Fall Protection In Washington State All Industries .
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceOpen-sidedfloors, walkwaysand platformsFallProtectionTriggerHeightApplicable WISHAStandardAlwaysWAC 296-800-26010-1Open-sidedfloors andplatformsScaffolds4 feet10 feetWAC 296-874-20052AlwaysWAC 296-869-20045Always, ifrequiredWAC 296-869-60035ALLElevating workplatformsRequirementGuard open-sided floors, walkways andplatforms above or adjacent to dangerousequipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks,degreasing units, and other similar hazards,regardless of height with a railing and toe-board.Guard open-sided floors and platforms 4 feet ormore above adjacent floor or ground level by arailing. The entrance to a ramp, stairway, orfixed ladder does not need a railing.Protect each employee on a scaffold more than10 feet above a lower level, by providingpersonal fall arrest systems or guardrails.Make sure all persons on the platform ofboom-supported elevating work platformswear a full body harness and lanyard fixed tomanufacturer provided and approvedattachment points.All persons on the platform are wearing fallprotection devices and other safety gear ifrequired.Page 1Applicable NotesA fall protection work plan is notrequired for persons working from ascaffoldGuardrails are the primary means offall protection for manuallypropelled elevating work platforms.
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightApplicable WISHAStandardGeneral industryPoweredplatformsAlwaysPITSApplicable Notes Requirements apply to all generalindustry operations using poweredplatformsChapter 296-24, WACPart J-3WAC 296-863-20025ALLRequirementAlwaysEnsure order pickers are equipped with standardguardrails along open sides OR use a safetyharness and lanyard that are connected to a tieoff point that has been approved by the PITmanufacturer.Make sure personal fall arrest equipment meetsthe requirements of WAC 296-24-88050,Appendix C.Make sure work platforms have standardguardrails and toe boards on all sides.WAC 296-863-40060Confined spacesAlwaysWAC 296-809-60004When entrance covers are removed, promptlyguard the opening with a railing, temporarycover, or other temporary barrier to preventaccidental falls through the opening and protectentrants from objects falling into the space.Page 2
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightApplicable WISHAStandardWAC 296-809-500165 feet &mechanicalequipmentWorking aboveor adjacent todangerousequipmentAgricultureOpen sidedfloor, platformsor surfacesabove anotherlevelAlwaysWAC 296-307-25015-14 feetWAC 296-307-25015-3RequirementEnsure each entrant uses a full-body harnesswith a retrieval line attached to the harness at thecenter of the employee’s back, near shoulderlevel; or above the employee’s head; or atanother point which presents a profile smallenough for the successful removal of theemployee. Then attach the retrieval line to amechanical device or fixed point outside thespace, so rescue can begin as soon as necessary.If the vertical space is more than 5 feet deep, amechanical device must be available forretrieval.Regardless of height, all open sided floors,walkways, platforms, or runways above oradjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling orgalvanizing tanks, degreasing units, or similarhazardous equipment, must be guarded with astandard railing and toe-board.Every open sided floor, platform or surface fourfeet or more above adjacent floor or groundlevel shall be guarded by a standard railing (orthe equivalent) according to WAC 296-30725027 on all open sides, except where there isentrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.Page 3Applicable NotesNon-entry rescue
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightWorking aboveor adjacent todangerousequipmentConstructionFloor holes andfloor openingsApplicable WISHAStandardWAC 296-155-24607-1AlwaysWAC 296-155-24607-2Impalementhazards such asexposed rebar orwood stakesWAC 296-155-24607-34-feetForm & rebarworkWAC 296-155-24609-6RequirementRegardless of height, open sided floors,walkways, platforms, or runways above oradjacent to dangerous equipment, such as diptanks and material handling equipment, andsimilar hazards shall be guarded with a standardguardrail systems.Floor holes and floor openings into whichpersons can accidently walk shall be guarded byeither a standard railing with standard toeboardson all exposed sides, or a cover of standardstrength and construction that is marked andsecure against displacement. While the cover isnot in place, the opening or hole shall beprotected by a standard railing.Regardless of height, employees shall beprotected from falling into or onto impalementhazards; such as: reinforcing steel (rebar), orexposed steel or wood stakes used to set forms.When exposed to a fall height of 4 feet or more,employees placing or tying reinforcing steel on avertical face are required to be protected bypersonal fall arrest systems, safety net systems,positioning device systems.Page 4Applicable NotesGuardrail specifications are underWAC 296-155-24615-2.Cover specification are under WAC296-155-24615-3
