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This document describes fall protection systems used
at Jefferson Lab, as detailed in ESH Manual Chapter 6131 Appendix T1 Passive Fall
Protection Systems
and ESH Manual Chapter 6131 Appendix T2
Active Fall Protection Systems.
Fall protection options applicable only to low-slope roofs are detailed in ESH Manual Chapter 6131 Appendix T3 Fall Protection
for Work on Low Slope Roofs. Instructions
on the completion of a temporary work permit for use of active fall protection
systems are provided in ESH Manual Chapter 6131 Appendix T4 Fall Protection
Permit Instructions.
This program satisfies all applicable Federal, state, and local
requirements as outlined in ESH Manual Chapter 2410 Appendix T1 Hazard Issues List.
Jefferson Lab requires fall protection if personnel
may fall 4 ft. or more to a lower level, or come into contact with dangerous
equipment regardless of fall distance. Fall protection includes both passive
and active systems, and for low-slope roofs only, the potential use of
administrative controls.
This document is not applicable to
the following:
·
Inspections,
including investigations and assessments of jobsites performed prior to the
start of work or after all work is complete.
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NOTE: If fall protection systems are installed and available, personnel must use them during performance of these inspections. |
·
Subcontractor
service and construction activities.
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Portable
ladders and scaffolds (see ESH Manual Chapter 6132 Ladder and
Scaffold Safety).
·
Use
of active fall protection on aerial and scissors lifts (see ESH Manual Chapter 6147 Material
Handling Equipment - Aerial Work Platforms).
3.0
Training
3.1
Required Safety Training for Personnel Utilizing Active Fall
Protection Systems
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Training
Course |
When Required |
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Personal
Fall Protection* SAF 202 |
Prior
to Initial Use |
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Harness
Fitting** (Certification) SAF
202A |
Prior
to Initial Use |
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Site-Specific
Training* SAF
202B |
Prior
to Initial Use & Every 3 Years Thereafter |
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*Online training course **Conducted by Material
Handling Manager (MHM) |
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3.2
Additional training is required for fall
protection performed in accordance with work control documents.
Note: Management
authority may be delegated to a task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion
of the responsible manager.
4.1
Employees
Using Fall
Protection Systems
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Maintain
current training, applicable to use of active fall protection systems, and work control documents.
· Collect active fall protection
system components from the Material Handling Manager (MHM).
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Conduct
a pre-use inspection of active fall protection system equipment.
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Wear
the appropriate active fall protection equipment for the job.
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Do
not use equipment that fails a pre-use inspection or is past due for a formal
inspection. Remove from service and notify supervision.
·
Transfer
active fall protection system component that fails a pre-use inspection, is
past due for a formal inspection, or has
arrested a fall to the MHM.
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Review, sign, and abide by hazard mitigation methods outlined in work control documents.
·
When
establishing a designated area for fall protection atop a low-slope roof, erect
warning lines prior to commencing work and work within the designated area.
·
Ensure
that work control documents are completed
and approved prior to start
of work, and workers have been trained.
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Ensure
walking/working surfaces can support maximum loads.
· Ensure
anchorages for active fall protection systems have been evaluated and approved
by a qualified person.
·
Ensure
that proper fall protection is being employed by workers.
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Ensure
all active fall protection system components are available for formal
inspection by the MHM.
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Ensure
active fall protection equipment is stored appropriately to prevent damage from
operations, the environment, or other work activity.
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When
used atop low-slope roofs, ensure warning lines meet strength and location
criteria.
4.3
Material Handling Manager (MHM)
·
Conduct
formal inspections of all active fall protection system components annually or in
accordance with manufacturers recommendations, whichever is more frequent.
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Purchase
and issue active fall protection system equipment.
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Maintain
inspection records of active fall protection system components.
·
Dispose
of defective or otherwise unusable active fall protection system components.
·
Conduct
harness fitting for affected personnel and certify individuals have
demonstrated proper donning/doffing of active fall protection system gear.
· Approve
use of crane hooks as anchor points.
4.4
ESH Fall Protection Subject Matter Expert
(SME):
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Establish
and maintain training programs for active fall protection systems.
· Conduct
pre-work walk-downs of jobsite prior to approval of work control documents.
·
Provide
oversight on the implementation of fall protection systems.
·
Approve use of crane hooks as anchor points.
4.5
Training/Human Resources
·
Maintain
employee training and certification records.
4.6
Anyone at
Jefferson Lab
· If the
integrity or load-bearing capacity of a walking/working surface is questioned, suspend
work activity, secure the area, and notify supervision.
· If the
integrity of fall protection systems is questioned, or observed to be
deficient, suspend work activity, secure the area, and notify supervision.
Passive fall protection systems involve physical isolation of the employee from the fall hazard, and do not require the wearing or use of personal fall protection equipment. Passive fall protection systems are preferred whenever possible. ESH Manual Chapter 6131 Appendix T1 Passive Fall Protection Systems describes the types of passive fall protection systems used at Jefferson Lab.
Active fall protection systems require workers to wear
or use fall protection equipment. ESH Manual Chapter 6131
Appendix T2 Active Fall Protection Systems describes
the types, components, inspections, care and maintenance of active fall
protection systems used at Jefferson Lab.
A work control document is
required to govern use of active fall protection systems. An acceptable work control document is one of
the following:
· Operational Safety Procedure (OSP)
· Temporary
Operational Safety Procedure (TOSP)
· Fall
Protection Permit
5.3
Work
on Low Slope Roofs
Depending upon the distance between the worker and
nearest unprotected edge, fall protection options exist that are applicable
only to work atop low-slope roofs. ESH Manual Chapter 6131
Appendix T3 Fall Protection for Work on Low Slope Roofs describes these options.
5.4
Fall
Protection Permit Instructions
Unless
use of active fall protection systems is performed in accordance with an
approved OSP or TOSP, a Fall Protection Permit is required. Instructions on how to complete the permit is
provided in ESH Manual
Chapter 6131 Appendix T4 Fall Protection Permit Instructions.
Code
of Federal Regulations:
29 CFR 1910 Subpart D,
Walking-Working Surfaces
29 CFR 1910 Subpart I, Personal
Protective Equipment
7.0
Revision Summary
Revision 4.1
11.08.2023 Changed TPOC from GPerry to CBailey; extended review date due
to staffing and transition of duties; updated hyperlinks
Revision 4.0 04/28/2020
Update to manual chapter to include permit, permit instructions and
qualified persons.
Revision 3.0 06/13/18
Periodic Review; updated to ensure alignment with 10CFR851 and 29CFR1910,
Subparts D&I per CATS#PMG-2017-01-01
Revision 2.0 11/30/15 Periodic Review; procedure updated to address action plans resulting from self-assessment.
Revision 1.5 03/18/15 Technical POC updated from B.Manzlak to G.Perry per B.Rainey
Revision
1.4 10/27/14 Technical POC updated from N.Walker to current SME
B.Manzlak
Revision
1.3 05/20/14 Added Required Safety Training Table
Revision 1.2 12/04/12 Qualifying Periodic Review; no substantive changes required.
Revision 1.1 10/18/12 Clarification to content format
Revision 1.0 12/23/09 Trip and slip is no longer part of this chapter
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