Proteccion contra caidas

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## 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) - (2) Effective September 2, 1997, the employer shall have a competent person determine the feasibility and safety of providing fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds. Employers are required to provide fall protection for employees erecting or dismantling supported scaffolds where the installation and use of such protection is feasible and does not create a greater hazard. - (3) In addition to meeting the requirements of §1926.502(d), personal fall arrest systems used on scaffolds shall be attached by lanyard to a vertical lifeline, horizontal lifeline, or scaffold structural member. Vertical lifelines shall not be used when overhead components, such as overhead protection or additional platform levels, are part of a single-point or two-point adjustable suspension scaffold. - (i) When vertical lifelines are used, they shall be fastened to a fixed safe point of anchorage, shall be independent of the scaffold, and shall be protected from sharp edges and abrasion. Safe points of anchorage include structural members of buildings, but do not include standpipes, vents, other piping systems, electrical conduit, outrigger beams, or counterweights. - (ii) When horizontal lifelines are used, they shall be secured to two or more structural members of the scaffold, or they may be looped around both suspension and independent suspension lines (on scaffolds so equipped) above the hoist and brake attached to the end of the scaffold. Horizontal lifelines shall not be attached only to the suspension ropes. - (iii) When lanyards are connected to horizontal lifelines or structural members on a single-point or two-point adjustable suspension scaffold, the scaffold shall be equipped with additional independent support lines and automatic locking devices capable of stopping the fall of the scaffold in the event one or both of the suspension ropes fail. The independent support lines shall be equal in number and strength to the susp…

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- (i) Z 259.13, Manufactured horizontal lifeline systems ; - (j) Z 259.14, Fall restrict equipment for wood pole climbing ; and - (k) Z 259.15, Anchorage connectors . - (4) The components of a personal fall-protection system must be compatible and must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. - (5) If more than one personal fall-protection system is secured to an anchorage, a separate anchorage connector must be used for each personal fall-protection system. - (6) The employer must ensure that a person who is using a personal fall-protection system wears and uses a full body harness. - (7) The employer must ensure that, before each work shift, every employee inspects their personal fall-protection system in accordance with the fall-protection plan. - (8) The employer must ensure that a person who works on an aerial device, boom-type elevating platform, scissor lift platform, forklift truck platform or any similar personnel lifting equipment in the circumstances described in subsection 12.07 1 ( ) uses a fall-restraint system that is connected to - (a) an anchorage that is specified in the instructions of the manufacturer of the lifting equipment; or - (b) if no anchorage is specified by the manufacturer, an anchorage that is certified by a person who is authorized to exercise the profession of engineering in Canada and that meets the requirements set out in CSA Group Standard Z 259.16, Design of active fallprotection systems . - (9) If the use of a fall-restraint system would prevent the person referred to in subsection ( 8 ) from carrying out their work, the employer must ensure that a fall-arrest system is used. SOR/2019-243, s. 4. - g) la norme Z 259.11 intitulée Absorbeurs d'énergie individuels et cordons d'assujettissement ; - h) la norme Z 259.12 intitulée Composants de raccordement pour les systèmes individuels d'arrêt de chute ; - i) la norme Z 2…

