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Standards Safety Training:Self Study

Introduction to Fall Protection


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Table of Contents

Course Introduction ............................................................................. 3

Course Objectives ............................................................................... 3

Fall Protection Introduction ................................................................... 3

Fall Hazards ....................................................................................... 3

Calpines Priority of Hazard Controls........................................................ 5

Fall Protection Systems ......................................................................... 5

Site Specific Requirements .................................................................... 6

Fall Incidents ..................................................................................... 6

Inspections ........................................................................................ 7

Competent vs. Qualified ........................................................................ 7

Training ............................................................................................ 7

Review ............................................................................................. 8

Calpine Safety Training Completion Sheet .................................................. 9


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Introduction to Fall Protection Self Study Page 3of 9

Course Introduction

Be sure to set aside 1 hour to complete this self-study course.

You will need the following materials:

Fall Protection Standard

Site Fall Protection Procedure

Pen/Pencil

Periodically, you will be asked to respond to information or locate information within other

documents. Do not skip these activities; they are required for course credit and will be

checked by your Supervisor/Manager.

Course Objectives

Identify fall hazards.

List the priorities for hazard control.

Identify fall protection systems.

Understand the requirements of the Calpine Fall Protection Standard.

Fall Protection Introduction

Fall protection is required for all contractors and Calpine employees who are exposed to fall

hazards.

Fill in the blanks using the Terms and Definitions Table in Section 3.0.

A fall hazard exists when there is a potential to fall:

More than ____4____ ft. from an unprotected walking/working surface.

Less than _____4____ ft. from an unprotected walking/working surface to dangerousequipment, processes, or hazards located ______________.

Fall Hazards

The fall hazards that you might encounter on the work site are:

Holes

Openings

Unprotected edges

Walking/working surfaces:

Greater than or equal to 4 ft. in height

Above dangerous equipment, processes, or hazards


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What are some hazards that exist at your work site? Which specific hazard controls are

used to eliminate, mitigate, and protect against these fall hazards?Fall Hazard at Your Site Hazard Controls in Place

Glycol fin-fan coolers Railings

Combustion Chambers Fall Protection Devices

Exhaust Stacks Enclosed Ladders

Ladders Personal Fall Protection


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Calpines Priority of Hazard Controls

Calpine practices a hierarchy of controls, which are ranked by priority, to control workplace

hazards. These controls are as follows:

1

Engineering Controls

Control methods that generally eliminate the hazard (such asrailings on elevated work platforms)

2

Work Practice(Administrative) Controls

Changes in work procedures that remove or reduce risk to anacceptable level (such as using scaffolding instead of ladders)

3

Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE)

Equipment that prevents/mitigates exposure to a hazard

Always select the highest hazard control priority possible.PPE is considered the last line of

defense. It does not remove or reduce the hazard, but it does limit potential harm from

exposure to the hazard.

Which hazard controls are used at your work site?

Work Practices

PPE

Engineering Controls

Fall Protection SystemsEngineered Fall Protection System (EFPS): Equipment and devices that are designed and

permanently installed to provide points of connection for fall protection equipment

Personal Fall Protection System (PFPS): Equipment that includes fall arrest systems,

positioning device systems, fall restraint systems, safety nets, and/or guardrails

Personal Fall Restraint System (PFRS): Equipment used to prevent an employee from falling

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS): Equipment used to protect an employee who falls by

stopping the fall

What are some examples of these fall protection systems at your work site?

Railings around glycol fin-fan coolers

Fall protection devices on top of combustion chambers

Personal fall protection devices


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Site Specific Requirements

Each Site needs to:

Identify fall hazards at the site.

Implement fall protection methods to:

Eliminate the fall hazard.

Prevent falls.

Minimize injury if there is a fall.

Consider fall protection specifics when developing a Job Safety Briefing or Safe WorkPermit.

Ensure all PFPS users are trained in the use and inspection of that equipment.

Review section 2.0 of your Site Fall Protection Procedure. Summarize your sites planfor:

Eliminating fall hazards: Identify elevated platforms that may require railings or other

engineering controls

Preventing a fall: Use scaffold when possible instead of ladders

Use of personal fall protective equipment: Use personal fall protection when working above

4 feet. Dont work alone when using personal fall protection.

Fall Incidents

All fall protection systems will include a plan for responding to a fall incident.

The availability of rescue personnel, ladders, lifts, or other rescue equipment should beevaluated to ensure the prompt removal of an employee from an elevated location.

First aid training should include information on the effects of suspension trauma. Site personnel should be trained on rescue techniques for injured personnel who may be

suspended while wearing fall protection equipment.


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Which forms of rescue equipment are used at your site?

Tripod with hoist

Tending lines

Inspections

A Competent Person will inspect personal fall protection equipment prior to use each day.

A Competent Person will, at a minimum, complete quarterly documented inspections byusing an approved checklist.

Discard lanyards and deceleration devices involved in a fall event. A Competent Person will inspect and approve all other fall arrest equipment involved in a

fall prior to the equipment being put back into service.

Competent vs. Qualified

Review the Terms and Definitions Table in Section 3.0 of the Fall Protection Standard.

What is the difference between the terms listed below?

Competent Person:

Knows and uses fall protectionequipment after inspection. Completesannual training. Reviews JSA.

vs. Qualified Person:

Person trained to design fall protectionsystem or perform advanced analysis.

TrainingAll employees who may be exposed to fall hazards should be knowledgeable of the Fall

Protection Standardand be aware of the nature of fall hazards to which they may be

exposed.

Users of Personal Fall Protection Systems will be trained to the competent level on the use

and inspection of those systems. A Competent Person will conduct training that includes a

skills check and the hands-on donning and use of fall protection PPE.


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Training will be provided both prior to the initial exposure to fall hazards and to the initial

use of fall protection PPE.

Refresher training is required every 3 years or more often if deemed necessary.List 5-10 things you can do daily to protect yourself against a fall hazard.

Use proper PPE for task

Complete JSA to identify hazards

Inspect fall protection equipment prior to use

Use scaffold if possible instead of a ladder

Use proper housekeeping practices to pevent trip hazards

Use proper portable lighting when necessary

Review

During this training session, you have learned about the:

Types of fall hazards.

Priorities for hazard control.

Fall protection methods and systems.

Requirements of the Calpine Fall Protection Standard.

To receive credit for your course, you must speak with your Supervisor/Manager. Plan to

discuss the following:

What questions or answers did this course create for you?

Why is this information important?

How would you rate your ability to apply this information?


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Calpine Safety Training Completion Sheet

(Please send completed sheet [email protected]&[email protected] ).

Subject: Introduction to Fall Protection

CourseDescription:

Standards Training Introduction to fall hazards, fall protection, keyconcepts, and fall protection systems.

Date: January 31, 2014

Location: Bethlehem

Authorizer:

AuthorizerSignature:

Employee Name:

Employee ID#:

Home Location: Bethlehem

EmployeeSignature:
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