fall protection begin at what height in maintenance
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Published by SALUSFall protection requirements vary based on the specific work environment and regulations. Here's a breakdown:
- General Construction: In construction, fall protection is generally required at heights of 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level 2, 3, 8, 9. This includes unprotected sides and edges, leading edges, hoist areas, holes, formwork and reinforcing steel, ramps, runways, excavations, dangerous equipment, and overhand bricklaying 2, 3, 8.
- Steel Erection: For steel erection activities, fall protection is required at heights of more than 15 feet (4.6 m) [1].
- Scaffolds: On scaffolds, fall protection is required when working more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level 4, 5.
- Fixed Ladders and Climbable Structures: Fall protection is needed at 3 meters or more on fixed ladders or climbable structures [2].
- Dangerous Equipment: When working less than 6 feet (1.8 m) above dangerous equipment, fall protection is required to prevent falls into or onto the equipment 7, 8. If the height is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above dangerous equipment, fall protection is also needed [3].
- General Industry: In general industry, fall protection is required at 4 feet (1.2 meters) 12, 14.
It's important to note that specific requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the work being performed. Always consult the relevant regulations and standards for your location and industry.
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[1] Occupational Health and Safety Code
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## Wire rope sling as anchor 152.4 An employer must ensure that a wire rope sling used as an anchor is terminated at both ends with a Flemish eye splice rated to at least 90 percent of the wire rope's minimum breaking strength. ## Flexible and rigid horizontal lifeline systems - 153 (1) An employer must ensure that a flexible horizontal lifeline system manufactured on or after July 1, 2009 meets the requirements of - (a) CSA Standard Z259.13-04, Flexible Horizontal Lifeline Systems , or - (b) the applicable requirements of CSA Standard Z259.16-04, Design of Active Fall-Protection Systems . - 153 (2) An employer must ensure that a rigid horizontal fall protection system is designed, installed and used in accordance with - (a) the manufacturer's specifications, or - (b) specifications certified by a professional engineer. ## Installation of horizontal lifeline systems - 153.1 An employer must ensure that before a horizontal lifeline system is used, a professional engineer, a competent person authorized by the professional engineer, the manufacturer or a competent person authorized by the manufacturer certifies that the system has been properly installed according to the manufacturer's specifications or to specifications certified by a professional engineer. ## Fixed ladders and climbable structures 154 (1) An employer must ensure that if a worker is working from or on a fixed ladder or climbable structure at a height of 3 metres or more and is not protected by a guardrail, continuous protection from falling is provided by - (a) equipping the fixed ladder or climbable structure with an integral fall protection system that meets the requirements of - (i) CSA Standard Z259.2.4-15, Fall arresters and vertical rigid rails , - (i.1) CSA Standard Z259.2.5-17, Fall arresters and vertical lifelines , or - (ii) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.1-2007, Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components , or - (b) an alternate fall protection system.…
[2] Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (OSHA)
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## 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. If a guardrail system is chosen to provide the fall protection, and a controlled access zone has already been established for leading edge work, the control line may be used in lieu of a guardrail along the edge that parallels the leading edge. - (3) Hoist areas. Each employee in a hoist area shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems. If guardrail systems, [or chain, gate, or guardrail] or portions thereof, are removed to facilitate the hoisting operation (e.g., during landing of materials), and an employee must lean through the access opening or out over the edge of the access opening (to receive or guide equipment and materials, for example), that employee shall be protected from fall hazards by a personal fall arrest system. - (4) Holes. (i) Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes. - (ii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers. - (iii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from objects falling through holes (including skylights) by covers. - (5) Formwork and reinforcing steel. Each employee on the face of formwork or reinforcing steel shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, or positioning device systems. - (6) Ramps, runways, and other walkways. Each employee on ramps, runways, and other walkways shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems. - (7) Excavations. (i) Each employee at the edge of an excavation 6 feet (1.8 …
[3] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)
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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Division 3 ## 1926.759 Falling Object Protection - (a) Securing loose items aloft. All materials, equipment, and tools, which are not in use while aloft, shall be secured against accidental displacement. - (b) Protection from falling objects other than materials being hoisted. The controlling contractor shall bar other construction processes below steel erection unless overhead protection for the employees below is provided. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 3-2002, f. 4/15/02, ef. 4/18/02. ## 1926.760 Fall Protection - (a) General requirements. - (1) Except as provided by paragraph (a)(3) of this section, each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems or fall restraint systems. - (2) Perimeter safety cables. On multi-story structures, perimeter safety cables shall be installed at the final interior and exterior perimeters of the floors as soon as the metal decking has been installed. - (3) Connectors and employees working in controlled decking zones shall be protected from fall hazards as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, respectively. - (b) Connectors. Each connector shall: - (1) Be protected in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section from fall hazards of more than two stories or 30 feet (9.1 m) above a lower level, whichever is less; - (2) Have completed connector training in accordance with 1926.761; and - (3) Be provided, at heights over 15 and up to 30 feet above a lower level, with a personal fall arrest system, positioning device system or fall restraint system and wear the equipment necessary to be able to be tied off; or be provided with other…
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