PPT-Fall protection systems

Why do we need fall protection Anatomy of a Fall It takes most people about 13 of a second to become aware It takes another 13 of a second for the body to react A body can fall up to 7 feet in 23 of a second. Fall Protection Review of the OSHA Construction Standard 1926.500. Subpart M - Fall Protection. (1926.500 - 503). Falls. Falls. are the . leading cause of fatalities. in the construction industry. . Personal Fall Arrest Systems. “Personal . fall arrest system”. means a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, a body belt or body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.. Developed by Western Iowa Tech Community College . This material was produced under a grant (SH20836SHO) 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 the mention of trade names, commercial products, or organization imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.. This material was produced under grant number Susan Harwood Grant # SH26315-SH4 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.. Fall Protection Review of the OSHA Construction Standard 1926.500. Subpart M - Fall Protection. (1926.500 - 503). Falls. Falls. are the . leading cause of fatalities. in the construction industry. . 2013. Introduction & Basic Requirements. Disclaimer/Usage Notes. This material was produced under grant number.  . SH-23530-12-60-F-51.  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. Photos shown in this presentation may depict situations that are not in compliance with applicable OSHA requirements. . 2013. Wood Frame Construction. WRONG. BETTER. Learning Objectives. Understand how OSHA defines residential construction. Understand the proper use of guardrails during framing operations. Identify best practices during roof truss installation. Subject. Description of Subject Matter . /Key . Items Covered. Who is Required to attend. Frequency. Presented by . Safety Website Section. Fall Protection. Covers training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards . Dale Glacken. Kelly Kramer, . Occupational Safety and Health Administration. . This information has been developed by an OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist and is intended to assist employers, workers, and others as they strive to improve workplace health and safety. While we attempt to thoroughly address specific topics . FALL PROTECTION Why is Fall Protection Important? Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related deaths and injuries. Fall protection, or lack of, was the most cited violation by Federal OSHA in fiscal year of 2017. Fall Prevention – Part 2 of 2 Personal Fall Arrest Systems “Personal fall arrest system” means a system used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. It consists of an anchorage, connectors, a body belt or body harness and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these. Fall Protection Training Matrix Subject Description of Subject Matter /Key Items Covered Who is Required to attend Frequency Presented by Safety Website Section Fall Protection Covers training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards This material was produced under grant number Susan Harwood Grant # SH26315-SH4 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.. (1926.500-503) . OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subparts D, F, I. (1910.23, 66, 67, 132). 1. PPT-012-03. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation . PA Training for Health & Safety (PATHS). Importance of Fall Protection.