National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
Scaffold and Ladder Safety Training
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DisclaimerDisclaimer
• This material was produced under grant number SH-17787-08-60-F-24 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
• This presentation is intended to discuss Federal Regulations only - your individual State requirements may be more stringent as many states operate their own state OSHA and they may have adopted construction standards that are different from information presented in this training. If you live in a state with an OSHA approved state plan, you should contact your local administrator for further information on the standards applicable in your state.
• These materials are meant for informational purposes only.• No representation is made as to the thoroughness of the
presentation.
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• It is not the intent to provide compliance-based training in this presentation, the intent is more to address hazard awareness in the residential construction (i.e. home building) industry, and to recognize the overlapping hazards present in many construction workplaces.
• Photos shown in this presentation may depict situations that are not in compliance with applicable OSHA/safety requirements.
• No legal advice is offered or implied, and no attorney-client relationship is intended or established. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required the services of a competent professional person should be sought.
• It is the responsibility of the employer and its employees to comply with all pertinent OSHA/safety rules and regulations in the jurisdiction in which they work.
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IntroductionIntroduction
• Falls from scaffolds and ladders are a leading cause of serious and fatal injuries in residential construction.
• The goals of this course are to help you:– understand how to correct or eliminate fall
hazards on your job sites related to scaffold and ladder use
– understand the OSHA scaffold and ladder safety requirements
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IntroductionIntroduction, , cont.cont.
• The course is based on the NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook, Scaffold Safety Video, Fall Protection Handbook and Fall Protection Video.
• Participants can use the information from this seminar to:– Provide training to employees– Implement a ladder and scaffold safety
program
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Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives
1. Identify the importance of preventing falls from ladders and scaffolds.
2. Recognize fall hazards associated with ladder and scaffold use.
3. Identify OSHA requirements for ladders, stairways, and scaffolds.
4. Identify work practices for using ladders and scaffolds safely.
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Course AgendaCourse Agenda
• Section 1: Overview• Section 2: Ladder Safety• Section 3: Scaffold Safety• Section 4: Group Workshop• Section 5: Post Test and Review
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Section 1: Overview
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Why is Preventing Falls from Why is Preventing Falls from Ladders and Scaffolds Important?Ladders and Scaffolds Important?
• Falls continue to be the leading cause of fatalities in residential construction.
• Falls (602) were responsible for 45% of residential construction fatalities from 2003 to 2006.
• 135 (22%) were falls from ladders.• 89 (15%) were falls from scaffolding.
9 Source: NAHB Residential Construction Industry Fatalities 2003-2006 (www.nahb.org/fatalitystudy )
Fatalities by Event or Exposure: Fatalities by Event or Exposure: Residential ConstructionResidential Construction
Assaults and Violent ActsN = 48 (3%)
Exposure to Harmful
Substances or EnvironmentsN = 248 (18%)
FallsN = 602(45%)
Contact with Objects and Equipment
N = 251 (18%)
Transportation Accidents
N = 199 (14%)
Fires and ExplosionsN = 34 (2%)
Source: NAHB Residential Construction Industry Fatalities 2003-2006 (www.nahb.org/fatalitystudy )
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Fall Fatalities: Fall Fatalities: Residential ConstructionResidential Construction
40%
22%
15%
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8%1% 1%
2%1% 1%
Fall from roof (232)
Fall from ladder (135)
Fall from scaffold, staging (89)
Fall to lower level, unspecified ornot elsewhere classified (57)Fall from floor, dock, or groundlevel (47)Fall from nonmoving vehicle (12)
Fall from building girders orother structural steel (9)Fall, other or unspecified (7)
Fall on the same level (7)
Fall down stairs or steps (6)
11 Source: NAHB Residential Construction Industry Fatalities 2003-2006 (www.nahb.org/fatalitystudy )
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Top 10 CitationsFall protection – Residential construction 6’ or more
Aerial Lifts - Body belt and lanyard
Head protection
Portable ladders 3 feet above landing surface
Training for employees using scaffolds
Fall hazards training program
Scaffolds - Fall protection
Fall protection - Unprotected sides & edges
Scaffolds - Platform constructionScaffolds - Access
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OSHA: Scaffold and Ladder OSHA: Scaffold and Ladder CitationsCitations
• Plastering Contractor fined $106,200 for exposing employees to fall hazards while working on a scaffold without using fall protection equipment.
• Roofing Contractor fined $61,800 following an OSHA inspection for exposing employees to fall hazards including the use of a ladder that did not extend 3 ft. beyond the landing surface.
