Evaluation of guardrail systems for preventing falls through roof and floor holes

Bobick, Thomas G.; McKenzie, E. A.; Kau, Tsui-Ying

doi:10.1016/j.jsr.2010.02.008

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“…Although PFAS is an important element of fall protection, the first goal on construction sites should be to eliminate fall hazards altogether. For example, guardrails and toeboards to protect openings, skylights, and edges have been proven effective for fall risk mitigation (Fullen and Savage, 2015; Bobick et al, 2010). However, guardrails were not installed at most of the fall incident sites in the FACE reports, and guardrail installation has been frequently recommended by FACE investigators based on the event circumstances.…”

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Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports

Dong

Largay

Choi

et al. 2017

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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This study analyzed the Construction FACE Database (CFD), a quantitative database developed from reports of the Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The CFD contains detailed data on 768 fatalities in the construction industry reported by NIOSH and individual states from 1982 through June 30, 2015. The results show that falls accounted for 42% (325) of the 768 fatalities included in the CFD. Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) were not available to more than half of the fall decedents (54%); nearly one in four fall decedents (23%) had access to PFAS, but were not using it at the time of the fall. Lack of access to PFAS was particularly high among residential building contractors as well as roofing, siding, and sheet metal industry sectors (~70%). Although the findings may not represent the entire construction industry today, they do provide strong evidence in favor of fall protection requirements by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In addition to stronger enforcement, educating employers and workers about the importance and effectiveness of fall protection is crucial for compliance and fall prevention.

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Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports

Dong

Largay

Choi

et al. 2017

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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“…22 Fall-related events may be prevented through behavioural measures, such as regular exercise, regular vision checkups and education; 27 elimination of fall hazards, such as poor lighting, slippery floors, uneven surfaces; and by following workplace protection standards including installing guardrails and personal fall arrest systems. 2829 …”

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Non-fatal work-related traumatic brain injuries treated in US hospital emergency departments, 1998–2007

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Purpose Little is known about work-related traumatic brain injuries (WRTBI). This study describes non-fatal WRTBIs treated in US emergency departments (ED) from 1998 through 2007. Methods Non-fatal WRTBIs were identified from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System occupational supplement (NEISS-Work) using the diagnoses of concussion, internal organ injury to the head and skull fracture. WRTBI rates and rate ratios were calculated, and the trend in rates was assessed. Results An estimated 586 600 (95% CI=±150 000) WRTBIs were reported during the 10-year period at a rate of 4.3 (CI=±1.1) per 10 000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers (1 FTE=2000 h per year). From 1998 through 2007, the rate of WRTBIs increased at an average of 0.21 per 10 000 FTE per year (p<0.0001) and the rate of fall-related WRTBIs increased at an average of 0.10 per 10 000 FTE (p<0.0001). During the same period, the annual rate of WRTBIs resulting in hospitalisation increased 0.04 per 10 000 FTE (p<0.0001). Ten percent of WRTBIs were hospitalised, compared with hospitalisation of 2% all NEISS-Work injuries. Also, workers with highest fall-related TBI rates per 10 000 FTE were the youngest (2.4; CI=±1.4) and oldest (55 and older) workers (1.9; CI=±0.8). Conclusions Non-fatal WRTBIs are one of the most serious workplace injuries among ED-treated work-related injuries. Non-fatal WRTBIs are much more likely to result in hospitalisation compared with other types of injuries. The upward trend of WRTBI rates from 1998 through 2007 underscore the need for more directed effective prevention methods to reduce WRTBI injuries.

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“…One of the following is always needed to protect workers from falls: ▶ Job-built or commercially available guardrails that meet OSHA height and strength requirements [29 CFR 1926.502(b); Bobick et al 2010].…”

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“…▶ Properly designed anchor points with appropriate personal fall arrest systems and lifelines [Bobick et al 2010].…”

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Preventing falls from heights through the design of embedded safety features.

McKenzie¹,

Gillen²,

Afanuh³

2014

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Evaluation of guardrail systems for preventing falls through roof and floor holes

Cited by 29 publications

References 2 publications

Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports

Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports

Non-fatal work-related traumatic brain injuries treated in US hospital emergency departments, 1998–2007

Preventing falls from heights through the design of embedded safety features.

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