Fall assessment plan
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Published by SALUSSafe Work Procedure: Fall Assessment Plan
Document Number: [SWP-NUMBER] Revision Date: [DATE] Next Review Date: [NEXT REVIEW DATE] Department: [DEPARTMENT NAME]
1. Scope
This procedure covers the development and implementation of a fall assessment plan to ensure the safety of workers at risk of falling from heights. It applies to all work environments where there is a risk of injury due to falling, including construction sites, maintenance activities, and any other relevant work areas.
The procedure is applicable to all employees, contractors, and visitors who may be exposed to fall hazards. It should be used in conjunction with other safety procedures and documents, such as the fall protection plan and emergency response procedures.
2. Definitions
Fall Protection Plan A documented plan that outlines the fall hazards, fall protection systems, and rescue procedures to be used at a worksite.
Personal Fall-Arrest System A system used to arrest a worker in a fall from a working level, consisting of an anchorage, connectors, and a body harness.
Anchorage A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices.
3. Responsibilities
3.1 Supervisors
- Ensure that a fall assessment plan is developed and implemented for all work areas with fall hazards.
- Provide necessary training and resources for workers to safely use fall protection systems.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of fall protection systems and procedures.
3.2 Workers
- Follow the fall assessment plan and use fall protection systems as instructed.
- Attend all required training sessions on fall protection and emergency procedures.
- Report any hazards or deficiencies in fall protection systems to supervisors immediately.
3.3 Health and Safety Representative
- Assist in the development and review of the fall assessment plan.
- Monitor compliance with the fall assessment plan and report any issues to management.
4. Potential Hazards and Risks
| Hazard | Risk | Control Measures |
|---|---|---|
| Working at heights | Fall from height leading to injury or death | Use of personal fall-arrest systems, guardrails, and safety nets |
| Inadequate training | Improper use of fall protection equipment | Comprehensive training programs and regular refresher courses |
| Equipment failure | Fall due to malfunctioning equipment | Regular inspection and maintenance of fall protection equipment |
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Proper PPE is essential for ensuring safety when working at heights.
- Full Body Harness - Must be worn at all times when working at heights and properly fitted to the user.
- Lanyards and Lifelines - Used to connect the harness to an anchorage point.
- Helmets - Protect against head injuries in the event of a fall.
- Safety Footwear - Provides stability and protection when working on elevated surfaces.
- Gloves - Protect hands when handling equipment and materials.
PPE must be inspected before each use and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.
6. Equipment and Tools
Proper equipment and tools are crucial for effective fall protection.
- Anchorage Points - Must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds per employee attached [1].
- Horizontal Lifelines - Must be designed and installed as part of a complete personal fall arrest system [2].
- Self-Retracting Lifelines - Automatically limit free fall distance and must be capable of sustaining a minimum static tensile load [2].
- Snap-hooks and Dee-rings - Must be proof-tested to a minimum tensile load [2].
- Guardrails - Used to prevent falls from edges and must be installed where feasible.
Equipment must be inspected prior to each use and maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Pre-Job Requirements
7.1 Training and Competency
Workers must receive training in the safe use of fall protection systems, including the identification of fall hazards and the correct use of equipment [3].
7.2 Pre-Job Briefing
Conduct a pre-job briefing to review the fall assessment plan, identify potential hazards, and discuss the use of fall protection systems.
7.3 Work Area Preparation
Ensure that the work area is free of unnecessary hazards and that all fall protection systems are in place and functional before work begins.
8. Safe Work Procedure Steps
Step 1: Hazard Identification
Identify all potential fall hazards in the work area.
- Conduct a site survey.
- Document all identified hazards.
- Communicate hazards to all workers.
Ensure that all workers are aware of the hazards and the measures in place to control them.
Step 2: Selection of Fall Protection Systems
Select appropriate fall protection systems based on the identified hazards.
- Choose systems that meet CSA Group standards [4].
- Ensure compatibility of all components.
- Verify that anchorage points are suitable and secure.
Ensure that all systems are properly installed and ready for use.
Step 3: Implementation and Monitoring
Implement the fall protection systems and monitor their use.
- Ensure all workers use the systems as trained.
- Conduct regular inspections of the systems.
- Address any issues or deficiencies immediately.
Ensure continuous monitoring to maintain safety throughout the work process.
9. Precautions and Safety Measures
- Regular Inspections - Conduct regular inspections of all fall protection equipment and systems.
- Training - Provide ongoing training and refresher courses for all workers.
