Fall Protection 1

 Falls are the most common cause of death on construction sites  According to OSHA, fall protection must be provided for workers working more than 6 feet off the ground.  The type of fall protection is left up to the employer

 Walkways & ramps  Open sides & edges  Holes  Concrete forms & rebar  Excavations  Falls from as little as 4 to 6 feet can cause serious lost-time accidents or even death!  Roofs  Wall openings  Bricklaying  Residential Construction 3

4 Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Guardrails Safety Net Fall Protection Options

 In most cases, a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system must be used. In some cases fences, barricades, covers, equipment guards or a controlled access zone may be used.  Employees must be protected not just from falling off a surface, but from falling through holes and from having objects fall on them from above.

 An important part of fall protection is the proper use of ladders. ◦ Keep the ladder at an angle that your feet touch the base when your outstretched arm touches the rungs. ◦ Always extend the ladder 3 feet above the edge which supports the ladder.

 To erect a ladder, place the base of the ladder against a fixed surface, and “walk” your hands down the rungs to lift. Once it is up you can move it slightly, then extend it to its’ final length. When placing against a roof edge, use a stand-off to protect shingles and drip edge.

 Complete USC Fall Protection Work Plan Form  Completed Form must be at the work site 8

 You may now finish this safety training tutorial by completely the OSHA Assessment Quiz.OSHA Assessment Quiz