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WESTERN PUMP <br /> Petroleum & Lubrication Equipment Specialists <br /> Section 8 <br /> Fall Protection Program <br /> Purpose <br /> The purpose of this Fall Protection Program is to establish Company safety guidelines for <br /> construction workers exposed to fall hazards . The following regulations were considered in <br /> the creation of this program : <br /> • Cal OSHA Title 8 , Article 24 <br /> • Federal OSHA 29CFR1926 , Subpart M <br /> • EM385- 1 -1 Section 21 <br /> Depending on the nature and location of the work , the company reserves the right to modify <br /> this program to conform with the applicable regulation . <br /> Construction work is inherently dangerous , especially concerning fall hazards . However <br /> whenever possible , efforts will be made to eliminate the fall hazard if possible , prior to <br /> workers utilizing fall protection Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) . <br /> Company Policy Statement <br /> It is the intent of the Company to provide a workplace that is free from all safety hazards <br /> whenever possible . In order to do so , each job must be assessed for safety hazards by a <br /> Competent Person , who will also choose the best way to mitigate any hazards that are <br /> identified . The following hierarchy shall be utilized : <br /> 1 . Prevention , which includes eliminating or "engineering out" the hazard . <br /> 2 . Protection , which includes Personal Fall Arrest Systems . <br /> The Company is prepared to utilize whatever resources are required to ensure a safe <br /> workplace for all employees . <br /> Definitions <br /> Anchorage means a secure point of attachment for lifelines , lanyards or deceleration devices. <br /> Petroleum & Lubrication Equipment Specialists <br /> 3235 " F" Street, San Diego , CA 92102-3315 " 619-239-9988 Fax 619-239-9925 <br /> wwwmestel'nplsm com <br /> California Contractor's License #673853 <br /> California Certified Small Business #33547 <br />