Subpart M requires the use of fall protection when construction workers are working at heights of feet or greater above a lower levelIt applies at heights of less than feet when working near dangerous equipment, for example, working over machinery with open drive belts, pulleys or gears or open vats of degreasing agents or acid.

Employers can participate in the stand down by taking breaks for fall protection toolbox talks or other safety activities such as conducting safety equipment inspections, developing rescue plans, or discussing job specific fall hazardsThe stand down coincides with National Construction Safety WeekThe stand down campaign aims to assist

Fall protection on aerial lifts during construction activities(August , )(August , )Residential Construction .(b)(), fall protection or metal stud walls around stairwells .

Fall protection for construction activities Make fall protection part of your safety program Make fall protection part of your safety program and ensure that everyone has a role to play in preventing fallsMost successful programs have the following elements Management commitment.

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for construction activities Division , Subdivision S Falls are the leading cause of death in constructionOregon OSHA has several rules for construction activities that specify the minimum height at which workers must be protected from fallingThese heights are known as trigger heights. The table below shows the fall protection trigger

Unified Fall Protection Basics for Construction Activities Washington State has revised fall protection rules, effective October , This booklet provides an overview of

Construction Fall ProtectionPurposeThe purpose of the fall protection program is to ensure all construction areas are free from uncontrolled fall hazards all employees are properly trained in fall prevention and protectionfall prevention systems are inspected and monitored to ensure effectivenessPolicy

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FALL PROTECTION PLAN CPWR The Center for Construction Research and Training created this document as part of the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction to provide companies with guidance on how to develop or enhance their site specific fall protection plansWhile OSHA only requires a written fall protection plan for

"Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities feet ( m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure.