Wood Framed Tall Wall Installation
| Purpose |
To prevent injuries to Workers and property damage during the lifting and securing of wood framed tall wall assemblies. |
| Definition |
A tall wall is a wall that exceeds the standard height of a typical framed wall, requiring additional structural reinforcement. Due to its increased size and weight, it can be particularly heavy and presents higher risks during lifting, handling, and installation. |
| 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:
- Amputation/Lacerations of extremities
- Crushing/Impact injuries
- Puncture injuries
- Slips/Trips
- Fall from Heights
- Hearing damage
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| Controls |
Engineering:
- Use of Tag Lines
- Lifting with Crane/Boom Truck when speeds are below 40km/h or 25mph.
Administrative:
- Pre-Lift Plan
- Hazard Assessment
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Basic PPE: Safety Footwear, Hard hat
- Task Specific PPE: Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Gloves
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| Work Site Supervisory Responsibility |
Do
- Ensure all Workers understand the lifting process. Only one person should give the instruction and direction.
- Ensure the Workers have completed a hazard assessment prior to starting work.
- Ensure an adequate number of Workers to carry out this job in a safe manner.
- Ensure the crane or boom truck operator and crew have received the proper training from a competent person prior to starting.
- Ensure tag lines are used to control the movement of suspended loads.
Do not
- Allow lifting with the crane/boom truck when wind speeds reach 40 km/h or 25 mph.
- Walk under the tall wall assembly while it is being lifted.
- Walk into the swing radius of the crane or boom truck while in operation.
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| Worker Responsibility |
Do
- Ensure a hazard assessment is completed prior to starting work.
- Ensure employees are trained in use of power of air-actuated tools.
- Ensure tripping hazards such as tools and extension cords, and air hoses are out of the area.
- Inspect and complete maintenance on ladders regularly.
- Maintain 3-point contact when climbing ladders.
- Cover and secure or barricade floor openings.
- Ensure strap slits are made every two feet for extra security of the wall structure.
- Keep all traffic out of work area before crane / boom truck is expected to arrive.
- Ensure all Workers understand the lifting process. Only one person should give the instruction and direction.
- Use tag lines to control the movement of suspended loads.
- Have an adequate number of Workers to carry out this job in a safe manner.
- Brace the wall with 2×4’s angled at 45 degrees to support the wall, nail in bottom plate and ensure that the wall is secure for all weather conditions.
- Set up a ladder and install a 2×4 cleat on the floor to prevent slipping. Maintain the 3-point contact rule to climb and unhook the lifting straps from the load.
Do not
- Allow lifting with the crane/boom truck when wind speeds reach 40 km/h or 25 mph.
- Walk under the tall wall assembly while it is being lifted.
- Walk into the swing radius of the crane or boom truck while in operation.
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