Fall Protection Scenarios
Safety & Risk Management
Fall Protection Reference Guide
Subpart M & L – Systems & Scenarios Outline
William Mackie 2/1/2013
Contents
I. Fall Protection Systems a. Subpart M Systems 1926.502(b): Guardrail Systems 1926.502(c): Safety Net Systems 1926.502(d): Personal Fall Arrest Systems 1926.502(e): Positioning Device Systems 1926.502(f): Warning Line Systems 1926.502(g): Controlled Access Zones 1926.502(h): Safety Monitoring System 1926.502(i): Covers 1926.502(k): Fall Protection Plan b. Subpart L Systems 1926.451(g): Fall Protection of Scaffolds 1926.453(b): Arial Lifts II. Fall Protection Scenarios a. Subpart M Scenarios 1926.501(b)(1): Unprotected Sides & Edges 1926.501(b)(2): Leading Edges 1926.501(b)(3): Hoist Areas 1926.501(b)(4): Holes 1926.501(b)(5): Formwork & Reinforcing Steel 1926.501(b)(6): Ramps, Runways & other Walkways Pages Pages …show more content…
Midrail systems installed midway between top edge of GR system and platform v. Screens and mesh must extend from top edge of GR system to scaffold platform vi. Intermediate members span no more than 19” vii. MIN 100lb downward force of top rail for Single or double point suspension MIN 200lb for all other scaffolds. viii. Top edge can’t deflect below 38” ix. MIN 75lbs downward force on Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, & solid members for 100 lbs top rail MIN 150 lbs for 200 lbs top rail x. Hoists and non-walkthrough stirrups may be used as end guardrails – if it doesn’t allow passage to the end of the scaffold. xi. GR must be surfaced to prevent injury i.e. lacerations and clothing snags xii. Rails cannot overhang terminal posts xiii. Midrail and toprails cannot be made of steel of plastic. xiv. Frequently inspections for toprails and Midrails made of synthetic rope. 4. Arial Lifts i. Only authorized personnel can operate lifts ii. Cannot tie off to adjacent poles, structure, or equipment. iii. Body belt (PFAS now) must be anchored to the book or basket of the
Fall Protection Reference Guide
Subpart M & L – Systems & Scenarios Outline
William Mackie 2/1/2013
Contents
I. Fall Protection Systems a. Subpart M Systems 1926.502(b): Guardrail Systems 1926.502(c): Safety Net Systems 1926.502(d): Personal Fall Arrest Systems 1926.502(e): Positioning Device Systems 1926.502(f): Warning Line Systems 1926.502(g): Controlled Access Zones 1926.502(h): Safety Monitoring System 1926.502(i): Covers 1926.502(k): Fall Protection Plan b. Subpart L Systems 1926.451(g): Fall Protection of Scaffolds 1926.453(b): Arial Lifts II. Fall Protection Scenarios a. Subpart M Scenarios 1926.501(b)(1): Unprotected Sides & Edges 1926.501(b)(2): Leading Edges 1926.501(b)(3): Hoist Areas 1926.501(b)(4): Holes 1926.501(b)(5): Formwork & Reinforcing Steel 1926.501(b)(6): Ramps, Runways & other Walkways Pages Pages …show more content…
Midrail systems installed midway between top edge of GR system and platform v. Screens and mesh must extend from top edge of GR system to scaffold platform vi. Intermediate members span no more than 19” vii. MIN 100lb downward force of top rail for Single or double point suspension MIN 200lb for all other scaffolds. viii. Top edge can’t deflect below 38” ix. MIN 75lbs downward force on Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, & solid members for 100 lbs top rail MIN 150 lbs for 200 lbs top rail x. Hoists and non-walkthrough stirrups may be used as end guardrails – if it doesn’t allow passage to the end of the scaffold. xi. GR must be surfaced to prevent injury i.e. lacerations and clothing snags xii. Rails cannot overhang terminal posts xiii. Midrail and toprails cannot be made of steel of plastic. xiv. Frequently inspections for toprails and Midrails made of synthetic rope. 4. Arial Lifts i. Only authorized personnel can operate lifts ii. Cannot tie off to adjacent poles, structure, or equipment. iii. Body belt (PFAS now) must be anchored to the book or basket of the