Fall Protection PPT-SM-FALLPROT 1 V.A.0.0
Introduction to Fall Protection • Falls account for 13% of fatal injuries • 11% of these fatal falls were to a lower level • Workers may be required to perform tasks at great heights which puts them at risk to injuries and death from falls • Knowing which fall arrest system to use and how to properly secure it will aid in the prevention of injuries and fatalities due to a fall PPT-SM-FALLPROT 2 V.A.0.0
When Fall Protection is Necessary When working under any of the following conditions fall protection equipment must be worn • Heights 4 feet or above in general industry • Heights 6 feet or above in construction industry • Heights more than 6 feet above the established working surface without guardrails • Immediate danger below the working surface • Working on a tank roof • Lifting or lowering worker by air hoist or hydraulic winch PPT-SM-FALLPROT 3 V.A.0.0
Types of Fall Protection • Guardrails and handrails Other than • Nets and barricades guardrails, the • Ladder climbing devices most commonly used form of fall • Restraining devices protection is fall • Hole covers arrest equipment. • Fall arrest equipment PPT-SM-FALLPROT 4 V.A.0.0
Worker Responsibilities • Do not work at heights unless trained to do so • Know the hazards of working at heights • Inspect fall arrest equipment prior to use • Wear fall arrest equipment when required • Be alert for fall hazards • Be aware of chemicals that can damage equipment PPT-SM-FALLPROT 5 V.A.0.0
Nature of Fall Hazards • The action of falling makes the body susceptible to many different hazards • While falling, you do not have control of your body which can cause you to land in dangerous or fatal ways • Puncture wounds can occur from falling against objects or tools that might be at the jobsite PPT-SM-FALLPROT 6 V.A.0.0
Nature of Fall Hazards • The body has no control of how or where it will land • Protection from falling objects includes the use of – Toeboards – Barricades – Canopies – Hard hats – Lines to secure tools and material PPT-SM-FALLPROT 7 V.A.0.0
Selection and Use of Fall Arrest System • Used in exposed areas where A fall arrest workers may be subject to a system includes a fall Full body • • All parts of a fall arrest harness Lanyard • system must be capable of Fall brake • supporting a 5,000 pound Tie-off point • load PPT-SM-FALLPROT 8 V.A.0.0
Full Body Harness • Distributes force of fall across buttocks – Less likely to cause internal injuries • Properly adjust harness – Tight but does not restrict motion PPT-SM-FALLPROT 9 V.A.0.0
Full Body Harness • Inspection A full body – Monthly or quarterly harness must show – Visually prior to use no evidence of • If subject to fall, destroy and Defects • Damage dispose • Modifications • • Worn as described by manufacturer PPT-SM-FALLPROT 10 V.A.0.0
Full Body Harness Safety belts • Intended as positioning devices • Worn underneath ribs, not on the waist • Falls result in serious internal injuries to soft organs • Know your company’s policy regarding the use of safety belts PPT-SM-FALLPROT 11 V.A.0.0
Lanyard • Connects anchor to harness • Restrict fall to 6 feet or less • Designed for use in a fall arrest system • Must support at least 5,000 pounds PPT-SM-FALLPROT 12 V.A.0.0
Lanyard • Modified lanyard made from Tying knots to spare cable or rope is not shorten acceptable lanyards • Attach lanyard to back of full weakens the body harness lanyard by up • Attachment hardware must be to 50%. double locking design PPT-SM-FALLPROT 13 V.A.0.0
Fall Brakes • Known as deceleration device • Controls deceleration during fall – Limits the G forces exerted on the person falling • Divided into – Webbing tear aways – Retractable, inertial braking mechanisms PPT-SM-FALLPROT 14 V.A.0.0
Tie-off Point Estimated 80% of all errors that occur • with fall protection equipment are due Approximately 80% to a poor choice for the tie-off point of errors that occur Must support weight of 5,000 pounds • Located above and behind the worker with fall protection • as much as possible equipment are due Do not tie-off on • to a poor choice for – Process pipe the tie-off point. – Hand railings – Cable trays PPT-SM-FALLPROT 15 V.A.0.0
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Handling and Storage • Handle properly to not allow deterioration or damage • Store equipment in designated area • Store indoors away from the elements • Hang equipment with D-rings or metal pieces on hooks PPT-SM-FALLPROT 17 V.A.0.0
Inspection and Maintenance • Inspect prior to use and on a routine basis • Remove damaged, modified or defective equipment from service – Repair or destroy • If subject to fall – Remove from service – Repair, inspect or destroy • Be aware of chemicals that can damage equipment • Use only approved cleaning agents PPT-SM-FALLPROT 18 V.A.0.0
Rescue Plan • Have rescue plan in place • Speedy recovery is important • Authorized workers should practice rescue plan regularly • Rescue equipment should – Meet ANSI requirements – Be inspected by user before and after use PPT-SM-FALLPROT 19 V.A.0.0
Training Documented with a certificate that states • Name of the worker trained • Date of training • Signature of the person that conducted the training PPT-SM-FALLPROT 20 V.A.0.0
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