Fall Prevention Program

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1 Fall Preventin Prgram Adpted 2005 Reviewed and Updated 2011 Reviewed and Updated 2015

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Intrductin A. Scpe and Applicatin B. Respnsibilities C. Availability II. Fall Preventin A. Walking & Wrking Surfaces B. Ladders 1. Step Ladders 2. Straight and Extended Ladders III. Fall Prtectin A. Scafflding 1. Scpe, Applicatin, & Respnsibility 2. General Operating Prcedures B. Aerial Platfrms C. Cnstructin a. Capacity Lads b. Platfrms c. Guardrails d. Erectin f Scafflds e. Access Requirements f. Use Requirements g. Stilts h. Falling Object Prtectin i. Fall Prtectin 1. Scpe & Applicatin 2. General Operating Prcedures 3. Preperatinal Inspectins 4. Maintenance 1. Scpe & Applicatin 2. General Operating Prcedures a. Unprtected Sides and Edges b. Leading Edges c. Hist Areas d. Hles e. Frmwrk and Reinfrcing Steel f. Ramps, Runways, and ther Walkways g. Excavatins

3 D. Fall Prtectin Systems h. Dangerus Equipment i. Overhand Bricklaying and Related Wrk j. Rfing n Lw-slpe Rfs k. Steep Rfs l. Pre-cast Cncrete Erectin m. Residential Cnstructin n. Wall Openings. Walking/Wrking Surfaces nt therwise addressed p. Falling Object Prtectin 1. Guardrail Systems 2. Persnal Fall Arrest Systems a. Cnnectrs b. Lanyards & Lifelines c. Anchrages d. Belts & Harnesses e. Maintenance 3. Psitining Device Systems 4. Warning Line Systems 5. Cntrlled Access Znes 6. Safety Mnitring Systems 7. Cvers 8. Falling Object Prtectin IV. Training A. Ladders B. Scafflding 1. Training 2. Retraining C. Aerial Platfrms 1. Training 2. Retraining D. Cnstructin 1. Training 2. Retraining V. Prgram Evaluatin VI. Recrd Keeping A. Emplyee Recrds B. Equipment Recrds

4 VII. Glssary A. Scafflding B. Aerial Platfrms

5 I. Intrductin Gettysburg Cllege is respnsibility fr the prtectin f ur emplyee and have established a Fall Preventin Prgram. The Fall Prtectin Prgram in accrdance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926 establishes basic safety principles and wrk practices that are capable f prtecting emplyees wh are perfrming general industry wrk abve 4 feet r cnstructin wrk abve 6 feet at Gettysburg Cllege. This dcument is intended nly t highlight thse safety measures necessary fr achieving a safe and healthy wrk envirnment. Where the scpe f hazards is nt adequately addressed by this general dcument, the wrkplace supervisr must develp specific Standard Operating Prcedures. A. Scpe and Applicatin All emplyees f Gettysburg Cllege perfrming wrk with a fall ptential f greater than 4 feet must cmply with this dcument. B. Respnsibilities Supervisrs are respnsible fr ensuring their emplyees are trained and take the necessary precautins t prevent falls. Directr f Life and Fire Safety Services prvides training n fall preventin and prtectin requirements. C. Availability The Gettysburg Cllege Fall Preventin Prgram shall be readily available t emplyees and emplyee representatives thrugh their supervisr.

6 II. Fall Preventin A. Walking & Wrking Surfaces The cllege maintains a slip resistant she prgram t address certain jb functins that have a wet hazard. Dining Services, Husekeeping and Public Safety all supply emplyees with slip resistant ftwear. See Slip Resistant She Prgram B. Ladders- See Ladder Safety Prgram Select the right ladder fr the task. The ladder s type is determined by hw much weight it can supprt. The ladder shuld be selected t be sufficient fr yur weight plus the weight f any tls and materials yu re carrying. TYPE 1A-Extra-heavy industrial ladder will supprt 300 lbs. TYPE 1-Heavy-duty industrial ladder will supprt 250 lbs. TYPE 2-Medium-duty cmmercial ladder will supprt 225 lbs. TYPE 3-Light-duty husehld ladder will supprt 200 lbs. Barricade r set up cnes at the ladder s base when using a ladder in an aisle r crridr. In sme situatins a secnd persn maybe required t assist and hld the ladder r help secure the area. Step Ladders Inspect the ladder befre using it. Remve defective ladders frm service and ntify yur supervisr Always pen and set the ladder level n all fur feet n a firm base, lck spreaders in place Never use a stepladder like a straight ladder Never climb higher than the secnd thread r rung frm the tp. D nt place tls r materials n the steps. D nt place a ladder in frnt f a dr that pens tward it unless the dr is lcked, blcked r guarded by smene. Keep bth feet n the ladder. D nt reach ut t far r place ne ft n sme ther surface. Only ne persn is t be n a ladder at any time. D nt use ladders fr skids, braces, wrkbenches r any ther purpse ther than climbing. Tw peple may be required when wrking frm a ladder f any height, check with yur supervisr befre starting the task. Straight and Extended Ladders Extensin ladders shuld have prper verlap, depending n their length. Three ft verlap fr 32-ft ladder Fur ft verlap fr 32- t 36-ft ladder Five ft verlap fr 36- t 48-ft ladder Six ft verlap fr 48-ft ladder

