Fall protection

For flammable liquids, top loading or unloading of tank cars or tank trucks by pump typically has the lowest risk of spill or release. Metallic piping is recommended for loading/unloading arms and piping. Use of hose should be minimized and, where possible, metallic hose specified. Standard loading racks should be provided that permit safe access by personnel to the rack itself and onto the tops of the cars or trucks. Fall protection is a key issue. 

A written safety program that includes the following topics new employee safety orientation, safety training, hazard communication, emergency action plan, fall protection, scaffolding, heat stress, personal protective equipment, electrical, first aid, and bloodborne pathogens. 

For major investigations, regulatory authorities, such as US OSHA or the US EPA, may deny access to the site until certain precautions are established or until certain tests are completed. Restart may also require agency approval. Often, special measures are required following an incident because of the unusual conditions of the process. One example of such special measures is extensive reliance on fall protection measures as a substitute for normal scaffolding. Insurance or legal representatives may also impose specific restrictions on the team s activities. 

Design roof parapet walls 1.10 m high Eliminate the need for additional fall protection guardrails Reinforced concrete design/ structural steel design... 

Design permanent anchorage points Provide tie-off points for attaching fall protection devices during construction and future maintenance Structural steel design... 

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Belts are used in positioning system applications. Belts have two side D-rings, and are used only for restraining a worker in position. This type of belt is not used for any vertical free fall protection. 

OSHA regulations require that all fall arrest equipment be inspected prior to its use. This includes looking for frays or broken strands in lanyards, belts, and lifelines, and oxidation or distortion of any metal connection devices. To properly maintain the devices, periodic cleaning is necessary. Clean all surfaces with a mild detergent soap, and always let the equipment air dry away from excess heat. Follow the manufacturer s instructions for cleaning and maintenance. Because of the stress equipment sustains from a fall, any equipment exposed to a fall must be taken out of service and not used again for fall protection. 

True or false) Fall protection equipment that has experienced a fall may be reused. 

Design of hazard control systems (i.e., fall protection, scaffolding)... 

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At last year s National Safety Council Congress and Expo, OSHA presenters noted that fall protection was the agency s second-most cited violation category. That s no surprise — fall protection consistently ranks among OSHA s highest number of inspections and total fines. In one high-profile case last year, OSHA fined a Pennsylvania company more than 500,000 following a roofer s fatal fall. 

Justification for investing in a strong fall protection program goes much deeper than avoiding six-figure penalties. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recorded well more than 600 fall-related fatalities in 2009, and falls are perennially cited as the leading cause of worker death in the construction industry. 

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has partnered with insurers and vendors that serve the industry to promote fall protection best practices, accountability and new equipment. Between 2005 and 2010, ongoing training seminars, webinars, and other efforts helped deaease industry falls by a remarkable 69 percent. 

Make no mistake, when it comes to fall protection systems and equipment, OSHA (and common sense) require hands-on learning that approximates actual work conditions. If we re talking about a harness for example, there is no substitute for strapping into it, connecting to an anchor, experiencing how it feels, and seeing firsthand what needs to be inspected before use. 

Exactly how eLearning fits into your fall protection training will depend on work conditions, culture and other factors. For example. University Mechanical Engineering Contractors, Inc. (UMEC) Director of Loss Control Dominic Caminiti says, We rotate multiple supervisors to handle new hire training, so projecting modules on a big screen in our classes helps standardize training regardless of who delivers it. ... 

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