Course: Fencework

Information for Instructor

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.

On the
Guelb II Site

Fencework

Session Developed and Presented by

SNC-Lavalin

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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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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.

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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

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Definition

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.

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Definition

Fencework includes:
Installation of temporary and permanent fences;
Fence maintenance.

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Definition

There are several types of

fences. On the Guelb site, you
will find:
Metal fences;
Plastic fences (sometimes).

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Associated risks

What is the risk in this situation?

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Associated risks

A temporary fence that is poorly braced can tip over and injure
workers.

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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

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Temporary and permanent fences

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.

Caution: Fences of this type are weaker than

permanent ones and not as firmly attached.
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Temporary and permanent fences

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.

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Step-by-step

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.

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Step-by-step

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.

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Step-by-step

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.

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Step-by-step

When excavating for fencing installations:

The Excavation course is required;
Always keep more than two metres away from holes;

Follow the Work Plan.

2 metres

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Tools

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.

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After the work is done

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.

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Here are a few questions:
Why must you be careful around temporary fences?
What document must be consulted when installing fencing?
How must support posts be installed?

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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

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Specific rules

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.
Over 1.8 metres

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Maintenance

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.

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Access

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.

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Here are a few questions:
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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Any questions?

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Remember:

Your must follow the Work Plan when installing fences.

The work area must be well identified before starting work on
a fence.

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Thank you for your attention!

Please fill out the questionnaire

and hand it in to the instructor.

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