BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course PREPARATION FOR INSPECTION

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Inspection Safety Occupational Health & Safety Act – high rigging – scaffold & swing stages – crane safety and rigging – confined spaces – working over water

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Inspection Safety (Continued) General Safety Issues – use proper equipment – be alert – avoid unnecessary risk – assume all electrical is live – do not wear chest waders – use caution on ice – do not enter confined spaces

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Inspection Safety (Continued) Personal Equipment – hard hat – work boots (steel toe & non-slip soles) – hip waders – eye protection – safety harness – life jackets – warm clothing – rain gear

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Inspection Safety (Continued) Inspection Equipment – portable ladders base 1/4 of length from wall do not work on top two rungs base firm and non-slip extension ladders proper overlap – scaffold anchor properly design = 4X load inspect daily

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Inspection Safety (Continued) Inspection equipment – safety harness adjust to fit attach to fixed anchor check prior to use

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Inspection Safety (Continued) Traffic Safety – schedule during low traffic flow – inform road authority if lanes to be closed – park vehicles off road – wear high visibility vests – use flag persons etc. if necessary

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Tools & Equipment BIM Inspection Forms – provided by Regional Bridge Manager – carry blank forms Bridge File Maps – shows bridge locations – plan route Bridge Inventory Information – use to confirm bridge characteristics – Inspection requirements – check bridge file number etc.

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Basic Tools for Inspection BIM Manual Clip board Camera Long tape & steel weight Pocket tape Chipping hammer Binoculars

BIM Bridge Inspection and Maintenance Technical Standards Branch Class B Bridge Inspection Course Preparation for Inspection Basic Tools for Inspection Flashlight Hand level Wire brush Plumb bob Survey picket Shovel Measuring pole Personal equipment