The Evolution of Work at Height Safety Equipment

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In a modern era, we have more standard equipments while working environment, the guideline is as per OSHA standard.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration formed in 1970,

Later, President Nixon formed as OSH act in 1971.

 

But in early 19's sceneiro, fctories ar enot in a organised , even line process structure, so the safety standard they never realised .

All the Nations developed by it's connectived and provide infrastructure facilities to the people.

Work at height safety system orgined  by one of the road connectivity, In 19's San franscisco has no direct connection from oaklant and marin county , as the because of sea 

 

Golden Gate Bridge 

The development of Golden gate brings work at height safety standards.

Joseph Strauss, A chief engineer in golden gate bridge steps into work at height safety system to reduce the loss of lifes on the project.

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His safety innovations and equipment included a safety net underneath the entire bridge. While the Golden Gate Bridge wasn’t the first major construction job to require fall prevention and other safety measures.

He contacted Bullard to request that the company adapt its hats to protect bridge workers. In order to mitigate the danger of falling rivets from the bridge project, Bullard transformed the original mining helmet into a durable industrial hard hat. This led to the Golden Gate Bridge project becoming known as America’s first designated “Hard Hat Area” in 1933.

 

  • Respirator helmets: Edward W. Bullard, the creator of Bullard hard hats, designed a basic sand-blast respirator helmet for the workers to wear to prevent inhaling harmful fumes. 

  • Safety lines: Most workers used safety lines to prevent them from falling.

  • Safety net: The most significant safety precaution was the safety net placed beneath the entire bridge. It was made from manila rope and square mesh and extended 10 feet from the trusses on both sides. 

  • Eye protection: Glare-resistant goggles improved visibility and helped prevent “snowblindness” from the sun’s reflection off the water. 

  • Cream: To protect against the constant harsh winds, workers were given special hand and face creams. 

  • Medical care: An on-site hospital was set up nearby to provide prompt medical attention. 

All of these precautions resulted in a low mortality rate for the project.

 

 

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