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OSHA Fall Protection RequirementsOSHA Fall Protection Requirements
• Subpart L - 1926.451(g)Each employee on a scaffold more than 10’ (3.1M) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to a lower level.
• Subpart X – LaddersFall protection is not required for workers climbing or working on portable ladders.
• Subpart X – Stairways Stairways having four (4) or more risers or rising more than 30 inches must be equipped with at least on handrail; and one stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.
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OSHA Fall Protection Requirements OSHA Fall Protection Requirements cont.cont.
• Subpart M - 1926.501(b)(13) Residential construction. Each employee
engaged in residential construction activities 6’ or more above lower levels must be protected by conventional or alternative fall protection:
Exemption: When the employer can demonstrate the protection is infeasible or creates a greater hazard the employer must develop an alternative fall protection plan.
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In the HeadlinesIn the Headlines
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How do you prevent falls from How do you prevent falls from ladders and scaffolds?ladders and scaffolds?
• Implement a comprehensive safety program.
• Understand OSHA ladder and scaffold regulations.
• Train workers to identify hazards associated with ladder and scaffold use.
• Use safe work practices.
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Section 2: Ladder and Stairway Safety
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Learning Objectives: Section 2Learning Objectives: Section 2
• Determine the proper ladder to use based on weight capacity and height.
• Calculate the proper pitch of extension ladders for proper set-up, and identify how to secure and stabilize ladders.
• Identify how to maintain a safe position when using a ladder.
• Identify safety requirements for protecting stairways.
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Common Ladder HazardsCommon Ladder Hazards
• Improper set-up• Portable ladders not 3 feet above landing
surface• Not securing ladder correctly• Standing on the top two steps of a
stepladder• Overreaching when working from a ladder
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Choosing the Right LadderChoosing the Right Ladder
Before stepping onto a ladder, think about these things:
• Duty rating of the ladder—what capacity can it hold?
• Height of the ladder—too short or too tall?• Condition of the ladder and instructions
unique to the ladder selected.
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Proper Duty Rating/CapacityProper Duty Rating/Capacity
OSHA RequirementLadders shall not be loaded beyond the maximum intended load for which they were built nor beyond their manufacturer's rated capacity.
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Proper Duty Rating/Capacity, Proper Duty Rating/Capacity, cont.cont.
TYPE DUTY RATING USE LOAD 1AA Special Heavy Duty Rugged 375 Lbs.
1A Extra Heavy Duty Industrial 300 Lbs.
1 Heavy Duty Industrial 250 Lbs.
II Medium Duty Commercial 225 Lbs.
III Light Duty Household 200 Lbs. Select a ladder with the proper duty rating for your weight and the materials you are handling.
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Extension LaddersExtension Ladders
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Proper Ladder Set-upProper Ladder Set-up
• Consider placement and pitch of the ladder.
• Secure and stabilize the ladder.
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Pitch Extension LaddersPitch Extension Ladders
• Extension ladders should be used at a 4 to 1 pitch (1.2 to .3 m).
• For every 4 ft. (1.2 m) in height, the bottom of the ladder should be 1 ft. (.3 m) away from the structure.
•Example:•20 ft. (height) ÷ 4 ft. = 5 ft. pitch
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Pitch Extension Ladders, cont.Pitch Extension Ladders, cont.
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Proper Height Extension LaddersProper Height Extension Ladders
When accessing another level, the ladder must extend at least 3ft. (0.9m) above the landing to provide a hand hold for getting on and off the ladder.
3 ft.
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ProperProper Height for Extension Height for Extension Ladders, cont.Ladders, cont.
Choose the right ladder for the height you need to reach.Ladder
Height (ft.)Maximum
Reach (ft.)*Height to Gutter or Top Support Point+
16 15 9 ft. max.
20 19 9-13 ft.
24 23 13-17 ft.
28 27 17-21 ft.
32 31 21-25 ft.
36 34 25-28 ft.
40 37 28-31 ft.
*Assume a 5 ft.-6 in. person with a vertical reach of 12 in.+Support points for extension ladders reflect section overlap, ladder angle, or 3-ft. extension above roof line
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Secure and Stabilize LaddersSecure and Stabilize Ladders
• Extension ladders should be secured at the top or bottom to prevent movement.
• The base of an extension ladder must be secured in place by using the safety feet on the ladder or other effective means.
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SecureSecure and Stabilize Laddersand Stabilize Ladders,, cont.cont.
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SecureSecure and Stabilize Ladders and Stabilize Ladders,, cont.cont.
