • Government Sponsored Seminars • Safety Enforcement Agencies Seminar on Best Practices in the Construction Industry