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Fall Protection
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Coverage The fall protection threshold height requirements is six (6) feet (1.8m) for ALL WORK covered by this manual, unless specified differently, whether performed by Government or Contractor work forces, to include steel erection activities, systemsengineered activities metal buildings, residential (wood) construction and scaffolding work.
Duty to Have Fall Protection Workers exposed to fall hazards shall be protected from falling to a lower level by the use of standard guardrail, work platforms, temporary floors, safety nets, engineered fall protection systems, personal fall arrest systems, or the equivalent, in the following situations: 21.A.01
Access Ways, Work Platforms a. On access ways (excluding ladders), work platforms, or walking/working surfaces from which workers may fall 6 ft (1.8m) or more.
Work Over Water, Machinery b. For access ways or work platforms over water, machinery, or dangerous operations
Sheet Piles c. When installing or removing sheet piles, h-piles, cofferdams, or other interlocking materials from which workers may fall 6 ft (1.8 m) or more. NOTE: The use of sheet pile stirrups as a fall protection method is prohibited
Fixed Ladders Fixed ladders over 20 ft (6 m) in height
Roof and Floor Openings
Leading Edge Work
Excavations
Formwork
Work Platforms
Rebar Assembly
Steel Erection and Engineered Metal Buildings
Dangerous Equipments e. Where there is a possibility of a fall from any height onto dangerous equipment, into a hazardous environment, or onto an impalement hazard
Hierarchy of Controls The order of control measures to abate fall hazards or to select and use a fall protection method to protect workers performing work at heights shall be: a. Elimination b. Prevention c. Work platforms d. Personal Protective Systems and Equipment e. Administrative Controls 21.A.02
Elimination Remove the hazard from work areas or change task, process, controls or other means to eliminate the need to work at heights and subsequent exposure to fall hazards (i.e. build roof trusses on ground level and then lift into place or design change by lowering a meter or valve at high locations to a worker’s level)
Prevention Isolate and separate fall hazards from work areas by erecting same level barriers such as guardrails, walls, covers or parapets.
Work Platforms (movable or stationary) Use scaffolds, scissors lifts or aerial lift equipment to facilitate access to work location and to protect workers from falling when performing work at high locations.
Personal Protective Systems and Equipment Use of fall protection systems, including restraint, positioning or personal fall arrest, (i.e., requiring the use of full body harness, lanyard, and lifeline).
Administrative Controls Introduce new work practices that reduce the risk of falling from heights, or to warn a person to avoid approaching a fall hazard (i.e. warning systems, warning lines, audible alarms, signs or training of workers to recognize specific fall hazards).
Inspection Requirements When conducting inspection, investigation or assessment work during construction activities, fall protection is required for employees exposed to fall hazards. 21.A.04
Training Requirements Each worker who might be exposed to fall hazards from heights and using fall protection equipment shall be trained by a Competent Person for fall protection, who is qualified in delivering fall protection training to the workers in the safe use of fall protection systems/equipment and the recognition of fall hazards related to their use, including: – – – – – – a. The nature of fall hazards in the work area; b. The correct procedures for erecting, using , dismantling, maintaining, and storing fall protection equipment; c. The application limits, free fall distance, total fall distance and clearance requirements of fall protection systems and equipment; d. Rescue equipment and procedures; e. Hands-on training and practical demonstrations; f. All applicable requirements from this Section. 21.B.01
Verification of Training The employer shall verify worker training by a written certification record identifying the worker trained, the dates of the training, and the signature of the trainer and trainee. 21.B.03
FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM If Contractor has personnel working at heights, exposed to fall hazards and using fall protection equipment, they shall develop a Site-Specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan and submit it to the GDA for acceptance as part of their APP. 21.C.01
Plan Requirements This plan shall be updated as conditions change, at least every six months and shall include: – – – – – – – – – – a. Duties and responsibilities; b. Description of the project or task performed; c. Training requirements to include the safe use of fall protection equipment; d. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control; e. Rescue plan and procedures; f. Design of anchorages/fall arrest and horizontal lifeline systems: g. Inspection, maintenance and storage of fall protection equipment; h. Incident investigation procedures; i. Evaluation of program effectiveness and, j. Inspection and oversight methods employed.
CONTROLLED ACCESS ZONES The use of Controlled Access Zone as a fall protection method is prohibited. 21.D
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FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS Standard Guardrail Systems Top rail, midrail, and toeboard Top rail 42" (plus or minus 3 inches) Toeboard minimum 3 1/2 inches high
Midrails Required if no wall or parapet at least 21" high Installed midway between top rail and working level Screens & mesh run all along entire opening Balusters, when used, not more than 19 ” apart
Guardrail Systems Must withstand 200 pound force applied w/in 2” of the top edge , in outward or downward direction Smooth surfaced to prevent injury No projection hazard at rail ends
Wire Rope Systems Wire rope cable 1/4 inch minimum diameter. Wire rope flagged every 6 ft. with highly visible material. Toprails/midrails must be tensioned with less than 3 inch deflection with 200 lb force. Posts at least every 8 feet.