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Loose SoilLoose Soil
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Step LaddersStep Ladders
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Step LaddersStep Ladders
• Only use in the fully open position on firm level ground.
• Do not use a stepladder that is folded or in a leaning position.
• Never sit/stand on the top two rungs.• Consider work height when selecting a
stepladder.
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Step Ladders, cont. Step Ladders, cont.
• Stepladders are designed for use in an opened-and-locked position.
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Step Ladders, cont.Step Ladders, cont.
• Do NOT use a stepladder that is folded or in a leaning position.
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Proper Height StepladdersProper Height Stepladders
Choose a stepladderthat is no more than4ft. shorterthan theheight youwant to Reach.
Maximum Height You Need to Reach
Stepladder Height
7 3 8 4 9 5 10 6 12 8 14 10 15 11 16 12 18 14 20 16
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Maintain a Safe Position on Maintain a Safe Position on LaddersLadders
• Face the ladder when ascending or descending.
• Maintain three points of contact at all times.
• Keep your body centered on the ladder.• Never let your belt buckle pass either
siderail.
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Maintaining a Safe Position on a Maintaining a Safe Position on a Ladder, cont.Ladder, cont.
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Ladder InspectionsLadder Inspections
• Ladders must be inspected before each use.
• Broken or weak ladders or ladders that are not stable must be marked or tagged as defective and taken out of service.
• Look for cracks and weak points.
• Competent person must periodically inspect ladders.
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Ladder Inspection, cont.Ladder Inspection, cont.
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ReviewReview the Safety Labels on the the Safety Labels on the LadderLadder
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Additional Safe Work Practices: Ladders
• Extension ladders should not be separated to create two ladders.
• Keep the areas around the tops and bottoms of all ladders clear to prevent trip-and-fall hazards.
• Avoid setting ladders up in high traffic areas or barricade the area around ladder.
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Additional Safe Work Practices: Ladders, cont.
• Ladders must be kept free of oil, grease, and other slipping hazards.
• Consider using a rope to raise/lower materials instead of carrying items while climbing a ladder.
• Do NOT use metal or aluminum ladders near exposed energized electrical equipment.
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Section 3: Scaffold Safety
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Learning Objectives: Section 3Learning Objectives: Section 3
• Identify general requirements for safely building and using scaffolds.
• Identify competent person responsibilities.• How to access scaffolds safely.• Determine proper fall protection including
guardrails and personal fall arrest systems.• Identify safety requirements applicable to
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Common Scaffold HazardsCommon Scaffold Hazards
• No guardrails on scaffolds.• Defective wood planks and inadequate
planking overhang.• Unsafe access to scaffold.• Cross bracing not adequate.• Inadequate footings.• Bridging of scaffolds.
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General RequirementsGeneral Requirements
• Erect/dismantle all Scaffolds According to the Manufacturer's Instructions and Competent Persons (CP) Direction
• Capacity– Must support 4x Intended Load• Stable Footings– Base Plate, Screw Jacks & Mudsills
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General Requirements, cont.
• Platforms at Least 18” Wide– Ladder Jack, Pump Jack, Top Plate, and Roof
Brackets Can Be 12” Wide
– Front edge of all platforms within 14” of face of work
• Exceptions:– 3” for outrigger scaffolds– 18” for plastering and lathing operations
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Scaffold CapacityScaffold Capacity
• Scaffolds must be capable of supporting its own weight and at least 4x the expected load.
• Expected load includes:• Workers • Equipment• Tools • Materials
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Scaffold Capacity, cont.Scaffold Capacity, cont.
Scaffold Capacity = Expected Load x 4400 lbs of Workers
100 lbs of Tools+ 100 lbs of Materials600 lbs x 4 = 2,400 lbs
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Base Plate & Mudsill RequiredBase Plate & Mudsill Required
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Proper Scaffold BaseProper Scaffold Base
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Masonry Blocks & Bricks Masonry Blocks & Bricks NOTNOT Acceptable as Scaffold BaseAcceptable as Scaffold Base
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Scaffold Platform Scaffold Platform
• Each platform on all working levels must be fully planked and secured to prevent movement.
• No more than a 1” space between decking/platform units and upright supports.
• Wood scaffold planks must be nominal 2” x 10”.
• Must be Scaffold Grade Planks or equivalent.
