Residential Fall Protection

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2. HFHI created a Fall Protection Statement paper March 2011 http://my.habitat.org/collection/g355af/HFHI-Fall-Protection-Statement Residential Fall Protection OSHA Fall Protection “new” Directive created June 2011 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=4755

3. Objectives: • Discussing the Requirements • Methods of Safe Practices in… • Truss Installation • Sheathing Installation • Paper & Shingling Installation • Various Fall Protection processes will be reviewed… • Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS) • Scaffolding • Guardrails • Holes • Ladders • Leading Edge • Competent Person Requirements • OSHA Training Requirements Residential Fall Protection

4. Why use OSHA Regulations? We use volunteers & OSHA does not apply to us, right? • It is an agreed upon process of “how to do it safely” • Regulations are unfortunately written in blood & by blood • Why recreate the whole safety process? • It is the right thing to do! Residential Fall Protection • We haven’t paid an insurance claim when done safely – Only when lacking safety! • Your safety policy may be compared to OSHA CFR 1926 Construction Manual as “bare minimum” or as “reasonable care” to worker safety

5. Truss Installation • Bracket Scaffolding / Carpenters Scaffolding • Top plate acts like to top rail • Fall distance is less then 6 ft. • Can install inside or outside • Optional guardrail can be used • 18” walk plank • 8’ between brackets • Not to exceed 500 Lbs. • Not to exceed 2 workers per 8’ • Overlap plank on brackets by 6” to 12” Residential Fall Protection

6. Adjustable Bracket Scaffolding • Notice the optional guardrails installed behind worker Residential Fall Protection

7. Wall Walker System Adjustable height for plank Hooks over top plate Residential Fall Protection Optional Guardrails

8. Other systems to consider Residential Fall Protection

9. Ladders for Trusses Ladder Rules Apply!!! • Never exceed top 2 steps • Never lean too far L / R • Install guardrails at windows & doors as necessary • Open stepladders fully • Inspect ladder before use • Good ladder footing • Keep ladder base clean & clear • Keep ladder rungs clean • Don’t exceed ladder weight limit • Don’t climb on ladder braces Residential Fall Protection

10. Platform Ladder Scaffolding Residential Fall Protection Real Name = TrussleLadder • Notice how the center section extends upward • Guardrails hook on to the ladder rungs • Platform sits on the ladder rungs

11. Platform Ladder Scaffolding Residential Fall Protection

12. “Baker” Narrow Scaffolding Residential Fall Protection Notice – when wheels are added the scaffold becomes titled as “Mobile Scaffold”

13. What about the “middle man” truss safety? Residential Fall Protection Best Answer: Truss Spreader Bar (TSB)

14. 2 Truss Spreader Bars are required (TSB) • 1 Full Body Harness is required • 1 Retractable (Yo Yo) Lanyard is required • End wall truss and other 2 next trusses are set from ladders (10 or 12ft. ladder may be necessary) • 1st TSB is secured to end wall truss and next 2 trusses, #2 & #3 • “Middle man” is now able to connect to the TSB anchor • Set truss 4 & 5, secure necessary braces as normal • Install 2nd TSB onto truss 3, 4 & 5 • Middle man will now re-hook from TSB #1 over to TSB #2 • “Leapfrog” the 2 TSB’s as work progresses Residential Fall Protection

15. Notice the “Leapfrogging” of the 2 TSB’s Truss #5 Truss #4 Residential Fall Protection Truss #3

16. Necessary Items Residential Fall Protection

17. Safe Sheathing Installation Process Residential Fall Protection • Use adjustable Bracket Scaffolding as eave fall protection • Hugs Guardrail System on the gable ends (not shown)

18. Safe Sheathing Installation Process Residential Fall Protection Can use Hugs Guardrail System all around the home

19. Safe Sheathing Installation Process Leading Edge fall protection ideas Residential Fall Protection TSB Bracket scaffold is installed Including Body Harness & Retractable Lanyard

20. Safe Roof Paper & Shingle Process Residential Fall Protection Hugs Guardrails are a good choice – other options do exist

21. Other Fall Protection Items 5000 Lbs. removable or fixed ridge anchors Residential Fall Protection

22. Other Fall Protection Items Personal Retractable Residential Fall Protection Roof System Mounts for larger retractable units

