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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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.

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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:

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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:

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Any questions?

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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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