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightHatchways, &chutesHazardousslopesApplicable WISHAStandardWAC 296-155-24609-4-c4-feetWAC 296-155-24609-8ConstructionLadderway flooropenings orplatformsWAC 296-155-24609-4-bLow pitch roofs(4:12 or less)WAC 296-155-24609-7-bManholesWAC 296-155-246009-4-fRequirementHatchways and chute floor openings shall beguarded by a hinged cover of standard strengthand construction and a standard guardrail systemwith only one exposed side. When the openingis not in use, the cover shall be closed or theexposed side shall be guarded at both top andintermediate positions by removable standardguardrail systems.Employees exposed to falls of 4 feet or morewhile working on a hazardous slope shall usepersonal fall restraint systems or positioningdevice systems.Must be guarded by a standard guardrail systemwith standard toeboards along all exposed sides,except at entrance to an opening, with thepassage through the railing either provided witha swing gate or so offset that a person cannotwalk directly into the opening.Employers shall ensure that employees exposedto fall hazards of 4 feet or more while engagedin work, other than roofing work or leading edgework, on low pitched roofs use a fall protectionsystem.Must be guarded by standard covers which neednot be hinged in place. While the cover is not inplace, the manhole opening shall be protected bya standard guardrail system.Page 5Applicable Notes
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightOpen-sided orwalking orworkingsurfacesPit and trapdoorsApplicable WISHAStandardRequirementWAC 296-155-24609-2Every open-sided walking or working surface orplatform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor orground level shall be guarded by a fallprotection system.Pit and trap door openings shall be guarded byfloor opening covers of standard strength andconstruction. While the cover is not in place, thepit or trap openings shall be protected on allexposed sides by removable standard guardrailsystem.Ramps, runways, and inclined walkways that are4 feet or more above the ground or lower levelshall be equipped with a standard guardrailsystem or the equivalent, as specified in WAC296-155-24615-2, along each open side.Wherever tools, machine parts, or materials arelikely to be used on a runway, a toeboard shallalso be installed on each open side to protectpersons working or passing below.WAC alkwaysincludingwalkways thatcrossexcavationsWAC 296-155-24609-3-aand bPage 6Applicable NotesRunways used exclusively forspecial purposes may have therailing on one side omitted whereoperating conditions necessitatesuch omissions, provided the fallinghazard is minimized by using arunway not less than 18-incheswide.
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity htApplicable WISHAStandardWAC 296-155-24609-4-d4-feetConstructionSteep pitch roofs(5:12 or greater)ConstructionWalking orworkingsurfacesWAC 296-155-24609-7-a4-feetWAC 296-155-24609-1RequirementApplicable NotesWherever there is danger of falling through anunprotected skylight opening, or the skylight hasbeen installed and is not capable of sustainingthe weight of a two hundred pound person witha safety factor of four, standard guardrails shallbe provided on all exposed sides in accordancewith WAC 296-155-24615-2; or the skylightshall be covered in accordance with WAC 296155-24615-3.Regardless of the work activity, employers shallensure that employees exposed to fall hazards of4 feet or more while working on a roof with apitch greater than 4:12 use fall arrest, restraint orpositioning device systems.The employer shall ensure that the appropriatefall protection system is provided, installed, andimplemented according to the requirements inthis part when employees are exposed to fallhazards of four feet or more to the ground orlower level when working on a walking orworking surface.Personal fall arrest equipment maybe used as an equivalent means offall protection when worn by allemployees exposed to the fallhazard.Page 7Applies to all work activities.Safety monitors and warning linesystems are prohibited on steeppitch roof.
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightApplicable WISHAStandardRequirementWall openings, from which there is a fall hazardof 4 feet or more, and the bottom of the openingis less than 39-inches above the working surface,shall be guarded as follows:-ConstructionWall openings4-feetWAC 296-155-24609-5-a-Fall ProtectionWork Plan(FPWP)WAC 296-155-24611-2When the height and placement of theopening in relation to the working surface issuch that either a standard rail orintermediate rail will effectively reduce thedanger of falling, one or both shall beprovided.The bottom of a wall opening, which is lessthan 4-inches above the working surface,regardless of width, shall be protected by astandard toeboard or an enclosing screeneither of solid construction or as specified inWAC 296-155-24615-2.The employer shall develop a written FPWPincluding each area of the work place where theemployees are assigned and where fall hazardsof 10 feet or more exist.Construction10 feetPage 8Applicable Notes
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightRoofing work onlow slopes (4:12or less)Leading edgework*this is not theperimeter of abuildingApplicable WISHAStandardWAC 296-155-24611-1-a,10 feetRequirementThe employer shall ensure that the appropriatefall protection system is provided, installed, andimplemented according to the requirements inthis part when employees are exposed to fallhazards of 10 feet or more to the ground orlower level while: Engaged in roofing work onlow pitched roof- Constructing a leading edge- Working on any surface that does notmeet the definition of a walking orworking surface not already covered inWAC 296-155-24609.- Engaged in excavation and trenchingoperations.Same as above.WAC 296-155-24611-1-bPage 9Applicable NotesIf you are working on a roof,floor/deck where leading edge workis taking place and a surface hasbeen laid that is 45 inches or morein all directions AND you are notengaged in the leading edge work,then you are required to implementfall protection at 4 feet.