7 Inspect ladders befre using them. Remve defective ladders frm service and ntify yur supervisr. Use the fur t ne rati when placing a ladder int service. Place the ladder s that its feet are ne ft away frm what it leans against fr every fur feet in height t the pint where the tp f the ladder rests. Place the ladder s feet n a substantial and level base, nt n mvable bjects The tp f the ladder must be adequately tied ff at the tp t prevent slipping. The tp f the ladder must extend at least three feet beynd the supprting bject when used as access t an elevated wrk area such as a rf. This allws ample munting and dismunting nt the wrk area. Hld nt the ladder with bth hands when ging up r dwn. If material must be handled, raise r lwer it with a rpe. Always face the ladder when climbing up, climbing dwn r when wrking. Be sure that yur shes are nt greasy, muddy, r slippery befre climbing. Check the rungs fr grease, mud and ther debris and remve it befre climbing the ladder. D nt climb higher than the third rung frm the tp n a straight r extensin ladder. C. Scafflding Scpe, Applicatin, & Respnsibility All scafflds used in cnstructin, renvatin, repair (including painting and decrating), and demlitin shall be erected, dismantled and maintained in accrdance with this plicy and prcedure. These prcedures will be reviewed and updated as needed t cmply with new OSHA regulatins, new best practices in scafflding. Cmpetent Persns are respnsible fr the fllwing: Nt t inter mix scaffld cmpnents manufactured by different manufacturers unless the cmpnents fit tgether withut frce and the scaffld s structural integrity is maintained. Scaffld cmpnents manufactured by different manufacturers will nt be mdified in rder t inter mix them unless the Cmpetent Persn determines the resulting scaffld is structurally sund. Evaluating all direct cnnectins and t cnfirm, based n that evaluatin, that the supprting surfaces are capable f supprting the lads t be impsed befre a suspensin scaffld may be used. Inspecting all suspensin scaffld rpes prir t each wrk shift and after every ccurrence which culd affect a rpe s integrity. Rpes shall be replaced if any f the cnditins utlined in 29 CFR (d)(10) exist. Directly supervising the erectin, mving, dismantling, r altering f all scafflds used by department emplyees. Qualified Persns - Shall be respnsible fr the fllwing: The design, cnstructin and lading f all scafflds. Ensuring that swaged attachments r spliced eyes n wire suspensin scafflds are nt used unless they are made by the wire rpe manufacturer.

8 Training each emplyee wh perfrms wrk while n a scaffld t recgnize the hazards emplyed with the type f scaffld being used and t understand the prcedures t cntrl r t minimize thse hazards. This training is t be dcumented and signed cpies t be given t the Department Supervisr 1. Fall Prtectin All emplyees wrking n scafflds six feet r mre abve grund/flr level shall use fall prtectin. All scafflding shall have tebards, screens, a guardrail system and/r debris nets as determined by a cmpetent persn. 2. Cllege Owned Scafflding All cllege wned scafflding is under the respnsibility f the grunds department within Facilities Services. The Grunds Department maintains, inspects and trains its emplyees n the safe erectin f scafflding equipment. Any time a department wishes t use scafflding may cntact the Grunds Department Supervisr. Users f the scafflding must be given a general safety instructin by the Grunds Department and/r Life Safety Services. Athletic Department uses scafflding n a regular basis thrughut the year fr many different purpses. Thse individuals assigned by Athletics are respnsible fr wrking frm scafflding must be trained befre being allwed t climb any scafflding 3. Aerial Platfrms Scpe & Applicatin T utline the safe perating prcedures f aerial platfrms, aerial ladders, articulating bm platfrms, vertical twers, ladder trucks, r a cmbinatin f such devices used t elevate emplyees t jb-sites abve grund and t prevent serius accidents frm ccurring while perating these devices. This prcedure applies t the abve devices wned by Gettysburg Cllege r leased by Gettysburg, which are perated by cllege emplyees General Operating Prcedures The fllwing general perating prcedures shall be fllwed: Only authrized (thse wh have been prperly trained and certified) emplyees shall perate an aerial platfrm/lift, extensible bm platfrm, aerial ladders, articulating bm platfrms, vertical twers, ladder trucks, twer trucks, r any cmbinatin f such devices. An emplyee wh is t serve as an peratr r a wrker wh is t perfrm wrk frm any aerial lift shall be trained n this prcedure and n the perating manual f the specific device which is t be perated r wrk perfrmed frm. Emplyees wh are scheduled t perfrm rutine maintenance, inspectins, r t repair any aerial lift shall have received training n this prcedure and n the perating manual f the specific device prir t perfrming any wrk n that device. Nte: Operating and maintenance manuals shuld be btained frm the manufacturer f the aerial platfrm.

9 A bdy harness shall be wrn and a lanyard attached t the bm r basket when wrking frm an aerial lift/platfrm A cpy f this prcedure, the ANSI Standards Manual, the perating manual, maintenance manual, and the lg f inspectins shall be kept with each aerial platfrm. These dcuments are cnsidered an integral part f the aerial platfrm and are vital t cmmunicate necessary safety infrmatin t users and peratrs. N aerial platfrm shall be mdified r altered withut the mdificatins r alteratins being apprved and certified in writing by the manufacture. Recrds f all apprved mdificatins and alteratins, including written authrizatin frm the manufacturer fr the mdificatin r alteratin, shall be kept with the aerial platfrm as part f the perating and maintenance manual. The altering r disabling f interlcks r ther safety devices is prhibited. All Manufacture s Safety Bulletins shall be cmplied with as received frm the manufacturer r dealer and cpies f them kept with the aerial platfrm as part f the perating and maintenance manuals. Care shall be taken t prevent rpe, electric crds, hses, etc., frm becming entangled in the aerial platfrm. Aerial platfrm rated capacities shall nt be exceeded when lads are transferred t the platfrm at any height. The peratr shall ensure that the area surrunding the aerial platfrm is clear f persnnel and equipment befre lwering the platfrm. The engine shall be shut dwn while fuel tanks are being filled. Fueling shall be dne in a well-ventilated area free f flame, sparks, r ther hazards that may cause fire r explsin. Batteries shall be charged in a well-ventilated area free f flame, sparks, r ther hazards that may cause fire r explsin. The aerial platfrm shall nt be psitined against anther bject t steady the platfrm. The aerial platfrm shall nt be used as a crane. The aerial platfrm shall nt be perated frm a psitin n trucks, trailers, railway cars, flating vessels, scafflds, r similar equipment, unless the applicatin is apprved in writing by the manufacturer Under all travel cnditins, the peratr shall limit travel speed accrding t cnditins f grund surface, cngestin, visibility, slpe, lcatins f persnnel, and ther factrs causing hazards f cllisin r injury t persnnel. Means shall be used t prtect against use by unauthrized persn(s). The peratr shall cease peratin f the aerial platfrm in case f any suspected malfunctins, any hazard, r ptentially unsafe cnditin that may be encuntered. The aerial platfrm and/r the wrk area shall then be inspected and any malfunctin r prblem shall be crrected befre further peratin f the platfrm. The peratr shall immediately reprt any prblems r malfunctins that becme evident during peratin f the aerial platfrm t the supervisr.

