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Fall Protection

Fall Protection. Falls can be prevented and lives can be saved through three simple steps :. Companies must plan projects to make sure a job is done safely.

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Fall Protection

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  1. Fall Protection

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

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

  4. Workers must be protected by fall protection when they work at a height of: 6 ft. or above in construction industry 4 ft. or above in general industry

  5. Companies must provide fall protection and the right equipment for the job, including the right kinds of ladders, scaffolds, and safety gear. • Fall protection includes: • Guardrail systems • Personal fall arrest systems • Safety net systems • Controlled access zones

  6. Guardrail systems are barriers erected to prevent workers from falling to lower levels. Types of guardrails include: • Temporary guardrails • Guardrails for scaffolds and aerial work platforms • Stairrails and handrails Photo credit: J Vinton Schafer & Sons, Inc and CCBC Catonsville

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

  8. 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

  9. All parts of a fall arrest system must be inspected before each use and on a routine basis. Inspect fall arrest systems for: • Mildew • Wear and tear, holes, and cuts • UV damage • Damaged or corroded hardware Damaged, modified, or defective equipment must be removed from service.

  10. 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

  11. 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. Photo credit:Mount Sinai/ CHEP

  12. 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.

  13. A control line or some form of restricted entry must be created when there are CAZs in the work area. • Control lines include: • Ropes • Wires • Tapes • Other equivalent materials

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

  15. 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. • 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

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

  17. 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 use • Wear fall protection when required • Be aware of chemicals that can damage equipment

  18. 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

  19. General scaffold safety includes: • A competent person must inspect the scaffold before use • Make 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

  20. General roof safety includes: • Always stay connected/tied off • Make sure all anchor points are safe • Protect all holes, openings, and skylights • Do not sit or walk on skylights or other openings

  21. Through proper planning, providing, and training, your company can help protect you from falls. Follow your company’s policies on fall protection.

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