Is there a system in place to ensure there is fall protection for employees, contractors, and visitors where there is potential to fall six feet (1.8 meters) or more.
This system should be based on risk. See examples of fall protection ways by risk in the Risk vs. Suggested Fall Protection Table below.
The system should include one or more of the following.
Physical protection through the incorporation of railings, gates, or individual fall arresting systems.
Administrative protection by training, risk assessments, rule/procedures, and at height work permit system.
Audit frequently to ensure fall protection is provided.
Employees, contractors, and visitors who use fall arrest systems must be trained in there proper use before using this protection. The exception to this fall protection guidance is the safe use of properly maintained ladders, for only going up or down. The safe use of ladders and their maintenance must be documented in site safety rules or procedures.
For contractors, and visitors who use fall suppression systems on property, it is their employer’s responsibility to train and provide the needed equipment properly.
It is suggested that sites must put fall protection requirements on contracts or bills of lading and provide signs for transportation contractors to ensure proper use of fall protection equipment.
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