Fall protection training manual

B. FREE FALL: Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to 6 feet ( M) (ANSI Z). Restraint systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is possible. Work positioning systems must be rigged so that free fall is limited to 2 feet .6 m) or less. Fall Protection. Covers training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. All personnel required to use platforms, scissor lift, man-ups or other equipment must utilize fall protection. Initial training. Inadequacies in an affected employee's knowledge or use of fall protection systems. maintenance of fall protection equipment. Fall protection training should be an integral part of a comprehensive safety program. Proper use of fall arrest systems can save lives and reduce the potential of serious inju-ries from a fall. The user must be aware that forces experienced during the arrest of a fall.

Fall protection must be provided at four feet in general industry, five feet in maritime, and six feet in construction. However, regardless of the fall distance, fall protection must be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery. Fall protection must be provided on roofs without 42" high parapet walls or railings. FALL PROTECTION SECTION 21 The fall protection threshold height requirement is 6 ft for ALL WORK covered by this manual, unless specified differently below, whether performed by Government or. Fall Protection in Construction U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA R

Safety Online Training on Guardrails in this manual) must be protected by Personal fall protection equipment consists of the. have specific fall protection requirements applicable to construction workers. developed fall protection training programs to assist employers in. net systems, and personal fall arrest systems. 3. Policy and Regulation. University of Iowa Operations Manual, Part III Human Resources.