Objects At Heights Webinar
Transcript of Objects At Heights Webinar
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Objects At Heights
Working Safely to Stop Raining Wrenches on Your Co-‐Workers
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Agenda
• Introduc;on • Safety at Heights Overview • Risk Awareness • Costs • Controls and Best Prac;ce • Summary
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SAFETY AT HEIGHTS OVERVIEW
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Safety At Heights Hierarchy
Safety at Heights
Workers at Heights
Objects at Heights
Fall Protec8on Solu8ons
Other PPE Solu8ons
Access Solu8ons
Dropped Objects Solu8ons
Housekeeping Solu8ons
Equipment Transport Solu8ons
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Workers at Heights
Fall Protec8on Solu8ons
Other PPE Solu8ons
Access Solu8ons
Connectors Head & Eye
Protec8on Hand
Protec8on Temperature Control
LiFs
Ladders Rope Access
Passive Systems
Ac8ve Systems: ABC’s
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Objects at Heights
Dropped Objects Solu8ons
Housekeeping Solu8ons
Equipment Transport Solu8ons
Passive Systems
Ac8ve Systems: 3T’s Tool Org. Cord Org. Gear Org.
Hois8ng Carrying
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AWARENESS IS KEY
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Risk Awareness
• Defining Dropped Objects – Any object/item that falls from its previous posi;on – Typically considers workers {themselves} as separate category (fall protec;on)
– Can be large or small: • Tools • PPE • Equipment • Structure • Other loose items
DROPPED OBJECTS
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Risk Awareness
• Sta;c Dropped Objects – Any object that falls from a sta;onary posi;on under its own weight
• Dynamic Dropped Objects
– Any object that falls as a result of a secondary force such as being struck by another object or involved in a collision
DROPPED OBJECTS
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Risk Awareness
• Dropped Object Causes – Elements:
• Environmental (wind, rain, snow, sea mo;on) • Corrosion or other deteriora;on • Vibra;on • Body effects (sweaty or numb hands, fa;gue)
– Worker or Equipment Generated: • Tripping or colliding • Poor housekeeping • Not following procedures • Miscalcula;ons and poor design • Missed or inadequate inspec;ons • Homemade tools and equipment
DROPPED OBJECTS
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Risk Awareness
• Poor housekeeping – Unorganized // unclean workplace
– Unnecessary movement and ;me at height
– Cords laying across walkways, plaYorms, etc.
– Foreign material concerns
HOUSEKEEPING
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Risk Awareness
• Improper equipment transport – Not maintaining 3 points of contact – Overloading a climber
• Physical toll on body • Exceeding fall protec;on capacity
– Overflowing containers – Using improper rated containers
EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION
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Costs of Not Taking Action
1. Injury or Fatality
2. Damage
3. Lost Produc;vity
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Costs
• Dropped Objects – Struck by falling object (worker or bystander) – Falls from height
• Gut reac;on trying to catch falling object • Tool pulling worker down with it if tethered improperly
• Poor housekeeping and transport – Slips, trips and falls (same level or from height) – Sprains and strains – Struck by falling objects
INJURY OR FATALITY
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Costs
• US: In 2012, there were 509 fatali;es from being struck by an object or equipment. (476 in 2011)
• 241 of these fatali;es were caused by a falling object (219 in 2011) – Represents 46% of all “Struck By” fatali;es (same in 2011)
– Represents just over 5% of all workplace fatali;es (5% in 2011)
INJURY OR FATALITY
*Source: www.bls.gov (2012 data)
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Costs
• Average cost per worker for a medically consulted injury: $39,000
• For a fatal accident, the average economic cost by class and severity is approximately $1.42 million (per fatality) – 2012 fatali;es = 241 x $1.42 million = $342.2 Million! – Indirect costs not included – No dollar amount compares to a worker not coming home to their family
INJURY OR FATALITY
*Na;onal Safety Council Injury Facts 2012
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Costs
• UK: Health & Safety Execu;ve • In 2012 & 2013, there were 7,456
reported struck by incidents including struck by flying/falling objects – 10 fatali;es (21 in 2012) – 2,075 non-‐fatal major injuries – 5,371 over seven day injuries
• This represents 13% of all reported accidents
INJURY OR FATALITY
*hqp://www.hse.gov.uk/sta;s;cs/ (RIDDOR Table RIDKIND1 – 2012/13)
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Costs
• Australia – In 2013, there were 24 fatali;es from being struck by a falling object
– Represen;ng 13% of workplace fatality in 2013
– In 2013, there were 24 falls from height in AUS!
