1	BASIC FALL PROTECTION OFFERED BY: CH BULL CO SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
2	Your Instructor ANDY BULL President C. H. Bull Company
3	Falls Kill Unrestrained falls from 10’ kill or disable 4 out of 5 victims Unrestrained falls from 11’ kill 4 out of 5
4	PHYSICS OF A FALL Elapsed Distance Velocity Speed MPH Force at Time of fall Ft. per second impact .25 1 Ft 8 5.5 400 Lbs .50 4 Ft 16 11 1600 Lbs .61 6 Ft 20 14 2400 Lbs .75 9 Ft 24 16 3600 Lbs 1.0 16 Ft 32 22 6400 Lbs 1.25 25 Ft 40 27 10,000 Lbs 1.5 36 Ft 48 33 14,000 Lbs 1.75 49 Ft 56 38 19,600 Lbs *calculations based upon a 200 pound worker including tools.
5	DEATHS IN THE WORK PLACE 101,500 Deaths in the work place (2003) 116,385 Deaths in the work place 1969 (highest) 86,777 Deaths in the work place 1992 (lowest) In 2003 there were 16,200 deaths due to falls Just a note every 5 minutes there is a fatal accident and every 1.6 seconds a disabling injury occurs. This had a cost of $607.7 billion. If we took out motor vehicle accidents, falls are the #1 cause of death in the workplace. (Statistics are quoted from the National Safety Council)
6	Key Areas of Concern Falls from heights Confined spaces Lift equipment Scaffolds
7	REDUCE FALLS BY ELIMINATING THE RISK Don’t go there Build a work platform Implement a personal fall arrest system Use alternative means
8	Fall Protection A series of steps taken to reasonably lessen or eliminate the risk of falling in the work place
9	What Is Fall Protection? Is it Equipment? Is it Planning? Is it a Culture change? It is all of the above
10	The Regulatory Environment Employers have the GENERAL DUTY to provide a safe, healthy workplace
11	Hierarchy of Regulation State or federal standards Minimum acceptable Manufacturer notices, warnings, instructions Employer safety policy
12	Two Types of Personnel Are Described Competent Qualified
13	Competent Persons Know application limits Regulations Able to “solve and resolve” problems Have authority to take necessary actions
14	Qualified Persons Degree or certificate of competency PE Vast experience Skill necessary to “solve and resolve” technical problems
15	Personal Fall Arrest Systems Must be in place when the risk is present Must limit impact loads on the victim Must ACTUALLY work in the environment in which they are used
16	Powered Lift Equipment Confusing Scenario Push around lift Scissor lift Boom lift
17	Scissors Lift Working surface Not required by OSHA Could be required by some companies
18	Boom Lift Must be “tied off” 29CFR1910.67(c)(2)(v) A full body harness shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift.
19	What if Conventional Fall Protection Will Not Work Leading edge has 4’ exposure will a 6’ lanyard and body harness work? Fall protection plans are acceptable alternative Very restrictive Very specific
20	Fall Protection Plans Require clear statement that “conventional” fall protection “is impractical or creates a greater hazard.” Must clearly identify why conventional systems are not appropriate
21	Plans Must be Specific Where it is to be implemented Who is responsible for implementation A qualified person must approve the plan and any changes The plan must be maintained on site
22	Additional Actions May be Required for Compliance Title 8§1671.1(a)(9) requires controlled access zones and safety monitoring when “no other alternatives measure has been implemented….”
23	Controlled Access Zones Control line set not less than 6’ nor more than 25’ from unprotected or leading edge Set with lowest point no less than 39” nor more than 45” above the working level Must be clearly marked at not more than 6’ intervals
24	Safety Monitoring Safety monitor must be competent person Must always be in communication with employees being monitored Monitor should have no other responsibilities diverting attention
25	Safety at Heights: A Simple Proposition A - anchorage B - full body harness C - connectors D – devices R - rescue
26	Anchor Points Basic - most common alternative Engineered - meets 2:1 safety factor Most common errors Assume anchor point is strong enough Somebody else tied off to this anchor point
27	Can You Recognize an Appropriate Anchor? 5,000 lbs 3,000 lbs How about a rule of thumb?
28	Anchor Point Evaluation Ford F-250 Extended Cab 2 WD 5,058 lb.
29	B: Body Harness The only acceptable device for use in a fall arrest situation Spreads load to minimize injuries OSHA allows 1,800 pound impact load ANSI Z359.1-1992 limits impact to 1800 pounds Positions victim for rescue
30	Harness Categories General use Specialized Rescue, Climbing
31	Harness Fit Legs closed tightly Sub pelvic strap correctly positioned D-ring positioned between shoulders
32	Harness Inspection Webbing okay? No burns, tears, discoloration Hardware okay? Properly positioned No cracks
33	Connectors Must be double locking Must be compatible Must be inspected prior to each use
34	Energy Absorbing Devices Must absorb the energy built up during a fall Must control energy imparted on both victim and anchor point All get longer under load
35	Shock Absorber Types Rip stitch “Woof material” Tearing Self retracting lifelines
36	Inspection is Critical Webbing undamaged? Hardware functional? Shock absorber okay?
37	Falls Actually Don’t Kill…. The Stop Does the Damage Contact with lower levels, dangerous equipment Swings into structures
38	Fall Protection Math Lanyard length + shock absorber length + victim height + elongation = REQUIRED CLEAR SPACE 6’ + 6’ + 42” + 1’ = >16’ Do you have this much distance?
39	Fall Protection: 10% equipment 90% rigging
40	Rigging Is Critical Anchor set as high as possible Lanyard attached properly to harness Shock absorber clipped to back d-ring
41	Self Retracting Lifelines Must be positioned over work area Minimize swing fall potential if you practice the 30 degree rule Cuts anchor requirement 3,000 lbs.... Vs. 5,000 lbs..
42	Inspection Intervals Title 8 Sec 1670 (19) requires that PFAS “shall be inspected not less than twice annually” by a competent person Inspection date must be documented
43	Rescue: The Final Challenge Most falls are self rescued If rescue is required it Must be timely, per OSHA Must be within 15 minutes, per ANSI Must be part of the plan
44	A Safety Reminder Even if you were born to do a job, it doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to automatically do it safely.… You know what you're doing, its what you've been trained to do your whole life. Nothing could possibly go wrong, right??? Think again!
45	Thank You! It starts right now. Remember knowledge is not power, it is what you do with what you know that gives you power