Is equipment adequate for the rescue plan weight ratings, length, connection type, etc. I took the view that if they were walking wounded they would egress the scaffold the same route as they accessed it, if the injury was. A rescue plan is a preplanned strategy or procedure, designed to safely retrieve someone who has fallen from height and is suspended in a harness. But the reality is that falls happen, and a rescue plan is an essential component of the overall fall. Click here to download a sample scaffold safety plan. Couplers supplied for use with suspended scaffold have been designed, tested and.
Elevated surface work plan form stanford university. Outriggerthe structural member of a supported scaffold used to increase the base width of a scaffold in order to provide support for and increased stability of the scaffold. Standards to be cut as flush as possible with the deck or will be over 1m with end caps on the tubes. Platform a work surface elevated above lower levels. Emergency escape and rescue devices must not be used as. Anchor point landing area rescue obstructionshazards. Emergency evacuation and rescue plan for scaffolding leachs.
I was recently asked by a client for a scaffold rescue plan. Posted by richard hinckley eric if you rescue plan considers the use of a remote rope rescue device which i assume it may do for recovery of a scaffolder in a harness and this reduces the potantial issue of suspension trauma, then drop me a note an i will send you details of the rescue genie which is a bespoke rescue product exactly for use in this application. Fall protection in suspended platforms xsplatforms. Each rope on a suspended scaffold must support the scaffolds weight and at least six times the intended load. If the rescue team cannot affect a rescue within 5 minutes emergency services are to be called at once. Scaffold to be designed and erected as per the midas scaffold schedule, scaffold heights will vary with the height of the building, no standards to protrude up into the working platform causing trip hazards. Wah written rescue plan template industrial safety trainers. Policies and work rules policies and work rules should concentrate on.
Locations of any rescue line anchor points for rope rescue. A tie that holds one scaffold member in a fixed position with respect to another member. I took the view that if they were walking wounded they would egress the scaffold the same route as they accessed it, if the injury was beyond the realms of the first aider then the emergency. Effective rescue plans should include the following procedures for. Specifics about training required to perform rescue work. In this case, we will discuss the safety measures for a twopoint suspended platform. Workers need to be trained on the procedures to follow in the event of a fall or witness another individual fall, and it must also be part of your training program.
Working at height rescue plan free downloadable template. A guide to scaffold use in the construction industry each employee more than 10 feet above a lower level shall be protected from falls by guardrails or a fall arrest system, except those on singlepoint and twopoint adjustable suspension scaffolds. Calosha defines scaffolds as, any temporary elevated platform and its necessary vertical, diagonal, and horizontal members used to support workers and materials also known as a scaffold tower. Design the suspension rig should be designed and documented by a competent person, for example a person who holds a tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering discipline. This type of scaffold is suspended by wire ropes that are connected to anchorage outrigger beams or davits for example located on the roof of a structure. Use this template to ensure a stable foundation of a scaffold before working on it. Every area of design for a suspended scaffold system should receive a formal sign.
Before work commences, the scaffold contractor should verify that the rescue plan is appropriate and achievable, especially with respect to the path of a casualty and suitable anchor points. The session will be invaluable for those people responsible for. Workers restrained by a fullbody harness and lanyard can experience. Model safety program date subject regulatory standard. A guide to scaffold use in the construction industry osha. The occupational safety and health administrations osha regulation 29 cfr 1926. An emergency rescue plan has been established manual handling training for all employees elearning use fall arrest equipment harness attached at all times to the scaffold when working. Supported scaffold a platform supported by outrigger beams, brackets, poles, legs, uprights, posts, frames, or similar rigid support. An adequate fall protection plan has been developed and the associated hazards have been outlined in the crews pretask planning. Personnel training by signing below, i acknowledge and have. How to attach retrieval or lowering lines to a fallen workers harness. This will help reduce confusion, aid in training scaffold safety, and formalize processes.
As soon as a fall takes place the scaffold team must put the rescue plan into effect, and inform the site. Scaffolds are commonly used in construction work so workers have a safe, stable work platform when work cannot be done at ground level or on a finished floor. The health and safety executive hse found that, in 201516, over a quarter of fatalities at. Purpose under normal circumstances, backup systems built into the machine will allow the operator to bring the platform of the machine to ground level under controlled conditions. Location of first aid kit, phone and rescue equipment. Scaffolding in this guide means the individual components, for example tubes, couplers or frames and materials that when assembled form a scaffold. Platforma work surface elevated above lower levels.
If fall arrest is needed, include details freefall and deceleration distance, worker height, lanyard length, etc. Sample fall rescue plan for bridge work the national work zone. The best rescue strategy is to take every possible precaution to prevent operatives from falling in the first place. Oct 11, 2017 a rescue plan is a preplanned strategy or procedure, designed to safely retrieve someone who has fallen from height and is suspended in a harness.
