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Down To Zero ̶ Eliminate Falls/Save Lives

Down To Zero ̶ Eliminate Falls/Save Lives. State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO Funded by Federal OSHA (2013). PPT Section 4 of 8.

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Down To Zero ̶ Eliminate Falls/Save Lives

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  1. Down To Zero ̶Eliminate Falls/Save Lives State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO Funded by Federal OSHA (2013) PPT Section 4 of 8 This material was produced under grant number SH-23588-12-60-F-6 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

  2. Alternative Fall Protection

  3. When Can You Use Alternative Fall Protection Systems • Precast concrete erection • Leading edge work • Residential construction • Roofing Photo: eLCOSH

  4. What Is Required In a Fall Protection Plan? • Site specific • Prepared by a qualified person • Implemented and supervised by a competent person • Documents why conventional fall protection systems are infeasible or would create a greater hazard • Identifies CAZ for each location where fall protection can not be used

  5. What Are Some Alternative Methods? • Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) • Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ) • Warning line systems Photo: NAHB

  6. What is a Controlled Access Zone (CAZ)? • Allows work without using a fall protection system • Defined by a control line: minimum breaking strength is 200 pounds • Must use safety monitor Photo: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

  7. What Are The Duties Of A Safety Monitor? Photo: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

  8. What Is A Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ)?

  9. When Can You Use A Warning Line System? Use only on flat or low-pitched roofs or surfaces (4:12 slope or less) during roofing leading edge work Illustration: Union Of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local # 49

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