Danger: An employee was seen as he worked over 6 feet over 6 feet without proper fall protection. He had tied a rope to the D-ring on his dishes and secured the other at the end of a roof binder.
Violation: According to the OSHA regulation from 1926.501 (b) (1), each employee must go on a walk/work area with an unprotected side or an edge that is 6 feet or more above a lower level, by using guardrail systems, safety network systems, Systems are protected. Or personal autumn arrest systems.
Consequences: Falls from this height can lead to serious injuries such as fractures, cuts, splendor, splendor, conceals or even death.
Measures taken: The employee was removed from the roof and supplied with a personal fall arrest system (retractable lifebuell). The employees are trained to recognize this danger and report to superintendent or management.
Further information on autumn protection on job pages can be found under Osha's autumn protection manual.
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