Fall Protection

Types of falls

1a

Types of falls

Falls from same level

Slips

Trips

High frequency rate

Low injury severity rate

1a

Types of falls

1b

Types of falls Falls from an elevation

Relatively low frequency rate

High injury severity rate

1b

Types of falls Falls from an elevation

Relatively low frequency rate

High injury severity rate

Specific potential fall hazards

1b

Common fall protection

2a

Common fall protection

Guardrail systems and toeboards

2a

Common fall protection

Guardrail systems and toeboards

Handrail and stair rail systems

2a

Common fall protection

Guardrail systems and toeboards

Handrail and stair rail systems

Designated areas

2a

Common fall protection

2b

Common fall protection

Hole covers

2b

Common fall protection

Hole covers

2b

Common fall protection

Hole covers

Safety net systems

2b

Common fall protection

Hole covers

Safety net systems

2b

Common fall protection

Hole covers

Safety net systems

Ladder cages

2b

Common fall protection

2c

Common fall protection

Ramps and bridging devices

2c

Common fall protection

Ramps and bridging devices

2c

Common fall protection

Ramps and bridging devices

Slip-resistant floors

2c

Common fall protection

Ramps and bridging devices

Slip-resistant floors

2c

Common fall protection

Ramps and bridging devices

Slip-resistant floors

Effective housekeeping

2c

What happens during a fall?

3a

What happens during a fall?

Person loses his/her balance

3a

What happens during a fall?

Person loses his/her balance

3a

What happens during a fall?

Person loses his/her balance

Body unintentionally moves from an upright position to a prone, or semi-prone position

3a

What happens during a fall?

3b

What happens during a fall?

Free-fall velocity at impact when falling 12 feet is nearly 20 M.P.H.

3b

What happens during a fall?

Free-fall velocity at impact when falling 12 feet is nearly 20 M.P.H.

3b

What happens during a fall?

Free-fall velocity at impact when falling 12 feet is nearly 20 M.P.H.

Person hits the ground in less than one second from this distance

3b

Why falls are dangerous

4a

Falls are dangerous because of three primary elements:

Why falls are dangerous

4a

Falls are dangerous because of three primary elements:

The free-fall distance the worker falls

Why falls are dangerous

4a

Falls are dangerous because of three primary elements:

The free-fall distance the worker falls

The shock absorption at impact

Why falls are dangerous

4a

Free-fall distance

5a

Free-fall distance

The uncontrolled length of travel before a worker hits the floor, ground, or before fall arrest equipment activates

5a

Free-fall distance

The uncontrolled length of travel before a worker hits the floor, ground, or before fall arrest equipment activates

5a

Free-fall distance

The uncontrolled length of travel before a worker hits the floor, ground, or before fall arrest equipment activates

Measured from the foot level before the fall, to the foot level after the fall

5a

Free-fall distance

5b

Free-fall distance Free-fall distance should be limited to a few feet

so as to prevent injury from:

collisions with grade level

collisions with obstructions near the work site

pendulum-like swings that result in collision with objects

5b

Shock absorption at impact

6a

Shock absorption at impact Varies according to the

types of fall protection equipment used

6a

Shock absorption at impact Varies according to the

types of fall protection equipment used

6a

Shock absorption at impact Varies according to the

types of fall protection equipment used

Shock-absorbing lanyards reduce the probability of injury

6a

Body weight of the worker

7a

Body weight of the worker

Falls have more severe impact on heavy workers

7a

Body weight of the worker

Falls have more severe impact on heavy workers

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

7a

Body weight of the worker

Falls have more severe impact on heavy workers

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Heavy workers may have larger waistlines, preventing fall arrest equipment from fitting properly

7a

Fall arrest systems

8a

Fall arrest systems

Used when engineering controls are not feasible or sufficient to eliminate the risk of a fall

8a

Fall arrest systems

Used when engineering controls are not feasible or sufficient to eliminate the risk of a fall

