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Fatal Roof and Ladder Falls in Residential Construction: 2005 - 2007
Fatal Roof and Ladder Falls in Residential Construction: 2005 - 2007
Richard Fairfax, CIH
Director
Enforcement Programs
Richard Fairfax, CIH
Director
Enforcement Programs
Data & Information SourceData & Information Source
Construction Industry Research and Policy Center University of Tennessee September 2009 Contract No. J089F26523 Prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor –
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Construction Industry Research and Policy Center University of Tennessee September 2009 Contract No. J089F26523 Prepared for the U.S. Department of Labor –
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OverviewOverview
Falls dominate fatalities in construction with falls from/through roofs and falls from and with ladders are of prime importance
Study was based on 2005 through 2007 OSHA inspection case files looking at 116 residential roof/ladder falls
Falls dominate fatalities in construction with falls from/through roofs and falls from and with ladders are of prime importance
Study was based on 2005 through 2007 OSHA inspection case files looking at 116 residential roof/ladder falls
OverviewOverview
Falls from Roofs 80% were falls from the roof rather than
through the roof Leading factors
Fall protection not used Lack of training Insufficient task planning
Falls from Roofs 80% were falls from the roof rather than
through the roof Leading factors
Fall protection not used Lack of training Insufficient task planning
OverviewOverview
Falls from Roofs 80 percent were roofers Approximately 20% were carpenters
Over 80% of these falls showed that there was no safety plan or that the safety plan was incomplete
Falls from Roofs 80 percent were roofers Approximately 20% were carpenters
Over 80% of these falls showed that there was no safety plan or that the safety plan was incomplete
OverviewOverview
Falls from ladders Leading factors
Lack of training The task was insufficiently planned
Top contributing factor Unexpected movement of the working surface
(ladder)
Falls from ladders Leading factors
Lack of training The task was insufficiently planned
Top contributing factor Unexpected movement of the working surface
(ladder)
OverviewOverview
Falls from ladders
Laborers and carpenters experienced more frequent fatalities than did roofers
Falls from ladders
Laborers and carpenters experienced more frequent fatalities than did roofers
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Fatal Event Fall from the roof (61)
Fall through roof opening (6)
Fall through skylight (3)
Fatal Event Fall from the roof (61)
Fall through roof opening (6)
Fall through skylight (3)
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Top contributing factor Fall protection not used (56) Lack of training (44) Task not sufficiently planned (43) Lost balance (30) Lack of concentration (21) Slipped and tripped while moving (21)
Top contributing factor Fall protection not used (56) Lack of training (44) Task not sufficiently planned (43) Lost balance (30) Lack of concentration (21) Slipped and tripped while moving (21)
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Top contributing factor (cont.)
Employer did not provide fall protection (16) Misjudge of roof edge (14) Language barrier (12) No competent person (11) Lack of daily safety inspection (11)
Top contributing factor (cont.)
Employer did not provide fall protection (16) Misjudge of roof edge (14) Language barrier (12) No competent person (11) Lack of daily safety inspection (11)
Falls through Roof OpeningsFalls through Roof Openings
Top contributing factor Task not sufficiently planned (6) Lack of training (5) Fall protection not used (5) Victim fell through material over opening (5) Lack of concentration (3) Unguarded opening (3) Slipped/tripped while moving (2)
Top contributing factor Task not sufficiently planned (6) Lack of training (5) Fall protection not used (5) Victim fell through material over opening (5) Lack of concentration (3) Unguarded opening (3) Slipped/tripped while moving (2)
Falls through SkylightsFalls through Skylights
Top Contributing Factor Task not sufficiently planned (3) Fall protection not used (3) Lack of training (2) Unguarded opening (2) Victim fell through material over opening (2) Lost balance, unexpected movement of walking
surface, employee misconduct (1 each)
Top Contributing Factor Task not sufficiently planned (3) Fall protection not used (3) Lack of training (2) Unguarded opening (2) Victim fell through material over opening (2) Lost balance, unexpected movement of walking
surface, employee misconduct (1 each)
