SUBCONTRACTOR Fall Protection

1. SUBCONTRACTOR Fall Protection

2. Course Objectives Subcontractor activities requiring fall protection work at SLAC

3. Roles and Responsibilities • Project Safety Support Department • Review, accept, or reject subcontractor safety documents including fall protection space program • Procurement • Withhold notice to proceed (NTP) until above documents have been accepted • Safety Services Group • Provide assistance as needed in the field

4. Elevated Surface Work Plan Over 6 feet in height from grade, floor, or other fixed working surface Is unprotected by guardrails, parapet, or other fixed barrier Using conventional fall protection equipment Review of Fall Protection Information

5. Review of Fall Protection Information • If conventional fall protection is not feasible the workers must set up a control line at a minimum of 6’ from the leading edge

6. Designated Area No Fall Protection Plan Required Controlled Access ZoneFall Protection Plan Required • Control Line Requirements • Erected not less than 6’ nor more than 25’ from leading edge • Extend entire length of leading edge • Be flagged or otherwise clearly marked at not more than 6’ intervals • Supported so the lowest point is not not less than 39” or mort than 45” • Have a minimum breaking strength of 200 lbs. • Minimum stanchion knock over strength of 16 lbs.

7. Review of Fall Protection Information The Hierarchy • Fall Prevention If work at heights is unavoidable, secure the elevated work area with a barrier system (such as guardrails) to prevent falls. • Fall Restraint When a barrier system is not feasible due to physical characteristics of the work environment or due to the infrequency of access, use an approved fall restraint system. 1000 lb. anchorage required • Fall Arrest with Rescue Plan If no other option is feasible, a properly engineered and approved fall arrest system can be used in conjunction with a rescue plan. 5000 lb. anchorage required

8. Elevated Surface work Plan (ESWP) • Must be used when using Fall Restraint and Fall Arrest and work in the Designated area • Description, Location, Protection method, Workers Names, Drawing • ESWP Author, Competent Person, Building Manager—Signatures Required • Must have a rescue plan (this does not mean calling 911)

9. Fall Protection Plan Used when the Fall Protection Competent Person determines that conventional Fall Protection will not work: EVIDENCE REQUIRED, DOCUMENTED, & ACCEPTED (by SLAC) Created by a Fall Protection Qualified Person (engineer) & implemented by a Fall Protection Competent Person Review of Fall Protection Information

10. Fall Restraint & Arrest Equipment • Must meet ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007 • Must be inspected by competent person 2 times per calendar year • Must be inspected pre-use by authorized or competent person • Worn/used per manufacturers recommendations • There is a weight limit

11. Body Belts: Not allowed at SLAC • Cal/OSHA allows body belts in some instances SLAC DOES NOT [ ]

12. LINAC manway ladders access • Course 203 available to subcontractors • Classroom • By appointment: contact Program Manager, Assistant Program Manager, or ADSOs

13. Some important numbers • Fall arrest with a lanyard; • You need a minimum of 17 feet for the equipment to prevent injury • Fall arrest with an SRL • You need a minimum of ~8 feet for the equipment to prevent injury • Fall arrest with a fall limiter • Same as an SRL

14. Questions, Comments, Concerns ? Thank you for your attention and patience