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceSurfaces that arenot 45 inches ormore in alldirections(except ramps,runways,walkways Applicable WISHAStandardRequirementApplicable Notes10 feetWAC 296-155-24611-1-cSee WAC 296-155-24611-1a-cWAC 296-155-24611-1-dPage 10Fall protection required at 10 foremployees in the affected area of anexcavation who:- Aren’t directly involvedOR- Are on the protectivesystem or any otherstructure in the excavation
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll )Fire FighterEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightApplicable WISHAStandardWorking abovethe ground onpoles, towers, orsimilarstructures4 feetLine clearance& tree trimmingAlwaysWAC 296-45-45530Training10 feetWAC 296-305-05501-4WAC 296-45-25510-12RequirementApplicable NotesFall arrest equipment, work positioningequipment, or travel restricting equipment shallbe used by employees working at elevatedlocations more than 4 feet above the ground onpoles, towers, or similar structures if other fallprotection has not been provided. Fall protectionequipment is not required to be used by aqualified employee climbing or changinglocation on poles, towers, or similar structures,unless conditions, such as, but not limited to,ice, high winds, the design of the structure (forexample, no provision for holding on withhands), or the presence of contaminants on thestructure, could cause the employee to lose hisor her grip or footing.Each employee shall be tied with a climbingrope and safety saddle when the employee isworking above the ground in a tree, unless he orshe is ascending into the tree.When fire fighters are engaged in training abovethe ten-foot level where use of life lines orsimilar activities are to be undertaken, a safetynet shall be erected or other approved secondarymeans of fall protections such as recommendedin Chapter 296-155 WAC, Part C-1.Requirements for fall protectionassociated with walking andworking surfaces are contained inWAC 296-155-246; requirementsfor fall protection associated withaerial lifts are contained in chapter296-869 WAC.Page 11
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightApplicable WISHAStandardWAC C 296-99-040-2-bWorking aboveor adjacent towaterLoggingAlwaysWAC 296-54-593-2-a-iiiRequirementThe employer must ensure that during the entryand occupation of a storage structure theemployee uses:- A body harness with a lifeline; or- A boatswain’s chair that meets therequirements of Chapter 296-874,WAC; whenever:The employee is exposed to a fall hazard such aswhen entering from the top or above the level ofthe stored grain.The employee is exposed to an engulfmenthazard such as when entering at the level of thestored grain, or while walking or standing on thegrain. The lifeline must be rigged so that itsposition and length will prevent the employeefrom sinking below waist level.Employee’s working on, over or along water,where there is a danger of drowning, must beprovided with and wear approved flotationdevices- Employees wear approved safety beltswith lifeline attached to prevent fallinginto the water.Page 12Applicable Notes
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity ncework on cranes,spouts, r & wallopenings, andwaterside edges8 feetAlways4 feetApplicable WISHAStandardWAC 296-56-60091-10WAC 296-56-60119WAC 296-56-60122-1-fWAC 296-56-60123-2-aRequirementBin top openings that present a hazard toemployees shall be covered to preventemployees from falling into bins.Employees doing maintenance work on cranes,spouts or similar types of equipment, eight feetor more above the ground or surface and not inan area that is protected by standard safeguardssuch as walkways with standard railings, orladders with protective cages, shall wear a safetybelt and lanyard which can be attached to thestructure.When the lower end of a gangway overhangs thewater between the ship and the dock in such amanner that there is danger of employees fallingbetween the ship and the dock, a net or othersuitable protection shall be rigged at the foot ofthe gangway in such a manner as to preventemployees from falling from the end of thegangway into the water or into the surface.Guardrails shall be provided at locations whereemployees are exposed to falls of more than fourfeet from floor or wall openings or watersideedges, including bridges or gang-way likestructures leading to pilings, vessel mooring orberthing installations.Page 13Applicable Notes
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryEquipmentActivity orSurfaceBeaters ble WISHAStandardWAC 296-79-030-1-c-i Pulp&PaperAlwaysElevated rampsand runwaysWAC 296-79-110-2 4 feetRequirementA guardrail of standard height must be installedwhen the top edge of vessels or tubs is less thanstandard height guardrails above the floor oroperator's platform. If necessary for theprotection of the person feeding equipment, anintermediate guardrail or other suitableprotection shall be installed.Elevated ramps or runways used for the travel ofwheeled equipment must have exposed sidesguarded with a substantial bull rail or shear railof sufficient height to prevent wheeledequipment from going over the rail.If elevated ramps or runways are used bypedestrians, standard guardrails must beinstalled on runways wherever the heightexceeds 4 feet above the adjacent area exceptwhere used for loading or unloading purposes.Page 14Applicable Notes
