JOINS OSHA’S NATIONAL SAFETY STAND-DOWN TO PREVENT FALLS IN CONSTRUCTION JUNE 2-6, 2014

PLAN. PROVIDE. TRAIN. The Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF) joins OSHA for the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down June 2-6, 2014 Fatal falls are STILL the leading cause of death in construction; each year over 200 workers are killed; 10,000 seriously injured from falls These deaths are preventable! Three simple steps – PLAN, PROVIDE, and TRAIN – can make all the difference in terms of fall prevention Because everybody deserves to go home at the end of the day. 2

PLAN: Begin with a Hazard Assessment – what (and where) are the fall hazards? - Existing - Anticipated Develop a Fall Prevention Plan – identify the fall hazards and how they will be dealt with as the job progresses Budget for safety equipment As UBC members and contractors, we have the experience to know where the hazards are; with planning, we can get ahead of them. 3

PROVIDE: Based on the hazard assessment, provide appropriate solutions that will keep everyone on the site safe from fall hazards. Fall hazard solutions, from most to least effective: Elimination Engineering controls Administrative & work practice controls PPE Of course, all fall hazards cannot be eliminated - it’s construction after all – but most can be controlled. For the rest, there’s PPE. 4

PROVIDE: Appropriate fall hazard solutions: Eliminate fall hazards wherever possible: Build/assemble on the ground to avoid unnecessary exposure to fall hazards Use tool extensions that allow work to be done from the ground/deck Are there other ways to eliminate falls that could be used on your jobsite? 4 (cont)

PROVIDE: Appropriate fall hazard solutions: Engineering Controls: Guardrails Handrails Hole covers Anchors for fall restraint Stairs for scaffold access What are some other engineering controls that could prevent falls? 5 (cont)

PROVIDE: Appropriate fall hazard solutions: Administrative Controls: Standard Operating Procedures – for securing ladders, accessing & working at heights, inspecting equipment, reporting hazards, etc. Toolbox talks, JHAs, safety meetings – workers and supervisors evaluating, discussing, and correcting fall hazards Scheduling – arranging deliveries and work crews so fewer hazards are created by overlapping activities or poorly staged materials Are there other administrative or work practice controls that might work on your jobsite? 6 (cont)

PROVIDE: Appropriate fall hazard solutions: PPE: Fall restraint systems (always preferable); fall arrest systems as needed Components appropriate for intended use; compatible Properly-fitting harness for each individual who will be wearing one Equipment: Adequate ladders – quality, quantity, variety Scaffolds – stability, safe access; adequate supply of compatible parts Aerial and scissor lifts; material hoists What other PPE or equipment could help prevent falls? 7 (cont)

PROVIDE: Opportunities for the whole jobsite team – workers, foremen, stewards, superintendents, safety personnel – to do the following: Contribute to the ongoing process of hazard identification and control Express their commitment to a strong jobsite safety culture Work together toward a common goal Reinforcement of safe behavior / correction of unsafe behavior What are some ways to encourage everyone on the site to buy into fall prevention? 7 Also

TRAIN: Every member of the jobsite team should be trained so they can take an active role in fall prevention: Recognizing and avoiding fall hazards Correcting fall hazards Following safe work practices Wearing and inspecting and storing PPE Reporting unsafe conditions Remember that training is an ongoing part of the job and should be reinforced whenever there is a need. 8

PLAN. PROVIDE. TRAIN. Three simple steps to preventing falls. For jobsite training resources and more information on how to participate in the Fall Prevention Stand-Down, visit: 9

For information on construction fall protection training, contact your local training center. Because everybody deserves to go home at the end of the day.