- Emergency Preparedness - Ensure that rescue procedures are in place and practiced regularly.
- Communication - Maintain clear communication among all team members regarding fall hazards and safety measures.
- Documentation - Keep detailed records of all inspections, training, and incidents.
10. Emergency Procedures
10.1 General Emergency Response
In the event of a fall, initiate emergency response procedures immediately.
10.2 Specific Emergency Scenarios
- Fall Arrest - Implement rescue procedures to safely retrieve a worker suspended by a fall arrest system [5].
- Equipment Failure - Secure the area and replace faulty equipment before resuming work.
- Medical Emergency - Provide first aid and contact emergency services as needed.
10.3 Emergency Contact Information
[List of emergency contacts and their phone numbers]
11. Incident Reporting and Investigation
Report all incidents, near-misses, and hazards to supervisors immediately. Conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause and implement corrective actions.
12. References and Related Documents
- Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
- Safety Standards for General Safety and Health Standards (Chapter 296-24 WAC)
- Occupational Health and Safety Code
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[1] Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
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referred to in paragraphs ( 1 )(a) to (d), the equipment must be stored, maintained, inspected, tested, fitted, installed, used or dismantled in accordance with the fallprotection plan. SOR/2019-243, s. 4. ## Fall Protection ## Fall-protection Plan - 12.06 (1) If there is a risk of injury due to falling in any of the circumstances described in paragraphs 12.07 1 ( )(a), (b) or (c) in a work place, the employer must, before any work activities begin, - (a) develop a fall-protection plan in consultation with the work place committee or the health and safety representative; and - (b) ensure that a copy of the fall-protection plan is readily available at the work place for consultation. - (2) The fall-protection plan must specify - (a) the hazards that have been identified for each work area and each activity to be carried out at the work place; - (b) the fall-protection systems that have been chosen to protect against the identified hazards; - (c) if a personal fall-protection system is used, the anchorage to be used during the work; - (d) if a fall-arrest system is used, the clearance distance below each work area; - (e) if there are no manufacturer's instructions with respect to the storage, maintenance, inspection, testing, fitting, installation, use or dismantling of equipment that is used in a fall-protection system and that is provided by an employer, the procedures to be followed for the purposes of paragraphs 12.05 1 ( )(a) to (d); and - (f) the rescue procedures to be followed if a person falls. - (3) The fall-protection plan must include, in annex, a copy of any manufacturer's instructions with respect to the storage, maintenance, inspection, testing, fitting, d'installation, d'utilisation, de démontage et de maintien dans un état de propreté et de salubrité prévues aux alinéas ( 1 )a) à d) sont exécutées conformément au plan de protection contre les chutes. DORS/2019-243, a…
[2] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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- (d) that clearance distances below the work area, if applicable, have been confirmed as sufficient to prevent a worker from striking the ground or an object or level below the work area, - (e) the procedures used to assemble, maintain, inspect, use and disassemble the fall protection system, where applicable, and - (f) the rescue procedures to be used if a worker falls and is suspended by a personal fall arrest system or safety net and needs to be rescued. - 140 (3) The employer must ensure that the fall protection plan is available at the work site and is reviewed with workers before work with a risk of falling begins. - 140 (4) The employer must ensure that the plan is updated when conditions affecting fall protection change. ## Instruction of workers 141 (1) An employer must ensure that a worker is trained in the safe use of the fall protection system before allowing the worker to work in an area where a fall protection system must be used. - 141 (2) The training referred to in subsection (1) must include the following: - (a) a review of current Alberta legislation pertaining to fall protection; - (b) an understanding of what a fall protection plan is; - (c) fall protection methods a worker is required to use at a work site; - (d) identification of fall hazards; - (e) assessment and selection of specific anchors that the worker may use; - (f) instructions for the correct use of connecting hardware; - (g) information about the effect of a fall on the human body, including - (i) maximum arresting force, - (ii) the purpose of shock and energy absorbers, - (iii) swing fall, and - (iv) free fall; - (h) pre-use inspection; - (i) emergency response procedures to be used at the work site, if necessary; - (j) practice in - (i) inspecting, fitting, adjusting and connecting fall protection systems and components, and - (ii) emergency response procedures. 141 (3) In addition to the training described in subsection (2), an employer must ensure that a worker is made awar…
[3] Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304)
