CORE CURRICULUM
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Session 2: Elevated Work and Fall Protection
Session Two Objectives
When trainees have completed this session, they should be able
to do the following:
2. Describe the safe work requirements for elevated work, including
fall protection guidelines.
a. Identify and describe various fall hazards.
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Session Two Performance Tasks
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Related Performance Tasks
2. Inspect the following PPE items and determine if they are safe to
use:
3. Properly don, fit, and remove the following PPE items:
•Fall arrest harness
Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 –Falls
FALL PREVENTION
•Keep all walking and working areas clean and dry. If you
see a spill or ice patch, clean it up, or barricade the area
until it can be properly attended to.
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Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 –Falls
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BARRICADE COLOR CODES
RED = DANGER
YELLOW = CAUTION
YELLOW/PURPLE = RADIATION
Sections 2.2.0 and 2.2.1 –Fall Arrest
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Sections 2.2.0 and 2.2.1 –Fall Arrest
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ANCHOR POINTS
The strap is stored in a pouch attached to the harness. It
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Section 2.2.4 –Lanyards
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Section 2.2.4 –Determining Fall Distance
The fall distance must be determined by a person
qualified to make that decision. It determines
Section 2.2.5 –Vertical and Horizontal Lifelines
Vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of
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Section 2.2.5 –Vertical and Horizontal Lifelines
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WARNING!
Horizontal lifelines are rated for a maximum number of connected
Section 2.2.6 –Guardrails
Guardrails must be of a specified minimum height
and have a toeboard.
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Section 2.3.0 –Ladders
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Section 2.3.0 –Ladders
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All ladders are rated for a maximum load
that must not be exceeded.
Section 2.3.1 –Straight Ladders
•Aluminum –
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Section 2.3.1 –Straight Ladders
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The foot is positioned for a smooth surface such as
Section 2.3.1 –Ladder Positioning
The foot of the ladder must
be one-fourth the distance
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Section 2.3.1 –Ladder Positioning
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Secure the ladder at the top and bottom to keep it
Section 2.3.1 –Ladder Positioning
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Section 2.3.2 –Extension Ladders
MAKE SURE RUNG LOCKS ARE SECURE!
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Section 2.3.2 –Extension Ladders
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EXTENSION LADDER OVERLAP
Up to 36′ = 3′ minimum
Sections 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 –Ladder and Stairs
LADDER AND STAIR INSPECTION
•Check rails and rungs for cracks and other damage
•Check for loose rungs
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Sections 2.4.0 and 2.4.1 –Scaffolds
CAUTION
Only a competent
person has the
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Sections 2.4.0 and 2.4.1 –Scaffolds
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WARNING!
Never unlock the
Section 2.4.2 –Scaffold Inspection
Green Tag = Safe to use
Yellow Tag = Does not meet all safety standards
Red Tag = Unsafe; Do Not Use!
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Section 2.4.2 –Scaffold Inspection
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WARNING!
Wrap Up –Trade Terms
Cross-bracing
Excavation
Any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression in an earth surface,
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Wrap Up –Trade Terms
Hand line
Lanyard
A short section of rope or strap, one end of which is attached to a
Wrap Up –Trade Terms
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Midrail
Mid-level, horizontal board required on all open sides of scaffolds and
platforms that are more than 14 inches (35 cm) from the face of the
Scaffold
Wrap Up –Trade Terms
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Six-foot rule
A rule stating that platforms or work surfaces with unprotected sides or
Top rail
Next Session…
STRUCK-BY, CAUGHT IN OR BETWEEN, AND
ENERGY RELEASE HAZARDS
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