Hazard Recognition Site Report

Student ABCBCT 480 March 29, 2010

Description: A worker performing excavation with proper protection.

Hazard: If anything was to happen, there is no means of egress.

Non-Compliance: Subpart-M CFR1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress for trench Excavations. Sub Part P – Excavations - A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.

Figure 1: Excavation & Protection

Compliance: Subpart-E CFR1926.100(a) Head Protection. Subpart E – Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment - Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.

Description: Worker is attaching stanchions on edge of precast hollow core concrete slabs and steel beam top flanges , stanchions to provide fall protection to construction workers on roof but fall protection for himself.

Hazard: No fall protection

Non Compliance: Subpart-M CFR1926.501(b)(5) “Formwork

and reinforcing steel." Each employee on the face of formwork or reinforcing steel shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, or positioning device systems.

Compliance: CFR1926.501(b)(12)

"Precast concrete erection." Each employee engaged in the erection of precast concrete members (including, but not limited to the erection of wall panels, columns, beams, and floor and roof "tees") and related operations such as grouting of precast concrete members, who is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems, unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. conti…..

Figure 2: Attaching stanchions w/out fall protection

Conti.Description: Worker is attaching stanchions on edge of precast hollow core

concrete slabs and steel beam top flanges , with out fall protection.Hazard: Worker does not have fall protection.

Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater

hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection

plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502.

Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to

implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer

has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan

which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.

Description: Construction methods, construction safety, fall protection

Hazard: Worker does not have fall protection.

Non-Compliance: Subpart- H CFR1926.250(b)(5) Material

shall not be stored on scaffolds or runways in excess of supplies needed for immediate of operations.

CFR1926.250(b)(6) Brick stacks shall not be more than 7 feet in height. When a loose brick stack reaches a height of 4 feet,

it shall be tapered back 2 inches in every foot of height above the 4-foot level.

CFR1926.250(b(7) When masonry blocks are stacked higher than 6 feet, the stack shall be tapered back one-half block per tie above the 6-foot level.

Figure 3: Masonry construction safety, fall protection

CFR1926.501(b)(1) Each employee onon a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected conti…….

Conti.Description: Construction methods, construction safety, fall protectionHazard: Worker does not have fall protection.

From falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest

systems.Compliance: Subpart-E

CFR1926.96 Safety-toe footwear for employees shall meet the requirements an

specifications in American National Standard for Men’s Safety-Toe Footwear, Z41.1-1997 [58 FR 35152, June 30, 1993]

Figure 4: Trench construction, safety

Description: A worker performing excavation with proper protection.Hazard: If anything was to happen, there is no means of egress. Non-Compliance: Subpart-M CFR1926.501(b)(4)(iii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from objects falling through holes (including skylights) by covers.Subpart-P CFR1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress for trench Excavations. Sub Part P – Excavations - A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees

Compliance: Subpart-E CFR1926.100(a) Head Protection. Subpart E – Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment - Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.

Figure 6: Masonry construction, construction safety, jobsite cleanup.

Description: Scaffold posts supported at base by unstable brick cribbing, and unclean jobsite.Hazard: Unstable scaffold, for worker, and terrible housekeeping increases hazard.Non-Compliance: Subpart-L CFR1926.451(b)(1) Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds shall be fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as follows: CFR1926.451(b)(1)(i)Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) shall be installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights is no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary (for example, to fit around uprights when side

brackets are used to extend the width of the platform). CFR1926.451(c)(1)Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) shall be restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as follows:

Conti……

Conti.Description: Scaffold posts supported at base by unstable brick cribbing,

and unclean jobsite. Hazard: Unstable scaffold, for worker, and terrible housekeeping

increases hazard. CFR1926.451(c)(2)Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights shall bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation. CFR1926.451(c)(2)(i) Footings shall be level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement. CFR1926.451(c)(2)(ii) Unstable objects shall not be used to support scaffolds or platform units.

CFR1926.451(c)(2)(iii)Unstable objects shall not be used as working platforms.

Subpart-H CFR1926.250(3)Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear to

provide for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment or employees. Such areas shall be kept in good repair.

CFR1926.251(c)Housekeeping. Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation control will be exercised when necessary.

Description: A worker performing curb pavement of street, but with no traffic control or protection from on coming traffic.Hazard: Worst-case scenario, worker get hit by oncoming traffic. Non-Compliance: Subpart-G CFR1926.200(a) Signs and symbols required by this subpart shall be visible at all times when work is being performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when the hazard no longer exist. CFR1926.200(c)Caution signs shall be used only to warn against potential hazards or to caution against unsafe practices. wording.Figure 7: Pavement work being performed without signal warning

CFR1926.200(c)(2) Caution signs shall have yellow as the predominating color; black upper panel and borders: yellow lettering of "caution" on the black panel; and the lower yellow panel for additional sign wording. Black lettering shall be used for additional CFR1926.200(c)(3) Standard color of the background shall be yellow; and the panel, black with yellow letters. Any letters used against

Conti.Description: A worker performing curb pavement of street, but

with no traffic control or protection from on coming traffic.

Hazard: Worst-case scenario, worker get hit by oncoming traffic. the yellow background shall be black. The colors shall be those of opaque glossy samples as specified in Table 1 of American National Standard Z53.1-1967.

CFR1926.200(f)Directional signs. Directional signs, other than automotive traffic signs specified in paragraph (g) of this section, shall be white with a black panel and a white directional symbol. Any additional wording on the sign shall be black letters on the white background.

CFR1926.200(g)Construction areas shall be posted with legible traffic signs at points of hazard.

CFR1926.201(a) Flaggers. Signaling by flaggers and the use of flaggers, including warning garments worn by flaggers shall conform to Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (1988 Edition, Revision 3 or the Millennium Edition), which are incorporated by reference in §1926.200(g)(2).

CFR1926.202 Barricades for protection of employees shall conform to Part VI of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (1988 Edition, Revision 3 or Millennium Edition), which are incorporated by reference in §1926.200(g)(2).

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