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Fall Protection

Fall Protection. How long does it take to fall. Height Time (feet) (seconds ) 4 0.5 16 1.0 36 1.5 64 2.0

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Fall Protection

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  1. Fall Protection

  2. How long does it take to fall • Height Time • (feet)(seconds) • 4 0.5 • 16 1.0 • 36 1.5 • 64 2.0 • 100 2.5 • 144 3.0

  3. CONUS Fatal Occupational Injuries (BLS) • Type of Exposure19971998 • 1. Transportation Incidents 2,599 2,630 • 2. Assault & Violent Acts 1,103 960 • 3. Contact w/Objects & Equipment 1,034 914 • 4. Falls 716 702 • 5. Exposure to Harmful Substances 550 572 • 6. Fires and Explosions 196 205 • 7. Other Events or Exposures 21 16

  4. Fall Protection Systems • Guard Rails • Safety Nets • Fall Arrest Systems

  5. Guardrail

  6. Safety Nets Safety net extension

  7. Connecting Means Shock Absorbing Lanyard Self retracting Lanyard Carabiner Snap Hook

  8. Body Support Full Body Harness

  9. Horizontal Lifelines HLL in a Hangar Typical HLL

  10. Vertical Lifelines Suspended Scaffold w/Independent Vertical Lifeline

  11. Ladder Climbing Devices Rope Grab Ladder Climbing Device System

  12. Positioning and Restraining Systems Positioning System Positioning System W/Vertical Lifeline Restraining system

  13. Warning Line System

  14. FP Importance During Planning and Design • Fall Protection Cost Profile • Conceptual design $1 • Final drawing stage $10 • Construction modification $100 • Startup & testing $1,000 • Maintenance $10,000

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