Chapter 45: Fall Protection
Unprotected falls from elevation usually result in serious debilitating
injury or death. Falls can be prevented through the use of proper prevention
and arrest systems. All work from elevated work surfaces will be
accomplished without any risk of falling to a lower level. This goal is
achieved by adhering to the following fall protection hierarchy:
- Remove the hazard: avoid working at heights. Bring the work
down to the ground level whenever possible.
- If work at heights is unavoidable, secure the elevated work
area with a passive fall prevention barrier system, such as
guardrails.
- When a barrier system is not feasible because of the
physical characteristics of the work environment or the
infrequency of access, use an approved fall restraint system.
- If no other option is feasible, a properly engineered and
approved fall arrest system can be used in conjunction with a
rescue plan.
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