FALL PROTECTION FOR SKYLIGHTS
BY
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MUMBAI
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2 CONTENTS
Topics Page no
1. Introduction…………………………………………………. 3
2. Why Skylight Protectors ?................................................. 4
3. Overview …………………………………………………… 5
4. Compliance ..................................................................... 6
5. Regulation …………………………………………………… 7
6. Features ……………………………………………………... 9
7. Benefits ……………………………………………………... 10
8. SP Components ……………………………………………. 11
9. SP Assembly ………………………………………………… 13
10. Drawings ……………………………………………………. 16
11. Testing …………………………………………………….. 17
12. SP Recertification ……………………………..................... 20
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3 INTRODUCTION
Skylights and roof lights an under-the-radar fall hazard.
When skylights aren’t protected the consequences can
be tragic. There have even been real life cases of
experienced workers falling through skylights – all it takes
is a few seconds and tragedy can strike.
Appropriate skylight protectors are an essential for any
workplace’s roof safety and fall hazard system. This is
where a height safety solution comes into play.
Skylight protectors can be as simple as a mesh cover, or
slightly more complex, like a roof walkway crossover
system for maintenance workers. They should be easy to
see, strong and able to withstand weather effects for
many years, but also designed in a way that they don’t
alter the light that a skylight lets in.
Easily visible and clear signs also provide an important
alert that there’s a potential danger people should be
aware of.
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4 WHY SHYLIGHT PROTECTORS ?
OSHA accident facts state that 33% of all construction work-
related deaths are the result of falls from elevations.
Don’t let this happen
…this fall was fatal
There is main solutions when it comes to skylight fall
protection are Skylight Protector, which provide fall
protection by covering the skylight with a wire mesh
framework. The wire mesh will let light through, but is made
to absorb the weight of a falling person. Skylight screens
come in several styles and can protect most of the skylight
types that are currently being used.
Protect Your Skylights. Protect Your People.
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OVERVIEW
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Skylight Protector has been designed specifically for
metal profile roofs where inline roof level sky lights are
particularly prevalent. The mesh panel top sits onto a
metal frame made from fittings and Size 33.20mm outer
diameter) tube.
Skylight Protector is designed to be assembled in-situ so
is delivered in component form, thus making it easier to
get up to roof level especially if the parts have to be
carried up through a building.
Skylight Protector is raised above the skylight which is
mounted on small legs (see image to left) to give a
greater distance between the mesh panel and the roof
light. In the event of a fall this would help ensure the
roof light is not damaged when the skylight protector
absorbs the impact.
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COMPLIANCE
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Skylight Fall Protection
GENERAL
Skylight Protector requires physical fixing to the buildings
structure.
The complete system’s design, manufacture, testing
and installation have been externally assessed and
tested to OSHA Standards.
MATERIALS
Steel tubing to IS 1239 Part 1-2004.
33.20 mm diameter tube x 2.6 mm wall thickness.
All steel components galvanised to IS 2629 (1985).
All fixings are hot dipped galvanised to IS 2629 (1985).
All cast clamps all grub screws are carbon steel
GI protection applied to ensure minimal maintenance.
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TESTING
OSHA CFR 1910.23(a)(4)
Every skylight floor opening and hole shall be guarded
by a standard skylight screen or a fixed standard railing
on all exposed sides.
OSHA CFR 1910.23(e)(8)
Skylight screens shall be of such construction and
mounting that they are capable of withstanding a
load of at least 200 pounds applied perpendicularly at
any one area on the screen. They shall also be of such
construction and mounting that under ordinary loads
or impacts, they will not deflect downward sufficiently
to break the glass below them. The construction shall
be of grillwork with openings not more than 4 inches
long or of slat work with openings not more than 2
inches wide with length unrestricted.
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REGULATIONS
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A fall through an unguarded skylight usually results in death or
serious injury. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) requires that employers provide fall
protection as stated in the regulations listed below. FLS Skylight
Screens exceed the OSHA requirement for weight bearing of 200
pounds to any one area of the screen. 1910.28(b)(3)(i).
Each employee is protected from falling through any hole
(including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower
level by one or more of the following:
1910.28(b)(3)(i)(A)
Personal fall arrest systems.
OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1926.501 Duty to Have Fall Protection
(a) (2) The employer shall determine if the walking/working
surfaces on which the employees are to work have the strength
and structural integrity to support employees safely. Employees
shall be allowed to work on those surfaces only when the surfaces
have the requisite strength and structural integrity.
(b) (4) Holes (i) Each employee on walking/working surface shall
be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more
than 6 feet above lower levels by personal fall arrest systems,
covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes. (ii) Each
employee on walking/working surface shall be protected from
tripping or stepping in the holes (including skylights) by covers.
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FEATURES
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ROOFLIGHT PROTECTION
Lifegear Skylight Protector has been designed specifically to
prevent falls through rooflights. The uniquely designed
innovative product provides protection for personnel accessing
near fragile rooflights whilst carrying out maintenance or
inspections on industrial roofs.
VERSATILE
Lifegear uses standard clamp fittings and standard lengths of
tube to form a rigid frame. A mesh panel is mounted on the
frame to prevent falls through the rooflight. Also available in
different sizes, as per requirement.
PORTABILITY
Lifegear uses range has been designed in component form to
ensure that it can be easily transported both to site and up to
roof level.
DURABILITY
The skylight protectors are supplied with a galvanised finish, Hot
Dip Galvanised Coatings.
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BENEFITS
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Highly portable component based system which is easily
transported the roof top
All components and mesh panels are hot dip galvanised for
enhanced durability
Mesh panels do not block out light, keeping the building
illuminated
Extension panels allow for extended width and lengths be
covered, ensuring the roof surface is safe.