10 Preperatinal Inspectins Befre authrizing an emplyee t perate an aerial platfrm the supervisr shall: Ensure that emplyee wh will be wrking n the aerial platfrm has been prperly trained n this prcedure, the perating manual f the particular type f aerial platfrm t be used, and that this training has been prperly dcumented. Determine that the purpse fr which the aerial platfrm is t be used is within the scpe f the intended applicatins defined by the manufacturer. Prvide apprved fall prtectin devices and ther safety gear fr all emplyees wh will be wrking n the platfrm. The supervisr as needed shall direct each peratr t ensure the fllwing befre each elevatin f the platfrm: That the aerial platfrm is perated n a surface within the limits specified by the manufacturer. That the utriggers, stabilizers, extendable axles, r ther stabilizing methds are used as required by the manufacturer. That guardrails are installed and access gates r penings are clsed per manufacturer's instructins. That the lad and its distributin n the platfrm and any platfrm extensin are in accrdance with the manufacturer's rated capacity fr that specific cnfiguratin. That there is adequate clearance frm verhead bstructins. That the minimum safe apprach distances t energized pwer lines and parts are maintained. That all safety precautins defined in this prcedure and the Operating and Maintenance Manual fr the particular mdel f aerial platfrm being used are fllwed during the peratin f the aerial platfrm. That all emplyees maintain a firm fting, with bth feet, n the platfrm flr while wrking theren. The use f planks, ladders, r any ther device n the aerial platfrm fr achieving additinal height r reach is prhibited. Special precautins shall be taken when ther mving equipment r vehicles are present t cmply with lcal rdinances r safety standards established fr the wrkplace. Warnings such as but nt limited t: flags, rped ff areas, flashing lights, and barricades shall be used. Befre perating an aerial platfrm, the emplyee shall visually inspect the aerial platfrm and cnduct a functinal test (a check list shall be utilized fr this purpse) including but nt limited t the fllwing: Operating and emergency cntrls. Safety devices. Persnal prtective devices including fall prtectin. Air, hydraulic, and fuel system leaks. Cables and wiring harness. Lse and missing parts. Tires and wheels.

11 Placards, warnings, and cntrl markings. Outriggers, stabilizers, and ther structures. Guardrail system. Items specified by the manufacturer. Check the area in which the aerial platfrm is t be used fr pssible hazards such as, but nt limited t: Drp-ffs r hles. Bumps r flr bstructins. Debris. Overhead bstructins and high vltage cnductrs. Hazardus lcatins. Inadequate surface and supprt t withstand all lad frces impsed by the aerial platfrm in all perating cnfiguratins. Wind and weather cnditins. Other pssible unsafe cnditins. Presence f unauthrized persns. Maintenance A preventive maintenance prgram shall be established fr each aerial platfrm in use at the cllege, by the respnsible department, in accrdance with the manufacturer's recmmendatins and based n the envirnment and the severity f use f the aerial platfrm. Aerial platfrms that are nt in prper perating cnditin shall be remved frm service until repaired. A warning tag stating "DO NOT USE" shall be attached t the cntrl panel f the aerial platfrm. Written recrds f all inspectins shall include the deficiencies fund, crrective actin taken, the date f the inspectin and the date f the crrective actin alng with the name f the persn(s) perfrming the inspectin and the crrective actin. Written recrds shall be kept with the aerial platfrm as part f the perating and maintenance manual and a cpy kept n file by the department. When parts r cmpnents are replaced, they shall be identical r equivalent t the riginal aerial platfrm parts r cmpnents. a. Frequent Inspectins Frequent inspectins shall be made every three mnths r 150 hurs f perating time n all aerial platfrms. An inspectin shall be made prir t use if the aerial platfrm has been ut f service fr a perid lnger than three mnths. These frequent inspectins shall be made by a persn qualified (trained) as a mechanic n the specific make and mdel f the aerial platfrm. The inspectin shall include all items specified by the manufacturer fr a frequent inspectin and shall include, but nt be limited t the fllwing: All functins and their cntrl fr speed(s), smthness, and limits f mtin. Emergency lwering mechanism.

