... 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...

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... often, it's easy for an organization to be lulled into a false sense of security. But managing the major risks presented by falls is a smart and ethical business investment, in addition to a legal requirement. This paper will cover the necessary elements of an effective fall protection program. Even...

... program. The same principles of organization and structure apply to the two primary industry groups that will be discussed. Be it general industry work activities or construction, the principles of managing a comprehensive managed fall protection program remain the same. The construction industry...

... 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...

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... 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 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...

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... 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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...Session No. 670 Implementing a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program Gerald W. Cline, GANDC LLC Manufacturer s Representative Hy-Safe Technology Union Grove, WI Introduction During his 39-year railroad career the author worked with employees, front line supervisors, managers, executives...

... 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...

...Session No. 517 Making Fall Protection Work at Your Site J. Nigel Ellis, Ph.D., CSP, P.E., CPE President Fall Safety Solutions, LLC 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...

... ANSI/ASSE Z359 family of standards, many forward- thinking companies are adopting elements of the standard to create a safer work environment. Specifically, the ANSI/ASSE Z359.2 standard titled Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program provides valuable guidance...

... 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...