Residential Fall Protection

*Residential Fall Protection

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* Residential Fall Protection

http://my.habitat.org/collection/g355af/HFHI-Fall-Protection-Statement

OSHA Fall Protection “new” Directive created June 2011

HFHI created a Fall Protection Statement paper March 2011

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=4755






*Residential Fall Protection Objectives:

• Discussing the Requirements• Methods of Safe Practices in…

• Truss Installation• Sheathing Installation • Paper & Shingling Installation

• Various Fall Protection processes will be reviewed…• Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)• Scaffolding• Guardrails• Holes• Ladders• Leading Edge

• Competent Person Requirements• OSHA Training Requirements

*Residential Fall Protection Why use OSHA Regulations? We use volunteers & OSHA does

not apply to us, right?

• It is an agreed upon process of “how to do it safely”

• Regulations are unfortunately written in blood & by blood

• Why recreate the whole safety process?

• It is the right thing to do!

• We haven’t paid an insurance claim when done safely – Only when lacking safety!

• Your safety policy may be compared to OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Manual as “bare minimum” or as “reasonable care” to worker safety

*Residential Fall Protection Truss

Installation • Bracket Scaffolding / Carpenters Scaffolding• Top plate acts like to top rail• Fall distance is less then 6 ft.• Can install inside or outside• Optional guardrail can be used• 18” walk plank• 8’ between brackets• Not to exceed 500 Lbs.• Not to exceed 2 workers per 8’• Overlap plank on brackets by 6” to

12”


Adjustable Bracket Scaffolding

• Notice the optional guardrails installed behind worker

*Residential Fall Protection Wall Walker

SystemHooks over top plate

Adjustable height for plank

Optional Guardrails

*Residential Fall Protection Other systems to

consider

*Residential Fall Protection Ladders for Trusses

Ladder Rules Apply!!!• Never exceed top 2 steps• Never lean too far L / R• Install guardrails at

windows & doors as necessary

• Open stepladders fully• Inspect ladder before use• Good ladder footing• Keep ladder base clean &

clear• Keep ladder rungs clean• Don’t exceed ladder weight

limit• Don’t climb on ladder

braces


Platform Ladder Scaffolding

Real Name = Trussle Ladder • Notice how the center section extends

upward• Guardrails hook on to the ladder rungs• Platform sits on the ladder rungs


Platform Ladder Scaffolding


“Baker” Narrow Scaffolding

Notice – when wheels are added the scaffold becomes titled as “Mobile Scaffold”


What about the “middle man” truss safety?

Best Answer: Truss Spreader Bar (TSB)


• 2 Truss Spreader Bars are required (TSB)• 1 Full Body Harness is required• 1 Retractable (Yo Yo) Lanyard is required

• End wall truss and other 2 next trusses are set from ladders (10 or 12ft. ladder may be necessary)

• 1st TSB is secured to end wall truss and next 2 trusses, #2 & #3

• “Middle man” is now able to connect to the TSB anchor• Set truss 4 & 5, secure necessary braces as normal• Install 2nd TSB onto truss 3, 4 & 5 • Middle man will now re-hook from TSB #1 over to TSB

#2• “Leapfrog” the 2 TSB’s as work progresses

*Residential Fall Protection Notice the “Leapfrogging” of the 2 TSB’s

Truss #3

Truss #4

Truss #5

*Residential Fall Protection Necessary Items


Safe Sheathing Installation Process

• Use adjustable Bracket Scaffolding as eave fall protection

• Hugs Guardrail System on the gable ends (not shown)



Can use Hugs Guardrail System all around the home



TSB

Leading Edge fall protection

ideas

Including Body Harness & Retractable Lanyard

Bracket scaffold is installed


Safe Roof Paper & Shingle Process

Hugs Guardrails are a good choice – other options do exist


Other Fall Protection Items

5000 Lbs. removable or fixed ridge anchors



Personal Retractable

Roof System Mounts for larger retractable units



Rope Grab Device



Strap Anchors

*Residential Fall Protection Stationary Fall Protection Anchors

*Residential Fall Protection Other Goodies for Fall

ProtectionCommon Names:• Compliance in a Bucket• Roof Bucket System• Compliance Roofing Kits

Harness - Lanyard – Rope – Rope grab device – Ridge anchor – Fasteners – Instruction Manual

