RCCS Insurance RCCS Insurance CompanyCompanySmall Crew ComplianceSmall Crew Compliance

Hettrick, Cyr and Associates, Hettrick, Cyr and Associates, Inc.Inc.Presented by: Matt LippPresented by: Matt Lipp

Dallas, TexasDallas, Texas

January 11, 2007January 11, 2007

What is requiredWhat is required

OSHA does not OSHA does not make an make an exception to any exception to any standards based standards based on the size of the on the size of the crew.crew.

Fall protection is Fall protection is required on all required on all projectsprojects

Hazards Faced by Hazards Faced by Small CrewsSmall Crews Determining the valuable Determining the valuable

informationinformation Not the right safety equipment for Not the right safety equipment for

the jobthe job– Additional hazardsAdditional hazards

How do they get the materials and How do they get the materials and equipment to the roof safelyequipment to the roof safely

Incomplete Pre-Job inspectionIncomplete Pre-Job inspection

Crew SizeCrew Size

Crews should be a Crews should be a minimum of two people.minimum of two people.– One person may not be One person may not be

able to call for help in able to call for help in case of an emergencycase of an emergency

– One person can not act One person can not act as a safety monitoras a safety monitor

– One person may tend One person may tend to cut more cornersto cut more corners

– One person will have to One person will have to make more trips up and make more trips up and down the ladderdown the ladder

– In rural areas, injured In rural areas, injured worker can be isolated worker can be isolated for a long period of for a long period of timetime

Pre-Job Customer Pre-Job Customer MeetingMeeting Where is the leak – Why are you Where is the leak – Why are you

out thereout there Best access to the roofBest access to the roof Additional safety requirementsAdditional safety requirements Contact Name & NumberContact Name & Number

OSHA Exemption for OSHA Exemption for InspectorsInspectors

Inspector exemptionInspector exemption From the OSHA Code of Federal RegulationsFrom the OSHA Code of Federal Regulations Part Number:Part Number:19261926 Part Title:Part Title: Safety and Health Regulations for Safety and Health Regulations for

ConstructionConstruction Subpart:Subpart: MM Subpart Title:Subpart Title: Fall ProtectionFall Protection Standard Number:Standard Number: 1926.5001926.500 Title:Title: Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this

subpart.subpart. 1926.500(a)(1)1926.500(a)(1) This subpart sets forth requirements and criteria for fall This subpart sets forth requirements and criteria for fall

protection in construction workplaces covered under 29 protection in construction workplaces covered under 29 CFR part 1926. Exception: CFR part 1926. Exception: The provisions of this subpart do The provisions of this subpart do not apply when employees are making an inspection, not apply when employees are making an inspection, investigation, or assessment of workplace conditions prior investigation, or assessment of workplace conditions prior to the actual start of construction work or after all to the actual start of construction work or after all construction work has been completed.construction work has been completed.

Pre-Job WalkthroughPre-Job Walkthrough

Bad deck or changes to structural Bad deck or changes to structural integrityintegrity

Access to the roofAccess to the roof Power linesPower lines Determine what is required for Fall Determine what is required for Fall

Protection.Protection.– Perimeter workPerimeter work– SkylightsSkylights– Safety MonitorSafety Monitor– Enclosing the work areaEnclosing the work area

Safety Equipment for Safety Equipment for the Jobthe Job Standardized equipment should Standardized equipment should

be present in each maintenance be present in each maintenance van or truckvan or truck

Additional equipment should be Additional equipment should be present at the shop incase present at the shop incase additional employees will be additional employees will be completing the work of small completing the work of small crewscrews

Standardize Fall Protection Equipment

Alternative Fall Protection Alternative Fall Protection EquipmentEquipment

Provides Provides Temporary Temporary ProtectionProtection

Stand collapse or Stand collapse or could be placed could be placed in flatbed or on in flatbed or on top of vantop of van

Nets available through International Cordage - www.internationalcordage.org

List of Recommended List of Recommended EquipmentEquipment

(2) 3/8" 50' Cable w/ Flemished (2) 3/8" 50' Cable w/ Flemished EyesEyes

(2) 10' Steel Lanyards(2) 10' Steel Lanyards (6) 3/8" Crosby Cable Clamps(6) 3/8" Crosby Cable Clamps Fold Up FlagstandsFold Up Flagstands 100 Linear feet of Warning line100 Linear feet of Warning line Cordless Screw GunCordless Screw Gun (2) 100' Pull-up Ropes(2) 100' Pull-up Ropes (3) Safety Anchorage Plates(3) Safety Anchorage Plates (1) Backpack(1) Backpack Hazard Communication ManualHazard Communication Manual Safety & Loss Control ManualSafety & Loss Control Manual Communication Devices (Cell Communication Devices (Cell

phone)phone) Six Foot Step LadderSix Foot Step Ladder FlashlightFlashlight CameraCamera

(1) Retractable (At Least)(1) Retractable (At Least) (2) Full Body Harnesses(2) Full Body Harnesses (2) 6' Shock Absorbing Lanyards(2) 6' Shock Absorbing Lanyards At Least One Fire Extinguisher At Least One Fire Extinguisher (10 LB ABC)(10 LB ABC) One Roll of Caution TapeOne Roll of Caution Tape (3) Carabiners(3) Carabiners (1) Rope Grab w/Attached (1) Rope Grab w/Attached

LanyardLanyard (1) Rope For Rope Grab (100')(1) Rope For Rope Grab (100') (1) Cross Arm Strap(1) Cross Arm Strap Safety Monitor Vest Safety Monitor Vest (2) Eyewash bottles(2) Eyewash bottles Clear Safety GlassesClear Safety Glasses Smoked Safety GlassesSmoked Safety Glasses Impermeable GlovesImpermeable Gloves Leather GlovesLeather Gloves Hard Hat w/LogoHard Hat w/Logo Disposable EarplugsDisposable Earplugs First Aid KitFirst Aid Kit

Upload and Download Upload and Download of Materialof Material Material should not be Material should not be

carried up or down the carried up or down the ladder. Doing so will not ladder. Doing so will not allow for three-points of allow for three-points of contactcontact

Is there a parapet wall Is there a parapet wall presentpresent

Can they tie offCan they tie off Store all materials Store all materials

together so as few trips together so as few trips as possible need to be as possible need to be mademade

--Note: A safety monitor is not Note: A safety monitor is not adequate means of fall adequate means of fall protection while hoisting protection while hoisting material up the side of a material up the side of a buildingbuilding

Rescue PlansRescue Plans

How are you going to get this guy down?

TrainingTraining

Who Should be trainedWho Should be trained– Are additional employees utilized as Are additional employees utilized as

small crews in bad weathersmall crews in bad weather

What Should the Training Cover?What Should the Training Cover? Competent in recognizing hazardsCompetent in recognizing hazards Competent in proper use of the Competent in proper use of the

equipmentequipment

QuestionsQuestions

Breakout SessionBreakout Session

Should the equipment be standardized or Should the equipment be standardized or broken down by work to be completed?broken down by work to be completed?

What should the policy be in emergency What should the policy be in emergency situations in terms of sending out a situations in terms of sending out a single employee?single employee?

Any additional concerns?Any additional concerns? Inspection requirements for small crews Inspection requirements for small crews

(i.e. Frequency by safety management)(i.e. Frequency by safety management)