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- (4) If a fall hazard zone system has been established in a work place, the employer must ensure that every person who is granted access to the work place is informed of the fall hazard zone system's existence and is familiar with the procedures to be followed for accessing, performing work in and leaving the fall hazard zone. SOR/2019-243, s. 4. ## Protection Equipment and Procedures ## Fall Protection 12.09 (1) If there is a risk of injury due to falling in a work place and the fall-protection plan requires that a personal fall-protection system be used, the employer must provide such a system to every person - other than a person who is installing or dismantling a fall-protection system - who is granted access to the work place. - (2) A personal fall-protection system must meet the requirements set out in the following CSA Group standards: - (a) Z 259.16, Design of active fall-protection systems ; and - (b) Z 259.17, Selection and use of active fall-protection equipment and systems . - (3) The components of a personal fall-protection system must meet the requirements set out in the following CSA Group standards: - (a) Z 259.1, Body belts and saddles for work positioning and travel restraint ; - (b) Z 259.2.2, Self-retracting devices ; - (c) Z 259.2.3, Descent devices ; - (d) Z 259.2.4, Fall arresters and vertical rigid rails ; - (e) Z 259.2.5, Fall arresters and vertical lifelines ; - (f) Z 259.10, Full body harnesses ; - (g) Z 259.11, Personal energy absorbers and lanyards ; - (h) Z 259.12, Connecting components for personal fall-arrest systems (PFAS) ; - (4) L'employeur doit veiller à ce que toute personne à qui est permis l'accès au lieu de travail soit informée de l'existence de tout système pour zone de risque de chute et connaisse bien la marche à suivre pour y accéder, y travailler et en sortir. DORS/2019-243, art. 4. ## Procédures et équipements de protection ## Protection contre les c…
[4] Safety Standards for General Safety and Health Standards (Chaper 296-24 WAC)
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - (d) Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which automatically limit free fall distance to 2 feet (0.61 m) or less must have components capable of sustaining a minimum static tensile load of 3,000 pounds (13.3 kN) applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position. - (e) Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which do not limit free fall distance to 2 feet (0.61 m) or less, ripstitch lanyards, and tearing and deforming lanyards must be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 5,400 pounds (23.9 kN) applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position. - (f) Dee-rings and snap-hooks must be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 5000 pounds (22.2 N). - (g) Dee-rings and snap-hooks must be 100% proof-tested to a minimum tensile load of 3600 pounds (16 kN) without cracking, breaking, or taking permanent deformation. - (h) Snap-hooks must be sized to be compatible with the member to which they are connected so as to prevent unintentional disengagement of the snap-hook by depression of the snap-hook keeper by the connected member, or must be a locking type snap-hook designed and used to prevent disengagement of the snap-hook by the contact of the snap-hook keeper by the connected member. - (i) Horizontal lifelines, where used, must be designed, and installed as part of a complete personal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factor of at least 2, under the supervision of a qualified person. - (j) Anchorages to which personal fall arrest equipment is attached must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or must be designed, installed, and used as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two,…
[5] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)
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Division 3 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (ii) In other cases, the Agency recognizes that there will be a need to devise an anchor point from existing structures. Examples of what might be appropriate anchor points are steel members or I-beams if an acceptable strap is available for the connection (do not use a lanyard with a snaphook clipped onto itself); large eye-bolts made of an appropriate grade steel; guardrails or railings if they have been designed for use as an anchor point; or masonry or wood members only if the attachment point is substantial and precautions have been taken to assure that bolts or other connectors will not pull through. A qualified person should be used to evaluate the suitable of these 'make shift' anchorages with a focus on proper strength. - (2) Employers and employees should at all times be aware that the strength of a personal fall arrest system is based on its being attached to an anchoring system which does not reduce the strength of the system (such as a properly dimensioned eye-bolt/snap-hook anchorage). Therefore, if a means of attachment is used that will reduce the strength of the system, that component should be replaced by a stronger one, but one that will also maintain the appropriate maximum arrest force characteristics. - (3) Tie-off using a knot in a rope lanyard or lifeline (at any location) can reduce the lifeline or lanyard strength by 50 percent or more. Therefore, a stronger lanyard or lifeline should be used to compensate for the weakening effect of the knot, or the lanyard length should be reduced (or the tie-off location raised) to minimize free fall distance, or the lanyard or lifeline should be replaced by one which has an appropriately incorporated connector to eliminate the need for a knot. - (4) Tie-off of a rope lanyard or lifeline around an 'H' or 'I' beam or similar support can reduce its strength as much as 70 percent due to the cutting action of the be…
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