Covers Install covers on any hole 2 in. (5.1cm) or more in its least dimension on walking/working surfaces such as floors, roofs, or other openings.
Safety Nets Installed a maximum of 25' below working level 400 pound drop test or certified by employer or CP Extends outward from outermost projection of work surface Inspected weekly Debris removed within shift Border rope strength of 5000 pounds
Personal Fall Protection Systems Personal fall protection equipment and systems (to include fall arrest, positioning and restraint) shall be used when a person is working at heights and exposed to a fall hazard.
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) PFAS consist of body support (full body harness) connecting means, and an anchorage system.
PFAS Personal Fall Arrest Systems must: – limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 pounds when used with a body harness; – be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level; – bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee travels to 3.5 feet
Additional Requirements PFAS When designing new fall arrest systems, the Qualified Person for fall protection shall attempt to minimize fall distances and arrest forces.
Snap hooks & Carabiners The locking type with a self-closing, selflocking keeper which remains closed and locked until unlocked and pressed open for connection or disconnection.
Connectors All connecting components used in PFAS shall be compatible and shall be used properly.
Lanyards Lanyards shall be made of ropes, straps or webbing made from synthetic materials.
Lanyard Cannot be made of natural fiber rope Must be protected against damage by cuts or abrasions Each employee must be provided a separate lanyard Lanyards must have a minimum breaking strength of 5000 pounds
Retractable Systems Automatically limit free fall distance to 2 ft. or less 3600 min. tensile strength No shock absorber needed Swing fall hazard possible
Anchorage Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kn.) per employee attached
Improper Anchorage Workers are not permitted to tieoff to guardrails. Other improper anchor points include; sprinkler pipes, 2x4s, conduit etc
Vertical Lifelines Vertically suspended flexible line with connector at the upper end Min. tensile strength of 5000 lbs. Separate life line per worker
Horizontal Lifelines Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used, under the supervision of a qualified person, as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least two.
Positioning System Consist of full body harness allowing worker to be supported on vertical or inclined surface Allow worker to work with both hands
Restraint Systems Prevent the user from reaching areas where free fall could occur. Anchorage strength 3000 lbs Designed by QP for fall protection Used only on sloped surfaces equal or less than 4:12 slope.
Ladder-Climbing Devices Sleeve or cable/rope attached to a fixed ladder over 20 ft (6m) in length. Anchorage strength 3000 lbs Free fall not to exceed 2 ft
Scaffolds, Aerial Lifts, Movable Work Platforms
Scaffolds, Aerial Lifts, Movable Work Platforms Scaffolds shall be equipped with standard guard rail systems per 21.E.01.
Worker Requirements Workers erecting and dismantling scaffolds shall be evaluated by a Competent Person for fall protection to determine feasibility and safety of providing fall protection if fall protection is not feasible.
Elevating Work Platforms Scissor lifts shall be equipped with standard guardrails. In addition, a restraint system shall be used if the lift is equipped with a manufactured anchorage.
Aerial Lifts Workers shall be anchored to the basket or bucket in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Lanyard shall be sufficiently short to prohibit worker from climbing out of basket.
Warning Line System Barrier erected on a floor, roof, or edge of excavation area to warn workers that they are approaching an unprotected side or area.
Safety Monitoring System (SMS) Use of SMS by itself as a fall protection method is prohibited. May only be used in conjunction with other fall protection systems.
Working Over or Near Water PFDs are required for all work over or near water unless specified otherwise.
Exceptions When continuous fall protection is used without exception to prevent workers from falling into the water, and employer has effectively removed drowning hazards, no PFD is required. No fall protection provided
Exceptions When working over or near water and the distance from walking/working surface to the water’s surface is 25 ft (7.6m) or more, workers shall be protected from falling by the use of fall protection system, and PFDs are not required.
General Requirements When working over water, PFD, life saving equipment and safety skiffs meeting the requirements of this manual shall be used.
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Summary If you can fall more than 6 feet, you must be protected Use fall protection on: walkways & ramps, open sides & edges, holes, concrete forms & rebar, excavations, roofs, wall openings, bricklaying, residential construction Protective measures include guardrails, covers, safety nets, and Personal Fall Arrest Systems
fall protection systems/equipment and the recognition of fall hazards related to their use, including: - a. The nature of fall hazards in the work area; - b. The correct procedures for erecting, using , dismantling, maintaining, and storing fall protection equipment; - c. The application limits, free fall distance, total fall distance and .
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