1. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Fall Protection Susan Harwood Grant Training Program 2013 Scaffolds, Ladders and Lifts

2. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Learning Objectives Understand general requirements for the safe use of scaffolds Understand how to maintain a safe position while using ladders Understand how to properly set up ladders Identify the OSHA fall protection requirements while using aerial lifts

3. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC A little planning could have prevented this.

4. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Access No access by the cross braces. The bottom rung cannot be more than 24" above the lower level. You must use a ladder or frames designed to be used as ladders.

5. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Proper Access Ladder tied into scaffold Ladder Platform Ladder Frame Stairway Frame

6. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Guardrails are required on all sides at 10 feet. Best practice is at top of the first level. You must have a mid rail. Scaffold Guardrails

7. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Braces as Guardrails The guardrails are in compliance using a 2x4 as one rail and the brace as the other rail.

8. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Baker-type Scaffolds Baker scaffolds can be unstable Never use a double stack without outriggers All wheels should be locked each and every time the scaffold is stopped.

9. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Suspended Scaffolds Outriggers must be properly set and have safety tie-backs Workers must have independent lifelines Inside protection must be provided if scaffold is more than 14” from the wall structure. No tie- back

10. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Improper Ladders

11. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Improper Ladder Uses

12. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Working on Upper Levels

13. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Proper Ladder Climbing Don’t carry anything, and use both hands to climb a ladder (use a hand line). Always face the ladder when climbing, descending or working Avoid the top two steps of a stepladder and the top four rungs on other ladders

14. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Don’t Lean a Step Ladder The step ladder is not designed to be leaned. The angle of the steps is not level when set at 4:1. The support leg can contact the ground causing the step leg to kick out.

15. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Do Not Stand On The Top Step or Next to the Top Step! NO! Obey the Labels!!

16. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Step Ladder Fall Step Ladder Shop Girl.mpg

17. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Working From a Straight Ladder Always face the ladder. Keep one hand on the ladder for hold. Do not work on top four steps. Work within easy reach.

18. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Set The Proper Angle  The distance from the bottom of the ladder to the wall should be one-fourth of the ladder's working height.  An extended arm will be close. 4 1

19. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Extension Ladder Lean Back Xmas Vac Ladder 2.mpg

20. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Proper Access Ladders Ladders must be secured Access ways must be guarded Ladders must extend 3' above the landing surface, or an adequate grab-rail must be provided

21. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Ladder Access Ways Offset guardrails are recommended Watch for tripping hazards at tops of ladders and stairs

22. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Vertical Ladder Climbing High vertical ladders should be equipped with ladder climber devices. Ladder cages are required after a ladder reaches 24 feet if ladder climber devices are not utilized.

23. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Insert Vertical ladder climb Climbing up a wind tower.mpg

24. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Fall Protection in Lifts No tie-off required unless worker gets off the floor Harnesses and Tie-off required. Aerial Boom Lift Scissors Lift Always close lift platform chains or doors. Do not climb on, stand or lean over guardrails.

25. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Lift Fatality An worker fell from an extending boom aerial lift when he traveled it fully extended. The lift ran over some bricks creating a bounce and throwing the worker out of the basket. OSHA Fatal Fact No. 68

26. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Scissors Lifts Tie-off not required if feet stay on the floor. All guardrails must be in place. Close the Gate!!

27. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC No Standing On Guard Rails Do not stand on or work from the guardrails.

28. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Aerial Boom Lifts Workers in aerial boom lifts must wear harnessed and be tied off to appropriate anchors. Tie-off should be set so that the worker cannot be ejected from the basket. Workers may never stand on the guardrails of an aerial lift.

29. OSHA Susan Harwood Training - AGC Aerial Lifts This is a man working on a church steeple from an extension ladder supported in an high lift aerial lift. Need we say more!