Source: https://up.codes/s/duty-to-have-fall-protection-and-falling-object-protection
Timestamp: 2019-04-24 22:18:49+00:00

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This section requires employers to provide protection for each employee exposed to fall and falling object hazards. Unless stated otherwise, the employer must ensure that all fall protection and falling object protection required by this section meet the criteria in § 1910.29, except that personal fall protection systems required by this section meet the criteria of § 1910.140.
To electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work covered by § 1910.269(g)(2)(i).
Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems.
The authorized employees are trained in accordance with § 1910.30.
When the employer can demonstrate that it is not feasible or creates a greater hazard to use guardrail, safety net, or personal fall protection systems on residential roofs, the employer must develop and implement a fall protection plan that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.502(k) and training that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.503(a) and (c).
Note to paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to use at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems specified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is not feasible or creates a greater hazard to provide the fall protection systems specified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) and that it is necessary to implement a fall protection plan that complies with § 1926.502(k) in the particular work operation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.
If grab handles are installed at hoist areas, they meet the requirements of § 1910.29(l).
When any portion of a guardrail system, gate, or chains is removed, and an employee must lean through or over the edge of the access opening to facilitate hoisting, the employee is protected from falling by a personal fall arrest system.
Each employee is protected from falling into a stairway floor hole by a fixed guardrail system on all exposed sides, except at the stairway entrance. However, for any stairway used less than once per day where traffic across the stairway floor hole prevents the use of a fixed guardrail system (e.g., holes located in aisle spaces), the employer may protect employees from falling into the hole by using a hinged floor hole cover that meets the criteria in § 1910.29 and a removable guardrail system on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the stairway.
Each employee is protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.
A guardrail system or a travel restraint system when a work operation necessitates passing material through a hatchway or chute floor hole.
Each employee is protected from tripping into or stepping into or through any hole that is less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above a lower level by covers or guardrail systems.
The employer must ensure that each employee on a dockboard is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system or handrails.
Those employees have been trained in accordance with § 1910.30.
The employer must ensure each employee on a runway or similar walkway is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system.
Each employee is provided with and uses a personal fall arrest system or travel restraint system.
Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.
Posts readily visible caution signs that meet the requirements of § 1910.145 and state "Caution-Open Pit."
On and after November 18, 2036, all fixed ladders are equipped with a personal fall arrest system or a ladder safety system.
Have landing platforms provided at maximum intervals of 50 feet (15.2 m).
The employer may use a cage or well in combination with a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system provided that the cage or well does not interfere with the operation of the system.
The ladder has rest platforms provided at maximum intervals of 150 feet (45.7 m).
The requirements in paragraph (b)(9) of this section, and other requirements in subparts D and I of this part, apply to fixed ladders used in outdoor advertising activities.
Is protected by a fall protection system upon reaching the work position.
Each ship stairs and alternating tread type stairs is equipped with handrails on both sides.
Less than 44 inches (1.1 m). At least one handrail One stair rail system with handrail on open side. One stair rail system each open side.
44 inches (1.1 m) to 88 inches (2.2 m). One handrail on each enclosed side One Stair rail system with handrail on open side and one handrail on enclosed side. One stair rail system with handrail on each open side.
Greater than 88 inches (2.2 m). One handrail on each enclosed side and one intermediate handrail located in the middle of the stair One stair rail system with handrail on open side, one handrail on enclosed side, and one intermediate handrail located in the middle of the stair. One stair rail system with handrail on each open side and one intermediate handrail located in the middle of the stair.
Exterior stairs less than 44 inches (1.1 m). One handrail on least one side.
Note to table: The width of the stair must be clear of all obstructions except handrails.
Each employee using a rope descent system 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by a personal fall arrest system.
When work is performed less than 6 feet (1.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system.
Implement and enforce a work rule prohibiting employees from going within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the roof edge without using fall protection in accordance with paragraphs (b)(13)(i) and (ii) of this section.
When work is performed at least 6 feet (1.6 m) but less than 15 feet (4.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by using a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system. The employer may use a designated area when performing work that is both infrequent and temporary.
Barricading the area into which objects could fall, prohibiting employees from entering the barricaded area, and keeping objects far enough from an edge or opening to prevent them from falling to a lower level.

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