1. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Down To Zero ̶ Eliminate Falls/Save Lives State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO Funded by Federal OSHA (2013) This material was produced under grant number SH-23588-12-60-F-6 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. PPT Section 7 of 8

2. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Fall Rescue Photo: Troy Buzalsky, Canby Fire District

3. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Worker Dies in Fall Arrest Rescue (Case Study) Break into small groups Take 5-10 minutes to read the case study and discuss the questions Report your answer back to the class

4. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Prompt Rescue Required “The employer shall provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that employees are able to rescue themselves.” Source: OSHA

5. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Why Promptly? A worker hanging from his or her harness faces serious injury from suspension trauma Photo: Sureclip

6. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What Are The Signs Of Suspension Trauma? fainting shortness of breath nausea dizziness sweating hot flushes paleness narrowing of field of vision or loss of vision increased heart rate

7. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO How Can You Relieve Suspension Trauma? Photo: UNLV School of Nursing

8. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Relief Step Safety Strap Photos: Miller Fall Protection

9. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO Foot Wrap Illustrations: Washington Industrial Safety and Health Division, Fall Protection: Responding to Emergencies

10. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO How Do You Prepare For A Fall? Develop a Fall Rescue Plan Locate rescue equipment Train workers Practice the plan Photo: Roco Rescue

11. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What Equipment Can Be Used Onsite? Photo: Vertikal.net

12. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What Kind Of System Is This? Photo: Miller Fall Protection

13. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What Type of Device Is This? Photo: Miller Fall Protection

14. DOWN TO ZERODOWN TO ZERO What Happens After A Fall? Keep legs moving Do not recline the rescued worker Take equipment out-of-service Evaluate the fall rescue operation Photo: Roco Rescue