12 All chain and cable mechanisms fr adjustment and wrn r damaged parts. All emergency and safety devices. Lubricatin f all mving parts, inspectin f filter element(s), hydraulic il, engine il, and clant, as specified by the manufacturer. Visual inspectin f structural cmpnents and ther critical cmpnents, such as fasteners, pins, shafts, and lcking devices. Placards, warnings, and cntrl markings. Items specified by the manufacturer. Crrectin f all malfunctins and prblems identified and further inspectin, if necessary, shall be perfrmed befre the aerial platfrm is returned t service. Written dcumentatin f all quarterly inspectins shall be kept with the aerial platfrm and a cpy kept n file by the department. b. Peridic Inspectins Peridic inspectins shall be made by a persn qualified as a mechanic n the specific make and mdel f the aerial platfrm. The inspectin shall include all items specified by the manufacturer fr an annual inspectin. NOTE: This inspectin is usually a part f the service cntract n the aerial platfrm and is perfrmed by a manufacturer's representative. c. Maintenance Safety Precautins Befre adjustments and/r repairs are started n an aerial platfrm, the fllwing precautins shall be taken as applicable: The platfrm shall be lwered t the full dwn psitin, if pssible, r therwise secured by blcking and cribbing t prevent drpping. All cntrls shall be in the "ff" psitin and all perating features secured frm inadvertent mtin by brakes, blcks, r ther means. The pwer plant shall be stpped and "Lcked Out" t prevent inadvertent starting. Hydraulic il pressure shall be relieved frm all hydraulic circuits befre lsening r remving hydraulic cmpnents. Safety prps r latches shall be installed where applicable as described by the manufacturer. Any additinal precautins specified by the manufacturer shall be fllwed. 4. Scissrs Lifts Gettysburg wns and leases several scissr lift vehicles fr a multitude f purpses. Each cllege department that wns r leases these lifts is subject t this plicy, manufactures requirements as well as interdepartmental plicies regarding these lifts. General Safety Prcedures Cmpetent persns are cmpetent, trained and respnsible fr training and cnditin f lifts n campus. Only authrized qualified trained persns are permitted perate the lifts.

13 Nn-authrized persns may accmpany an authrized persn. Never perate in winds greater than 20 mph Never perate during severe weather. IE: Lighting, rain, snw, ice Never mve lift while peple are utside n the lift elevated Always perate n level slid grund Cnduct a site inspectin fr safety hazards If wrking near traffic, set up wrk-zne warnings, like cnes and signs Identify ver head hazards such as electrical lines Nn-electrical wrkers must stay at least 10 feet away frm verhead pwer lines. Electrical wrkers must de-energize/insulate pwer lines r use prper persnal prtective equipment and tls. Keep feet n the flr f the lift, d nt climb n the guide rails Always keep safety chain r access rail lcked in place when in lift. Fall prtectin is nt required as lng as wrkers remain inside the guardrail system. Fall prtectin is required if any leaning r strenuus wrk is being perfrmed. Cllege Owned Lifts Each department that is assigned a cllege wned lift must have a cmpetent persn that is respnsible fr it peratin, inspectins, training and cnditin. Life Safety Services will prvide peridic training and inspectins n lift peratins as needed. These lifts maybe brrwed by cntractrs/vendrs f the cllege prvided that the cmpetent persn f that lift has prvided training t that cntractr/vendr s emplyees t ensure that they are authrized persns wh can perate the lift. Dcumentatin must be maintained n all lift qualified trained persns n all cllege lifts emplyee and nn emplyee. Leased Scissrs Lifts Any department wishing t lease a lift that desn t have a cmpetent persn must cntact Public Safety- Life Safety Services in advance t develp a usage plan that will include scpe f wrk, safety guidelines and training f users. Life Safety Services will appint a cmpetent persn t wrk with that department n the prcess. All leased lifts must be delivered t a cllege emplyee wh is designated as a cmpetent persn t perate and train thers n the peratin. The cllege cmpetent persn will be respnse fr signing fr the delivery f the leased lift, inspecting t ensure it is perating prperly, wner s manual is present and all safety devices are in place. Then that cmpetent persn is respnsible fr training ther emplyees and/r nn emplyees n its safe peratin t be knwn as authrized persns. This training will be dcumented and require field training with actual hands n peratin f the lift. Qualified persns will fllw abve general safety guidelines at all times.. 5. Cnstructin Scpe & Applicatin In certain applicatins, cllege emplyees will perfrm jb tasks that are cnsidered a cnstructin field jb task and must cmply with standards set frth in OSHA This sectin sets frth requirements fr emplyers t prvide fall prtectin systems. All fall prtectin required by this sectin shall cnfrm t the criteria set frth in

14 The emplyer shall determine if the walking/wrking surfaces n which its emplyees are t wrk have the strength and structural integrity t supprt emplyees safely. Emplyees shall be allwed t wrk n thse surfaces nly when the surfaces have the requisite strength and structural integrity. General Operating Prcedures a. Unprtected Sides and Edges Each emplyee n a walking/wrking surface (hrizntal and vertical surface) with an unprtected side r edge which is 6 feet r mre abve a lwer level shall be prtected frm falling by the use f guardrail systems, safety net systems, r persnal fall arrest systems. b. Leading Edges Leading edge means the edge f a flr, rf, r frmwrk fr a flr r ther walking/wrking surface (such as the deck) which changes lcatin as additinal flr, rf, decking, r frmwrk sectins are placed, frmed, r cnstructed. A leading edge is cnsidered t be an "unprtected side and edge" during perids when it is nt actively and cntinuusly under cnstructin Each emplyee wh is cnstructing a leading edge 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels shall be prtected frm falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, r persnal fall arrest systems. Exceptin: When the cllege can demnstrate that it is infeasible r creates a greater hazard t use these systems, the cllege shall develp and implement a fall prtectin plan. Each emplyee n a walking/wrking surface 6 feet r mre abve a lwer level where leading edges are under cnstructin, but wh is nt engaged in the leading edge wrk, shall be prtected frm falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, r persnal fall arrest system. If a guardrail system is chsen t prvide the fall prtectin, and a cntrlled access zne has already been established fr leading edge wrk, the cntrl line may be used in lieu f a guardrail alng the edge that parallels the leading edge. c. Hist Areas Each emplyee in a hist area shall be prtected frm falling 6 feet r mre t lwer levels by guardrail systems r persnal fall arrest systems. If guardrail systems, [r chain, gate, r guardrail] r prtins theref, are remved t facilitate the histing peratin (e.g., during landing f materials), and an emplyee must lean thrugh the access pening r ut ver the edge f the access pening (t receive r guide equipment and materials, fr example), that emplyee shall be prtected frm fall hazards by a persnal fall arrest system. d. Hles Each emplyee n walking/wrking surfaces shall be prtected frm falling thrugh hles (including skylights) mre than 6 feet abve lwer levels, by persnal fall arrest systems, cvers, r guardrail systems erected arund such hles. Each emplyee n a walking/wrking surface shall be prtected frm tripping in r stepping int r thrugh hles (including skylights) by cvers. Each emplyee n a walking/wrking surface shall be prtected frm bjects falling thrugh hles (including skylights) by cvers.

