A Guide to Safety Products for Bridge Inspection...

A Guide to Safety Products for Bridge Inspection, Maintenance, Demolition, and Construction

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The tragedy that accompanied the I-35Wbridge collapse in Minneapolis, Minnesotahighlights the importance of proper bridgeinspection and maintenance. Nationwide, arenewed emphasis on inspection andmaintenance of our infrastructure has led tothe more frequent need for personalprotective equipment to ensure the safety ofinspectors and workers. While inspection,maintenance, demolition and constructionwork share many safety issues and solutions,each activity has its own unique needs andrequirements. This guide outlines manynecessary safety and environmental needsand includes fall protection, respiratory, head,eye, and face protection, as well as gasdetection for toxic and combustible gases.

Fall ProtectionOne of the biggest risks associated with bridge work, of course, is the risk of falling from heights.Whether working from an aerial lift, from scaffolding, or even from the bridge structure itself, the need forfall protection when working at elevation is paramount. Proper fall protection systems consist of severalkey elements: anchorages, body harnesses, and lanyards, all of which are produced in a variety of types.The following section outlines several common and popular types for bridge and infrastructure work.

Anchorages bear the forces of a fall, which are often underestimated. A 220-lb man falling six feetgenerates over 1,300 foot-pounds of kinetic energy, making the case for ensuring strong anchor points.After all, the best fall protection system is only as strong as its weakest link.

FP Stryder™ Anchorage ConnectorLightweight, single-hand installation,push-button adjustmentIntegral load indicator Mounts overhead or at worker's feetFits I-beams with up to 24” flange width 400-lb working capacity/field serviceableMeets ANSI Z359.1, ANSI A10.32, all applicableOSHA standards

ManSafe® Freestanding Constant Force PostStable, versatile, and mobile easy-to-installstanchion doesnot attach toworking surface Modular designused on up tomaximum pitchof five degreesApproved for use on concrete and other surfacesOmni-directional post

Part Number Description

10051455 FP Stryder fits beam flange widthsfrom 4”-14”

10051456 FP Stryder fits beam flange widthsfrom 14”-24”


10055719 Mansafe freestanding constantforce post, 880 pounds

10038363 Constant force post D-ring

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Horizontal Lifelines are used to facilitate movement along horizontal areas and can be installedtemporarily to achieve mobility, while maintaining 100% tie-off to an anchorage point. Additionally,strong and structurally sound support elements may be used with locking carabiners throughappropriately-sized holes or beams.

Sure-Line™ Horizontal Lifeline

Steel cable horizontal lifelinesystem for up to two workers attemporary worksitesHorizontal movement withoutconnection to multiple anchoragepointsQuick, easy installation in 20-foot,40-foot or 60-foot lengths Integral shock absorber andcombination clamp/thimble foreffortless tensioning Meets OSHA and ANSI A10.32standards, CSA-certified

SkyLink® Stanchion

Single-point attachment with lightweightaluminum and steel constructionTwo installation methods to concrete withno tools requiredFolding-leg stanchion design hasdetachable feet, weighs only 21 lbsNo tie-back line requiredStandard and SL models availableMeets ANSI A10.32 standards, allapplicable OSHA regulations

Part Number Description10055659 Skylink stanchion, 44” height10055660 Skylink stanchion, 23” height10055721 Concrete expansion anchor


SHL20090601W Cable horizontal lifeline system, 60’

Full Body Harnesses are the only appropriate fall protection harnesses forbridgework. Full-body harnesses are offered in dozens of different styles, but all usersshould wear appropriately-sized harnesses regardless of style. Both the Workman™

Construction Harness and the TechnaCurv® Harness are offered in various sizes.Workman HarnessThe Workman Harness provides comfortable, lightweight, anddurable webbing. Vest-style harnesses with optional hip D-rings for work positioning fit a wide range of body types and sizes. Color-contrasting thigh and torso straps simplify donning.

Economical Choice of Qwik-Fit™ or Tongue-Buckle leg strapsMeets OSHA regulations, ANSI A10.32 and ANSI Z359.1, certifiedto CSA Z259.10-M90

TechnaCurv Construction HarnessOffering unique features and great comfort, this full body harness isdesigned with downward adjusting torso straps on most models toease fitting.

Curvilinear comfort systemVisco-Elastic shoulder paddingIntegral belt with hip D-rings for work positioningDual durometer back pad for superior comfort

Workman Construction HarnessEconomical, easy donning and adjustingIntegral back pad adds comfort during work positioning Removable, tongue-buckle tool beltMeets applicable OSHA regulations, ANSI A10.32 and ANSI Z359.1

Energy-Absorbing Lanyards are used when free fall distance can exceed 2 feet.Not only does an energy absorber limit the force on the body in a fall, but also on theanchor location.

