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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Falls are the
single biggest
cause of
occupational
death and
serious injury in
the construction
industry
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Consider the fact that, a body in a free fall
can
In just . Can fall
0.5 second 4 feet
1.0 second 16 feet
1.5 seconds 36 feet
2.0 seconds 64 feet
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
When is fall protection required?
When working 6 feet or higher from a lower-level surface
Unprotected sides and edges
Leading edges (edges constantly changing due to constn)
Hoist areas
Holes / floor openings
Formwork, erection, scaffolding
Ramps, runways, walkways
Excavations
Above dangerous equipment
Roofing operations
Wall openings
Other walking / working surfaces
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
2 Major Types of Fall Protection:
Passive fall protection
Guard rails
Fences and barricades
Covers
Safety nets
Active fall protection (requires action)
Fall arrest
Positioning
Suspension
Retrieval
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Guard rails
Top rail, midrail and toe
boards
Top rail @ 45 inches
above walking / working
surface
Capable to withstand 200
lbs. force
Toe board can withstand
50 lbs. force
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Fences and
barricades
Rigid
Visible
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Covers
Where there is 2 gap
or hole
Able to support 2x
maximum load
expected
Firmly secured and
marked
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Safety nets
When no other means
of fall protection is
available
Design to catch
employees and falling
debris
6 maximum
opening
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Active Fall Protection:
Fall Arrest System (components):
Full body harness
Lanyard (shock absorbing, twin lanyard)
Lifeline (1/2 dia. wire rope, above shoulder)
Snaphooks (double locking)
Anchorage point (can support up to 5,000 lbs)
100 % Tie-Off
Use of double lanyard (1 on, 1 off)
Tied off ALL the time
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Full Body Harness
Twin Lanyard Twin Lanyard
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Lifeline Double Locking Double Locking Snaphook Snaphook
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Anchorage Point
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4 Aspects of Active Fall Protection
CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
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Fall Arrest System
1. Personal Protective
Gear:
Full Body Harness
2. Connecting Device:
Shock-Absorbing
Lanyard
3. Attachment Point:
Eye Bolt/Beam
CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
1. Personal Protective Gear:
Bosn Chair
2. Connecting Device:
Workline
3. Attachment Point:
Anchor Bolt/Carabiner
SUSPENSION
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
1. Personal Protective Gear:
Full Body Harness
2. Connecting Device:
Retractable Lifeline/Rescue
Unit
3. Attachment Point:
Tripod Eyebolt
RETRIEVER
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Prohibited / No Longer Allowed !
BODY BELT
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Waist
Measurement
Harness
Size
32-36 S
36-44 M
42-48 L
44-52 XL
FULL BODY HARNESS
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Free Fall Distance (FFD) the distance
between the location of an employees
support before a fall and the place where
the employee finally comes to a complete
fall.
6 feet maximum FFD
Anticipate 3.5 feet stretch or elongation of
deceleration device (added to the 6 ft. length of
lanyard)
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Shock Absorbing Lanyard
Peak Arresting Forces
0
1 , 0 0 0
2 , 0 0 0
3 , 0 0 0
4 , 0 0 0
5 , 0 0 0
3 , 9 7 0
2 , 7 8 0
2 , 3 9 5
8 3 0
S t e e l L a n y a r d - 3 9 7 0 l b s f o r c e W e b b i n g L a n y a r d - 2 7 8 0 l b s f o r c e
N y l o n R o p e L a n y a r d - 2 3 9 5 l b s f c e S h o c k - A b s o r b i n g L a n y a r d - 8 3 0 l b s
CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Other Fall Protection Methods
Warning Line Systems
Controlled Access Zones (CAZs)
Safety Monitoring
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Warning Line Systems
Erect around all sides of roof area,
dangerous equipment where other
fall protection methods are
impractical
6 feet from roof edge
Points of access
Flagging every 6 feet
34 to 39 inches in height
Withstand a 16 lbs tipping force
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Controlled Access
Zones (CAZs)
Only authorized
employees are
allowed
Indicated by control
line (rope, wire)
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Safety Monitoring
Dedicated competent
persons patrol the
area
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Inspection Harness, Belt, & Lanyard Protection
CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Tears
Fraying
Signs of wear
Deformed eyelets or D-rings
Proper labels
Dirt
Degradation caused by (UV) light
Anything out of ordinary
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Rescue and Retrieval
Procedures
Equipment that can
be used for rescue:
Ladders
Aerial Lifts
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Rescue and Retrieval Procedures
Good planning / preparation
Rescue equipment available
If a victim to be rescued wears FBH, he must
keep himself moving as much as he can while
suspended, to avoid restricting circulation of
blood. He may grab or hold onto a nearby
structure to release him from the force exerted
by the straps of FBH.
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
Fall Protection Safety Rules
Destroy any fall protection equipment which has received a shock load or
after involvement in a fall incident
Never use FBH for other than personal fall protection.
To protect from accidental disconnection ("roll out") only use lanyards
with double locking snap hooks.
Do not interconnect snap hooks for doubling the length of the lanyard.
Connect the lanyard to a solid anchor point and do not expose yourself to a
fall on the lanyard greater than 6 feet.
Inspect your fall protection equipment prior to each use (daily as minimum)
100 % tie-off means using two lanyard one lanyard at a time (1 on, 1 off)
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CONSTRUCTION FALL PROTECTION, Contd.
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