15 e. Frmwrk and Reinfrcing Steel Each emplyee n the face f frmwrk r reinfrcing steel shall be prtected frm falling 6 feet r mre t lwer levels by persnal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, r psitining device systems. f. Ramps, Runways, and ther Walkways Each emplyee n ramps, runways, and ther walkways shall be prtected frm falling 6 feet r mre t lwer levels by guardrail systems. g. Excavatins Each emplyee at the edge f an excavatin 6 feet r mre in depth shall be prtected frm falling by guardrail systems, fences, r barricades when the excavatins are nt readily seen because f plant grwth r ther visual barrier; Each emplyee at the edge f a well, pit, shaft, and similar excavatin 6 feet r mre in depth shall be prtected frm falling by guardrail systems, fences, barricades, r cvers. h. Dangerus Equipment Each emplyee less than 6 feet abve dangerus equipment shall be prtected frm falling int r nt the dangerus equipment by guardrail systems r by equipment guards. Each emplyee 6 feet r mre abve dangerus equipment shall be prtected frm fall hazards by guardrail systems, persnal fall arrest systems, r safety net systems. i. Overhand Bricklaying and Related Wrk Except as therwise prvided, each emplyee perfrming verhand bricklaying and related wrk 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels, shall be prtected frm falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, persnal fall arrest systems, r shall wrk in a cntrlled access zne. Each emplyee reaching mre than 10 inches belw the level f the walking/wrking surface n which they are wrking, shall be prtected frm falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, r persnal fall arrest system. j. Rfing n Lw-slpe Rfs Except as therwise prvided, each emplyee engaged in rfing activities n lw-slpe rfs, with unprtected sides and edges 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels shall be prtected frm falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, persnal fall arrest systems, r a cmbinatin f warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, r warning line system and persnal fall arrest system, r warning line system and safety mnitring system. Or, n rfs 50-feet r less, the use f a safety mnitring system alne is permitted. k. Steep Rfs Each emplyee n a steep rf with unprtected sides and edges 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels shall be prtected frm falling by guardrail systems with tebards, safety net systems, r persnal fall arrest systems.

16 l. Pre-cast Cncrete Erectin Each emplyee engaged in the erectin f pre-cast cncrete members (including, but nt limited t the erectin f wall panels, clumns, beams, and flr and rf "tees") and related peratins such as gruting f pre-cast cncrete members, wh is 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels shall be prtected frm falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, r persnal fall arrest systems, unless anther prvisin prvides fr an alternative fall prtectin measure. Exceptin: When the cllege can demnstrate that it is infeasible r creates a greater hazard t use these systems, the cllege shall develp and implement a fall prtectin plan. m. Residential Cnstructin Each emplyee engaged in residential cnstructin activities 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels shall be prtected by guardrail systems, safety net system, r persnal fall arrest system unless anther prvisin prvides fr an alternative fall prtectin measure. Exceptin: When the cllege can demnstrate that it is infeasible r creates a greater hazard t use these systems, the cllege shall develp and implement a fall prtectin plan. n. Wall Openings Each emplyee wrking n, at, abve, r near wall penings (including thse with chutes attached) where the utside bttm edge f the wall pening is 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels and the inside bttm edge f the wall pening is less than 39 inches abve the walking/wrking surface, shall be prtected frm falling by the use f a guardrail system, a safety net system, r a persnal fall arrest system.. Walking/Wrking Surfaces nt therwise addressed Each emplyee n a walking/wrking surface 6 feet r mre abve lwer levels shall be prtected frm falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, r persnal fall arrest system. p. Falling Object Prtectin When an emplyee is expsed t falling bjects, the emplyer shall have each emplyee wear a hard hat and shall implement ne f the fllwing measures: Erect tebards, screens, r guardrail systems t prevent bjects frm falling frm higher levels; r, Erect a canpy structure and keep ptential fall bjects far enugh frm the edge f the higher level s that thse bjects wuld nt g ver the edge if they were accidentally displaced; r Barricade the area t which bjects culd fall, prhibit emplyees frm entering the barricaded area, and keep bjects that may fall far enugh away frm the edge f a higher level s that thse bjects wuld nt g ver the edge if they were accidentally displaced. 6. Fall Prtectin Systems Gettysburg Cllege shall prvide and install all fall prtectin systems required fr an emplyee, and shall cmply with all ther pertinent requirements befre that emplyee begins the wrk that necessitates the fall prtectin.

