FALL PROTECTION Fall protection must be used when
FALL PROTECTION Fall protection must be used when working at a level 6 ft or above
FALL PROTECTION USE FALL PROTECTION WHEN WORKING NEAR A LEADING EDGE IS THE PART OF THE ROOF, FLOOR OR FORMWORK THAT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
FALL PROTECTION 29 CFR 1926 THE CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS COVER FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND USE REQUIREMENTS
TYPES OF FALL PROTECTION GUARDRAILS HARNESSES SAFETY NETS
Fall Protection System Guardrails • Should be smooth and at least 42 inches high • Some have gates which make hoisting materials to your work area easier • Used on Platform Areas
Fall Protection Systems HARNESS WHEN WORN PROPERLY KEEPS WORKERS FROM FALLING LONG DISTANCES NO MORE THAN ONE PERSON AT A TIME SHOULD USE A SINGLE VERTICAL LIFELINE
Fall Protection Systems SAFETY NETS USED TO CATCH WORKERS WHO HAVE FALLEN INSPECT NETS EACH WEEK FOR DAMAGE, WEAR, AND MILDEW
SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM A TRAINED WORKER RECOGNIZES FALL HAZARDS AND WARNS OTHER EMPLOYEES
FALL PROTECTION 29 CFR 1926. 452 SCAFFOLDS ARE ELEVATED PLATFORMS THAT CAN BE MOVED TO REACH A DESIRED WORK LEVEL OR POSITION
TYPES OF SCAFFOLDS SUSPENSION SCAFFOLDS MOBILE SCAFFOLDS
SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD HANG BY ROPES OR WIRES FROM AN OVERHEAD SUPPORT. Single/Double Point Suspension
WORKING ON SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD MUST BE KEPT AT LEAST 10 FT FROM ENERGIZED POWER LINES
WORKING ON A SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD USE A PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM SUCH AS A HARNESS ATTACHED TO A SAFE SUPPORT.
WORKING ON A SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD IF SCAFFOLD IS MORE THAN 14 INCHES AWAY FROM SURFACE YOU’RE WORKING ON, A GUARDRAIL IS REQUIRED.
WORKING ON A SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD IF WINDS ARE OVER 40 MPH, DO NOT USE A SCAFFOLD
WORKING ON A SUSPENSION SCAFFOLD KEEP THE PLATFORM LEVEL
MOBILE SCAFFOLDS REST ON THE GROUND AND MAY BE SUPPORTED BY WHEELS OR CASTERS.
WORKING ON MOBILE SCAFFOLDS THE HEIGHT OF THE SCAFFOLD SHOULD NOT BE MORE THAN 4 TIMES ITS BASE MEASUREMENT
WORKING ON MOBILE SCAFFOLD SET THE BRAKES AND CHOCK THE WHEELS TO KEEP THE SCAFFOLD FROM MOVING WHILE YOU WORK
WORKING ON MOBILE SCAFFOLD ADD APPROVED OUTRIGGERS TO INCREASE THE WIDTH OF THE BASE FOR A HIGHER SCAFFOLD.
MOVING A MOBILE SCAFFOLD CLEAR A PATHWAY FOR THE SCAFFOLD THAT IS FREE OF ANY DEBRIS, CRACKS OR HOLES
MOVING A MOBILE SCAFFOLD ALERT EVERYONE IN THE AREA THAT THE SCAFFOLD WILL BE MOVED
MOVING A MOBILE SCAFFOLD PUSH AS CLOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SCAFFOLD AS POSSIBLE
LADDERS PORTABLE LADDERS FIXED LADDERS
PORTABLE LADDERS STEPLADDER MAKE SURE THE LADDER IS FULLY OPEN AND THE SPREADERS ARE LOCKED DO NOT CLIMB, STAND OR SIT ON THE TOP TWO RUNGS
PORTABLE LADDERS EXTENSION LADDER SET UP WITH ABOUT 3 FEET EXTENSION ABOVE THE WORKING SURFACE BE SURE TO SECURE OR FOOT THE LADDER FIRMLY BEFORE EXTENDING FIGURE OUT THE RIGHT SET-UP ANGLE OR PITCH - SHOULD BE ABOUT 1/4 OF THE DISTANCE FROM THE LADDER’S TOP TO BOTTOM SUPPORTS
PORTABLE LADDERS EXTENSION LADDER NEVER RAISE OR LOWER THE LADDER WITH THE FLY SECTION EXTENDED HAVE A CO-WORKER HELP YOU RAISE AND LOWER THE LADDER
GENERAL LADDER SAFETY IF YOU MUST USE A LADDER IN A PASSAGEWAY, SET OUT CONES OR BARRICADES USE BOTH HANDS FOR CLIMBING TIE OFF THE LADDER TO A SECURE OBJECT AT CHEST HEIGHT. USE WOODEN OR FIBERGLASS LADDERS FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.
FIXED LADDERS ARE PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO BUILDINGS OR OTHER PHYSICAL STRUCTURES.
FIXED LADDERS MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPORT TWO LOADS OF 250 LBS MUST BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND RIGGING, IMPACT LOADS AND WEATHER CONDITIONS IF FIXED LADDER IS LONGER THAN 24 FT, MUST HAVE CAGES OR WELLS TO PROTECT WORKER FROM FALLING
INSPECTING LADDERS LOOK FOR BROKEN OR MISSING STEPS OR RUNGS LOOK FOR BROKEN OR SPLIT SIDE RAILS AND OTHER DEFECTS
INSPECTING LADDERS TAG DEFECTIVE LADDERS OUT OF SERVICE OR DO NOT USE
STAIRWAYS MUST BE STRONG ENOUGH TO CARRY 5 X ITS MAX INTENDED LOAD. TREADS MUST BE SLIP RESISTANT
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