INJURY OR FATALITY
*Source: hqp://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/ (2013 Trauma;c Injury Fatali;es Report)
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Costs
• Dropped objects can cause damage to… – The Dropped Item Itself – An Object Below – The Structure Being Worked On – Equipment From Foreign Objects – The Environment
DAMAGE
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Costs
• Lost produc;vity can result from… – Work stoppage to inves;gate a near miss – Descending back down to retrieve a job essen;al tool and climbing back up to complete task
LOST PRODUCTIVITY
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Who Is At Risk?
» Utilities » Telecommunications » Construction » Wind Energy
» Oil & Gas » Mining » Electricians/Service Techs » Transportation
AERIAL APPLICATIONS
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Who Is At Risk?
» Nuclear » Manufacturing » Food Processing » Transportation (Aviation)
» Underwater MRO » Oil & Gas » Mining » Construction
NON-AERIAL APPLICATIONS
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CONTROLS & BEST PRACTICE
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O@H Hierarchy of Controls (HOC)
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HOC Overview
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O@H Hierarchy of Controls (HOC)
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Hierarchy of Controls
• O@H Defini;on – Secondary Protec;on Solu;ons – Protects/covers the worker or deflects an object auer it has fallen
• Examples: – Hard Hats, Steel Toe Boots, Eyewear, Hand Protec;on
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT {PPE}
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O@H Hierarchy of Controls (HOC)
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Hierarchy of Controls
• O@H Defini;on – Changing the behavior of individuals
• Awareness & Communica;on – Signs, S;ckers, Barricade Tape – Tool Box Talks – Training, Training, Training!
• Policies & Procedures – Checklists (Pre, During, Post Job) – “Red Areas” or “Drop Zones” – Hois;ng vs Carrying Procedures
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS
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O@H Hierarchy of Controls (HOC)
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Hierarchy of Controls
• O@H Defini;on – Aims to prevent the object from falling (keeps them from happening)
• Two types – Passive Engineering Controls
• Does not require ac;ve par;cipa;on from the worker
– Ac;ve Engineering Controls • Requires ac;ve par;cipa;on from the worker
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
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Hierarchy of Controls
• Passive Engineering Controls – Toe Boards, Nexng, Guarding, Barricading, Secondary Reten;on
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
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Hierarchy of Controls
• Ac;ve Engineering Controls – Connectors, Lanyards, Topped Containers
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
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WHAT DO THE REGULATORS SAY?
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Regulations
• US: OSHA – Scaffolds: 1926.451(h) – “falling object protec;on” – Fall Protec;on: 1926.501(c) – "Protec;on from falling objects"
– Steel Erec;on:1926.759(a) – “Securing loose items alou” – General Duty Clause
• CAN: Canada OH&S Regula;ons – Na;onal regula;on men;ons risk in 3 specific applica;ons – “Protect Your Head!” ar;cle: “Hard hats are the only piece of equipment that can protect you against these risks.” – NOT TRUE!
*USA Department of Labor – OSHA 1926: www.osha.gov *Govt of Canada: www.labour.gc.ca
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Regulations
• UK: HSE Work at Height Regula;on – Falling Objects (10) – Every employer shall take steps to prevent the fall of any material or object.