17 The fall prtectin plan shall identify each lcatin where cnventinal fall prtectin methds cannt be used. These lcatins shall then be classified as cntrlled access znes and the emplyer must cmply with the criteria in Sectin 6 f this part. The Cllege shall prvide fr prmpt rescue f emplyees in the event f a fall r shall assure that emplyees are able t rescue themselves. 7. Guardrail Systems Tp edge height f tp rails, r equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches plus r minus 3 inches abve the walking/wrking level. When cnditins warrant, the height f the tp edge may exceed the 45-inch height, prvided the guardrail system meets all ther criteria f this paragraph. Nte: When emplyees are using stilts, the tp edge height f the tp rail, r equivalent member, shall be increased an amunt equal t the height f the stilts. Mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, r equivalent intermediate structural members shall be installed between the tp edge f the guardrail system and the walking/wrking surface when there is n wall r parapet wall at least 21 inches high. Mid-rails, when used, shall be installed at a height midway between the tp edge f the guardrail system and the walking/wrking level. Screens and mesh, when used, shall extend frm the tp rail t the walking/wrking level and alng the entire pening between tp rail supprts. Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between psts, shall be nt mre than 19 inches apart. Other structural members (such as additinal mid-rails and architectural panels) shall be installed such that there are n penings in the guardrail system that are mre than 19 inches wide. Guardrail systems shall be capable f withstanding, withut failure, a frce f at least 200 punds applied within 2 inches f the tp edge, in any utward r dwnward directin, at any pint alng the tp edge. When the 200 pund test lad is applied in a dwnward directin, the tp edge f the guardrail shall nt deflect t a height less than 39 inches abve the walking/wrking level. Mid-rails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, slid panels, and equivalent structural members shall be capable f withstanding, withut failure, a frce f at least 150 punds applied in any dwnward r utward directin at any pint alng the mid-rail r ther member. Guardrail systems shall be s surfaced as t prevent injury t an emplyee frm punctures r laceratins, and t prevent snagging f clthing. The ends f all tp rails and mid-rails shall nt verhang the terminal psts, except where such verhang des nt cnstitute a prjectin hazard. Steel banding and plastic banding shall nt be used as tp rails r mid-rails. Tp rails and mid-rails shall be at least ne-quarter inch nminal diameter r thickness t prevent cuts and laceratins. If wire rpe is used fr tp rails, it shall be flagged at nt mre than 6-ft intervals with high-visibility material.

18 When guardrail systems are used at histing areas, a chain, gate r remvable guardrail sectin shall be placed acrss the access pening between guardrail sectins when histing peratins are nt taking place. When guardrail systems are used at hles, they shall be erected n all unprtected sides r edges f the hle. When guardrail systems are used arund hles used fr the passage f materials, the hle shall have nt mre than tw sides prvided with remvable guardrail sectins t allw the passage f materials. When the hle is nt in use, it shall be clsed ver with a cver, r a guardrail system shall be prvided alng all unprtected sides r edges. When guardrail systems are used arund hles which are used as pints f access (such as ladderways), they shall be prvided with a gate, r be s ffset that a persn cannt walk directly int the hle. Guardrail systems used n ramps and runways shall be erected alng each unprtected side r edge. Manila, plastic r synthetic rpe being used fr tp rails r mid-rails shall be inspected as frequently as necessary t ensure that it cntinues t meet the strength requirements. 8. Persnal Fall Arrest Systems Persnal fall arrest systems shall nt be attached t guardrail systems, nr shall they be attached t hists except as specified in this dcument. When a persnal fall arrest system is used at hist areas, it shall be rigged t allw the mvement f the emplyee nly as far as the edge f the walking/wrking surface. Effective January 1, 1998, bdy belts are nt acceptable as part f a persnal fall arrest system. Nte: The use f a bdy belt in a psitining device system is acceptable and is regulated. a. Cnnectrs Cnnectrs shall be drp frged, pressed r frmed steel, r made f equivalent materials. Cnnectrs shall have a crrsin-resistant finish, and all surfaces and edges shall be smth t prevent damage t interfacing parts f the system. Dee-rings and snap hks shall have a minimum tensile strength f 5,000 lbs. Dee-rings and snap hks shall be prf-tested t a minimum tensile lad f 3,600 punds withut cracking, breaking, r taking permanent defrmatin. Only lcking cnnectrs shall be used. Unless the snap-hk is designed fr the fllwing cnnectins, snap-hks shall nt be engaged: directly t webbing, rpe r wire rpe; t each ther; t a Dee-ring t which anther snap-hk r ther cnnectr is attached; t a hrizntal lifeline; r

19 On suspended scafflds r similar wrk platfrms with hrizntal lifelines which may becme vertical lifelines. The devices used t cnnect t a hrizntal lifeline shall be capable f lcking in bth directins n the lifeline. b. Lanyards & Lifelines Hrizntal lifelines shall be designed, installed, and used, under the supervisin f a qualified persn, as part f a cmplete persnal fall arrest system, which maintains a safety factr f at least tw. Lanyards and vertical lifelines shall have a minimum breaking strength f 5,000 punds. When vertical lifelines are used, each emplyee shall be attached t a separate lifeline. Except during the fllwing: During the cnstructin f elevatr shafts, tw emplyees may be attached t the same lifeline in the hist way, prvided bth emplyees are wrking atp a false car that is equipped with guardrails; the strength f the lifeline is 10,000 punds [5,000 punds per emplyee attached] and all ther criteria specified in this paragraph fr lifelines have been met. Lifelines shall be prtected against being cut r abraded. Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which autmatically limit free fall distance t 2 feet r less shall be capable f sustaining a minimum tensile lad f 3,000 punds applied t the device with the lifeline r lanyard in the fully extended psitin. Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which d nt limit free fall distance t 2 feet r less, rip stitch lanyards, and tearing and defrming lanyards shall be capable f sustaining a minimum tensile lad f 5,000 punds applied t the device with the lifeline r lanyard in the fully extended psitin. Rpes and straps (webbing) used in lanyards, lifelines, and strength cmpnents f bdy harnesses shall be made frm synthetic fibers. c. Anchrages Anchrages used fr attachment f persnal fall arrest equipment shall be independent f any anchrage being used t supprt r suspend platfrms and capable f supprting at least 5,000 punds per emplyee attached, r shall be designed, installed, and used as fllws: as part f a cmplete persnal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factr f at least tw; and Under the supervisin f a qualified persn. d. Harnesses When stpping a fall, persnal fall arrest systems, shall: limit maximum arresting frce n an emplyee t 1,800 punds when used with a bdy harness; be rigged such that an emplyee can neither free fall mre than 6 feet nr cntact any lwer level;

