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Developing A Taxonomy Of Ladder Climbing Techniques, Charles Holland
Developing A Taxonomy Of Ladder Climbing Techniques, Charles Holland
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
The research found on ladder safety indicated broad recognition of the hazards of using ladders, especially in the construction industries. OSHA regulations, as well as general guidance on ladder safety point to training workers on ladder usage techniques as being one of the most useful means of reducing risk of falling. However, no studies could be found directly investigating different techniques for ascending and descending ladders. In order to study and compare techniques, this project was initiated to establish a taxonomy of techniques for climbing and descending ladders Six patterns were hypothesized. A secondary purpose was to compare the patterns …
Effect Of Repetition On Time To Don And Adjust A Fall Protection Harness, Zachary Bunney
Effect Of Repetition On Time To Don And Adjust A Fall Protection Harness, Zachary Bunney
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
A major concern in the field of occupational safety and health is the fatalities resulting from falling from heights. In the construction industry, a common approach for protecting workers is the use of a fall protection harness connected to a secure anchor. To be effective, harnesses must be fitted and adjusted to the individual. This requires training on adjusting the straps of a harness, and the training must include practice to ensure the worker has the skills to make a secure fit. It would be useful for those who conduct training on harness fitting to know if trainees would benefit …
Stairway Uniformity Measurement: What Lateral Location Should Be Measured?, Lee Calf Looking
Stairway Uniformity Measurement: What Lateral Location Should Be Measured?, Lee Calf Looking
Graduate Theses & Non-Theses
BACKGROUND: This project addressed an unresolved issue involving measurement methods for determining step uniformity. Leading experts on stairway safety agree that lack of step uniformity within a flight contributes to risk of missteps. A relatively new method for precisely measuring step dimensions is the nosing-to-nosing method. An issue in applying the method is lack of agreement on the lateral location to make the measurements. That location depends on where stairway users ascend and descend relative to the width of the steps. A prior investigator examined people descending to determine the lateral distance between the handrail center and the mid-line of …