Fall Protection Standards & Statistics
This has been one of the most consistently cited violations in the construction industry.
What is Fall Protection?
Ladder side rails shall extend this high above the landing surface.
What is 3 feet?
This must be done daily and before each use.
What is maintained and inspected?
This is where you will find the standards for Fall Protection.
What is Subpart M (OSHA) or EM 385 -1-1 (USACE)?
This should be done when a ladder is found to be damaged or defective.
What is tagged and removed from service?
This person will be onsite and is authorized and trained to identify workplace hazards and take immediate corrective action to eliminate them.
Who is a Competent Person?
Falls from this height can cause serious lost-time accidents and sometimes death.
What is 4 - 6 feet?
This part of the ladder needs to be used to hold the front and back sections of the ladder in an open position.
What is a metal spreader or locking device?
These are not allowed to be used on scaffolding to get extra height. If you're stuck, look to the left.
What are ladders?
True or False:
Subpart M 1926.500-1926.503 is where you will find fall protection standards while setting steel beams for a new 20 story high apartment building.
What is FALSE.
Why?
The top number of steps should not be used when on a ladder.
What is 2?
To provide a safe walkway, scaffolds need to be this?
What is fully planked?
Name 5 areas that Subpart M covers.
What is:
1. Unprotected sides/edges 2. Leading edges
3. Hoist areas 4. Holes 5 Excavations
6.Ramps,Runways 7. Dangerous equipment
8. Formwork & reinforcing steel 9. Wall openings
10.Bricklaying 11.Low slope roofs 12. Steep Roofs
13. Precast concrete 14. Residential construction
When ascending or descending a ladder, you should follow this best practice.
What is always face the ladder and use three points of contact?
Work on scaffolding is not allowed during these events.
What are storms and high wind?