20 bring an emplyee t a cmplete stp and limit maximum deceleratin distance an emplyee travels t 3.5 feet and, have sufficient strength t withstand twice the ptential impact energy f an emplyee free falling a distance f 6 feet r the free fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is less. The attachment pint f the bdy harness shall be lcated in the center f the wearer's back near shulder level, r abve the wearer's head. Harnesses shall be used nly fr emplyee prtectin (as part f a persnal fall arrest system r psitining device system) and nt t hist materials. e. Maintenance Persnal fall arrest systems and cmpnents subjected t impact lading shall be immediately remved frm service and shall nt be used again fr emplyee prtectin until inspected and determined by a cmpetent persn t be undamaged and suitable fr reuse. Persnal fall arrest systems shall be inspected prir t each use fr wear, damage and ther deteriratin, and defective cmpnents shall be remved frm service. 9. Psitining Device Systems Effective January 1, 1998, bdy belts are nt acceptable as part f a persnal fall arrest system. Nte: The use f a bdy belt in a psitining device system is acceptable and is regulated. Psitining devices shall be rigged such that an emplyee cannt free fall mre than 2 feet. Psitining devices shall be secured t an anchrage capable f supprting at least twice the ptential impact lad f an emplyee's fall r 3,000 punds, which ever is greater. Cnnectrs shall be drp frged, pressed r frmed steel, r made f equivalent materials. Cnnectrs shall have a crrsin-resistant finish, and all surfaces and edges shall be smth t prevent damage t interfacing parts f this system. Cnnecting assemblies shall have a minimum tensile strength f 5,000 punds. Dee-rings and snap-hks shall be prf-tested t a minimum tensile lad f 3,600 punds withut cracking, breaking, r taking permanent defrmatin. Only lcking cnnectrs shall be used. Unless the snap-hk is designed fr the fllwing cnnectins, snap-hks shall nt be engaged: directly t webbing, rpe r wire rpe; t each ther; t a Dee-ring t which anther snap-hk r ther cnnectr is attached; r t a hrizntal lifeline Psitining device systems shall be inspected prir t each use fr wear, damage, and ther deteriratin and defective cmpnents shall be remved frm service. Bdy belts, harnesses, and cmpnents shall be used nly fr emplyee prtectin (as part f a persnal fall arrest system r psitining device system) and nt t hist materials. 10. Warning Line Systems

21 The warning line shall be erected arund all sides f the rf wrk area. When mechanical equipment is nt being used, the warning line shall be erected nt less than 6 feet frm the rf edge. When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line shall be erected nt less than 6 feet frm the rf edge which is parallel t the directin f mechanical equipment peratin, and nt less than 10 feet frm the rf edge which is perpendicular t the directin f mechanical equipment peratin. Pints f access, materials handling areas, strage areas, and histing areas shall be cnnected t the wrk area by an access path frmed by tw warning lines. When the path t a pint f access is nt in use, a rpe, wire, chain, r ther barricade, equivalent in strength and height t the warning line, shall be placed acrss the path at the pint where the path intersects the warning line erected arund the wrk area, r the path shall be ffset such that a persn cannt walk directly int the wrk area. Warning lines shall cnsist f rpes, wires, r chains and supprting stanchins erected as fllws: The rpe, wire, r chain shall be flagged at nt mre than 6-ft intervals with highvisibility material; The rpe, wire, r chain shall be rigged and supprted in such a way that its lwest pint (including sag) is n less than 34 inches frm the walking/wrking surface and its highest pint is n mre than 39 inches frm the walking/wrking surface; After being erected, with the rpe, wire, r chain attached, stanchins shall be capable f resisting, withut tipping ver, a frce f at least 16 punds applied hrizntally against the stanchin, 30 inches abve the walking/wrking surface, perpendicular t the warning line, and in the directin f the flr, rf, r platfrm edge; The rpe, wire, r chain shall have a minimum tensile strength f 500 punds and after being attached t the stanchins, shall be capable f supprting, withut breaking a frce f at least 16 punds applied hrizntally against the stanchin, 30 inches abve the walking/wrking surface, perpendicular t the warning line, and in the directin f the flr, rf, r platfrm edge The line shall be attached at each stanchin in such a way that pulling n ne sectin f the line between stanchins will nt result in slack being taken up in adjacent sectins befre the stanchin tips ver. N emplyee shall be allwed in the area between a rf edge and a warning line unless the emplyee is perfrming rfing wrk in that area. Mechanical equipment n rfs shall be used r stred nly in areas where emplyees are prtected by a warning line system, guardrail system, r persnal fall arrest system. 11. Cntrlled Access Znes When used t cntrl access t areas where leading edge and ther peratins are taking place the cntrlled access zne shall be defined by a cntrl line r by any ther means that restricts access. When cntrl lines are used, they shall be erected nt less than 6 feet nr mre than 25 feet frm the unprtected r leading edge, except when erecting pre-cast cncrete members.