Has rescue equipment been inspected and found in good shape. It is important to do a risk assessment for the rescue and keep a record of this assessment and all details of the rescue as. Sample fall rescue plan for bridge work this document is intended to provide guidance for developing fall rescue plans for bridge contractors. A scaffold is a temporary structure erected to support access or working platforms. Scaffold rescue plan ive been asked to supply a rescue plan by a contractor. As a building owneremployer, you are obliged to provide an anchorage point on. To ensure that a safe method of rescue is available when all other backup systems for. It is important to do a risk assessment for the rescue and keep a record of this assessment and all details of the rescue as this may be important to refer to at a later date. Proper scaffolds andor temporary work platforms shall be provided for working. The rescue plan should also minimize the amount of atrisk behavior of the rescuer during the rescue attempt, and help to ensure that the rescue is conducted promptly in a safe and professional manner.
Example checklists for suspended swingstage scaffolds are provided at appendix a. Creating a emergency evacuation and rescue plan for scaffolding. Scaffolding safety written program university of california santa barbara 6 of 19 platform. Rescue plans for aerial work platform use scaffolding and access. Assess the risk of using a scaffold by checking the structure of the scaffold, its base, height, and dimensions. It is now a legal requirement of the work at height regulations 2005 to have a rescue plan. It does not necessarily reflect th e official views of osha or the u. Scaffold safety program defined a scaffold safety program ssp may be thought of as a plan of action to accomplish a safety. Spider manufactures and designs suspended access equipment products including traction hoists, drum hoists, suspended scaffolding, modular platforms, rigging equipment, aerial work cages or swing stages or swingstage, and wire rope, electrical and welding accessories for heavy commercial construction and. Presentation contents will include the subjects below and those attending will receive a cpd certificate covering.
You can learn more about basic scaffold safety by taking oshacademy course 604, scaffold safety. Site specific fall protection plan form 211 4 of 5. The responsibility for creating an effective rescue plan lies with the employer and senior management. Electrocution, principally due to proximity of the scaffold to overhead power lines. Often times, its best to have a complete rds at the jobsite in case an emergency arises. Rescue plan with the work team to determine if all concerns have been addressed and. Any rescue plan from an access platform should comply with the current health and safety legislation covered by the 2005 work at height regulations. A guide to scaffold use in the construction industry. Rescuing the casualty, either self rescue or by another person. Rescue ladder aerial truck rescue kit winch suspended access equipment rescue kit haulup climbing rope rescue system low height rescue kit crane man basket descent rescue kit stretcher elevated work platform first aid kit if worker is injured. A person who by possession of a recognized degree, certificate or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated.
Written scaffold safety plan its important to create a written plan that clearly states policies, rules, responsibilities, etc. As a building owneremployer, you are obliged to provide an anchorage point on the roof to help complete a rescue safely. Read, understood and will follow the manufactures instructions on proper use, maintenance and inspections of the equipment reference in this plan. Scaffolds use in the construction industry rule aims to protect workers using scaffolding in construction work. I am aware of such a rescue plan for the erection stripping of scaffold etc but not heard of one for utilising the scaffold as a working platform. View profile view forum posts private message join date oct. Scaffold related fatalities account for a significant number of fatalities in the construction workplace. It provides information about the type and location of equipment that are vital in the rescue process. Emergency evacuation and rescue plan for scaffolding. I never seen one does anyone have one in any format.
If the scaffolds basic characteristics are unsuited to the task, or if all the necessary components are. Aug 11, 2017 working from inside a suspended platform. Annexure 2 sample format ladder inspection check list. Aerial work platforms may be used to rescue a fallen worker only if the use of the. Ipaf guidance on rescue plan atp access platforms ltd.
The paper also explains why current scaffold safety regulations are inadequate for mast climbers. Why are rescue plans important when operating aerial work platforms awps. Suspension scaffold a platform suspended by ropes or other nonrigid means from an. Rescuing the casualty, either self rescue or by another person persons. Why are rescue plans important when operating aerial work platforms awps workers restrained by a fullbody harness and lanyard can experience. The suspended scaffold system has been designed in accordance with asnzs 1576. Scaffoldrelated fatalities account for a significant number of fatalities in the construction workplace. Scaffolding hazards continue to rank high on the list of the most frequently cited standards in the construction industry. Mobile scaffolda powered or unpowered, portable, caster or wheelmounted supported scaffold. Next, inspect the components and capture photo defects. Scaffold platforms must be at least 18 inches wide, there are some exceptions, and guardrails andor personal fall arrest systems must be used for fall protection any time you are working 10 feet or more above ground level. Are all rescuers familiar with the use of the rescue equipment.
Adequacy of inspection and maintenance of plant and equipment for example, scaffolding. Selection the safe and efficient use of scaffolding depends first on choosing the right system for the job. If this isnt possible, a descent device should at least be available on the platform. As soon as a fall takes place the scaffold team must put the rescue plan into. Limitations of the rescue plan for adverse weather wind, snow etc rescue kits for example allow you to either lower the person to the ground or lift them up, depending on the situation. Finally, rate the overall condition of the scaffold and ensure the correct tagging is in place. Platformssupported scaffold platforms shall be fully planked or decked.
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