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Title: Suspended Scaffolding Safety


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Suspended ScaffoldingSafety
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Overview
  • Definition
  • Safety Concerns
  • Statistics
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Safety Tips

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OSHA Subpart L-Suspended Scaffolding
  • Definition
  • Suspended scaffolds are platforms suspended by
    ropes, or other non-rigid means, from an overhead
    structure

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OSHA Subpart L-Suspended Scaffolding
  • Types
  • Mulit-Level
  • Interior Hung
  • Two-Point Adjustable
  • Single-Point Adjustable
  • Catenary
  • Multi-Point Adjustable

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Safety Concerns
  • Falling
  • Broken Bones
  • Death
  • Landing on people below and killing them too

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Statistics
  • 1200 Fatalities in the construction Industry/yr
  • Statistics Vary
  • New York Times Article
  • 38 occurred in NYC in 06
  • 51 of construction fatalities are fall victims
    in New York City

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OSHA Regulations
  • To many to list
  • P. 175-191 in your OSHA Construction Industry
    Regulations Book
  • P. 192 left blank for notes on scaffolding

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Safety Tips
  • Check Equipment (Personal/Mechanical)
  • Proper License
  • Proper Safety Harnesses
  • Secured to Lifeline
  • Keep the platform from going vertical

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