22 When erecting pre-cast cncrete members, the cntrl line shall be erected nt less than 6 feet nr mre than 60 feet r half the length f the member being erected, whichever is less, frm the leading edge. The cntrl line shall extend alng the entire length f the unprtected r leading edge and shall be apprximately parallel t the unprtected r leading edge. The cntrl line shall be cnnected n each side t a guardrail system r wall. When used t cntrl access t areas where verhand bricklaying and related wrk are taking place: The cntrlled access zne shall be defined by a cntrl line erected nt less than 10 feet nr mre than 15 feet frm the wrking edge. The cntrl line shall extend fr a distance sufficient fr the cntrlled access zne t enclse all emplyees perfrming verhand bricklaying and related wrk at the wrking edge and shall be apprximately parallel t the wrking edge. Additinal cntrl lines shall be erected at each end t enclse the cntrlled access zne. Only emplyees engaged in verhand bricklaying r related wrk shall be permitted in the cntrlled access zne. Cntrl lines shall cnsist f rpes, wires, tapes, r equivalent materials, and supprting stanchins as fllws: Each line shall be flagged r therwise clearly marked at nt mre than 6-ft intervals with high-visibility material. Each line shall be rigged and supprted in such a way that its lwest pint (including sag) is nt less than 39 inches frm the walking/wrking surface and its highest pint is nt mre than 45 inches [50 inches when verhand bricklaying peratins are being perfrmed] frm the walking/wrking surface. Each line shall have a minimum breaking strength f 200 punds On flrs and rfs where guardrail systems are nt in place prir t the beginning f verhand bricklaying peratins, cntrlled access znes shall be enlarged, as necessary, t enclse all pints f access, material handling areas, and strage areas. On flrs and rfs where guardrail systems are in place, but need t be remved t allw verhand bricklaying wrk r leading edge wrk t take place, nly that prtin f the guardrail necessary t accmplish that day's wrk shall be remved. 12. Safety Mnitring Systems The cllege has designated cllege administratrs and staff supervisrs t mnitr the safety f ther emplyees and the cllege shall ensure that the safety mnitrs cmplies with the fllwing requirements: The safety mnitr shall be cmpetent t recgnize fall hazards; The safety mnitr shall warn the emplyee when it appears that the emplyee is unaware f a fall hazard r is acting in an unsafe manner; The safety mnitr shall be n the same walking/wrking surface and within visual sighting distance f the emplyee being mnitred; The safety mnitr shall be clse enugh t cmmunicate rally with the emplyee; and The safety mnitr shall nt have ther respnsibilities which culd take the mnitr's attentin frm the mnitring functin. Mechanical equipment shall nt be used r stred in areas where safety mnitring systems are being used t mnitr emplyees engaged in rfing peratins n lw-slpe rfs.

23 N emplyee, ther than an emplyee engaged in rfing wrk [n lw-slped rfs] r an emplyee cvered by a fall prtectin plan, shall be allwed in an area where an emplyee is being prtected by a safety mnitring system. Each emplyee wrking in a cntrlled access zne shall be directed t cmply prmptly with fall hazard warnings frm safety mnitrs. 13. Cvers Cvers fr hles in flrs, rfs, and ther walking/wrking surfaces shall meet the fllwing requirements: Cvers lcated in radways and vehicular aisles shall be capable f supprting, withut failure, at least twice the maximum axle lad f the largest vehicle expected t crss ver the cver. All ther cvers shall be capable f supprting, withut failure, at least twice the weight f emplyees, equipment, and materials that may be impsed n the cver at any ne time. All cvers shall be secured when installed s as t prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, r emplyees. All cvers shall be clr cded r they shall be marked with the wrd "HOLE" r "COVER" t prvide warning f the hazard. Nte: This prvisin des nt apply t cast irn manhle cvers r steel grates used n streets r radways. 14. Falling Object Prtectin Falling bject prtectin shall cmply with the fllwing prvisins: Tebards, when used as falling bject prtectin, shall be erected alng the edge f the verhead walking/wrking surface fr a distance sufficient t prtect emplyees belw. Tebards shall be capable f withstanding, withut failure, a frce f at least 50 punds applied in any dwnward r utward directin at any pint alng the tebard. Tebards shall be a minimum f 3 1/2 inches in vertical height frm their tp edge t the level f the walking/wrking surface. They shall have nt mre than 1/4 inch clearance abve the walking/wrking surface. They shall be slid r have penings nt ver 1 inch in greatest dimensin. Where tls, equipment, r materials are piled higher than the tp edge f a tebard, paneling r screening shall be erected frm the walking/wrking surface r tebard t the tp f a guardrail system's tp rail r mid-rail, fr a distance sufficient t prtect emplyees belw. Guardrail systems, when used as falling bject prtectin, shall have all penings small enugh t prevent passage f ptential falling bjects. During the perfrmance f verhand bricklaying and related wrk: N materials r equipment except masnry and mrtar shall be stred within 4 feet f the wrking edge. Excess mrtar, brken r scattered masnry units, and all ther materials and debris shall be kept clear frm the wrk area by remval at regular intervals. During the perfrmance f rfing wrk: Materials and equipment shall nt be stred within 6 feet f a rf edge unless guardrails are erected at the edge. Materials which are piled, gruped, r stacked near a rf edge shall be stable and self-supprting.

24 Canpies, when used as falling bject prtectin, shall be strng enugh t prevent cllapse and t prevent penetratin by any bjects which may fall nt the canpy. III. Training A. Ladders All emplyees wh use and climb ladders shall be trained by a department supervisr n ladder safety. B. Scafflding 1. Training All emplyees wh perfrm wrk n a scaffld shall be trained t recgnize the hazards assciated with the type f scaffld being used and the prcedures t cntrl r minimize thse hazards. Training is prvided by each department that requires the use f scafflding. Emplyees shall be trained t demnstrate cmpetency in the fllwing areas: Nature f electrical, fall hazards and falling bject hazards in the wrk area; Prper use f scafflds; Prper handling f materials n scafflds; Prper erecting, maintaining and disassembling f fall prtectin systems; Prper cnstructin, use, placement and care in handling f scafflds; and Maximum intended lad and lad-carrying capacities f scafflds used. Cmpetent Persn Must be knwledgeable abut the requirements f the varius scaffld standards and have sufficient training r knwledge t identify and sufficient authrity t crrect hazards encuntered in scaffld wrk. Must have specific training in and be knwledgeable regarding the structural integrity f scafflds and prcedures needed t maintain them. Fr example, a cmpetent persn must be able t evaluate the effects f such ptentially damage-causing ccurrences as a drpped lad r a truck backing int a supprting leg. Qualified Persn(s)- Must have the training necessary t design scafflds, slve and reslve prblems related t the subject matter, the wrk r the prject by virtue f a recgnized degree, certificate, r prfessinal standing, r by extensive knwledge, training and experience. 2. Retraining