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Construction Operation at time of fatality Roofing (48) Exterior carpentry (10) Exterior masonry (4) Exterior Painting (3) Clean up (3) Exterior cladding (1)
Construction Operation at time of fatality Roofing (48) Exterior carpentry (10) Exterior masonry (4) Exterior Painting (3) Clean up (3) Exterior cladding (1)
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Occupation of victim Roofer (37) Carpenter (13) Laborer (8) Painter (3) Unknown (3) Plasterer (2) Supervisor/foreman (2) Mason (1) Sheet metal worker (1)
Occupation of victim Roofer (37) Carpenter (13) Laborer (8) Painter (3) Unknown (3) Plasterer (2) Supervisor/foreman (2) Mason (1) Sheet metal worker (1)
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Victim activity at time of accident Working on task (59) Going to or from task (6) Starting/ending work (4) Taking a break (1)
Victim activity at time of accident Working on task (59) Going to or from task (6) Starting/ending work (4) Taking a break (1)
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Type of roof Pitched (47) Unknown (18) Flat (5)
Type of roof Pitched (47) Unknown (18) Flat (5)
Falls from RoofsFalls from Roofs
Fall distance 1 to 5 feet (1) 6 to 14 feet (13) 15 to 29 feet (39) 30 feet and above (17)
Fall distance 1 to 5 feet (1) 6 to 14 feet (13) 15 to 29 feet (39) 30 feet and above (17)
Falls from LaddersFalls from Ladders
Top contributing factor Unexpected movement of ladder (21) Lack of training (20) Task not sufficiently planned (15) Lost balance (13) Improper use of ladder (11) Incorrect ladder positioning (11)
Top contributing factor Unexpected movement of ladder (21) Lack of training (20) Task not sufficiently planned (15) Lost balance (13) Improper use of ladder (11) Incorrect ladder positioning (11)
Falls from LaddersFalls from Ladders
Top contributing factor (cont.)
Poor surface support for ladder (10) Ladder not secured or extended 3 feet above
landing (10) Ladder not in proper condition (9) Lack of daily safety inspection (8) No competent person (7)
Top contributing factor (cont.)
Poor surface support for ladder (10) Ladder not secured or extended 3 feet above
landing (10) Ladder not in proper condition (9) Lack of daily safety inspection (8) No competent person (7)
Falls from LaddersFalls from Ladders
Top contributing factor Lost balance (14) Lack of training (10) Task not sufficiently planned (6) Improper use of ladder (5) Language barrier (4) No competent person (4) 3 points of contact not followed (3) Victim carrying or lifting material, incorrect ladder
position, poor surface support (2 each)
Top contributing factor Lost balance (14) Lack of training (10) Task not sufficiently planned (6) Improper use of ladder (5) Language barrier (4) No competent person (4) 3 points of contact not followed (3) Victim carrying or lifting material, incorrect ladder
position, poor surface support (2 each)
Falls from LaddersFalls from Ladders
Construction operation Roofing (10) Exterior carpentry (9) Exterior cladding (4) Exterior painting (4) Interior carpentry (4) Installing interior walls, ceiling, or doors (4) Installing HVAC (3) Interior plumbing, ducting, electrical (2) Interior paining, interior masonry, concrete forming,
fireproofing (1 each)
Construction operation Roofing (10) Exterior carpentry (9) Exterior cladding (4) Exterior painting (4) Interior carpentry (4) Installing interior walls, ceiling, or doors (4) Installing HVAC (3) Interior plumbing, ducting, electrical (2) Interior paining, interior masonry, concrete forming,
fireproofing (1 each)
Falls from LaddersFalls from Ladders
Occupations Laborer (12) Carpenter (10) Roofer (8) Painter (5) Drywaller (3) Electrician, HVAC, supervisor, unknown (2 each) Plumber, cable installer (1 each)
Occupations Laborer (12) Carpenter (10) Roofer (8) Painter (5) Drywaller (3) Electrician, HVAC, supervisor, unknown (2 each) Plumber, cable installer (1 each)
General ObservationsGeneral Observations
Leading contributing factors for falls from roofs and ladders
Lack of training Work insufficiently planned Lost balance
Leading contributing factors for falls from roofs and ladders
Lack of training Work insufficiently planned Lost balance
Study ConcernsStudy Concerns
Lack of information in inspection case files Adequacy of the employers safety and health
plans Insufficient information on the role of language
barriers – were language issues a contributing factor
Information on job tenure would add to the value of the data in the case file
Lack of information in inspection case files Adequacy of the employers safety and health
plans Insufficient information on the role of language
barriers – were language issues a contributing factor
Information on job tenure would add to the value of the data in the case file
QuestionsQuestions
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