Fall Protection Falling is no joke. . . . . . According to the - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

▶

Feb 17, 2024 314 likes •646 views

Fall Protection Falling is no joke. . . . . . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , roughly 570 fatal work injuries that occurred in 2012 resulted from workers falling to a lower level. 45% of injuries involved falls of 20 ft or less

SLIDE 1

Fall Protection

SLIDE 2

PPT-SM-FP 2015 2

Falling is no joke.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly

570 fatal work injuries that occurred in 2012 resulted

from workers falling to a lower level. 45% of injuries involved falls of 20 ft or less

. . . . .

SLIDE 3

PPT-SM-FP 2015 3

Guy’s week is about to fall out of control.

Hopefully, he will learn from his mistakes and come to understand that wearing fall protection

equipment while working at heights could save your life.

SLIDE 4

PPT-SM-FP 2015 4

Guy is working on the side of an oil

derrick. He decides to take off his full

body harness to eat a sandwich when…

SLIDE 5

PPT-SM-FP 2015 5

…he loses his balance and falls to the ground.

SLIP

SLIDE 6

PPT-SM-FP 2015 6

Never work at heights unless trained to do

so. Workers should be aware of fall hazards and

wear fall protection when required.

Guy should have never removed his full body harness while he was still at a height

above 4 ft from the lower level.

SLIDE 7

PPT-SM-FP 2015 7

Full body harnesses are made up of

straps that distribute the force of a fall, making the wearer less likely to sustain internal injuries. Body harness straps must be tight, but not enough to restrict motion. Beware of genital entrapment!

SLIDE 8

PPT-SM-FP 2015 8

The attachment point of a full body harness must be located in the center of the back and near shoulder level. Refer to the manufacturer’s

instructions when in doubt.

SLIDE 9

PPT-SM-FP 2015 9

Guy, what should you always do when

working at heights?

SLIDE 10

PPT-SM-FP 2015 10

Workers must wear personal fall arrest

systems when working at heights.

Full Body Harness Lanyard Tie-off Point Fall Brake

SLIDE 11

PPT-SM-FP 2015 11

The type of system used should be

appropriate for your work environment.

Review a copy of your company’s fall

protection plan and

always report broken or missing guardrails.

SLIDE 12

PPT-SM-FP 2015 12

Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged so that workers cannot fall 6 ft and contact a lower level. Fall protection equipment must be worn at a

height of: 4 ft or above in general industry 6 ft or above in construction industry

SLIDE 13

PPT-SM-FP 2015 13

Guy is doing some

repairs to the side of a dam. In a rush to start the job, he doesn’t inspect his fall protection equipment when…

SLIDE 14

PPT-SM-FP 2015 14

A partially torn and weakened lanyard sends Guy falling to the ground.

SNAP

SLIDE 15

PPT-SM-FP 2015 15

Guy, what are we supposed

to do before wearing fall protection?

SLIDE 16

PPT-SM-FP 2015 16

That’s right, Guy! All parts of a fall arrest system must be inspected prior to each use and

n a routine basis – preferably monthly.

Inspect fall arrest systems for:

Mildew Wear Cuts Tears Holes Chemical damage UV damage Damaged or corroded hardware

SLIDE 17

PPT-SM-FP 2015 17

Damaged, modified, or defective equipment must be removed from service, and repaired or destroyed. Corroded Carabiner Worn Harness Rusted Buckle Degraded Sling

SLIDE 18

PPT-SM-FP 2015 18

Lanyards connect the anchor to the harness.

They are attached to the back of full body harnesses and

must be: Interconnected using double

locking hooks. Connected to a properly designed D-ring. 1. 2.

Do not shorten lanyards by tying knots in them or

modify them with spare cable or rope.

SLIDE 19

PPT-SM-FP 2015 19

Many companies require the use of double

lanyards so that workers are anchored at all

times. This is referred to as “100% tie-off.”

SLIDE 20

PPT-SM-FP 2015 20

Guy is doing a little painting work on the

side of a building. Assuming he already had a good grip, he decides to use a weak

scaffold guardrail as a tie-off

point, when…

SLIDE 21

PPT-SM-FP 2015 21

The guardrail breaks and Guy falls to the ground. It is estimated that 80% of all fall protection equipment

errors are because of a

poor choice for a tie-off point or anchorage.

WOOPSIE

SLIDE 22

PPT-SM-FP 2015 22

Tie-off points – or anchor points – should be located as above and behind you as possible.

Avoid tie-offs where a line passes over or around

rough or sharp surfaces. This can reduce

strength drastically.

Avoid using process piping, hand railings, or cable trays as tie-off points unless authorized.

SLIDE 23

PPT-SM-FP 2015 23

Wear fall protection if on a working platform or

if immediate danger is below.

SLIDE 24

PPT-SM-FP 2015 24

Occasionally, it is necessary for workers to be lifted and lowered by air hoist or hydraulic

winch.

Riders must wear a full body harness that meets

regulations, except in the case of personnel baskets.

Let’s see if Guy can manage to break a fall on his last

assignment

f the

day.

SLIDE 25

PPT-SM-FP 2015 25

Guy and a coworker

are installing metal sheets on a building when...

SLIDE 26

PPT-SM-FP 2015 26

Guy, being aware, realizes

his coworker is not latched to a fall brake. He retrieves the necessary

equipment. DING

SLIDE 27

PPT-SM-FP 2015 27

Good Thinking, Guy!

SLIDE 28

PPT-SM-FP 2015 28

Fall brakes control deceleration during a

fall. Two types include: Webbing tear-aways

Retractable inertial

SLIDE 29

PPT-SM-FP 2015 29

Fall arrest equipment subjected to the force of a fall must be: Removed from service Repaired Inspected OR Destroyed The method of action you take will depend on the equipment type.

SLIDE 30

PPT-SM-FP 2015 30

Doing this will help you and your

coworkers get back to what matters most. Stay safe!

SLIDE 31

PPT-SM-FP 2015 31