Walking and Working Surfaces and Materials Handling
Walking and Working Surfaces and Materials Handling and Storage Report
Prepare a project report using the attached Consulting Report template for your project, and complete the template based on following information:
Part I: Discuss the nine items to check when conducting a ladder inspection.
Part II: There is an elevated area within the plant that requires two maintenance personnel at least once every 2 weeks to access and perform preventive maintenance by lubricating the gears and pulleys. They are currently using a 20-foot extension ladder to reach the locations that require maintenance. This requires that the ladder be moved six times per event, along with one of the employees climbing up and down the ladder. The maintenance supervisor for the plant has provided a drawing of a proposed elevated platform (catwalk) that he would like to install and has asked you to review them for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and to identify any potential problems with the design. See Figure 5.1 below:
Figure 5.1: Elevated Working Platform (proposed design)
In its current design, the platform is 22 feet wide. The side force is capable of withstanding 155 lbs. of side force. The thickness of the top rail and vertical support is 0.20 inches. Review Figure 5.1 and provide recommended design modifications to ensure that the proposed elevated working platform meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.28 and 29 CFR 1910.29.
Part III: Maintenance employees are required to wear personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) when working on a scaffold. The scaffold is 15 feet off the ground floor. The employees have been provided with a PFAS, which includes a 5-foot shock-absorbing lanyard, meaning that once deployed it will extend an additional 3 feet (for a total of 8 feet). The tallest employee working on the scaffold is 6 ft. 2 in. Calculate the minimum safe distance for this PFAS and determine if this is the correct lanyard to prevent an employee injury.
Part IV: Several employees have been assigned to clean up bulk materials following a train derailment incident using scoop shovels. The scoop shovel will hold approximately 28 lbs. of bulk material, and the scoop lift is approximately 36 inches (distance from the ground to the container). Using the information on pages 648–650 and Table 28.1 of your textbook, determine the recommended scoop rate before the employee should take a rest break.
Ensure you address all parts of the template. Your project should be a minimum three-page report using the above template. Ensure you show your equations and all work for determining answers for Parts III and IV in the project document. You may either formulate the scenario equations using the Word equation formula toolbar or write out and solve your equations with answers on a separate paper. Then, take a screenshot of your work for each scenario using your phone or similar device and insert it as an image in the document. Make sure your image is clear and legible to read.
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Walking and Working Surfaces and Materials Handling
Your Name
Course and Section
Professor’s Name
February 21, 2023
On February 21, 2023, Student Name was asked to perform the following services:
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Part 1
When conducting a ladder inspection, it is vital to check the following nine items to ensure that the ladder is safe to use:
1 Side rails: Check for any bends, cracks, or other damage to the side rails that could compromise the ladder's integrity.
2 Rungs and steps: Check for any broken, missing, or loose rungs or steps that could cause the user to slip or fall.
3 Spreaders and braces: Check that spreaders and braces are in place and functioning properly to prevent the ladder from collapsing or twisting.
4 Feet: Check that the ladder feet are free from damage, debris, or excessive wear that could cause the ladder to slip.
5 Hardware: Check that all bolts, screws, and other hardware are secure and in good condition.
6 Labels and markings: Check that all labels and markings on the ladder are legible and in place to ensure that the ladder is used correctly.
7 Corrosion and rust: Check for any corrosion or rust that could weaken the ladder over time.
8 Rivets: Check that all rivets are in place and not loose or missing.
9 Operational safety: Check the ladder's functionality, such as proper locking mechanisms, extension ladder ropes, and other features that ensure safe use.
It is essential to perform these inspections before each use and to remove any ladders from service that fail to meet these criteria. By conducting regular inspections, workers can help prevent ladder-related injuries and ensure their work environment remains safe and secure.
Part II
A good step toward enhancing safety and effectiveness during preventative maintenance activities is the idea of creating an elevated platform (catwalk) for reaching the elevated region in the plant. Therefore, analyzing the proposal for compliance with OSHA requirements and finding any potential design issues before installation
is crucial.
The catwalk should be placed at a safe height to lower the risk of falls. In general industry settings, fall protection is required by OSHA at any height over 4 feet, and the catwalk should be equipped with it as well. To prevent workers from falling, the catwalk should have guardrails, toeboards, or other fall-prevention equipment. The catwalk should be built to support the weight of the maintenance personnel, tools, and su...