Overhead protection

In general, containers of pressurized flammable gases should be stored in outdoor open air areas with overhead protection from the elements. If outside storage is not an option, controlling the buildup of flammable gases or vapor can be accomplished, up to a limit, with either a passive or active ventilation system. However, a large release of gas or vapor may exceed the capacity of a practical ventilation system resulting in a hazardous concentration. 

Removal of the overhead protection took place about a year prior to the date of this incident. That was done to save time in that the alternative to removing the overhead protection in some instances was to follow a route that would require 5 minutes longer per trip. 

Findings. Operating forklift trucks without overhead protection in place violates OSHA standard 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks as weU as ANSl/ASME B56.1-1992, Safety Standards for Low Lift and High Lift Tmcks. 

If the overhead protection had not been removed from the forklift trucks, the falling racks would have been diverted from the operator and injury would not have resulted. 

The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection ... 

The training requirements for fall protection are found at 29 CFR 1926.503. Specifically, 1926.503(a)(2)(vi) requires training in the correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment/ materials, and the erection of overhead protection. 

Demonstrate the most frequently used methods for overhead protection at your company s jobsites. You may also want to practice setting up some infrequently used methods, such as canopies. 

Overhead protection must be provided for workers on a scaffold... 

Overhead protection must be provided when you are on a scaffold with overhead hazards. 

C. Prevent objects from falling on people 1. Housekeeping (remove objects that could fall) 2. Barrier (toe boards, guardrail, infill, covers, etc.) 3. Proper stacking and placement 4. Fall zone 5. Overhead protection... 

Overhead Protection In some operations, materials travel above areas where there are people. Elevated conveyors and parts lines in assembly operations are common examples. Overhead protection can prevent materials from falling on those below. From time to time, someone must remove fallen materials from the overhead screen or barrier. The barrier must be strong enough to support workers during the removal activities. 

If there is overhead protection for conveyors and belts that prevents items from falling on workers below, the protective barrier should be strong enough to stop the falling items. If workers must climb to the barrier to remove fallen... 

Industrial Vehicles Have the right capacity and suitable for materials handled In good condition Overhead protection in place Seat belts In place and used Traffic aisles clearly marked Blind spots have mirrors Operators properly trained ... 

Subpart W—Rollover Protective Structures and Overhead Protection. .. 443... 

Ail boilers and piping systems, either part of or on pile-driving equipment, will have overhead protection, guards, and stop blocks. A blocking device... 

Rollover protective structures as well as overhead protection are included in this section s regulations. This includes not only heavy construction equipment, but also farming equipment, mostly tractors, used by the general public. There are rollover protective structures (ROPS) for material handling equipment. If a ROPS is removed, it should be remounted with one of equal or better quality. Labeling should include the manufacturer s name, the model number, and the machine make or model. Machines... 

Overhead protection for operators of agricultural and industrial tractors is also required under Subpart W.The purpose of overhead protection is to minimize the possibility of operator injury from falling objects or from upset of the cover itself. Overhead protection may be constructed of a solid material and should not be installed in a way that causes a hazard. A drop test should be performed following either the static or dynamic test. The same frame should then be subjected to a crush test... 

Operator s station on all machinery is provided with overhead protection. 1 2 3 4 N/A... 

Subpart W—Rollover Protective Structures Overhead Protection... 

Overhead protective covering of 2-inch planking, %-inch plywood, or other solid material of equivalent strength, shall be provided on the top of every material hoist cage or platform. 

The operator s station of a hoisting machine shall be provided with overhead protection equivalent to tight planking not less than 2 inches thick. The support for the overhead protection shall be of equal strength. 

Rollover protective structures (ROPS). See Subpart W of this part for requirements for rollover protective structures and overhead protection. 

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