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Best Practices in Propped and

Un-Propped Concrete Floor Construction

Presented by:

Daniel K. Lenters, CRSP


Lenters Safety Consulting Inc.

Seminar on Best Practices in the


Construction Industry

Presentation Overview
Objective
To describe occupational safety and health training offered

to floor construction workers to guard their safety on the


work site.
To provide a brief overview of key safety issues to watch for.
Discussion

Topics

Our Primary Focus Will be Propped Construction due to

High Hazards Involved

Key Issues of Concern


Training Needs
Summary
Seminar on Best Practices in the
Construction Industry

Key Issues
for Consideration
Propped and Un-Propped Floor Construction is one
of the higher hazard work activities in
Construction. The types of risks,
and associated hazards are great
in this industry sector and
safety planning and training
is essential.

Seminar on Best Practices in the


Construction Industry

Key Concerns
for Consideration

Falling Hazards
Overhead Hazards, Objects Falling
Cranes, Rigging
Scaffolding, Shoring, Props
Temporary Floors
Access and Egress to Work Areas
Concrete Placing Hazards
Emergency Rescue Considerations
Cranes and Hoisting
Floor and Shaft Openings
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Construction Industry

Hazard Assessment
Train

field Supervisors to be qualified to conduct


Hazard Assessments in order to determine levels of risk,
and to establish an ongoing safety management plan.
Supervisors review the Hazard Assessment with all
workers affected by it, including specific control
measures.
Update the Hazard Assessment as the work scope
changes:
Below Grade
Above grade
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Construction Industry

Develop Safety Procedures


Develop

& Write Safety Procedures


for All High Risk Jobs
Use Procedures for Training Workers
Follow up with Inspections
to ensure Procedures are
followed

Seminar on Best Practices in the


Construction Industry

Typical Training
Recommended
Supervisor

and Worker
Safety Training
General Project Orientation
Toolbox Safety Meetings
First aid and
Emergency Preparedness
Fall Protection
Fly Form Assembly and Removal
Scaffolding, Ladders
Power Tools
Seminar on Best Practices in the
Construction Industry

Prevention of Falls
Preventing Falls is the Primary Focus on High

Construction Work. Fall Protection Training


for High Rise Work Includes:
Personal Fall Protection Systems
Perimeter Edge Guard Rail Systems and
Installations
Hand Rails in Stairs
Building Shaft Enclosures and Safety Decks
Covering of Dangerous Floor Openings

Seminar on Best Practices in the


Construction Industry

Fall Protection Training Points


Personal

Fall Protection Equipment and

Systems
Body Harnesses
Shock Absorbing Lanyards
Connectors
Anchor Points

Fall Arrest

vs. Fall Restraint


Seminar on Best Practices in the
Construction Industry

Fall Arrest
Prevents

a Worker From Falling From One


Elevation to Another

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Construction Industry

Fall Restraint
Prevents,

or Restricts Workers from


Reaching Edge and Possible Falls

Seminar on Best Practices in the


Construction Industry

Guard Rails
Both Propped and Un-propped floor
construction systems require perimeter
guard rails.
Wooden Methods
Steel Cables
Moveable Fences
Combinations
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Construction Industry

Overhead Hazards
Overhead

Cranes
Workers Overhead
Poor Housekeeping

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Construction Industry

Fly Form Assembly and


Removal
All

Fly Form Assembly and Installation Methods


are to be Designed by Professional Engineers.
All Workers Involved in the Assembly and
Installation of Fly Forms are Trained in the Correct
Procedures.
Company Procedures and Apprenticeship Training.
Include Safety Factors, such as adequate safety
rails, perimeter work areas, and materials loading
areas in all fly form designs.
Seminar on Best Practices in the
Construction Industry

Summary
Due

to the High Risk Nature of Above


Grade Propped and Un-propped Floor
Construction, Safety Training and diligent
follow up is Essential to Prevent Accidents.
All Levels of Workers and Supervisors, and
Management Must Attend Safety Training.
Make Sure Training is Up-to-date, and
Current.
Seminar on Best Practices in the
Construction Industry

Where to Get More


Information
Local

Safety Codes and Regulations


Safety Associations
Industry Consultants
Training Specialists
Internet Web Sites
Government Sponsored Seminars
Safety Enforcement Agencies
Seminar on Best Practices in the
Construction Industry

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