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Target audience: All Guelb site workers who will be involved in
fencing installation and maintenance work.
Objective: Make workers aware of risks when installing and
maintaining fences.
Limits: This course contains basic advice for doing fencing
installation and maintenance, but does not provide
detailed information. A Work Plan must be designed
before any fencing installation or maintenance work
is begun.
Learning method: In-class training with instructor.
Estimated duration: 30 minutes.
Evaluation: Questionnaire to be filled out at end of course.
Course: Fencework
Information for Instructor
On the
Guelb II Site
Session Developed and Presented by
SNC-Lavalin
Fencework
Fencework
Upon completion of this course, workers will be able to:
• Clearly identify the risks and hazards associated with each
step in fence installation and maintenance work.
• Install and maintain fences on the site in a safe manner.
• Recognize the preventive measures available for fence
installation and maintenance.
Evaluation: You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire at the end
of the course and hand it in to the instructor.
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Fencework
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Safety perimeters must be erected on a site to protect workers.
These may be temporary fences (used during building
construction) or permanent fences to delimit the site boundary.
Fencework
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Sections
1) Scenario
• Definitions
• Associated risks
2) Fences
• Temporary fences and permanent fences
• Step-by-step
3) Preventive measures
• Specific rules
• Maintenance
Fencework
A fence is:
• Any barrier around a piece of land that
shows its limits or prevents entering or
leaving.
On the Guelb site, there are fences:
• Around electrical installations;
• Around excavations and holes;
• Around the construction site;
• Etc.
Definition
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Fencework
Fencework includes:
• Installation of temporary and permanent fences;
• Fence maintenance.
Definition
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Fencework
There are several types of
fences. On the Guelb site, you
will find:
• Metal fences;
• Plastic fences (sometimes).
Definition
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Fencework
What is the risk in this situation?
Associated risks
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Fencework
A temporary fence that is poorly braced can tip over and injure
workers.
Associated risks
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Fencework
Sections
1) Scenario
• Definitions
• Associated risks
2) Fences
• Temporary fences and permanent fences
• Step-by-step
3) Preventive measures
• Specific rules
• Maintenance
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Fencework
Temporary fences:
• Are used for short periods of time;
• Must be firmly anchored to the ground and installed in
accordance with the Work Plan;
• Must not be used to support workers;
• Are also called guard rails.
Temporary and permanent fences
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Caution: Fences of this type are weaker than
permanent ones and not as firmly attached.
Fencework
Permanent fences:
• Are used over long periods of time;
• Must be strong and stable;
• Have support posts embedded in concrete;
• May use gravel to stabilise the posts.
Caution: Fences of this type require strict
maintenance.
Temporary and permanent fences
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Fencework
Some general rules apply to fence
construction.
• Materials must be transported
using inspected lifting equipment.
Certified riggers are required.
• Materials must be stored in a stable
manner.
Step-by-step
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Fencework
To install support posts:
• Follow the Work Plan installation
procedure;
• Concreting training may be
required;
• Posts must be stable. Never
leave an unstable post in place.
Step-by-step
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Fencework
When installing support posts:
• Posts must be sunk into the
ground to a depth equal to at
least one-third of their length,
and no less than 50 cm.
Step-by-step
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Fencework
When excavating for fencing installations:
• The Excavation course is required;
• Always keep more than two metres away from holes;
• Follow the Work Plan.
Step-by-step
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2 metres
Fencework
Tools must be used with care:
• The Tools course is required;
• Use tools that are in good condition;
• Place damaged tools in the bin provided.
Tools
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Fencework
When the work is finished, workers must ensure that:
• The area remains marked off as long as the work
requires;
• All debris must be removed from the work site.
After the work is done
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Fencework
Why must you be careful around temporary fences?
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What document must be consulted when installing fencing?
How must support posts be installed?
Here are a few questions:
Fencework
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Sections
1) Scenario
• Definitions
• Associated risks
2) Fences
• Temporary fences and permanent fences
• Step-by-step
3) Preventive measures
• Specific rules
• Maintenance
Fencework
Courses and certifications may be
required for some fencework:
• Cutting or grinding of metal parts
requires Hot Work training;
• Working at heights requires training;
• Using tools requires specific training.
Specific rules
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Over 1.8 metres
Fencework
Fences must be maintained regularly to
prevent breakage. Fences in good
condition play a major safety role.
• Work site inspection patrols must
inspect fences.
• All workers must report any breaks or
signs of premature wear on fences or
fence foundations to their supervisor.
Maintenance
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Fencework
Safe access into a fenced site must be
provided. An entrance door or access
point in the fence is required.
Climbing on fences is prohibited.
Access
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Fencework
Name two courses that workers must have taken before
working on fences.
What must you do if you see a hole in a fence?
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Here are a few questions:
Fencework
Any questions?
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Fencework
Your must follow the Work Plan when installing fences.
The work area must be well identified before starting work on
a fence.
Remember:
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Fencework
Please fill out the questionnaire
and hand it in to the instructor.
Thank you for your attention!
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