Workman Energy-AbsorbingLanyard

Lightweight, low-profile Choice of single- or twin-legconfigurations, adjustable or tie-back configurationsKeeps fall arrest forces below 200 poundsMeets ANSI Z359.1, ANSI A10.32,applicable OSHA regulations,CSA Z259.11-05 E4

FP Diamond™ Shock AbsorbingLanyard

Single- or twin-leg configurationDurable polyester sheath and highlyvisible deployment tagMeets ANSI Z359.1, OSHA standards,A10.32, CSA certified to Z259.11-05 E4

Sure-Grab™ Positioning Lanyard

High-tensile-strength rope Adjustable in lengthMeets applicable ANSI and OSHAstandards, CSA-certified

Part Number Description10072487 Workman harness, std size, back D-ring, tongue buckle leg straps


10077571 Workman construction harness, std size, shoulder pads, back and hip D-rings, tongue buckle leg straps


10054403 Technacurv construction harness, std size, back & hip D-rings,tongue buckle leg straps, shoulder pads


10076124Workman lanyard with LC &GL3100 snaphooks, single leg,6’, adjustable

10072475Workman lanyard with LC &GL3100 snaphooks, twin leg, 6’, adjustable


10023932 Diamond lanyard, 6’, single legHL2000 snaphooks

10023971 Diamond lanyard, 6’, twin legHL2000 & HL64 snaphooks


SNYR537DH306 Sure-Grab lanyard, 6’

Bosun ChairDesigned to be used with MSA full-bodyharnesses, the bosun chair attaches tothe chest D-ring to keep usersupright, the best method to sitsuspended for long durations.

Padded seat ensuresdependability and comfortAdjustable web assemblyensures security.

Restraint Lanyards are used onlywhen free fall distance can be limitedto 2 feet or less.

Self-Retracting Lanyards are mechanicalfall protection devices. Self-retractinglanyards provide greater mobility to the userwhile maintaining connections.

Carabiners must have a minimum breakingstrength of 5,000 per person attached, mustbe load-rated, and must lock to preventdisengagement. MSA auto-lockingcarabiners are offered in aluminum and steel,twist lock and captive eye options, and gateopenings from 7/8” to 2.1”

Rope Grabs are necessary for easy and unrestrictedmovement on the bridge. Hands-free versions are theeasiest rope grabs with which to maneuver.

FP5K™ Tie-Back Restraint Lanyard

FP5K Carabiner ties directly back to lanyardMonster-Edge™ webbing Single- and twin-leg configurationsMeets ANSI A10.32 & ANSI Z359.1,applicable OSHA regulations

FP Pro Rope Grab KitUnique, versatile, lightweight,affordable, and available with eitherpolyester or polyester/polypropyleneblend rope. Hands-free operationUltra-smooth travel action whileascending or descendingCam and hinge design for quick,easy rope installation

Aptura™ LT12 Self-Retracting LanyardFirst SRL to offer field-replaceable lifeline option Durable thermoplastichousing designed with fastacting brake mechanism Lightest SRL at 2.4 lbs,lengths from 6” to 12” in 1-foot incrementsStandard 400-lb workingcapacity SRL connector with integralswivel and integral loadindicatorMeets ANSI A10.32, ANSI Z359.1, all applicable OSHA standards, CSA-certified



10053560 Aptura LT12, 12’, carabiner,HL2000 snaphook

10017931 20’ cable Dyna-lock


SRCC643 Carabiner, 1” gate openingSRCC734G Carabiner, 2.1” gate opeing


415942 Rope grab kit with 50’ lifeline


10056762 FP5K restraint lanyard, 5’, adjust.


SSH3505017 Bosun chair

Part Number Description488160 Frame10005883 Propionate visor, clear

Part Number Description10070918 Gray lens, blue-gray frame10070921 Sky Orange mirror lens, metallic sand frame

Part Number Description697514 Clear lens697515 Gray lens

Part Number Description10006024 Arc Shield visor10021614 Defender + faceshield frame

Part Number Description10061230 EXC cap model with brackets10061272 HPE cap model with brackets10061535 XLS cap model with brackets

Part Number Description475358 White V-Gard Cap with Fas-Trac suspension10057443 Yellow V-Gard Cap with 1-Touch suspension


695943 Welding Shield front, full-curved, liftfront, non-coated black

791923 2” x 4 1/4” welding plate, Shade 5

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Head & Hearing Protection

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V-Gard® Protective Caps are the only protectivehelmets on the market to offer small, medium, andlarge helmet sizes. Polyethylene shell constructionand your choice of suspension system.

One Touch™ or Fas-Trac® Suspensions Many color choicesMeet or exceed TypeI helmet as outlinedin ANSI Z89.1-2003,Class E and G

V-Gard Helmet Accessories Defender®+ Universal Foldback Faceshield Framesare offered in both plastic andmetal for both cap and hatmodels and can be used withslotted or non-slotted helmets.

