Category: Work at Height

General Requirements A roof on which people are required to work must be able to withstand the weight of employees and equipment being used to …

Competent Person ‐ One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous …

Before employees are allowed to access any roof suspected of being potentially unsafe for employees to walk/work on, the roof should receive and pass a …

  All fall protection equipment is required to be correctly Inspected daily and prior to use by user. All equipment must be inspected quarterly and …

Personal Fall Arrest Systems Safety harness and lanyard assemblies are capable of withstanding a tensile loading of 15KN force without cracking, breaking, or taking a …

Working on Roofs Employees engaged in roofing activities, with unprotected sides and edges 1.8 meters (6 feet)  or more above lower levels or where “fall …

Wall openings and chutes where there is a drop of 1.2 meters (4 feet) or more must be properly guarded to prevent falls.  A toeboard …

A Competent Person will train employees to this procedure who might be exposed to fall hazards.  Training will be documented Training includes (at least) the …

  Anchor Point ‐ A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration devices.  An anchorage must be capable of supporting a minimum dead …

Employees working below another work area must inform the employees above of their presence.  Should tools and equipment be raised or lowered to the upper …