Fall Protection

According to OSHA and National Safety Council (NSC), Fall Protection in construction (1926.501) remains at the top of the most cited violations list for the 11th year in a row (2022).  Employers must set up the workplace to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated stations or into manholes.  During confined space entry employers must ensure all equipment is in compliance with OSHA – tripod, self-retracting lanyards (SRL’s), harnesses etc.

RESOURCES

OSHA Topics – Fall Protection

https://www.osha.gov/fall-protection

OSHA Booklet – Fall Protection

https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3146.pdf

Fall Protection Equipment Guide

https://www.grainger.com/know-how/safety/working-at-heights/fall-prevention/kh-osha-fall-protection-defense-guide

Code of Federal Regulations – 1926 Subpart M

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1926/subpart-M