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## 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) Toeboard means a low protective barrier that will prevent the fall of materials and equipment to lower levels and provide protection from falls for personnel. Unprotected sides and edges means any side or edge (except at entrances to points of access) of a walking/working surface, e.g., floor, roof, ramp, or runway where there is no wall or guardrail system at least 39 inches (1.0 m) high. Walking/working surface means any surface, whether horizontal or vertical on which an employee walks or works, including, but not limited to, floors, roofs, ramps, bridges, runways, formwork and concrete reinforcing steel but not including ladders, vehicles, or trailers, on which employees must be located in order to perform their job duties. Warning line system means a barrier erected on a roof to warn employees that they are approaching an unprotected roof side or edge, and which designates an area in which roofing work may take place without the use of guardrail, body belt, or safety net systems to protect employees in the area. Work area means that portion of a walking/working surface where job duties are being performed. [59 FR [redacted postal code], Aug. 9, 1994, as amended at 60 FR [redacted postal code], Aug. 2, 1995; 66 FR 5265, Jan. 18, 2001; 75 FR [redacted postal code], Aug. 9, 2010; 79 FR [redacted postal code], Apr. 11, 2014] ## §1926.501 Duty to have fall protection. - (a) General. (1) This section sets forth requirements for employers to provide fall protection systems. All fall protection required by this section shall conform to the criteria set forth in §1926.502 of this subpart. - (2) The employer shall determine if the walking/working surfaces on which its employees are to work have the strength and structural integrity to support employees safely. Employees shall be allowed to work on those surfaces only when the surfaces have the requisite strength and structural integrity. - (b)(1) Unprotected sides and edges. Each employee …

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## Part 9 Fall Protection ## Rescue personnel exemption 138 Rescue personnel involved in training or in providing emergency rescue services may use equipment, personal protective equipment and practices other than those specified in this Part. ## General protection 139 (1) An employer and a supervisor must ensure that a worker is protected from falling if a worker may fall, - (a) at a temporary or permanent work area, a vertical distance of 3 metres or more, - (b) at a temporary or permanent work area, a vertical distance of less than 3 metres if there is an unusual possibility of injury, - (c) at a temporary or permanent work area, into or onto a hazardous substance or object, or through an opening in a work surface, or - (d) at a permanent work area, a vertical distance of more than 1.2 metres and less than 3 metres. 139 (2) For the purposes of this section, there is an unusual possibility of injury if the injury may be worse than an injury from landing on a solid, flat surface. 139 (3) Subject to subsection (5), an employer must install a guardrail. 139 (4) Repealed. 139 (5) Subject to subsection (6), if the use of a guardrail is not reasonably practicable, an employer and a supervisor must ensure that a worker uses a travel restraint system that meets the requirements of this Part. 139 (6) Subject to subsection (7), if the use of a travel restraint system is not reasonably practicable, an employer and a supervisor must ensure that a worker uses a personal fall arrest system that meets the requirements of this Part. 139 (7) If the use of a personal fall arrest system is not reasonably practicable, an employer and a supervisor must ensure that a worker uses equally effective controls. 139 (8) A worker must use a fall protection system as required by this section. ## Fall protection plan 140 (1) An employer must develop procedures that comply with this Part in a fall protection plan for a work site if a worker at the work site may fall 3 metres or mor…

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] Appendix C-Personal fall arrest system (Part I--Mandatory; Parts II and III--Nonmandatory). ## Use of the Appendix . Part I of Appendix C sets out the mandatory criteria for personal fall arrest systems used by all employees using powered platforms. Part II sets out nonmandatory test procedures which may be used to determine compliance with applicable requirements contained in Part I of this Appendix. Part III provides nonmandatory guidelines which are intended to assist employers in complying with these provisions. ## PART I Personal fall arrest systems (mandatory) - (1) Scope and application . This section establishes the application of and performance criteria for personal fall arrest systems which are required for use by all employees using powered platforms under chapter 296-870 WAC, Powered platforms. ## (2) Definitions . Anchorage . A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices which is capable of withstanding the forces specified in the applicable sections of chapter 296-24 WAC, and independent of the means of supporting or suspending the employee. Buckle . Any device for holding the body harness closed around the employee's body. Competent person . An individual knowledgeable of fall protection equipment, including the manufacturers recommendations and instructions for the proper use, inspection, and maintenance; and who is capable of identifying existing and potential fall hazards; and who has the authority to take prompt corrective action to eliminate those hazards; and who is knowledgeable of the rules contained in this section regarding the erection, use, inspection, and maintenance of fall protection equipment and systems. Connector . A device which is used to …

