BSFS Expansion Thread

[MadCat]

If only we had a thread to discuss the improvements being done to BSFS...

Didn't know the renovations included the killing of construction workers.

The restrooms have been christened...BSFS is appeased.

[Kat Kid]

Why was he not wearing a harness? OSHA Violation.

incorrect.


This subcontractor is working on one of my projects, sad to hear the news.   

Employers are required to assess the workplace to determine if the walking/working surfaces on which employees are to work have the strength and structural integrity to safely support workers. Employees are not permitted to work on those surfaces until it has been determined that the surfaces have the requisite strength and structural integrity to support the workers. Once employers have determined that the surface is safe for employees to work on, the employer must select one of the options listed for the work operation if a fall hazard is present.

For example, if an employee is exposed to falling 6 feet (l .8 meters) or more from an unprotected side or edge, the employer must select either a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system to protect the worker. Similar requirements are prescribed for other fall hazards as follows.

http://www.osha.gov/doc/outreachtraining/htmlfiles/subpartm.html

I don't think a board that can slip out of place is adequate structural integrity.

the apparent plank failure is a seperate issue.

A worker on a properly erected scaffold with guardrails is not required to wear fall protection.

I don't know you personally, but you come off like a huge punk here.  "Plank failure?"  That is hard hat legalese if I've ever heard it.  Hope the morning pep talk goes well, Bobby Builder.

[MadCat]

Did someone get this on webcam?

This is almost exactly how I pictured it.  I hope they erect a statue in his honor and hide some secret Mason crap inside it that can only be found by deciphering a secret map or something.

[jtksu]

They good news is- life insurance pays off double if it happens while on the job.   (Unless Fight Club was lying.  )

[WillieWatanabe]

Did someone get this on webcam?

put "OK_Cat" in the corner instead of goEMAW.com, imo.

[sys]

snyder kills again.

[Stevesie60]

They good news is- life insurance pays off double if it happens while on the job.   (Unless Fight Club was lying.  )

Impossible.

[wes mantooth]

Isn't today the day dax was telling us about, BOR voting on this or something?

[sonofdaxjones]

A public hearing is coming up, I believe since part of the funding for the project is going to be bonds, they have to hold a public hearing. 

[MeatSauce]

lots of people died building the pyramids, empire state building, panama canal, etc.  If anything it makes BSFS-E more distinguished, imo.

[5601js]

NT

[Belvis Noland]

A worker on a properly erected scaffold with guardrails is not required to wear fall protection.

Not true. 

[CNS]

Pretty sure this is some sort of spiritual trade off Bill does to maintain life and some vitality.  Given how he has been looking lately, I don't know if just one will do the trick this time...

[MadCat]

Pretty sure this is some sort of spiritual trade off Bill does to maintain life and some vitality.  Given how he has been looking lately, I don't know if just one will do the trick this time...

Was he first to the scene?  Was the victims throat ripped out or were there paired puncture wounds? 

[KITNfury]

Pretty sure this is some sort of spiritual trade off Bill does to maintain life and some vitality.  Given how he has been looking lately, I don't know if just one will do the trick this time...

Was he first to the scene?  Was the victims throat ripped out or were there paired puncture wounds? 

I think he just needs to marry a woman with green eyes.

[5601js]

A worker on a properly erected scaffold with guardrails is not required to wear fall protection.

Not true.  

yes, it is true.

It's obvious that the scaffolding system was not adequate. However, with a proper scaffolding system with guardrails, safety harnesses are not required.
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/scaffolding/supported/frame/fallprotection.html

Specifically:
   Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet above a lower level must be protected from falling to that lower level. [1926.451(g)(1)]

    Fall protection consists of either personal fall arrest systems or guardrail systems meeting OSHA requirements. [1926.451(g)(1)(vii)]

    Employees performing overhand bricklaying operations from a supported scaffold must be protected from falling from all open sides and ends of the scaffold, except at the side next to the wall being laid. [1926.451(g)(1)(vi)]

[SkinnyBenny]

So...are they working on the bathrooms again today?  Are they putting it on hold indefinitely? 

[CNS]

So...are they working on the bathrooms again today?  Are they putting it on hold indefinitely? 

Would imagine that they will be down a few days if not more for investigations/grief of other workers/etc.

[5601js]

So...are they working on the bathrooms again today?  Are they putting it on hold indefinitely? 

I wouldn't be surprised if they were gone for at least the rest of the week to allow the investigation to take place and give the guys a chance to clear their minds.

[DQ12]

So...are they working on the bathrooms again today?  Are they putting it on hold indefinitely? 

I bet they hold off for a while in order to let  an investigation to occur and for the other workers to come to grips with what happened.

[OK_Cat]

So...are they working on the bathrooms again today?  Are they putting it on hold indefinitely? 

one would think that they would put everything on hold for a while so that an investigation could occur.

[OK_Cat]

Did someone get this on webcam?

put "OK_Cat" in the corner instead of goEMAW.com, imo.

stop being so afraid of the outside world, willie watanabe.

[KITNfury]

investigation

[wetwillie]

So...are they working on the bathrooms again today?  Are they putting it on hold indefinitely?  

rumblings of an investigation, heard from a guy that knows the employees have been offered extensive grief counseling until at least later next week.

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

Should name the restrooms after the guy.

(Name Here) Family Memorial Restrooms