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FALL PROTECTION The company has the following requirements for fall protection at all of our worksites. Fall Protection is Required When working where there is a hazard of falling more than 6 feet from the perimeter of a structure, unprotected sides and edges, leading edges, through shaft ways and openings, sloped roof surfaces steeper than 7:12, or other sloped surfaces steeper than 40 degrees not otherwise adequately protected. Fall protection is also required when working in boom lifts. Fall Protection Types One of the following four types of fall protection systems will be used when our employees are exposed to fall hazards in excess of 6 feet: 1. Standard guardrails,cables or floor hole covers 2. Personal fall arrest system 3. Positioning devices 4. Fall restraint systems Standard Guardrails,Safety Cables,or Covers These are the easiest and most cost effective methods of providing fall protection and have a very high success rate. Standard guardrails, safety cables, floor hole and sky light covers are our preferred means of fall protection on job sites. The following rules will be followed when using them: 1. Railings shall be constructed of wood, or in an equally substantial manner from other materials, and shall consist of a top rail not less than 42 inches or more than 45 inches in height measured from the upper surface of the top rail to the floor, platform, runway or ramp level and a mid rail.The mid rail shall be halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway or ramp. "Selected lumber"free from damage that affects its strength,shall be used. 2. Wooden posts shall be not less than 2 inches by 4 inches in cross section,spaced at 8-foot or closer intervals. 3. Wooden top railings shall be smooth and of 2-inch by 4-inch or larger material. Double, 1-inch by 4-inch members may be used for this purpose, provided that one member is fastened in a flat position on top of the posts and the other fastened in an edge-up position to the inside of the posts and the side of the top member. Mid rails shall be of at least 1-inch by 6- inch material. 4. The rails shall be placed on the side of the post that will afford the greatest support and protection. 5. All guardrails, including their connections and anchorage, shall be capable of withstanding a load of 13 pounds per linear foot applied either horizontally or vertically downward at the top rail. 6. Railings receiving heavy stresses from employees trucking or handling materials shall be provided additional strength by the use of heavier stock,closer spacing of posts, bracing,or by other means. 7. Floor, roof and skylight openings shall be guarded by a standard railing and toe boards or cover. Covering shall be capable 57