PPT-Fall Prevention & Protection Systems

Developed by Western Iowa Tech Community College This material was produced under a grant SH20836SHO from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the US Department of Labor nor does the mention of trade names commercial products or organization imply endorsement by the US Government. Why do we need fall protection?. Anatomy of a Fall. It takes most people about 1/3 of a second to become aware.. It takes another 1/3 of a second for the body to react.. A body can fall up to 7 feet in 2/3 of a second.. Valley City State University | Facilities Services | . Introduction. This presentation will discuss. :. The working conditions that prompt use of fall . protection. Options that are available to protect workers from . Essential Hospitals Engagement Network. November 19, 2013. Our new Name. We’ve rebranded! The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems is now . America’s Essential Hospitals. .. 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.. ADD Hospital Name Here. Module 4. What We Have Done Thus Far. Up to this point, you have:. Examined compelling reasons for implementing a Fall Prevention Program and strategies for sustaining effective practices (Module 1).. 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. . from. A to Z. 1. This material was produced under grant number . SH-26317-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. Hispanic Contractors Association . de San Antonio/OSHA. Susan Harwood Training Grant. SH-22298-11-60-F-48. Prepared by SHORM Consulting. 1. Hispanic Contractors Association de San Antonio Fall Protection in the Construction Industry. ADD Hospital Name Here. Module 3. Best Practices. Best practices are those care processes—based on literature and expert opinion—that represent the best ways we currently know of preventing falls in the hospital.. (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. Training Objectives. Part I – Fall Protection Basics. What is Fall Arrest and Fall Restraint. Types of Fall Protection. Fall Safety Equipment. Part II – Fall Arrest Systems. Parts of the Fall Arrest System (ABC’s).