ENSA Access & Rescue

Define trips?

Uneven walking or working surfaces, improper housekeeping, and poor lighting.

Which Regulations applies to General Industry?

29 CFR 1910

Which Regulations applies to Construction & Demolition?

29 CFR 1926

Limited Fall Arrest limits your fall to a Maximum of ____ft.

2ft

Ladder Safe-Climb or Cable Grab limits free fall distance to __ft, or for Canadain Standards is ___in.

2ft, 18in.

Rescue Anchor Point ___Ibs.

3100Ibs.

Certified Fall Anchor Point ___Ibs?

3600Ibs.

What is a Non-Certified Anchors?

5000 Ibs or greater. Most common in wind industry.

Non-Certified Fall Anchor Point ___Ibs?

5000 Ibs.

Ladder Safe-Climb or Cable Grab has requirement of ____Ib, attach to ____ __-___, and does not offer a lot of ____.

5000Ib, sternal D-ring, mobility.

A Tractel Derope is rated for up to a total weight of ____Ibs.

500Ibs

About ___% of falls occur on same level?

66%

Fall Factor 1 Max Free Fall Distance ____ft.

6ft

What is the definition for Culture?

Behavior and characteristics of a particular group

GWO

Global Wind Organization

What is suspension syncope?

Lack of blood flow causes body to faint or point of falling unconscious.

In wind, where will be subject to a FF2? _____

Total fall distance is 28.5ft.

Before I take off my Cable Grab I have to attach my Fall Arrest Lanyard.

True

During a rescue your communication must be; Clear, Concise and Calm.

True

Evacuation is when I have fallen off the nacelle and must rescue myself.

True

It is best practice to perform a dynamic risk assessment throughout the day.

True

Suspension Trauma can occur regardless your physical fitness.

True

What are the Persons who are to be involved in the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection?

1) Authorized Person 2) Competent Person 3) Qualified Person

What are the prevention method for suspension trauma?

1) Do not put yourself into a position where suspension trauma can occur. 2) Correct size harness - adjust properly 3) Be knowledgeable of the signs and symptoms 4) Understand how to perform mitigation techniques 5) have a rescue plan

There are primary, secondary and tertiary root causes of hazards. The secondary category is defined as "critical errors." What are the four "critical errors" involved in most injuries: ____,____, _____, and _____.

1) Eyes not on task 2) Mind not on task 3) Line of Fire 4) Balance, traction, grip

What are the secondary cause for Accident & Incidents?

1) Eyes not on task. 2) Mind not on task. 3) Line of fire. 4) Balance, traction, grip.

List all the seven Common Hazards?

1) Falling 2) Falling Objects 3) Slips & Trips 4) Chemicals 5) Electrical or Mechanical 6) Heat or Cold 7) Lightning

What are the three suspension treatment?

1) Immediately remove from suspension 2) Lay horizontally in the recovery position 3) Monitor Vitals

What is continuous risk mitigation?

1) Ongoing and proactive 2) Safe Work Practices 3) Safe Rescue Practices

What are the Common Hazards associated with Falling Objects?

1. All tools and parts should be protected from falling 2. Tether loose tools 3. Exclusion Zone

What are the four types of Anchorages?

1. Certified Anchors 2. Non-Certified Anchors 3. Improvised Anchors 4. Rescue Anchors

What are the types of Anchorages?

1. Certified Anchors 2. Non-Certified Anchors 3. Improvised Anchors 4. Rescue Anchors

What is in a Rescue Plan?

1. Created prior to the beginning of a job. 2. Clearly states who to contact 3. States everyone's responsibilities 4. Lists and describes work procedures

ENSA's focuses on?

1. Creating a "Culture of Prevention." 2. Go beyond the supervisor-employee relationship 3. Safety must be embraced by the entire corporation

What are the prevention for Falls From Elevations?

1. Dynamic Risk Assessment 2. Hierarchy of fall protection

What is the recommended weight range for CSA Z259.11?