Easily fitted keeping installation costs down.
Metal frame and panels will not go brittle thus delivering
longevity for the installation
Variable height facility allows for use over different shaped
roof lights.
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SP COMPONENTS
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STEEL TUBES
Standard lengths supplied O/D
33.20 mm : Wall thickness
2.6mm.
Material : Galvanised steel to IS
2629 (1985).
WELDED MESH
Standard lengths supplied O/D
33.20 mm : Wall thickness
2.6mm.
Material : Galvanised steel to IS
4948 (2002).
PIPE END CAP
This component is fitted to the
top of the Horizontal Standard
Tubing.
Material : PVC.
SELF TAPPING SCREW
Self drilling screw with
neoprene washer. 5.5 x
55mm.
Material : BZP Steel
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SINGLE SOCKET TEE
This fitting is used to connect the
horizontal tubing to the vertical
tubing at each corner.
Material : Malleable cast iron to
BS 1562 and galvanised to BS EN
ISO 1461.
90º CROSS OVER
Designed to give 90° cross joint
and reducing the cost by
minimizing the pipe cut and
increasing the strength
Material : Malleable cast iron to
BS 1562 and galvanised to BS EN
ISO 1461.
BASE FLANGE
This fitting act as feet to connect
raised panel to the roof structure.
Material : Malleable cast iron to
BS 1562 and galvanised to BS EN
ISO 1461.
SOCKET
Designed to form inline joint
between two pieces of pipe of
same size
Material : Malleable cast iron to
BS 1562 and galvanised to BS EN
ISO 1461.
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SP ASSEMBLY
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TOOLS REQUIRED
You will need the following in order to install the Skylight
Protector
Marker Pen
Tape Measure
2No. 10mm Ring Spanners
1/4” Allen Key
Torque Wrench 10- 60 Nm approx
Small Magnetic Level
Assembly and Mounting of Skylight Protector
Size :- 500mm X 2000mm.
A. Carefully open packaging and check all the kit listed on.
1. Short Tee,
2. Base flange,
3. 90º cross over,
4. Socket,
5. Tubes,
6. Self tapping screw,
7. End caps,
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B. Select the 2No. lengths of
size 2 tube (2000mm) and
measure & mark the centre
point of each of the tubes
C. Select the 3 No. 530 mm lengths of tube and insert each of
the tubes into the 1 cross over mounted on the 2 No. lengths of
size (2000mm) and tighten the grub screws using a 1/4” Allen
Key. This will now form a T shape.
D. Insert Short Tee in the pipe length of 530 mm and set it to
200 mm from the centre of the pipe.
E. Insert cross over in one length of 2000 mm.
F. Insert a 2000 mm length pipe ends in the Short Tee of
530mm length. This will form a rectangular frame.
G. Insert Short Tee in all ends of the 530mm length pipe. And
insert vertical pipe to maintain the height of the frame. And fix
the Base Flange on the sheet.
H. Install the square welded mesh (400 mm X 2000 mm)on the
rectangular frame.
I. Mount clamps for fixing the screen on the pipe.
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DRAWINGS
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TESTING
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Project Summary :- To perform a test of skylight protector
which is fixed on a skylight.
Test Specification :- The test specimen was tested to access
the compliance with OSHA (Standard – 29 CFR) –
1910.23(e)(8).
A 92 Kg weight, Fabricated from a bag filled with sand, was
placed at the 3 locations for 60 sec (as mentioned in figures)
and then dropped from height of 5’ (1524mm) above the
skylight. The highest Impact load was recorded.
Test Specimen Description :-
Product Type :- Fall protection from skylight.
Finish :- Galvanised Type
Drawing Ref No :- LGR-FP-SKL-301-R-00.
QAP Ref No :-LGR/QAP/17-18/SKL-PRT/001-02.
Static Performance Test :-
Sr.no Size Location Result Fig Ref.
1 0.5X2 m Area 1 No A
Penetration
2 0.5 X 2 m Area 2 No B
Penetration
3 0.5 X 2 m Area 3 No C
Penetration
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Static test at location 1 (Figure A)
Static test at location 2 (Figure B)
Static test at location 3 (Figure C)
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Sand bag weight :- 92 kg.
Drop from height :- 1524mm (5’).
Sr.no Size Location Deflection Fig Ref.
1 0.5X2 m Area 1 No D
penetration
Static test at position 1 (Figure D)
Conclusion :- Static and Dynamic testing were done
successfully, and found strength enough to sustain with the
load as per reference
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SP RECERTIFICATION
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Periodic inspections by a competent person are
recommended by the manufacturer. The frequency will
depend upon the environment, location and usage but
should be at least every 12 months.
Visually inspect the complete installed product in relation to
the general client’s needs. Establish if any modifications
and/or additional products are required to reflect any
refurbishment requirements or additional plant & equipment
which have been installed and require material access.
Check installation configuration is complete as per the
original installation drawing/plan.
Ensure the product has not been modified or tampered with
by unauthorised persons.
Check the functionality of the product.
Check all fixings are in place and sufficiently torqued.
Check the general height and level of the product.
Any galvanised components showing signs of corrosion
should be wire brushed thoroughly and galvanised
spray/paint applied as appropriate. If rusted significantly,
take digital photographs and include these in the inspection
report.
Inspect powder coated product surfaces and note any
imperfections or general degradation.
Check fixings to structures are sufficiently torqued.
Check system plaque position & mark up to reflect date of
the next required inspection. Establish if additional plaques
are required due to any refurbishment works.
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