23. Other Fall Protection Items Rope Grab Device Residential Fall Protection

24. Other Fall Protection Items Strap Anchors Residential Fall Protection

25. Stationary Fall Protection Anchors Residential Fall Protection

26. Other Goodies for Fall Protection • Common Names: • Compliance in a Bucket • Roof Bucket System • Compliance Roofing Kits Residential Fall Protection Harness - Lanyard – Rope – Rope grab device – Ridge anchor – Fasteners – Instruction Manual

27. Other Goodies for Fall Protection Exterior Fastening Railing for 2nd Story Projects Residential Fall Protection Yellow Plastic Supports for 2 x 4 lumber railing system

28. Let’s Review Ladder Safety • Inspect all ladders for damage or missing parts • Red Tag and remove faulty ladders from area • Never exceed upper ladder limits i.e. last 2 steps • Never allow anyone to climb on braces of ladders • Always open a stepladder fully before use • Ladder footing must be solid • If ladder footing is not level – dig out the high side to level a ladder – never shim up the low side Residential Fall Protection

29. Ladder Safety continued • Always use the 4:1 angle rule • Always keep the belt buckle within the rungs • Always tie off a ladder when exiting to another level i.e. roof or scaffolding • Extend ladder 3 ft. above exiting point i.e. roof or scaffold • Avoid using Aluminum ladders if possible, these ladders don’t mix with Electricity • Always face a ladder while climbing or using it Residential Fall Protection

30. Let’s Review Ladder Safety What’s Wrong? Residential Fall Protection

33. What’s Wrong with These Pictures?

34. Scaffolding Safety • Installed on firm, solid surface • Level (use levelers if possible), never use shim materials i.e. cinder blocks, wood… • Inspected before use & after adverse weather • Not to exceed 14 inches from work surface • Provide proper access (1st step 24” or less) • Guardrails @ 10’ (better @ 6’) • Work surfaces full decked • All cross braces installed • Stacking pins secured • Keep clear of power lines (3’, 10’, 15’) • Use good quality of planking (can’t deflect greater than 1/60 of length) • Overlap planks on supports by 6” / 12” Residential Fall Protection

35. Scaffolding Safety • Base plates on each leg (maybe secured)? • When wheels are installed you now have a “mobile scaffold” • Wheels must be locked when in use • Area must be free of debris & holes • Wheels must be secured to scaffolding • Secure items or materials on scaffolding when moving Residential Fall Protection

36. What’s Wrong with These Pictures?

37. Holes & Covers • Must be secured from accidental movement • Must contain the word “hole or cover” or brightly painted • Must withstand 2 x’s the expected weight that can be applied • “Hole” is any opening 2” x 2” in size • You can install a “guardrail” or “warning line” around opening. However if an item can get kicked to a lower level you will need to install “toe-boards” Residential Fall Protection

38. Competent Person must oversee all high hazard areas • Fall Protection • Scaffolding • General Electrical • Stairways • Ladders • Trenching / Excavation What is, or Who is, a Competent Person? • Has years of experience in the trade area • Has knowledge of rules & regulations per subject area • Has documentation of knowledge level • Has full authority to stop work & make safety corrections • Has knowledge of safety equipment installations & limitations

39. Some of OSHA’s Training Requirements Competent Person Level • Has full knowledge of CFR information • Has successfully pass written /hands on testing • Has knowledge of external equipment rules & regulation i.e. manufacture information, etc. • Understands installation practices of related equipment i.e. Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Ladder… • Understands limitations of related equipment General Awareness Level • Has good understanding of related information • Can demonstrate proper procedures • Understands their own safety role for successful outcome • Understands limitations of selected equipment • Understands proper usage of selected equipment End-user Level • Understands their safety role for successful outcome • Understands limitations of selected equipment • Understands proper usage of selected equipment

40. Q & A?

41. Don Hartle / U.S. Safety Specialist HFHI Atlanta, GA. Office 404-420-6730 email: dhartle@habitat.org • Program Information was extracted from; • OSHA Guidance Document (Residential Fall Protection) • http://www.osha.gov/doc/guidance.html • OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 1926 Manual • http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=Construction • Hugs Safety Company (ask for affiliate discounts) • http://www.hugsafety.com/ • Wall Walker hanging scaffold • http://www.wallwalker.com/news.asp • American Roof Super Anchor System (Truss Spreader Bar) • http://www.westernsafety.com/amranchr.html • Miller (Fall Protection Equipment) • http://www.millerfallprotection.com/