1. E4 - 100Ibs to 254Ibs 2. E6 - 200Ibs to 386Ibs

What are the five Hierarchy of Fall Protection, list from most preferred to least?

1. Elimination 2. Fall Restraint 3. Work Positioning 4. Limited Fall Arrest 5. Fall Arrest

What are the Common Hazards associated with Slips & Trips?

1. High Humidity 2. Obstructions

What are the Common Hazards associated with Falling?

1. High potential of falling from heights 2. Ladder well 3. Exterior transfer from nacelle to hub

What does Hazard Identification Risk Assessment & Control mean?

1. Identify the hazards that are there 2. Complete a risk assessment 3. How will you control it

What are the causes of Falls From Elevations?

1. Improper use of Personal Fall Protective Equipment (PFPE). 2. Eyes not on path 3. complacency

What are the primary cause for Accident & Incidents?

1. Inadequate hazard review 2. Need for rigorous implementations

Define and explain the term LOTO?

1. Lock Out Tag Out 2. Controlling all energy sources and identifying the affected person(s)

What are the Common Hazards associated with Electrical or Mechanical?

1. Moving parts 2. High voltages

Who and What is the job of GWO?

1. Non - profit, wind turbine owners and manufactures association. 2. They develop common industry training and best practice standards for health and safety, training and emergency procedures. 3. Set minimum requirements for Best Safety Training (BST) for work at height. 4. International standards recognized by leading wind companies and organizations.

What are the six main causes of serious injury or fatality? All these are Human Error.

1. Not following LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) 2. Not having established written safe operating procedures in place 3. Not having adequate physical safe guards in place 4. Conducting unsafe acts for convenience sake - ie. "this will only take a sec." 5. Operating mobile equipment in an unsafe manner 6. Lack of training or improper training

Who is an Authorized Rescuer?

1. Properly trained 2. Performs and/or assists in workplace rescues 3. Involved in selection, use, care and storage of rescue equipment 4. Reviews written procedures 5. Knowledgeable of hazards that could endanger a rescuer during rescue operations.

What are the Common Hazards associated with Chemicals?

1. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) 2. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What are the hierarchy of Rescue?

1. Self Rescue - worker performs own rescue without assistance 2. Assisted Rescue - using equipment to raise or lower victim to the ground 3. Suspended Rescue - Involves rescuer in suspension to retrieve fallen worker

What are the Common Hazards associated with Heat or Cold?

1. Staying hydrated (body will not stay warm if it's not hydrated 2. Take breaks when needed

What are the expectations for Secure Tethering and Ongoing Prevention?

1. Use appropriate tethering techniques 2. Identify exclusion zones 3. Target zero dropped objects

Name the three fields of fall protection:

1.Falling Objects - Proper Tethering Techniques 2.Same Level - Slips, trips, and falls under 2 meter/6.2ft 3. Falls from Elevation - Restraint or arrest measures.

What is an Improvised Anchors?

1.Workers must have an overwhelming evidence of strength when identifying a structure. 2. 5000 Ibs or greater. 3. Greatest potential for human error.

Fall Factor 2 Max Free Fall Distance ____ft.

12ft

What is the recommended weight range for ANSI Z359.1?

130Ibs - 310Ibs (including gears)

According to OSHA, personal fall arrest systems shall limit maximum arresting force on an employee to how many pounds?

1800Ibs

What is a Dynamic Risk Assessment?

A continuous risk mitigation strategy that engages situational awareness within the work environment... or To continuously look for situational awareness to check for potential risks around you.

Define a Qualified Person?

A person with recognized professional credentials and/or extensive training, knowledge, and experience.

Define Regulations?

A set of rules having the force of law.

What is the code for ANSI Fall Protection?

ANSI Z359

What is Suspension Trauma?

An effect which occurs when the human body is held upright and immobile for a period of time.

In a "last man down" situation the ACRDD connects to the ____ and the primary line connects to the ____.

