Abstract
Falling accidents are a serious problem in the construction industry in Japan. Approximately 40% of fatal construction accidents are caused by falls. In this stiation, FRP inspection platform is used for fall protection during bridge maintenance and management works. The FRP inspection platform is usually set on the side of abutment for the inspection of the joint between the abutment and the bridge girder. Then, it is assumed that the hook of the safety belt is hung on the guardrail of the platform during the works due to the high place. However, the safety of the platform is not clarified because of the FRP made platform. Therefore, in this study, the safety of the platform was confirmed experimentally in using the sand bag, and the platform was improved that the sand bag, which weight was 85 kg, did not fall.
