Workingatheights 110623224858 Phpapp02
Workingatheights 110623224858 Phpapp02
Workingatheights 110623224858 Phpapp02
Working at Heights
Presentation Contents
Introduction Ladder Safety Safe Roofwork Scaffolding Mobile Scaffolds Mobile Elevated Working Platforms Fall Speed vs Reaction Time Fall Protection
Falls are the number one cause of fatalities in the construction industry accounting for approximately 56% of all fatalities
THE PAST
All employees shall be protected from falls of 2m or more by the use of an approved fall protection system
Railings are required at permanent elevated locations greater than or equal to 1.3m
Lethal Ladders:
Make sure the ladder is: Right for the job. Would scaffolding or a cherry picker be better? In good shape. Secured near the top. On a firm base and footing: 4 up 1 out Rising at least 1 meter beyond the landing place OR that there is a proper hand hold. Always have a firm grip on the ladder and keep a good balance. Keep you hands free and tools in a shoulder bag or belt attachment
Lethal Ladders:
Use of Ladders: Work should only be carried out from a ladder when the job is of short duration and can be carried out safely. For added safety the base of the ladder should be staked or buried to prevent slipping. Ensure your footware is free from excessive mud or grease before you climb up the ladder. ALWAYS Face the ladder.
Lethal Ladders:
Hazards of Ladders: Dont stand ladder on drum, box or other unstable base Never attempt to repair broken ladders Never carry loads up ladders hoist it up Ladder rungs must not be used as improvised ramps When using metel or metalreinforced ladders, make sure there are no electrical hazards in the near vicinity
Ladder Safety
No matter how quickly a job can be done, there is always time to fall
Unsafe
Safe
If you can fall more than 2 meters, guardrails and toe boards must be erected Hazards resulting from adverse weather conditions must be anticipated, and suitable precautions taken
Scaffolding
Using ladders or scaffolding without proper fixing is crazy Putting up scaffolding, removing ties and taking it down again is a job for trained and experienced scaffolders. Leave it to them
Before Use:
Fall Protection
Fall arrest:
Limits free fall to within 2 vertical metres of the initiation point which reduces force by decreasing fall distance
Consists of a(n)
Lanyard Anchorage Point Full Body Harness Attachment Strap
Fall Protection
Lanyard A device made of rope, wire or nylon strap used to connect the individual to an anchorage point and stop the individual in the event of a fall
Lanyards should:
Be inspected prior to use Be protected against being cut or abraded Have a minimum breaking strength of 2270kg Be the appropriate length Be attached to an anchorage not to itself
Expandable Lanyard: Especially useful for scaffolds, steel erectors and construction workers where tripping might be a risk.
Twin Tailed Lanyard: The expandable twin tailed lanyard is an ideal choice for situations where 100% tie-off is required.
Fall Protection
Anchorage Point A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards or deceleration devices Anchorage points used for attachment personal fall arrest equipment must be: of
Designed and built to hold the maximum force of the fall arrest
Fall Protection
Full body harness:
The attachment point of a body harness is located in the center of the wearers back near shoulder level Body belts are not allowed on sites Snaphooks shall be a double locking-type
Fall Protection
Care for fall arrest systems:
After a fall arrest, the equipment will no longer be used (equipment will be disposed of or destroyed) Clean equipment after use
Air dry equipment, do not hang in direct sunlight Store equipment in a cool, dark, dry well ventilated place
Working at Heights
No job is so important that it cannot be done safely
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE PERSONS WORKING ON THIS SITE TO PUT THEMSELVES IN DANGER BEST - BE Safe Today