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Scaffold Grade Plank StampScaffold Grade Plank Stamp
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PlanksPlanks with Visible Defects with Visible Defects MUST NOT be UsedMUST NOT be Used
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ScaffoldScaffold Use Use
• Do NOT use objects (ladders, boxes, barrels, etc.) on top of scaffold platforms to increase height
• Planks Extend 6” Past Supports or Secured • Do NOT Paint Platforms
– Exception: Platform edges may be covered or marked for identification
• Brace Fully
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Front Edge within 14” of FaceFront Edge within 14” of Face
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Scaffold Plank 6” Past SupportScaffold Plank 6” Past Support
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Scaffold Plank CleatScaffold Plank Cleat
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Fully Braced ScaffoldFully Braced Scaffold
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CompetentCompetent Person Responsibilities Person Responsibilities
Designated competent person:• Designated by the employer.• Has the knowledge and experience required
to identify existing and predictable hazards.• Has authority to eliminate unsafe working
conditions.• Has authority to stop work if unsafe
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Competent Person Responsibilities, Competent Person Responsibilities, cont.cont.
• Train employees who erect, dismantle, move, or alter scaffolds.
• Determine if it is safe for employees to work on or from a scaffold during storms or high winds.
• Inspect scaffolds and scaffold components for visible defects before each work shift.
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ScaffoldScaffold Access Access
• Ladders Needed if Access More Than 2’
• Don’t Climb Cross Braces• Place Ladders Securely
– Ladders must be positioned so they will not tip the scaffold
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Scaffold Access, cont.
• Access to or from another surface (such as a window) can only be used when the scaffold is:– No more than 14” horizontally, and– No more than 24” vertically from the
other surface
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Portable Access LadderPortable Access Ladder
• Must be secured to prevent displacement.
• Extend at least 3’ above landing to provide a handhold.
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Attachable Access LadderAttachable Access Ladder
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Scaffold StairwayScaffold Stairway
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ScaffoldScaffold Fall Protection Fall Protection
• Scaffolding 10’ or higher must have some means of fall protection: – guardrails or – personal fall arrest system (PFAS)
• Toprails installed between 38” and 45” High.• Midrails installed halfway between toprail and platform.
• Cross bracing OK as guardrails if the center point is between 20” to 30” for Midrail and 38” to 45” for Toprail.
• Toprails to 200 lbs. of force/Midrails to 150 lbs. of force in any direction.
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Scaffold Fall Protection, cont.Scaffold Fall Protection, cont.
• Erecting and Dismantling:– Fall protection should be used when feasible and
when it does not create a greater hazard– Competent person determines the feasibility and
safety of providing fall protection
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Falling Object ProtectionFalling Object Protection
• Anyone working on or around a scaffold must wear a hard hat.
• Workers on or below scaffolds must be protected from falling objects by:
• Toeboards • Mesh • Screens; or• Equivalent measures
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Falling Object Protection, cont.Falling Object Protection, cont.
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Scaffold Safety TrainingScaffold Safety Training
• All employees must be trained prior to working on scaffolds.
• Qualified person must conduct the training and include the following:– Electrical Hazards– Fall Protection– Falling Object Protection– Proper Use– Material Handling– Load-carrying Capacities
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What type of scaffold do you use?What type of scaffold do you use?
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Types of Scaffolds CoveredTypes of Scaffolds Covered
• Fabricated Frame Scaffold
• Pump Jack Scaffold• Ladder Jack Scaffold• Trestle & Horse
Scaffold• Mobile Scaffold
• Roof Bracket Scaffold• Top Plate Scaffold• Aerial Lifts• Work Platforms
attached to forklifts
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Fabricated FrameFabricated Frame
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Fabricated FrameFabricated Frame
• Have guardrails installed.
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Fabricated Frame, cont.Fabricated Frame, cont.
• Use Cross bracing.
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Fabricated Frame, cont.Fabricated Frame, cont.
• Use of uplift pins.
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Fabricated Frame, cont.Fabricated Frame, cont.
• Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) must be restrained from tipping by:– Guying,– Tying, – Bracing, or – Equivalent means
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Pump Jack ScaffoldPump Jack Scaffold
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Pump Jack Scaffold, cont.Pump Jack Scaffold, cont.
• Brackets, braces must be made of metal and installed as per manufacturer specifications.
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Pump Jack Scaffold, cont.Pump Jack Scaffold, cont.
• Must have guardrails (including end rails), or personal fall arrest system (PFAS), when working at heights above 10‘.
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Pump Jack Scaffold, cont.Pump Jack Scaffold, cont.
• Keep working surface free from debris.
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PumpPump Jack Scaffold, cont.Jack Scaffold, cont.
• When using wood poles the lumber must be:– Straight-grained– Free of shakes– Free of large loose or dead knots, and
other defects that might impair strength
• Wood poles built of two continuous lengths must have seams parallel.
