SAMPLE FALL PROTECTION EVALUATION FOR SCAFFOLD ERECTORS A FALL PROTECTION EVALUATION FOR SCAFFOLD ERECTORS SHOULD CONSIST OF THREE PARTS: 1. SPECIFIC JOB SITE EVALUATION TO DETERMINE IF CONVENTIONAL PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION IS FEASIBLE FOR ERECTORS. 2. FALL PROTECTION PROCEDURES FOR ERECTORS WHEN FEASIBLE TO DO SO. 3. SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR ERECTORS WHEN FALL PROTECTION IS NOT FEASIBLE. NOTE: AN EVALUATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES IF THE ERECTOR IS PROTECTED BY A GUARDRAIL SYSTEM OR IF THE ERECTION HEIGHT IS LESS THAN TEN FEET ABOVE THE GROUND OR FLOOR BELOW. CAUTION: IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS AND INDUSTRY PRACTICE, THIS EVALUATION MUST BE COMPLETED BY A COMPETENT PERSON, A PERSON WHO CAN IDENTIFY PREDICTABLE HAZARDS AND HAS AUTHORITY TO MAKE THE DECISIONS THAT ARE REQUIRED IN THIS EVALUATION. CAUTION: PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PFPE) IS INEFFECTIVE FOR HEIGHTS LESS THAN APPROXIMATELY 6 FEET UNLESS THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THESE HEIGHTS. DO NOT ANTICIPATE USING PFPE FOR HEIGHTS LESS THAN 6 FEET UNLESS THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN DESIGNED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON. IN ALL CASES, THE TOTAL FALL DISTANCE MUST BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN 6 FEET. NAME OF COMPETENT PERSON:_________________________________________ SIGNATURE:________________________________________DATE:______________ DATE OF EVALUATION:________________ PROJECT NAME:________________________________________________________ PROJECT LOCATION:____________________________________________________ AREA/SCAFFOLD EVALUATED:__________________________________________ SUBMITTED TO: ________________________________________________________ SCAFFOLD HEIGHT:_____________________________________________________ ESTIMATED CREW SIZE:_________________________________________________ © COPYRIGHT, 2004, DH GLABE & ASSOCIATES, INC., WESTMINSTER, COLORADO 80031—Rev 4-14-98 1 ALL SCAFFOLDS MUST HAVE:  PROPER ACCESS LADDERS STAIRWAYS DIRECT ACCESS PROPER SCAFFOLD FRAME  FALL PROTECTION ON PLATFORMS ABOVE TEN FEET: PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT GUARDRAIL SYSTEM: TOPRAIL: 38 TO 45 INCHES HIGH, 200 POUND STRENGTH MIDRAIL: MIDWAY, 150 POUND STRENGTH  FALLING OBJECT PROTECTION BARRIER TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM UNDER THE SCAFFOLD TOEBOARDS CANOPIES AND NETS  PLATFORM: AT LEAST 18 INCHES WIDE EDGE NO MORE THAN 14/18 INCHES FROM THE WORK SURFACE PLANKS OVERHANG 6 TO 12/18 INCHES MAXIMUM GAP BETWEEN PLANKS = 1 INCH PLANKS OVERLAP AT LEAST 12 INCHES (OR SECURED) PLANK ARE SCAFFOLD GRADE  BASE PLATES OR LOCKING CASTERS, ON FIRM SURFACE SILLS WHEN NECESSARY TO SPREAD THE LOAD (2,000 POUNDS)  CASTERS PINNED/BOLTED TO THE FRAME LEG  PROPER BRACING, INCLUDING DIAGONAL BRACING  SCAFFOLD STABILITY: 4 TO 1 HEIGHT TO BASE RATIO TIED TO STRUCTURE AT 20 FT. VERTICALLY, THEN EVERY 26 FT. TIED HORIZONTALLY AT EACH END AND EVERY 30 FEET MAX QUESTIONS? LOOK IN OSHA, SUBPART L. 2 Fall Protection  LOCATIONS THAT REQUIRE FALL PROTECTION Unprotected Sides and Edges Leading Edges Hoist Areas Holes Formwork and reinforcing steel Ramps, runways, and other walkways Excavations Dangerous equipment Overhand bricklaying and related work Roofing work Precast concrete erection Residential construction Wall openings Other walking/working surfaces  FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS Guardrail systems Safety net systems Personal fall arrest systems Warning line systems Controlled access zones Safety monitoring systems Covers Fall protection plan Falling Object Protection Protection from falling objects is required when an employee is exposed to falling objects. (Hardhats are NOT considered falling object protection)  Methods and Systems Toeboards, screens, or proper guardrail systems Canopy structure Barricade the area and keep employees out of the area! QUESTIONS? LOOK IN OSHA, SUBPART M. 3 Ladders Fixed length, Extension, and Step ladders Note: Access must be provided when there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more  FIXED LENGTH AND EXTENSION LADDERS Extend siderails 3 feet above the upper landing surface Free of oil grease, and other slipping hazards Not overloaded Type III 200 pounds Household, Light Duty Type II 225 pounds Commercial, Medium Duty Type I 250 pounds Industrial, Heavy Duty Type IA 300 pounds Industrial, Extra Heavy Duty Use ladders only for the purpose for which they were designed Use ladders at an angle so the base is ¼ of the working length For job made ladders with splices, the base is 1/8th of the working length Use ladders only on stable and level surfaces, unless secured Secure ladders used on slippery surfaces Secure ladders used in front of doors, passageways, and openings Keep area around the top and bottom of the ladder clear Support the ladder on both rails unless its designed for it Ladders shall not be moved while occupied Use ladders with nonconductive siderails around electricity Inspect ladders periodically for damage Don’t use defective ladders Do not use single rail ladders Face the ladder while climbing up or down Use at least one hand to grasp the ladder while climbing (Use your feet too) Don’t carry any load up the ladder that could cause you to lose balance and fall  STEPLADDERS Do not use the top or top step of the stepladder as a step Do not climb the crossbracing on the back of the stepladder Inspect the stepladders on a periodic basis for damage  SCAFFOLD STAIRWAYS The first step is no more than 19 inches (unless used to access a scaffold in which case it is 24 inches) Handrails must be on all open sides of all stairs Guardrails must be on all landing platforms The minimum landing platform size is 22 inches wide by 30 inches long Remove all slippery conditions QUESTIONS? LOOK IN OSHA, SUBPART X 4