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustrySaw mills&woodworkingEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightApplicable WISHAStandardFloor & WallOpenings4 feetWAC 296-78-71003-1WalkwaysAlwaysWAC 296-78-71007-4Walkways andstairwaysOpen vats andtanksAlwaysWAC 296-78-71007-5-aAlwaysWAC 296-78-71015-1RequirementAll temporary or permanent floor and wallopenings shall be protected as required by WAC296-24-750 through 296-24-75011 and WAC296-800-260.When employees are required to clear plug-upsin veneer trays or lumber sorting trays, adequatewalkways with standard guardrails shall beprovided for access to the trays wheneverpossible.When walkways are not provided, safety belts orharnesses with lanyards, tied off to substantialanchorages, shall be provided and used at alltimes.Walkways and stairways with standard handrails shall be provided wherever space willpermit, for oilers and other employees whoseduties require them to go consistently toelevated and hazardous locations.- Where such passageways are overwalkways or work areas, standardtoeboards shall be provided.All open vats and tanks into which workers mayfall shall be guarded with standard railings orscreen guards in all cases where such guarding ispossible with regard to practical operation.Page 15Applicable Notes
Fall Protection in Washington StateAll IndustriesApplicableIndustryShipbuildingandship repairEquipmentActivity orSurfaceFallProtectionTriggerHeightManholesand other smallopeningsApplicable WISHAStandardWAC 296-304-05005-1AlwaysWAC 296-304-05005-2Open hatchesUnguardededges of decks,platforms, flats,and similarsurfacesUnguardeddecks of vesselsafloat5 feetAlwaysWAC 296-304-05005-3WAC 296-304-05005-4RequirementWhen employees are working in the vicinity offlush manholes and other small openings ofcomparable size in the deck and other workingsurfaces, such openings shall be suitablycovered or guarded to a height of not less than30 inches, except where the use of such guardsis made impracticable by the work actually inprogress.When employees are working around openhatches not protected by coamings to a height of24 inches or around other large openings, theedge of the opening shall be guarded in theworking area to a height of 36 to 42 inches,except where the use of
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1910.28 - Duty to Have Fall Protection and Falling Object Protection. Work on low-slope roofs Fall protection for (less than 6 ft.) from the edge. Fall protection for (6 ft. to less than 15 ft.) from the edge. Fall protection for (15 ft. or more) from the edge. Designated Area -Warning line, being used in a Fall Protection Plan
Review this program, specifically section 3.6 Fall Protection Requirements for New Construction, and incorporate the requisite design elements. 2.8. Fall Protection Specific Designations 2.8.1. Fall Protection Authorized Persons: 2.8.1.1. May use fall protection equipment. 2.8.1.2. Has a working knowledge of Cal Poly's Fall Protection Program .
Fall Protection Categories All fall protection products fit into four functional categories. 1. Fall Arrest; 2. Positioning; 3. Suspension; 4. Retrieval. Fall Arrest: A fall arrest system is required if any risk exists that a worker may fall from an elevated position, as a general rule, the fall
4. Continuous Fall Protection – per ANSI Z359.0 – One or more fall protection systems that provide fall protection without interruption. 5. Fall Arrest – per ANSI Z359.0 – The action or event of stopping a free fall or the instant where the downward free fall has been stopped. 6.
4. Continuous Fall Protection – per ANSI Z359.0 – One or more fall protection systems that provide fall protection without interruption. 5. Fall Arrest – per ANSI Z359.0 – The action or event of stopping a free fall or the instant where the downward free fall has been stopped. 6.
meetings to understand the fall protection process and requirements expected to be in place during the project. This helps to reduce future difficulties and compliance problems. Selecting a Fall Prevention System There are two major categories of fall protection systems. Passive fall protection systems. Active fall protection systems.
fall protection systems/equipment and the recognition of fall hazards related to their use, including: - a. The nature of fall hazards in the work area; - b. The correct procedures for erecting, using , dismantling, maintaining, and storing fall protection equipment; - c. The application limits, free fall distance, total fall distance and .
Using fall protection can mean the difference between life and death. What is fall protection? Ask 10 people what fall protection means and you are likely to get 10 different answers. For many in the construction industry, equipment is the first thing that comes to mind: guardrails, personal fall protection systems, or safety nets, for example. But
