Accidents happen on the jobsite.
The question comes down to whether you as the employer took reasonable preventative measures. OSHA defines what are “reasonable preventative measures” when it comes to fall protection.
This includes regular training measures for team leaders as well as the team. The idea is to keep safety top of the mind, rather than a mere afterthought that happens much too late. As they say “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
What is the OSHA rule for Fall Protection?
OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations.
What are three forms of Fall Protection?
Generally, fall protection can be provided through the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
When is Fall Protection Required in the construction industry?
The 6-foot rule. Subpart M requires the use of fall protection when construction workers are working at heights of 6 feet or greater above a lower level.
