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Do you know when a fall protection system is required?
Fall protection systems must be in place when:
- a worker could fall 3 meters or more, or;
- there is a risk of injuries if the worker falls less than 3 meters.
Personal fall protection systems (like anchors, lanyards, and harnesses), and safety nets may be used to lower the risk of falling from heights while working. Workers must receive appropriate training in the use of the fall protection system at your worksite. Training must also cover the emergency procedures that must be followed in the event of a fall.
A fall protection system can include a control zone where unprotected workers are prevented from working.
An adequate fall protection plan should identify the safety hazards on the worksite and identify the fall protection equipment workers must use. It must also describe the fall protection system and procedures (like assembly, maintenance, and inspection), and describe any emergency and rescue procedures workers will follow in the event of a fall.
Click here to download a fillable fall protection plan template.
Employers must also ensure that workers are supervised by an individual who has completed a supervisor regulatory familiarization program, or Supervisor OHS Familiarization training. A list of approved course providers is available here. They must also ensure that at least one person on the worksite has received first aid training and has access to an appropriate first aid kit.
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