• Mending plates must be used when 2x4’s are splice together.
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Ladder Jack ScaffoldLadder Jack Scaffold
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LadderLadder Jack Scaffold, cont. Jack Scaffold, cont.
• Platform cannot exceed a height of 20’ or be bridged together.
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Ladder Jack Scaffold, cont.Ladder Jack Scaffold, cont.
• Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) must be used for work at heights greater than 10’.
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LadderLadder Jack Scaffold, cont. Jack Scaffold, cont.
• Ladders must be placed, fastened or equipped with devices to prevent slipping.
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Trestle & Horse ScaffoldsTrestle & Horse Scaffolds
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Trestle ScaffoldTrestle Scaffold
• Scaffold platforms shall not be used above the second to top rung.
• Job built ladders cannot be used in a trestle scaffold system.
• Ladders must be secured to prevent displacement.
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Horse ScaffoldHorse Scaffold
• Not erected more than 10’ in height or arranged more than two tiers.
• When stacked one horse must be directly over the other horse and each cross braced.
• Legs must be nailed down or secured.
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Mobile ScaffoldMobile Scaffold
• Do Not move while occupied unless specifically designed for such movement.
• Before moving inspect for pits, holes, or obstructions on the floor.
• Push the base On or Near the bottom when moving.
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Mobile Scaffold, cont.Mobile Scaffold, cont.
• Caster wheels must be locked to prevent movement of the scaffold when stationary.
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Unlocked
Locked
Roof Bracket ScaffoldRoof Bracket Scaffold
• Scaffold bracket must be constructed to form to pitch of roof and create a level work surface.
• Brackets must be nailed into place.
• When brackets cannot be nailed into place, ¾” manila rope should be used to secure in place.
• Must use personal fall arrest system.
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Top Plate ScaffoldTop Plate Scaffold
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Top Plate Scaffold, cont.Top Plate Scaffold, cont.
• Must hook over and be supported on top plate of wall structure.
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Top Plate Scaffold, cont.Top Plate Scaffold, cont.
• Wall structure must be braced to hold at least 4 times the intended load.
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TopTop Plate Scaffold, cont. Plate Scaffold, cont.
• Must follow manufactures specification on particulars of using the different styles.
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Aerial LiftsAerial Lifts
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AerialAerial Lifts, cont. Lifts, cont.
• ONLY trained and authorized personnel should operate aerial lifts.
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Aerial LiftsAerial Lifts, cont., cont.
• Wear a full body harness and attach the lanyard to the boom or an approved anchor point inside the basket and NEVER tie to the adjacent structure.
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Aerial LiftsAerial Lifts, cont., cont.
• Aerial lifts CANNOT be moved while the bucket is occupied.
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Aerial Lifts, cont.Aerial Lifts, cont.
• Stand on the floor of the basket, NEVER step on rails or outside the basket.
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Aerial Lifts, cont.Aerial Lifts, cont.
• Do NOT Exceed Load Limits.
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Work Platforms Work Platforms Attached to Attached to ForkliftsForklifts
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Work Platforms Work Platforms Attached to Attached to ForkliftsForklifts
• Work platforms can ONLY be used if the machine supporting the personnel platform was designed for such use.
Work Platforms Attached to Work Platforms Attached to Forklifts, cont.Forklifts, cont.
• ONLY trained and authorized personnel are allowed to operate forklifts.
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Work Platforms Attached to Work Platforms Attached to Forklifts, cont.Forklifts, cont.
• Use ONLY commercially built personnel baskets designed for lifting workers that meet ANSI requirements.
• Homemade boxes lifted by forklifts are NOT acceptable.
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WorkWork Platforms Attached to Platforms Attached to Forklifts, cont.Forklifts, cont.
• Entire platform must be attached to the lifting carriage and/or forks.
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Work Platforms Attached to Work Platforms Attached to Forklifts, cont.Forklifts, cont.
• Forklifts CANNOT be moved horizontally while the platform is occupied.
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Work Platforms Attached to Work Platforms Attached to Forklifts, cont.Forklifts, cont.
• Wear a full body harness and attach the lanyard to the boom or an approved anchor point inside the basket and NEVER tie to the adjacent structure.
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Section 4: Group Workshop
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Hazard Violation WorkshopHazard Violation Workshop
Students will review a series of photographs of ladders and scaffolds in use on a jobsite. The assignment is to identify the hazards in each photo and discuss the corrective action required to correct the hazard. (Note: Some of the photos are of correct safe work practices.) You Play OSHA!
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