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Fall protection, for activities not in the construction industry, is addressed in specific standards for the general industry and maritime. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to fall protection.
require fall protection where a worker is: constructing a leading edge; performing overhand bricklaying and related work; or engaged in roofing work on low-slope roofs, precast concrete
The fall protection plan shall document the reasons why the use of conventional fall protection systems (guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety nets systems) are infeasible or why their use would create a greater hazard.
The following Fall Protection Plan is a sample program prepared for the prevention of injuries associated with falls. A Fall Protection Plan must be developed and evaluated on a site by site basis. It is recommended that erectors discuss the written Fall Protection Plan with their OSHA Area Office prior to going on a jobsite.
Health Administration (OSHA) requires personal fall protection for workers at various heights depending on the job. The International Safety Equipment Association has prepared this use and selection guide to provide practical, hands-on guidance for fall protection users and administrators in their
§ 1926.502 Fall protection systems criteria and practices. (a) General. (1) Fall protection systems required by this part shall comply with the applicable provisions of this section.
The employer must ensure: (i) Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.
This section requires employers to provide protection for each employee exposed to fall and falling object hazards.
Subdivision M covers Oregon OSHA’s fall protection requirements for the construction industry. The requirements in 437-003-1501(1), establishes the general fall protection requirement for workers who walk or work at heights of six feet or higher when performing construction activities.
OSHA requires fall protection for any work that is 6 feet or higher than the surroundings. Basic Requirements — Specific Construction Activities. Falls can result from various construction activities. In the basic requirements section, we discuss the 6-foot rule.