Transcript Small Crew Compliance

MODULE FIVE – SMALL CREW COMPLIANCE
Small Crews: Crews of
two to three employees
that are tasked with
completing service type
work, roof repair or punch
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Small Crew Compliance:
Creating a safe jobsite
that is OSHA compliant
for these employees
Small Crew
Production
 Two to three employees
 Large crews
working together
 Typical “Search and
Repair”
 May visit multiple jobs in
one day
 More variables to the
work conditions
 Large work areas
 Typical “Rip and Replace”
or new construction
 Well thought out from bid
to completion
 Jobs last anywhere from a
few days to a few months
 GC may provide fall
protection systems
The service employee was climbing a ladder to ascend
a rooftop that was approximately 20’ in height. The
employee was carrying a bucket of roofing screws in
his right hand. The bucket was estimated as weighing
15-20 pounds. As the employee reached the top of the
ladder he lost his grip and fell approximately 14 feet to
the ground below. The employee suffered two
fractured vertebrae that required surgery, a hairline
fracture of his hip, and two cracked ribs.
 A two-man maintenance crew was replacing a canopy roof over the
entrance of a bank.
 The two employees had torn off the roof, and were beginning to install
EPDM membrane on the canopy. The employees cut & folded the
membrane while on the main roof, and placed it onto the canopy roof.
 One employee went to the ground to retrieve roller pads & handles to
spread adhesive, while the second employee went to get a 5 gallon
bucket of glue which was on the main roof. While retrieving the glue,
the employee noticed the wind had begun to blow the rubber off of the
canopy roof.
 The employee decided to go down onto the canopy and catch it before
it blew off. While doing so, he tripped over the 16” parapet wall, fell
head first onto the canopy 3’ below and bounced off the canopy,
flipping over and landing feet first on the ground 10’ below the canopy
roof. The employee felt he was a little sore and shaken up, and was sent
to the hospital to be evaluated. The employee received no serious
injury, and returned to work the next day.
 Ensure the person taking the service call is gathering the
right information
 Use a “cheat sheet”
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Understand the work being completed
Determine the nature and location of the leak
Know the building layout- Google Earth
Ask the safety questions
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Height
Skylights
Bad Deck
Required PPE by the Building Owner
Special Restrictions of the building
Access
 Training before the job starts
 Building walk around
 Under Deck Inspection
 Looking for the leak/ Inspectors exemption
 Complete the Second Side of the Inspection Sheet
 Getting Materials to the Roof
 Completing the Work
 Break down
 Best location for ladder
setup
 Power lines
 Damaged areas
 Interior Evaluation
 Water stains
 Rust
 Sagging
 Cracked/Peeling Paint
 Humidity
 Owner’s Representative
 Age of Building
 Structural Design
 Constant Leaks
 Metal Deck: look for heavy rust or areas that appear to be rotten
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or sagging. Deck may be repainted.
Gypsum Deck: look for signs of water saturation. Broken or
cracked panels. Avoid dropping rolls.
Tectum Deck: beware of sagging deck, water saturation and
cracks. Avoid dropping rolls.
Wood Deck: look for rotted areas and cracks.
Concrete Panels: look for spalling and cracks.
Poured Concrete: Generally never a problem. Look for
openings from removed equipment which may be improperly
covered and/or hidden.
 Push up ceiling tiles using a 6’ stepladder and use a
flashlight to inspect underside of deck.
 Immediately mark off bad deck areas and WARN all
employees.
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From the OSHA Code of Federal Regulations
Part Number: 1926
Part Title:
Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
Subpart:
M
Subpart Title: Fall Protection
Standard Number:
1926.500
Title:Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart.
1926.500(a)(1)
This subpart sets forth requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction
workplaces covered under 29 CFR part 1926. Exception: The provisions of this
subpart do not apply when employees are making an inspection, investigation, or
assessment of workplace conditions prior to the actual start of construction work or
after all construction work has been completed.
 Occupied buildings only
 Consider the building layout
 Consider building access
 Consider environmental conditions.
 Consider the type of work
 Calling system (Employee Observations Program)
 Fall protection is still
required
 Safety monitor is not
approved for hoisting
area
 Try and find a good load
location while
completing the pre-job
walk though
 Easy to set from the
ground.
 Cost effective
 The one pictured at
right, can be attached to
almost any standard
ladder to eliminate the
need for more
equipment.
 Mark off the area of bad
deck
 Setup proper skylight
protection
 Understand how long the job will take
 Know what options are available for fall protection
 Ensure the crew uses the right PPE
 Breakdown the job in a safe manner.
 Employees must have the proper equipment to ensure
they can do their work safely.
 A list of recommended equipment has been provided.
 (1) Retractable (At Least)
 Disposable Earplugs
 (2) Full Body Harnesses
 First Aid Kit
 (2) 6' Shock Absorbing
 Horizontal Lifeline
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Lanyards
At Least One Fire
Extinguisher (10 LB ABC)
One Roll of Caution Tape
(3) Carabiners
Rope Grabs w/Attached
Lanyard
Rope For Rope Grab (100')
(2) Cross Arm Strap
Safety Monitor Vest
(2) Eyewash bottles
Clear Safety Glasses
Smoked Safety Glasses
Impermeable Gloves
Leather Gloves
Hard Hat
 Fold Up Flagstands
 100 Linear feet of Warning line
 Cordless Screw Gun
 (2) 100' Pull-up Ropes
 (3) Safety Anchorage Plates
 (1) Backpack
 Hazard Communication Manual
 Safety & Loss Control Manual
 Six Foot Step Ladder
 Flashlight
 Camera
 Shoe booties
 Small crews are exempt from OSHA standards because the
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job only lasts a few minutes?
Small crews must follow the same safe work practices as
production crews?
Small crews need to carry additional safety equipment
because every job is a little bit different?
Knowing what size ladder is required to access the roof is
good information to have before getting to the jobsite?
Small crews don’t have to worry about deteriorated deck
because two people are lighter than a whole production
crew?