Fall arrest systems should match the work situation

8a

Fall arrest systems

8b

Fall arrest systems

Fall arrest systems should:

prevent a worker from falling more than 6 feet

prevent a worker from contacting any lower level during arrest of a fall

8b

Fall arrest systems

8c

Fall arrest systems Fall arrest systems should:

limit the maximum arresting force on an employee to 1800 pounds when a worker uses a body harness

bring a worker to a complete stop

limit the deceleration distance a worker travels to 3 1/2 feet

8c

Fall arrest systems

8d

Fall arrest systems Fall arrest systems should:

have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential energy impact of a worker falling a distance of 6 feet - or-

have sufficient strength to withstand the free-fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is less

8d

Personal fall protection

9a

Personal fall protection

Personal fall arrest systems

9a

Personal fall protection

Personal fall arrest systems

Positioning device system

9a

Personal fall protection

Personal fall arrest systems

Positioning device system

Personal fall protection system for climbing activities

9a

Training

10a

Training Equipment inspection

10a

Training Equipment inspection

Application limits

10a

Training Equipment inspection

Application limits

Methods of use

10a

Training

10b

Training Anchoring and tie-off techniques

10b

Training Anchoring and tie-off techniques

Emergency rescue plans and implementation

10b

Training Anchoring and tie-off techniques

Emergency rescue plans and implementation

Maintenance procedures

10b

Vendor/Supplier

11a

Vendor/Supplier

Comprehensive instructions for fall arrest system use and application, provided by the supplier, should consist of:

11a

Vendor/Supplier

11b

Vendor/Supplier

The force measured during the sample force test

11b

Vendor/Supplier

The force measured during the sample force test

11b

Vendor/Supplier

The force measured during the sample force test

Maximum elongation measured for lanyards during the force test

11b

Vendor/Supplier

11c

Vendor/Supplier

Deceleration distance for deceleration devices measured during the force test

11c

Vendor/Supplier

Deceleration distance for deceleration devices measured during the force test

11c

Vendor/Supplier

Deceleration distance for deceleration devices measured during the force test

Caution statements on critical-use limitations

11c

Vendor/Supplier

11d

Vendor/Supplier

Application limits

11d

Vendor/Supplier

Application limits

11d

Vendor/Supplier

Application limits

Proper hook-ups

11d

Vendor/Supplier

11e

Vendor/Supplier

Anchoring tie-off techniques

11e

Vendor/Supplier

Anchoring tie-off techniques

11e

Vendor/Supplier

Anchoring tie-off techniques

Proper climbing techniques

11e

Vendor/Supplier

11f

Vendor/Supplier

Methods of inspection, use, cleaning, storage

11f

Vendor/Supplier

Methods of inspection, use, cleaning, storage

11f

Vendor/Supplier

Methods of inspection, use, cleaning, storage

Lifelines

11f

Reporting fall hazards

12a

Reporting fall hazards Employees will not

experience repercussions from reporting hazards

12a

Reporting fall hazards Employees will not

experience repercussions from reporting hazards

Employees should report unsafe equipment, conditions, procedures

12a

Reporting fall hazards

12b

Reporting fall hazards

Equipment repair receives top priority

12b

Reporting fall hazards

Equipment repair receives top priority

12b

Reporting fall hazards

Equipment repair receives top priority

Under no circumstances will defective equipment be used

12b

Reporting fall hazards

12c

Reporting fall hazards When fall conditions exist:

Take short steps

Keep toes pointed out

Walk on the whole foot when crossing rough or slippery surfaces

Avoid making sharp turns

12c

Reporting fall hazards

12d

Reporting fall hazards

Disciplinary actions for failure to use equipment

12d

Housekeeping

13a

Housekeeping Effective housekeeping prevents falls

13a

Housekeeping Effective housekeeping prevents falls

Keep high work areas free from:

Tools

Materials

Debris

13a