Construction Safety - Fall Protection
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Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction. Fall protection is required when working at heights of 4 feet or more, or near fall hazards like unprotected edges, holes, formwork, excavations, and roofs. Effective fall protection includes safety nets, handrails, harnesses, guards, and fall arrest systems, which must be inspected and able to withstand 5,000 pounds of force.
Construction Safety - Fall Protection
- 1. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TRAINING TOPIC 1: FALL PROTECTION
- 2. FALL PROTECTION Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry A fall from only 4 feet can cause serious injury, loss of work, even death
- 3. When is fall protection needed? Walkways & ramps Open sides & edges Holes Concrete forms & rebar Excavations Roofs Residential & commercial construction
- 4. Fall Protection & Prevention Safety nets Safety gates Hand rails Safety Harness (PFAS) Equipment guards Fall protection systems must be in place before work starts
- 5. Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Must be properly trained Key requirements: No free fall more than 6 feet Must be inspected prior to use Safety line must be able to support 5,000 lbs
- 6. Safety Nets Used to catch falling workers Placed not more than 30 feet below work area Placed not more than 8-13 feet from edge of working area
- 7. Falling Objects Hardhats are required Use of canopies authoritzed Barricade the area to prevent unauthorized entry
- 8. SUMMARY Protection is needed when risk of fall of 4 feet or more Use fall protection on: Walkways, ramps, open sides, edges, excacations