lunch time at the skyline diner. * this presentation was originally created by the oregon affiliate...

*Residential Fall Protection

Lunch time at the Skyline Diner

*This presentation was originally created by the Oregon affiliate of HFH and edited for use by the White County affiliate by the Harding University Class ENGR 330-331 in Spring 2013.

* 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

Safety Features:

• Ladder access to platform• Scaffold grade lumber for

platform.• Feet set on level ground.• Guardrail around platform.

Safety Features:

• Poles set at regular intervals to support platform.

• Regular geometric bracing to support the poles.

• Safety guardrail around the platform.

Safety Features:

• Scaffold grade lumber used for the platform.

• Ladder access to platform.

• Aluminum support poles within every 50 ft.

Safety Issues:

• Unsafe support materials used to support the platform (hay).

• Unsafe ladder access to work platform.

• Unsafe bracing for support for platform (slanted wood beams).

• Not level work platform.• No safety rail surrounding

the work platform.

Safety Issues:

• No large safe work platform only a couple of wood beams.

• Unsafe ladder access provided (unsecured ladder access).

• Flimsy bracing materials provided to support platform.

Safety Issues:

• Unsafe and non regular support provided for the work platform.

• No ladder access provided.• Guardrail does not protect

all sides of the work platform.

Safety Issues:

• No work platform provided just a plank to sit on.

• Non level work platform.• Unsafe support material

provided for the scaffolding.• Human labor is all that is

holding the scaffolding in place.

*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

Protection

Common 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


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.html

OSHA 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/

mailto:[email protected]

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

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

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




http://www.hugsafety.com/

http://www.hugsafety.com/

http://www.wallwalker.com/news.asp

http://www.wallwalker.com/news.asp

http://www.westernsafety.com/amranchr.html

http://www.westernsafety.com/amranchr.html

http://www.millerfallprotection.com/

http://www.millerfallprotection.com/

*Reference Sites

*http://www.elcosh.org/document/3529/d000532/Scaffold%2BSafety%2BFor%2BResidential%2BConstruction%2BContractors.html?show_text=1

*http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/occupational-health/scaffold-construction-contractors.pdf

*http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10752

*http://weburbanist.com/2011/04/26/scary-scaffolding-24-dangerous-construction-sites/

http://www.elcosh.org/document/3529/d000532/Scaffold+Safety+For+Residential+Construction+Contractors.html?show_text=1





http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/docs/dph/occupational-health/scaffold-construction-contractors.pdf




http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10752




http://weburbanist.com/2011/04/26/scary-scaffolding-24-dangerous-construction-sites/



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