Most
people are quite aware that Subpart M of the Federal OSHA 1926 Construction standards
mandates the utilization of some form of fall protection device or practice to
protect workers from falls of greater than six (6) feet. In fact, you
will find fifteen distinct ways that a worker can fall covered in
section 1926.501, titled “Duty to have fall protection”. And the allowable
methods specified for fall protection devices and practices listed in this Subpart go
well beyond merely installing a standard guardrail; other allowable methods
include installation of a safety net system, as well as using a personal fall
arrest system, body positioning devices, covers, fences, barricades, warning
lines, controlled access zones, and a safety monitor system, and even a written
fall protection plan. However, be warned that many of these fall protection
methods are only allowed in certain situations . . .
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