... Since 2007, ANSI Z359.2 has been a guidance document for employers to establish a fall protection program. Changes to the document in 2017 are intended to make the standard more manageable and complete, hopefully increasing the safety of people who work at height. Developing and implementing...

... if your organization hasn't experienced a fall recently, having no fall incidents doesn't necessarily mean you have an effective fall protection program. Unfortunately, the rarity of accidents can lull both management and workers into a false sense of security. But, managing the major risks presented...

... Introduction When fall protection issues are properly addressed, the result is increased safety and reduced risk. To be effective, fall protection programs must strike a balance between cost efficiency, compliance, safety, and usability. Since major fall protection incidents don't happen...

... manufacturing/distribution, power generation, offshore oil exploration/production, communications, as well as the Department of Defense. The primary areas I assess are permit-required confined space and fall protection programs. By performing as a service provider, these needs assessments have provided a unique...

... Fall Protection Program is an excellent resource for any safety professional or manager addressing fall protection. Inside of this document is direction for an organization on how to conduct a fall hazard survey. The information gathered during this survey process will identify areas where fall hazards...

... utilizing the proper ANSI Z359 personal fall prevention protocols or fall protection equipment to abate the fall hazard exposures. The implementation of the ANSI Z359.2 Managed Fall Protection Program will enable the oil and gas industry to implement the entire ANSI Z359 family of standards...

... the books on their fall protection program. However, workers are likely to be exposed to many other fall hazards while performing routine maintenance inside and around facilities. Furthermore, many of these less obvious hazards may present even greater risk to workers than hazards on the roof...

... Introduction Ideally, you are working through an effective managed fall protection program to address the fall risk for your workers at heights. But, what do you do when an unforeseen fall protection need arises? Do the right people know what to do when work requires an unexpected need...

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... in the industry, workers are still falling to their deaths in large numbers. The reality is that fall protection is complex. It is a blend between engineering and behavioral safety. To further complicate the issue, fall protection programs must strike a balance between cost efficiency, compliance, safety...

... of requiring higher levels of competence, supervision, management and personal levels of responsibility in work at height will be explored and contrasted with the idea that all hazards can be engineered out of a situation. The Managed Fall Protection Program Developing and implementing a comprehensive...

... in an effective fall protection program. Both documents recognize that procedures are valuable tools for training and re-training workers—with the ultimate result being the proper use of fall protection systems. Specifically for fall protection systems, OSHA states that they must be "designed, installed and used...

... on a fall protection program's effectiveness. Assuming the goal of a fall protection program is to reduce risk and increase safety, this presentation describes some of the key elements that will allow employers to make the most of their available resources. So, how do you make the most of your investment...

... Introduction Many safety professionals struggle with where to start when implementing the elements of a managed fall protection program, as outlined by the ANSI/ASSE Z359.2–2007 standard. This paper will provide background on the standard, and a case study focusing on the journey one...

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... question is: "When can I get it all installed, because I need to get this fall protection program behind me and get on to my regular job!" Choosing the Wrong Solution A couple of months and a few hundred thousand dollars later, Joe has what he thinks is the answer to all his fall protection problems...

... The new standards in fall protection, the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Code, have become the preferred way to conduct a fall protection program. However, the need to conduct surveys and assessments has never been greater, not just because the Z359.2 requires it but because even if the code is met...

...Session No. 617 Managed Fall Protection Programs: A Case Study Tracey Riepenhoff, P.E., CSP, P.M.P. Managing Principal LJB Inc., Inc. Dayton, OH Andrea Holtz, CHMM Environmental & Safety Field Services Supervisor Marathon Pipe Line, LLC Findlay, OH Introduction With the recent publishing of the new...

... Session No.703 Rescue Plan Development: The Next Step in Your Managed Fall Protection Program Loui H. McCurley Technical Rescue Specialist, Vertical Rescue Solutions Vice-President, Pigeon Mountain Industries, Inc Wheat Ridge, Colorado Whenever fall protection methods are used, the employer must...

... methods for monitoring progress toward achievable goals through a system of performance evaluation and feedback. The new ANSI/ASSE Fall Protection Code provides a model that will assist your organization in establishing an effective managed fall protection program. By providing an outline of required...