Safety Glasses Easy-Flex™ Eyewear offers a comfortable and secure fitwith flexibility. Hard-coated polycarbonate lenses offerexcellent impact and 99.9% UV protection.

Temples and frame flex to fit a wide variety of facesClear, gray, amber, blue mirror, and sky orange mirror lensesMeets high impact requirements of ANSI Z87.1 2003

Welding Shields and Visors protect aworker's eyes and facefrom infrared burns, flyingsparks, hot metal spatterand chips encountered inwelding operations.

The Arc Shield Visor is injection-molded to protect against arc hazards withmaximum effectiveness of 10 cal/cm2.Meets NFPA 70E, ASTM F2178 and ANSIZ87.1-2003 high impact requirements.

Arctic™ Safety Glasses are designed with the light-weight comfort and sleek styling that workers crave.

Sound Control™ Cap Models are designed for easyattachment to slotted MSA Caps and help to reducethe effects of excessive noise. HPE, EXC, XLS NoiseReduction Rating may vary depending on MSAhelmet used.

EXC cap model HPE cap model XLS cap model

Part Number Description10085981 4-Gas instrument (LEL, O2, CO & H2S)

10085989 4-Gas instrument (LEL, O2, CO & H2S) with MotionAlert

Part Number Description10070749 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

Part Number Description10074137 Oxygen (O2)

PartNumber Description

815444 Advantage 200 Respirator,standard size, single neckstrap

818342 Flexi-Filter® P100 filters (1 pr.)815366 GME-P100 Cartridges (1 pr.)

According to the USFederal Highway

Administration, bridges are definedas structurally deficient if they arerestricted to light vehicles, requireimmediate rehabilitation to remainopen, or are closed. Bridges aredeemed to be functionally obsoleteif deck geometry, load carryingcapacity, clearance or approachroadway alignment no longer meetsthe criteria for the system of whichthe bridge is a part. *

* US DOT, Federal HighwayAdministration, Status of the Nation'sHighways, Bridges, and Transit:Conditions and Performance Report.

Respiratory Protection Gas Monitoring

Advantage® 200 LS Respirators provideunmatched fit and comfort and offer awide selection of cartridges, whetherfor precautionary measures or wherehealth-endangering vapors orparticulates are present.

Thermoplastic rubber subtractsweight, adds softnessPatented MultiFlex® Systemequalizes pressure on the facesealarea while delivering stabilityAnthroCurve™ sealing surfaceinstantly conforms to wearer’s facialcharacteristics

Portable Instruments for Gas Detection are necessary when welding, sandblasting and other means ofbridge construction and maintenance may involve confined space entry. MSA portable instruments providereliable, durable and lightweight gas detection and monitoring for common toxic gases and for oxygenenrichment or deficiency.

ALTAIR® Single-Gas Detectorsuse MSA-built stainlesssteel Button™ Sensorsfor toxic gas. Small andthin sensor profile allowsthese detectors to deliverhigh-performance insmall packages. ALTAIRSingle-Gas Detectors arefor detection of hydrogen sulfide, carbonmonoxide, and oxygen deficiency.

ALTAIR Pro Single-Gas Detectors offer detectionof CO, H2S, O2, NH3, Cl2, ClO2, NO2, SO2, HCN andPH3. These most durable and IP67 rated detectorsrecord the last 50 alarm or test events and haveactive data-logging.

The new ALTAIR® 4 Multigas Detector for LEL, CO, H2s, and O2 is theonly portable gas detector tooffer both MotionAlert™ andInstantAlert™ features. Ideal forconfined space entry, this verylightweight but rugged unitprovides standard vibratingalarm and data logging plus:

IP67 rating for dust andwater ingress10’ plus drop-test rugged housing95+ dB audible alarmUltra-bright alarm LEDS on both theunit’s top and bottom


Note: This Bulletin contains only a general description ofthe products shown. While uses and performancecapabilities are described, under no circumstancesshall the products be used by untrained or unqualifiedindividuals and not until the product instructionsincluding any warnings or cautions providedhave been thoroughly read and understood.Only they contain the complete and detailedinformation concerning proper use and careof these products.

ID 2302-28-MC / Nov 2007© MSA 2007 Printed in U.S.A.

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According to recentFHWA findings, close

to 26 percent (12.4 percentstructurally deficient and 13.4percent functionally obsolete) ofbridges in the United States arecurrently classified as eitherstructurally deficient or functionallyobsolete. The U.S. Department ofTransportation issued its Bureau ofTransportation Statistics SpecialReport in September 2007, providingthe following graph, which displaysby age the total number of bridgesand those affected by structuraldeficiencies or functionalobsolescence. **

** Bureau of Transportation StatisticsSpecial Report September 2007

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