OSHA fall protection safety

OSHA'S NEW FALL PROTECTION STANDARD & TRAINING

Falls are the leading cause of work-related deaths among residential construction workers.

Safety Training Resources is helping Missouri contractors prepare for OSHA's June 16th deadline for implementing the new fall protection standard. Safety Training Resources is providing training and guidance to better protect workers from the hazards of working at heights.

On December 16, 2010, OSHA issued STD 03-11-002, Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction, which rescinds STD 03-00-001, Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction, and provides that OSHA will be enforcing 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) for all residential construction work. Under 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13), workers engaged in residential construction six (6) feet or more above lower levels must be protected by conventional fall protection (in other words, guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems) or other fall protection measures allowed elsewhere in 1926.501(b). (Although the standard does not mention personal fall restraint systems, OSHA will accept a properly utilized fall restraint system in lieu of a personal fall arrest system when the restraint system is rigged in such a way that the worker cannot get to the fall hazard.) If an employer can demonstrate that the fall protection required under 1926.501(b)(13) is infeasible or presents a greater hazard, it must instead implement a written fall protection plan meeting the requirements of 1926.502(k).

Numerous methods can be used to prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities. The following examples of fall protection represent options for residential construction workers. These various methods may be able to prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities throughout various stages in the residential construction process.

Installing Roof Trusses

Bracket Scaffolds
Ladders

Installing Ridge Poles and Rafters

Anchors

Installing Roof Sheathing

Safety Net System
Bracket Scaffold
Anchors

Roofing - Weatherproofing

Bracket Scaffolds

Foundation Walls and Formwork

Anchors
Scaffolds

Installing Floor Joists and Floor Trusses

Anchors
Scaffolds

Installing Subfloors

Anchors
Guardrails

Installing Walls

Aerial Lifts
Ladders
Scaffolds

Interior Finishing_

Guardrails

Safety Training Resources is helping Missouri contractors prepare for OSHA’s June 16th deadline for implementing the new fall protection standard. Safety Training Resources is providing training and guidance to better protect workers from the hazards of working at heights. To learn more, contact Jeff Viehmann at 314-808-3502.

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