Case Histories of Fall Protection Engineering for Roofs and Warehouses

摘要

Roof Fall Protection: The importance of roofs is that they are the number one cause of death fromrnfalls onsite. This applies to construction when insulation and decking is laid, to skylight installationrnto roof maintenance and repairrnWarehouse Fall Protection: The importance of warehouses is that they are a major cause of fallrndeaths and injuries due to stepping into the racks from ladders or pickers with edge hazards andrnplatform collapse hazards, stepping off picker platforms or pallets.rnHazard recognition, fall protection design engineering, proper equipment selection and inspectionrnand training for situations at height are the keys to a strong safety program related to elevatedrnwork, followed by periodic worker testing before the work begins, and diligent observation.rnProper anchorage selection, engineering and installation are paramount to the safety of thosernperforming work activities at elevation. During this session, two specific case studies will bernexamined in order to demonstrate the need for the proper relationship between engineering,rnmaintenance and safety.rnThe following issues as well as associated parameters and constraints will be discussed:rn1. Definition of an anchoragern2. Anchorage selection, criteria and considerationsrn3. Engineering considerationsrn4. Installation considerationsrn5. Proper anchorage planning, certification, labeling, and maintenancern6. Case Study #1 – Roof Anchoragern7. Case Study #2 – Warehouse Anchorage.