In: Civil Engineering
List of cladding hazards related to exterior work :
1) Risk of fall of the attendant from height
2) Risk of fall of materials and tools
3) Glazing hazard such as accidental breakage
4) Hand injuries because of usage of heavy tools and cut from sharp edged material
5) Overturn of crane because of uneven ground
6) Back injuries due to lifting of heavy loads
7) Hazard due to inhalation and contact with epoxy paints and solvents
8) Swinging and hitting against objects
due to heavy wind
9) Mechanical failure
10) Communication breakdown between rigger and signalman
Osha requirements :
1) Planning for the use of fall protection equipments when working at more than 6 feet.
2) Using pre fabricated assembling walls
3) Usage of Guardrails
This system protect workers framing walls around the perimeter and at floor openings.
osha specifies that top rail height to be 42 inches + 3 inches above the walking/working level.
4) Usage of personal fall arrest system
5) Employees on scaffold systems 10 feet or more above a lower level are protected from falls.