• AUS: Model Workplace Health & Safety (WHS)
– Division 10 Falling objects • Management of risk of falling objects • Minimizing risk associated with falling objects
• BRA: MTE Ministry of Labor and Employment – “using tools with mooring to prevent their accidental fall”
*Work at Heights Regulations 2005: www.legislation.gov.uk *Safe Work Australia – Model WHS Regulations: http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au *Brasil MTE: http://portal.mte.gov.br/portal-mte/
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DROPS
• DROPS: Dropped Objects Preven;on Scheme – Focused on preven;ng dropped objects in the Oil & Gas industry
– Work to spread awareness, create best prac;ces, and promote safety
– Over 130 members worldwide – Ergodyne is a proud member – www.dropsonline.org
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SOLUTIONS
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Hierarchy Of Controls
OBJECTS AT HEIGHTS SOLUTIONS
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Administrative Controls
AWARENESS & EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
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Administrative Controls
• Pre-‐task Assessments, Checks and Precau;ons: – Sta;c and Dynamic Dropped Objects Controls
– Task Planning – Before Star;ng Work – Working at Height – Tasks Involving Loading or Liuing – Liu Plans and Collision Checklist Examples
POLICIES & PROCEDURES: DROPS GUIDELINES
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Hierarchy of Controls
OBJECTS AT HEIGHTS SOLUTIONS
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• Trapped – Captures a connec;on point on tools that do not have one built in.
• Tethered – Prevents object from falling by securing to a worker or other anchor point.
• Topped – Cover buckets, pouches, and other containers to avoid spilling their contents.
ACTIVE SOLUTIONS: THE 3 T’s OF O@H SAFETY
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//TRAPPED
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The Issue
• Overview – Most tools lack convenient connec;on points
– Aqaching a lanyard is the most challenging part of tethering
– Un;l tool manufacturers change designs, retrofit solu;ons will be needed
LACK OF BUILT-IN CONNECTION POINTS
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The Solution
A COMPLETE TETHERING SYSTEM
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//TETHERED
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The Issue
• Factors 1. Capacity: Weight of the item being
tethered
2. Connectors: Type of connec;on needed for tool
3. Clearance, reach, and snag hazard: Length of lanyard and amount of retrac;on
CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOOL LANYARD
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Tethered
• Tool Lanyards – Know the type of lanyard needed to do the job
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Tethered
• Other Lanyards – Secure more than just your tools
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//TOPPED
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Topped
• Factors 1. Carrying vs. Hois;ng – Limit the weight
on the climber’s body and allow for climbing with 3 points of contact at all ;mes.
2. Type of Equipment – Whether small parts or large objects, the container should have a top, closure, or ;e down.
3. Weight of the Equipment – Compare to the capacity of container.
4. Container Material – What type of material is best for the elements being worked in.
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Topped
• Carrying – Pouches & Bags – Avoid spilling contents when
bending, twisting, or reaching
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Topped
• Hoisting – Buckets & bags – Secure contents if container tips
over or catches while in transit
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Tested & Tagged
• All solu;ons are third party cer;fied • Stringently tested using a safety factor
– Tool Lanyards = 2:1 (dynamic) dropped mul;ple ;mes
– Bags and Buckets = 4:1 (sta;c) held for length of ;me
• Why safety factors? – Individuals know their weight but likely
guess their equipment’s – High poten;al for misuse
• All equipment marked with cer;fied capacity informa;on
RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR O@H EQUIPMENT
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ONE FINAL CONSIDERATION
Your primary preven;on to dropped objects…
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…Your Grip!
• Hand Protec;on – Choose a glove with ample grip and dexterity
– Consider the elements being worked in (hot/cold temps)
– Consider the materials being worked with (grease, oil, etc.)
– Consider the other hand protec;on risks on the job
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LET’S REVIEW…
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Summary
• Objects at Heights Safety should be a part of every safety at heights plan: secure people and objects!
• Objects at Heights Plans should have drop preven;on, housekeeping, and safe transport prac;ces in place for increased safety.
• Use the hierarchy of controls by implemen;ng Engineering Controls (PREVENTION) in addi;on to Administra;on Controls and PPE Controls (PROTECTION).
• Remember the 3 T’s: Trapped, Tethered, and Topped. • Make sure your equipment is Tested and Tagged by the
manufacturer.