Fall Prevention - Slips/Trips/Falls Fall Prevention - Slips/Trips/Falls Company Harlan McPhee North McPhee South Powerhawke Ravex Richards Company Using the Form Job Name * Job Name and/or Number Date * Fall Prevention - Slips/Trips/Falls Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. Every year falls from ladders make up nearly a third of those deaths. Slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common and costly injuries that occur in the workplace. These injuries and deaths are preventable. At the Phalcon companies slips/trips/falls and falls from ladders are one of our leading causes of injuries year after year. In 2018 we had 19 slip, trip and fall incidents, 8 of which resulted in an OSHA Recordable injury. 5 incidents were from falls from ladders which resulted in 2 OSHA Recordable injuries. Slips, Trips and Falls from the Same Level Slips occur when an individual slides along smoothly causing a loss of balance. Slipping hazards include wet, icy, greasy, or soiled ground or floors. Employees need to wear the proper foot apparel appropriate for the job, such as safety toed and slip resistant footwear. Use absorbents to clean up spills, especially oily and corrosive materials. Salt and sand your work areas if snow and ice accumulate. Trips occur when an obstruction catches the worker’s foot and causes him or her to stumble. Tripping hazards include cords, equipment, uneven surfaces, material, and unseen or unexpected objects. These tripping hazards should be picked up and put away after every use, and when they are in use be aware of the danger they could pose in a work area/walkway, such as an extension cord strung across a work area. Falls occur from an individual descending freely by the force of gravity. A fall can happen from any elevation such as when working on ladders, hydraulic lifts, large equipment, elevated walkways, ramps, or platforms. Falls may also occur into or through an open hole. The majority of falls occur from heights less than 10 feet, so precautions need to be taken, even at lower heights. Safe Practices to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls • Practice good housekeeping and organization of work areas • Do not be distracted when walking through work areas. Looking at your phone or something else can cause you to miss hazards that can lead to a slip or trip • Ensure that you have proper footwear for your work and that they are in good condition • Clean footwear of any mud, snow, ice, or moisture, when possible, when coming from outside to inside • Salt and Sand your work area when snow and ice accumulate • Ensure there is proper lighting in work areas and that any changes in elevation or other trip hazards are brightly marked • Utilize handrails or grab rails in areas where there are stairs or changes in elevation • Use 3 points of contact when mounting or dismounting equipment • Walk don’t run Take time every day to evaluate your work area for hazards that can cause these injuries. It is important to eliminate as many as the hazards that cause these incidents as possible in your workplace. Falls from Ladders Ladders are a common tool in the electrical trade. They provide us with a means of reaching locations too high to reach otherwise. They allow us to go down into trenches and excavations easily, and ladders help us gain access to the upper floors and roofs of buildings. Many of the fall related injuries result from the improper use or the use of a defective ladder. There are a number of different types of ladders. There are Fixed, Extension, Platform and Step Ladders. These ladders can be made of wood, metal, plastic or fiberglass. NOTE: Portable Aluminum ladders are not to be used on Phalcon projects. Prior to climbing on any ladder, inspect it for damages and missing hardware. If issues are noted, immediately tag it (Danger Do Not Use), remove it from the work area and notify your foreman. Maintain and store the ladder according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When you want to reach a higher work area, think about the best equipment to use. While a ladder or stepladder is commonly used, it may not always be the best option. Ask yourself these questions before deciding on a ladder: Will I have to hold heavy items while on the ladder? Is the elevated area high enough that it would require a long ladder that can be unstable? Will I be working from this height for a long time? Do I have to stand on the ladder sideways in order to do this work? If your answer is yes to one of the above questions, consider using something other than a ladder. If possible, bring in other equipment like a scissor lift, articulating boom lift or bucket truck. Safe Practices to Prevent Fall From Ladders Use the right ladder for the job Extension Ladders need to extend at least 3 feet above a landing The base of the ladder should be secured Wear proper footwear (e.g., anti-slip work boots) Place the ladder on stable and level ground. DO NOT place it on an uneven surface. Ensure the spreaders on a A-Frame ladder locked in place Prevent passersby from walking under or near ladders in use by using barriers (e.g., cones) Do not work on the top two rungs of a ladder Maintain three points of contact with the ladder at all times Do not carry any tools or materials in your hands when climbing a ladder Always keep your weight centered between the side rails LOTO all sources of energy prior to working on them Identifying and communicating the hazards and controls associated with slips, trips and falls at the daily pre-job brief will go a long way towards preventing needless injuries. 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