Fascia Board Installation
| Purpose |
Protecting Workers from injuries associated with the installation of fascia board. |
| Definition |
Fascia is part of the roofing system that is used to create a barrier between the outside and the edge of the roof. Fascia can typically be seen from the street level. The finished surface below the fascia and rafters is referred to as the soffit or eave. |
| Hazards
This list of potential hazards is not comprehensive. Workers are required to complete a Hazard Assessment prior to starting this task to ensure all hazards are identified and controlled.
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Physical:
- Fall from Heights
- Strain/Sprain
- Cuts/Lacerations
- Hearing damage
- Falling objects
- Slips/Trips
- Weather Conditions
- Electrical Shock
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| Controls |
Administrative:
- Company Rules
- Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
- Hazard Assessment
- Reliable weather-monitoring tools (Environment Canada, AccuWeather, etc.)
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)
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| Work Site Supervisory Responsibility |
Do
- Ensure appropriate PPE is being worn.
- Ensure a hazard assessment has been completed prior to commencing work.
- Ensure Workers are properly trained in Fall Protection and that a fall protection plan is in place.
- Ensure any scaffolding used is deemed safe by a competent person. This scaffold has been inspected and is approved for use. A green tag indicates it is safe to access.
- Ensure the scaffolding is not over capacity; this includes workers, tools and materials.
Do not
- Allow Workers to use red tagged scaffolding or allow unauthorized personnel to access or work on scaffolding.
- Allow work to proceed if wind speeds exceed 40 km/h or 25 mph.
- Allow work to proceed in severe weather conditions.
- Allow Workers to work on scaffolding without proper guardrails or an alternate means of personal fall protection.
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| Worker Responsibility |
Do
- Select the best method to safely reach the height needed for fascia installation.
- Complete a Hazard Assessment before starting the task. And report any unsafe conditions or incidents to your Supervisor.
- Install scaffolding under the supervision of a competent person.
- Confirm scaffolding or ladders are inspected and tagged appropriately.
- Ensure work area is clear of debris and obstructions to prevent tripping hazards.
- Use fixed scaffolding or pump jack scaffolding with scaffold grade plank walkways installed along the wall, no more than 46 centimetres/18 inches out from the vertical wall and set at 91 centimetres/36 inches below the exterior wall top plate.
- Ensure there are no Workers directly below the installation area.
- Ensure that any Workers on the ground assisting in the cutting of fascia materials for installation are aware of the overhead dangers and are wearing proper head protection (e.g., hard hats).
NOTE: When this is not practical due to larger projections of the overhang (over 60 centimetres/2 feet) an alternative safe method must be followed using a ladder or aerial work platform (AWP).
Do not
- Use red tagged scaffolding.
- Work alone, coordinate with team members for lifting and positioning boards.
- Continue work if wind speeds exceed 40 km/h or 25 mph.
- Continue to work in severe weather conditions.
- Work on scaffolding without proper training.
- Work on scaffolding without proper guardrails or an alternate means of personal fall protection.
- Stand on wall plates or unsecured surfaces.
- Use makeshift platforms like pallets, boxes, or unsecured planks.
- Install fascia board(s) from the exterior wall top plate.
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