*Residential Fall Protection Other Goodies for Fall

ProtectionExterior Fastening Railing for 2nd Story Projects

Yellow Plastic Supports for 2 x 4 lumber railing system

http://www.safetyboot.com/resapps2.html

*Residential Fall Protection Let’s Review Ladder Safety

• Inspect all ladders for damage or missing parts

• Red Tag and remove faulty ladders from area

• Never exceed upper ladder limits i.e. last 2 steps

• Never allow anyone to climb on braces of ladders

• Always open a stepladder fully before use

• Ladder footing must be solid

• If ladder footing is not level – dig out the high side to level a ladder – never shim up the low side

*Residential Fall Protection Ladder Safety

continued• Always use the 4:1 angle rule

• Always keep the belt buckle within the rungs

• Always tie off a ladder when exiting to another level i.e. roof or scaffolding

• Extend ladder 3 ft. above exiting point i.e. roof or scaffold

• Avoid using Aluminum ladders if possible, these ladders don’t mix with Electricity

• Always face a ladder while climbing or using it

*Residential Fall Protection Let’s Review Ladder

Safety

What’s Wrong?

What’s Wrong with These Pictures?

*Residential Fall Protection Scaffolding

Safety• Installed on firm, solid surface• Level (use levelers if possible), never

use shim materials i.e. cinder blocks, wood…

• Inspected before use & after adverse weather

• Not to exceed 14 inches from work surface

• Provide proper access (1st step 24” or less)

• Guardrails @ 10’ (better @ 6’)• Work surfaces full decked• All cross braces installed• Stacking pins secured• Keep clear of power lines (3’, 10’, 15’)• Use good quality of planking (can’t

deflect greater than 1/60 of length)• Overlap planks on supports by 6” /

12”

*Residential Fall Protection Scaffolding Safety

• Base plates on each leg (maybe secured)?

• When wheels are installed you now have a “mobile scaffold”

• Wheels must be locked when in use• Area must be free of debris & holes• Wheels must be secured to scaffolding• Secure items or materials on

scaffolding when moving

What’s Wrong with These Pictures?


Holes & Covers

• Must be secured from accidental movement• Must contain the word “hole or cover” or brightly painted• Must withstand 2 x’s the expected weight that can be applied• “Hole” is any opening 2” x 2” in size• You can install a “guardrail” or “warning line” around opening.

However if an item can get kicked to a lower level you will need to install “toe-boards”

Competent Person must oversee all high hazard areas

• Fall Protection • Scaffolding• General Electrical • Stairways• Ladders• Trenching / Excavation

What is, or Who is, a Competent Person?• Has years of experience in the trade area • Has knowledge of rules & regulations per subject

area• Has documentation of knowledge level• Has full authority to stop work & make safety

corrections• Has knowledge of safety equipment installations &

limitations

Some of OSHA’s Training RequirementsCompetent Person

Level• Has full knowledge of CFR information• Has successfully pass written /hands on testing• Has knowledge of external equipment rules & regulation

i.e. manufacture information, etc.• Understands installation practices of related equipment i.e.

Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Ladder…• Understands limitations of related equipment

General Awareness Level• Has good understanding of related information• Can demonstrate proper procedures• Understands their own safety role for successful outcome• Understands limitations of selected equipment • Understands proper usage of selected equipment

End-user Level• Understands their safety role for successful outcome• Understands limitations of selected equipment• Understands proper usage of selected equipment

Q & A?

Don Hartle / U.S. Safety SpecialistHFHI Atlanta, GA. Office 404-420-6730email: [email protected]

Program Information was extracted from;OSHA Guidance Document (Residential Fall Protection)• http://www.osha.gov/doc/guidance.htmlOSHA Code of Federal Regulations 1926 Manual• http://

www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=Construction

Hugs Safety Company (ask for affiliate discounts)• http://www.hugsafety.com/ Wall Walker hanging scaffold• http://www.wallwalker.com/news.asp American Roof Super Anchor System (Truss Spreader Bar)• http://www.westernsafety.com/amranchr.html Miller (Fall Protection Equipment)• http://www.millerfallprotection.com/

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http://www.osha.gov/doc/guidance.html

http://www.osha.gov/doc/guidance.html

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http://www.millerfallprotection.com/

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