Fall Protection TRAINING FOR THE COMPETENT, QUALIFIED AND AUTHORIZED PERSONS
SAFETY CULTURE
Compliance & Consultation
AZ RESIDENTIAL FALL PROTECTION TIME LINE *June 16, 2011ADOSH STD *June 17, 2011Industrial Commission of Arizona stayed enforcement *November 30, 2011ICA lifted the stay, effective Jan. 1, 2012 *March 3, 2012SB 1441 Signed by Gov. Brewer *March 19, 2014Federal OSHA sent letter to show cause *May 1, 2014SB 1307 passed with revisions *August 21, 2014Fed OSHA proposed rejection *February 7, 2015Fed OSHA rejected the State plan, enforcing 1926 sub M
FALL PROTECTION PROGRAMS
ANSI Z359.1Update
Body Belts – Restraint ONLY
C.A.Z.Controlled Access Zone
Holes & Openings
SKYLIGHTS
ROOF HATCH OPENINGS
SHARP EDGE & LEADING EDGE WORK
ANSI Z LEADING EDGE WORK a) The test weight is increased by roughly 30% to 282 pounds (128kg). b) The test edge material is very sharp metal with an edge radius of.005 inches (.13mm) or less. c) An energy absorber is required and must not be separable from the SRD device or lifeline. d) Testing is expanded to include “offset” testing that tests sliding of the lifeline along the edge. e) Specific testing includes a check on retraction when used horizontally to confirm no slack can develop. f) Markings on the device and use instructions have been expanded to provide advice to equipment users about leading edge work.
SELF RETRACTING DEVICES, LEADING EDGE (SRL-LE)
Competent & Qualified Persons
Engineering out the Hazard
HANDRAILS
Know Your ABC’s
ANCHOR POINTS
Engineered Anchor Point
Overhead Anchors
BODY HARNESS
Proper Fitting Harness
CONNECTORS
VERTICAL LIFELINES
Calculating Fall Clearance
SWING RADIUS
DECENT & RESCUE
Suspension Trauma
Rescue
AERIAL LIFTS
Overhead Obstructions
Manufacture’s Guidelines
Additional Fall Protection Systems
Lift Safety
Video
Housekeeping
ENGINEERED WORK PLATFORMS
Rolling Ladders / Stairs
WORKING SAFELY AT HEIGHTS
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