Lunch time at the Skyline Diner HFHI created

* Lunch time at the Skyline Diner

* HFHI created a Fall Protection Statement paper March 2011 http: //my. habitat. org/collection/g 355 af/HFHI-Fall. Protection-Statement OSHA Fall Protection “new” Directive created June 2011 http: //www. osha. gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp. sho w_document? p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=4755

* 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

* 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

* 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

* Wall Walker System Hooks over top plate Optional Guardrails Adjustable height for plank

* Other systems to consider

* 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 12 ft. ladder may be necessary) • 1 st 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 2 nd 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

* Notice the “Leapfrogging” of the 2 TSB’s Truss #5 Truss #4 Truss #3

* Necessary Items

* Safe Sheathing Installation Process • Use adjustable Bracket Scaffolding as eave fall protection • Hugs Guardrail System on the gable ends (not shown)

* Safe Sheathing Installation Process Can use Hugs Guardrail System all around the home

* Safe Sheathing Installation Process Le ad in g Ed ge TSB fa ll pr ot ec tio n id ea s Bracket scaffold is installed Including Body Harness & Retractable Lanyard

* 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

* Other Fall Protection Items Personal Retractable Roof System Mounts for larger retractable units

* Other Fall Protection Items Rope Grab Device

* Other Fall Protection Items Strap Anchors

* Stationary Fall Protection Anchors

* Other Goodies for Fall Protection Common Names: • Compliance in a Bucket • Roof Bucket System • Compliance Roofing Kits Harness - Lanyard – Rope grab device – Ridge anchor – Fasteners – Instruction Manual

* Other Goodies for Fall Protection Exterior Fastening Railing for 2 nd Story Projects Yellow Plastic Supports for 2 x 4 lumber railing system

* 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

* 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

* Let’s Review Ladder Safety What’s Wrong?

What’s Wrong with These Pictures?

* 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 (1 st 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”

* 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 Requirements Competent 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

Don Hartle / U. S. Safety Specialist HFHI Atlanta, GA. Office 404 -420 -6730 email: dhartle@habitat. org Program Information was extracted from; OSHA Guidance Document (Residential Fall Protection) • http: //www. osha. gov/doc/guidance. html OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 1926 Manual • http: //www. osha. gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch. search_form? p_doc_ty pe=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/