<Insert Company Name> Warning Line System & Safety Monitor Training Program

Who says I need fall protection? The Company’s Safety & Loss Control Policy does! Your Co-workers do! Your Family & Friends do! The Federal Government (OSHA) does!

When do I need fall protection? Each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-sloped roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above the lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system. Greater than 6 feet

What is a Guardrail System? A guardrail system is a physical barrier erected to prevent employee from falling to a lower level The top rail shall be between 39” & 45” and support 200lbs of outward or downward force. The mid rail shall be midway between the top rail and the walking/working surface and support 150lbs of outward or downward force.

What is a Personal Fall Arrest System? A personal fall arrest system is used to arrest an employee in a fall from a working level. It consist of an anchorage point, connectors, a full body harness, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combinations of these.

What is Warning Line System? A warning line system is a barrier erected on a roof to warn employees that they are approaching an unprotected roof side or edge, and which designates an area in which roofing operations may take place without the use of guardrail or personal fall arrest systems to protect employees in the area.

What is a Controlled Access Zone (CAZ)? A controlled access zone is an area in which certain work may take place without the use of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety net system and access to the zone is controlled.

Who controls the access to the zone? The Safety Monitor is responsible for controlling access to the zone and communicating fall hazard warnings to all employees working in the controlled access zone!

What is a Safety Monitor? The Safety Monitor is the the competent person responsible for recognizing and warning employees of fall hazards! The Safety Monitor is an integral piece of the Perimeter Fall Protection.

Can I ever use a Safety Monitor without a Warning Line System? YES – On Roofs 50-feet, or less in width, the use of a safety monitoring system alone is permitted. There are five examples of the roof dimensions near the end of the training program

Can mechanical equipment be used on a roof with only a Safety Monitor? No Mechanical equipment is not permitted outside the warning lines, which includes roof areas where warning lines are not required.

How does a Warning Line System work? The warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work area When mechanical equipment is not being used the warning line system shall be erected not less than 6 feet from the roofs edge. When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line system shall be erected not less than 10 feet from the roofs edge.

How do I access the work area? Points of access, material handling areas, storage areas, and hoisting areas shall be connected to the work area by an access path form by two warning lines. When the path to a point of access is not in use, a rope, wire, or other barricade of equivalent strength and height to the warning line, shall be placed across the path at the point where the path intersects the warning line erected around the work area, or the path shall be offset such that a person cannot walk directly into the work area.

What qualifies as a Warning Line System? Warning lines shall consist of ropes, wires, or chains, and supporting stanchions erected as follows: The warning line shall be rigged and supported in such a way that it’s lowest point (including sag) is no less than 34” and the highest point is no more than 39” from the working/walking surface The warning line shall withstand 16 lbs of force applied horizontally to the stanchion 30” above the working/walking surface without tipping over. The warning line shall have minimal tensile strength of 500lbs after being applied to the stanchions. The line shall be attached at each stanchion in such a manner that pulling on one section of warning line does not result in slack being taken up in adjacent sections before the stanchion tips over. The warning line shall be flagged at 6 foot intervals with a highly visible material

Who is allowed outside the warning lines? No employees shall be allowed in the area between a roofs edge and a warning line unless the employee is performing roof work activities in that area, and is being supervised by a Safety Monitor.

Can mechanical equipment be used outside the warning lines? No Mechanical equipment on roofs shall be used and stored only in areas where employees are protected by a warning line system, guardrail system, or personal fall arrest system

What is required to be a Safety Monitor? OSHA says that The Hartford Roofing Co., Inc. shall designate a competent person to monitor the safety of the other employees Safety Monitor shall be competent. The Hartford Roofing Co., Inc. requires Safety Monitors to have successfully completed this training course, and strictly adhere to OSHA’s requirements.

What are OSHA’s requirements? The Safety Monitor shall be competent to recognize fall hazards The Safety Monitor shall warn the employees when it appears that the employee is unaware of a fall hazard or is acting in an unsafe manner The Safety Monitor shall be on the same working/walking surface and be within visual sighting distance of the employees being monitored The Safety Monitor shall be close enough to communicate orally with all the employees.

Can I perform other duties if I am the Safety Monitor? No As the designated Safety Monitor, you shall have no other responsibilities which could take your attention away from the monitoring function.

What if I am the Foreman? Although it is the role of the foreman to oversee the safety of the crew, the foreman still has the responsibility to monitor the entire roof project. If you can ensure that there will be no distractions that will interfere with your monitoring function, than you shall be permitted to act as the Safety Monitor!

Who is permitted in the controlled access zone? No employee, other than those engaged in roofing work [on low-slope roofs] or an employee covered by the fall protection plan, shall be permitted in an area where an employee is being protected by a safety monitoring system.

Define “roof work.” Roof work means the hoisting, storage, application, and removal of roofing materials and equipment, including related insulation, sheet metal, and vapor barrier work. Roof work does not include the construction of the roof deck.

How will other employee know that I am the Safety Monitor? It is your responsibility to alert the entire work crew that you will be (one of) the Safety Monitor(s) for the day. The Hartford Roofing Co., Inc. shall provide each Authorized Safety Monitor with fluorescent vest

What happens when I see an unsafe condition? Each employee working inside the controlled access zone shall be directed to comply promptly with fall hazard warnings from the Safety Monitor! The Hartford Roofing Co., Inc. has granted authorization to the Safety Monitor to cease any unsafe operations which affects the safety of any employee inside the controlled access zone! The Hartford Roofing Co., Inc. has also granted authorization to the Safety Monitor to remove any employee from controlled access zone for failure to adhere to direction and warnings.

What happens when nature calls? If, for any reason, the Safety Monitor must divert their attention from the employees engaged in roof work inside the controlled access zone, those employees shall be required to move back inside the warning line system. Employee are prohibited from re-entering the controlled access zone without the consent of the designated Safety Monitor.

How many employees can I effectively monitor? The OSHA regulations do not stipulate the number of employees that one Safety Monitor can effectively monitor, however all employees inside the controlled access zone must be within continuous visual sighting and be within range for verbal communications. Our policy is no more than four (4) employees per Safety Monitor.

What are the fall hazards I should be warning employees about? Backing up to close to the edge Any unprotected roof opening Tangled extension cords Airborne debris Bees, Wasps, Hornets Water, ice, or other slippery conditions Any change in walking/working conditions

Is there a correct way to communicate warnings! Yes! The Safety Monitor shall give positive directions, which include a description of the hazard and the proper control measure. Example: Tommy, your extension cord is about to become tangled. Please stop drilling and untangle your cord.

How do I determine if the roof is less than 50 feet in width? The roof width is considered to be the lesser of the two primary dimensions of the area, as viewed from above.

What are some other examples?

What are some other examples?

What are some other examples?

What are some other examples?

What are some other examples?

Where can I find more information on Fall Protection? The company has a strict fall protection program, which is an integral part of the Company Safety & Loss Control Program The OSHA standard on Fall Protection can be found in 29 CFR 1926.500-.503, and the appendixes The Safety Director will supply you with a copy of the standard at your request.