Anchor, self

Define an Authorized Person?

Assigned by employer to perform duties relevant to job, can report but can't fix it.

ACRDD

Automatic Controlled Rate Descent Devices

What are the two categories of rescue devices?

Automatic Controlled Rate Descent Devices Manual Controlled Rate Descent Devices

Define a Competent Person?

Capable of identifying hazards and has authorization to take prompt measures to eliminate or protect against the identified hazards. Can fix.

What is required in a Rescue Communication?

Clear - easily understood and not confusing Concise - simple and use proper terms Confirmed - repeat to confirm understanding

A worker who is under suspension syncope has how long before becoming unconscious?

Conscious victim has 20 minutes, and unconscious victim has 3-5 minutes.

Define dynamic risk assessment?

Continuous risk mitigation strategy that engages situational awareness.

ACRDD is?

Controls speed of decent without use of hand Easy to use Heavy Accessibility is an issue

Who develops "Company Policy?"

Developed by the company and it's legal team.

What are the signs and symptoms of Orthostatic Intolerance?

Dizziness, Nausea, Tingling/numbness in legs, Sweating and Fatigue.

What is a Certified Anchors?

Eliminates worker assesment - Human Error. Can be used unto 3600Ibs.

What is a Rescue?

Extraction of co-worker from a dangerous environment.

The victim is the most important person in a rescue.

False

When using work positioning you do not need to tie off with a Cable Grab or Fall Arrest Lanyard?

False

HIRAC

Hazard Identification Risk Assessment & Control

What is the difference between a hazard and risk?

Hazard exists whether or not there is an actual risk to the individual ...or... The hazard is always there - ie. the tower is an always hazard. someone climbing the tower is a risk.

What is Orthostatic Intolerance?

Insufficient circulation of blood to the brain due to blood accumulating in the legs.

What is a Rescue Anchors?

Must maintain a Safety Factor of 5:1. max weight of 3100Ibs

Can "Company Policy" supersede the law(Regulations)?

No

Which Regulations applies to both Construction and General Industry for Fall Protection?

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.250

Fall Restraint eliminates the possibility of falling to the next level and is ___, while isolating worker from fall hazard such as ____ and ____.

Passive, guardrails, hatches.

MCRDD is?

Requires the use of two hands when in descent Allows for easy access Lighter and more versatile May require additional training

Define Company Policy?

Responsible for control of work at height, company may adopt and enforce a Standard.

What is acronym for Rescue Protocol?

SAVE

Define SAVE?

Scene Assessment Activate emergency response plan Verify anchorage and point of safety to move casualty to. Execute rescue (maintain communication at all times).

What hooks on your back and follows you up and down until you slip, and yanks you up?

Self Retracting Lifelines (SRL)

In a "last man down" situation the MCRDD connects to the ___ and the primary line connects to the ____.

Self, Anchor

What is an Evacuation?

Self-controlled removal from a dangerous environment.

A worker under suspension trauma if left untreated and victim remains in suspension possible effects includes ___, ____, ____, and ____.

Shock, organ damage, death - due to oxygen deprivation to the brain.

Which is not forgiving if problems arise, Self Rescue, Assisted Rescue or Suspended Rescue?

Suspended Rescue

A person who is suspended motionless for a period of time will suffer from ____ ____.

Suspension Trauma

Define Standards?

Technical criteria, methods, practices, may become mandatory if adopted by the government

____ is the act of securing tools to eliminate dropped objects.

Tethering

Define Slips?

Wet or oily surfaces, areas with poor traction

Can "Company Policy" be more stricter than regulations or standards?

Yes

Define "tie off?"

attaching self to an object.

Work Positioning Lanyard (WPL) allows for ____-____ _____, isolates worker from ____ ____, has a limit potential fall distance to ___ft, must be used with ____ ____.

hands-free positioning, fall hazards, 2ft, fall arrest.

Define "tether?"

tiring something (like tools).