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// TAKE COVER

When used at elevation, it’s important that the contents of the bucket

or tool pouch stay inside, so some type of top, cover or closure is

also recommended. If the container does not have a cover or closure

tethering points are necessary. The bucket or tool pouch cover should

meet the following criteria:

» The cover has to be secure when closed and fastened.

» It has to retain the contents if the hoist bucket or pouch

is accidentally tipped or inverted.

» It has to be convenient to secure and remove, even while wearing

gloves or working under challenging environmental conditions.

» The cover itself should not create a falling object hazard

when opened.

» It should be statically tested inverted at a 2:1 safety factor,

so a bucket rated to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) will be tested

inverted at 200lbs (91 kilograms).

The bottom of the bucket, tool pouch, or holster is also important.

It needs to stand up to the expected use and environment. While the

main fabric holds stuff in, it is structurally in tension, holding up the

bottom, which takes the abuse of things dropped in; being set on

wet, dirty, or sharp surfaces; and even being dragged a little. These

container bottoms are often reinforced with materials such as fabric,

leather, or synthetic leather for durability, abrasion-resistance, and

puncture-resistance.

// INSPECT TO PROTECT

Regularly inspect at-heights containers, ropes and cables,

fall protection and other at-heights workplace gear for excessive

wear or damage. Cuts, holes, missing stitching, and fraying

should be reported to a supervisor for further evaluation. Hardware

components like D-rings or carabiners should operate smoothly

and be corrosion-free.

Hoist buckets, tool pouches and holsters are available in a variety

of sizes, which also can make them an attractive option for tool and

work organization. Work sequencing and Lean Principles can be used

to place the speciﬁc tools, parts and supplies needed for a task in

one container, rather than dragging the whole tool kit (kind of like

what astronauts do, but with gravity).

// CONCLUSION

Deﬁned by their simplicity, appropriate containers can take workplace

organization to the next level. That improves housekeeping, inventory

management, and most importantly, safety. The proper containers

prevent dropped objects and give workers free hands to climb safely

following updated industry regulation and best practice. It’s a recipe

for productivity.

// NOTES, REFERENCES AND MORE

1. Basic Ladder Safety; American Ladder Institute

http://www.americanladderinstitute.org/?page=BasicLadderSafety

2. Final Rule to Update General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces

and Fall Protection Standards; OSHA – U.S. Department of Labor

https://www.osha.gov/walking-working-surfaces/index.html

3. Final Rule to Update General Industry Walking-

Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards; OSHA –

U.S. Department of Labor. §1910.23 Ladders

https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2016-11-18/pdf/2016-24557.pdf

// ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems Final

Rule - Frequently Asked Questions; OSHA - U.S. Department of Labor

https://www.osha.gov/walking-working-surfaces/faq.html

Three points of contact for ladder safety; Nationwide Insurance

https://mynsightonline.com/home/articles/safety/3-points-of-contact-

to-ladder-safety

Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Extension Ladders;

OSHA -U.S. Department of Labor

https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3660.pdf