MODULE FIVE – SMALL CREW COMPLIANCE

Small Crews: Crews of two to three employees that are tasked with completing service type work, roof repair or punch list items

Small Crew Compliance: Creating a safe jobsite that is OSHA compliant for these employees

Two to three employees working together

Typical “Search and Repair”

May visit multiple jobs in one day

More variables to the work conditions

Large crewsLarge work areasTypical “Rip and

Replace” or new construction

Well thought out from bid to completion

Jobs last anywhere from a few days to a few months

GC may provide fall protection systems

Production

The service employee was climbing a ladder to ascend a rooftop that was approximately 20’ in height. The employee was carrying a bucket of roofing screws in his right hand. The bucket was estimated as weighing 15-20 pounds. As the employee reached the top of the ladder he lost his grip and fell approximately 14 feet to the ground below. The employee suffered two fractured vertebrae that required surgery, a hairline fracture of his hip, and two cracked ribs.

A two-man maintenance crew was replacing a canopy roof over the entrance of a bank.

The two employees had torn off the roof, and were beginning to install EPDM membrane on the canopy. The employees cut & folded the membrane while on the main roof, and placed it onto the canopy roof.

One employee went to the ground to retrieve roller pads & handles to spread adhesive, while the second employee went to get a 5 gallon bucket of glue which was on the main roof. While retrieving the glue, the employee noticed the wind had begun to blow the rubber off of the canopy roof.

The employee decided to go down onto the canopy and catch it before it blew off. While doing so, he tripped over the 16” parapet wall, fell head first onto the canopy 3’ below and bounced off the canopy, flipping over and landing feet first on the ground 10’ below the canopy roof. The employee felt he was a little sore and shaken up, and was sent to the hospital to be evaluated. The employee received no serious injury, and returned to work the next day.

Ensure the person taking the service call is gathering the right informationUse a “cheat sheet”

Understand the work being completedDetermine the nature and location of the leakKnow the building layout- Google EarthAsk the safety questions

HeightSkylightsBad DeckRequired PPE by the Building OwnerSpecial Restrictions of the buildingAccess

Training before the job startsBuilding walk aroundUnder Deck InspectionLooking for the leak/ Inspectors exemptionComplete the Second Side of the Inspection

SheetGetting Materials to the RoofCompleting the WorkBreak down

Best location for ladder setup

Power linesDamaged areas

Interior EvaluationWater stainsRustSaggingCracked/Peeling

PaintHumidityOwner’s

RepresentativeAge of BuildingStructural DesignConstant Leaks

Metal Deck: look for heavy rust or areas that appear to be rotten or sagging. Deck may be repainted.

Gypsum Deck: look for signs of water saturation. Broken or cracked panels. Avoid dropping rolls.

Tectum Deck: beware of sagging deck, water saturation and cracks. Avoid dropping rolls.

Wood Deck: look for rotted areas and cracks.Concrete Panels: look for spalling and cracks.Poured Concrete: Generally never a problem. Look

for openings from removed equipment which may be improperly covered and/or hidden.

Push up ceiling tiles using a 6’ stepladder and use a flashlight to inspect underside of deck.

Immediately mark off bad deck areas and WARN all employees.

• Inspector exemption• From the OSHA Code of Federal Regulations• Part Number: 1926• Part Title: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction• Subpart: M• Subpart Title: Fall Protection• Standard Number:1926.500• Title: Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart.• 1926.500(a)(1) • This subpart sets forth requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction

workplaces covered under 29 CFR part 1926. Exception: The provisions of this subpart do not apply when employees are making an inspection, investigation, or assessment of workplace conditions prior to the actual start of construction work or after all construction work has been completed.

Occupied buildings onlyConsider the building layoutConsider building accessConsider environmental conditions.Consider the type of workCalling system (Employee Observations

Program)

Fall protection is still required

Safety monitor is not approved for hoisting area

Try and find a good load location while completing the pre-job walk though

Easy to set from the ground.

Cost effectiveThe one pictured at

right, can be attached to almost any standard ladder to eliminate the need for more equipment.

Mark off the area of bad deck

Setup proper skylight protection

Understand how long the job will takeKnow what options are available for fall

protectionEnsure the crew uses the right PPEBreakdown the job in a safe manner.

Employees must have the proper equipment to ensure they can do their work safely.

A list of recommended equipment has been provided.

(1) Retractable (At Least) (2) Full Body Harnesses (2) 6' Shock Absorbing

Lanyards At Least One Fire

Extinguisher (10 LB ABC)

One Roll of Caution Tape (3) Carabiners Rope Grabs w/Attached

Lanyard Rope For Rope Grab

(100') (2) Cross Arm Strap Safety Monitor Vest (2) Eyewash bottles Clear Safety Glasses Smoked Safety Glasses Impermeable Gloves Leather Gloves Hard Hat

Disposable Earplugs First Aid Kit Horizontal Lifeline Fold Up Flagstands 100 Linear feet of Warning line Cordless Screw Gun (2) 100' Pull-up Ropes (3) Safety Anchorage Plates (1) Backpack Hazard Communication Manual Safety & Loss Control Manual Six Foot Step Ladder Flashlight Camera Shoe booties

Small crews are exempt from OSHA standards because the job only lasts a few minutes?

Small crews must follow the same safe work practices as production crews?

Small crews need to carry additional safety equipment because every job is a little bit different?

Knowing what size ladder is required to access the roof is good information to have before getting to the jobsite?

Small crews don’t have to worry about deteriorated deck because two people are lighter than a whole production crew?