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - (7) Rescue considerations. As required by WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] (5)(h) when personal fall arrest systems are used, the employer must assure that employees can be promptly rescued or can rescue themselves should a fall occur. The availability of rescue personnel, ladders or other rescue equipment should be evaluated. In some situations, equipment which allows employees to rescue themselves after the fall has been arrested may be desirable, such as devices which have descent capability. ## (8) Tie-off considerations. - (a) One of the most important aspects of personal fall protection systems is fully planning the system before it is put into use. Probably the most overlooked component is planning for suitable anchorage points. Such planning should ideally be done before the structure or building is constructed so that anchorage points can be incorporated during construction for use later for window cleaning or other building maintenance. If properly planned, these anchorage points may be used during construction, as well as afterwards. - (b) 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 significantly 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. - (c) Tie-off using a knot in a rope lanyard or lifeline (at any location) can reduce the lifeline or lanyard strength by 50% or more. Therefore, a stronger lanyard or lifeline should be used to com…

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(including perimeter safety cable systems), personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, fall restraint systems, safety net systems, and other protection to be used; - (iii) The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; - (iv) The procedures to be followed to prevent falls to lower levels and through or into holes and openings in walking/working surfaces and walls; and - (v) The fall protection requirements of this chapter. - (C) Falling object or falling or flying load hazard training. The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to falling object or falling or flying load hazards or both. The program shall include training and instruction in the following areas: - (i) How to recognize falling/flying objects hazards in the work area; - (ii) The consequences, including the likely injuries, from being hit or struck by falling/flying objects or loads; - (iii) What means, methods, or protective systems or combination will be used to provide protection from falling/flying objects or loads; - (iv) The employees' specific responsibilities with respect to identifying hazards, identifying when protective systems have been compromised, and what actions to

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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 …

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## 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) walking/working surface, shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system. - (15) Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed. Except as provided in §1926.500(a)(2) or in §1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. - (c) Protection from falling objects. When an employee is exposed to falling objects, the employer shall have each employee wear a hard hat and shall implement one of the following measures: - (1) Erect toeboards, screens, or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling from higher levels; or, - (2) Erect a canopy structure and keep potential fall objects far enough from the edge of the higher level so that those objects would not go over the edge if they were accidentally displaced; or, - (3) Barricade the area to which objects could fall, prohibit employees from entering the barricaded area, and keep objects that may fall far enough away from the edge of a higher level so that those objects would not go over the edge if they were accidentally displaced.

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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…

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## Full body harness - 142 (1) An employer must ensure that - (a) a full body harness manufactured on or after March 31, 2023 is approved to - (i) CSA Standard Z259.10-18, Full body harnesses , - (ii) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.1-2007, Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components , or - (iii) CEN Standard EN 361:2007, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses , ## and - (b) a worker using a personal fall arrest system wears and uses a full body harness. - 142 (2) A worker using a personal fall arrest system must wear and use a full body harness. AR 191/2021 s142;242/2022 ## Body belt - 142.1 An employer must ensure that - (a) a body belt manufactured on or after July 1, 2009 is approved to - (i) CSA Standard Z259.1-05, Body belts and saddles for work positioning and travel restraint , - (ii) ANSI/ASSE Standard A10.32-2004, Fall Protection Systems - American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations , or - (iii) CEN Standard EN 358: 2000, Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height - Belts for work positioning and restraint and work positioning lanyards , and - (b) a worker uses a body belt only as part of a travel restraint system or as part of a fall restrict system. ## Lanyard 142.2 (1) An employer must ensure that a lanyard manufactured on or after March 31, 2023 is approved to - (a) CSA Standard Z259.11-17, Personal energy absorbers and lanyards , - (b) ANSI/ASSE Standard Z359.1-2007, Safety requirements for personal fall arrest systems, subsystems and components , or - (c) CEN Standard EN 354:2002, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height Lanyards . 142.2 (2) An employer must ensure that a lanyard used by a worker is made of wire rope or other material appropriate to the hazard if a tool or corrosive agent that could sever, abrade or burn a lanyard is used in the work area.