FALL PROTECTION

 
Fall protection must be in place when an employee is working six (6) feet or more above the floor or ground, or anytime work is performed near an elevated unguarded opening.

 
The ideal form of protection is to eliminate the hazard through sound engineering practices. If the hazard cannot be eliminated, then effective fall protection shall be planned, implemented, and carefully monitored to control the risk of personal injury.

 
All employees and supervisors who will be working where fall hazards cannot be eliminated shall be trained and equipped to minimize the chance of falling and injury. Refresher training will be provided as conditions change, or at least annually.

 
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