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l I i WARNING LINE SYSTEM I A warning line is flagged cable,rope or chain between 34 and 39 inches high, stanchion mounted, and is set 1 back 6 feet or more from the leading edge. Stanchions should be able to support 16 pound tipping force applied at 30 inches,and the line should be rated at a tensile strength of a minimum of 500 pounds. When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line should be erected not Iess than 6 feet from the leading edge which is parallel to the direction of equipment operation,and not less than 10 feet perpendicular to the direction of travel. _ Each warning line should be flagged at no more than 6-foot intervals with high-visibility materials. SAFETY MONITORING SYSTEM This system requires that a Competent Person monitor the safety of all employees working near a leading edge, and warns them when it appears that they are unaware of a hazard if they are acting in an unsafe manner. The safety monitor should be on the same working surface as and within visual sighting distance of the workers and should be close enough to verbally communicate with the workers. ; A safety monitoring system is usable on working surfaces 50 feet or less in width where mechanical equipment is not being used or stored. i The safety monitor should not have any other responsibilities that could distract the monitor's attention. The safety monitoring system has a number of problems of which everyone must be aware. Among these are that the monitor may become inattentive over an extended period of time,the monitor may become distracted, the monitor must be able to warn a worker while they still retain control over their balance and before they inadvertently step over the edge,and the warning must be heard by the worker over any background noise. This system should only be used when absolutely necessary and for the shortest time possible. This system must be used in conjunction with a fall protection plan.