Section 7: Fall Protection Plan - Falltech 7411 Manual De Instrucciones

User. Training must also be provided in the use of each component of
the user's PFAS and in the recognition of fall hazards. During the course
of this training, the user may not be exposed to a fall hazard.
In the absence of a formal training program, FallTech has designed
these instructional materials to act as an abbreviated course of
instruction in an effort to give the user an over-view of fall arrest. This
manual does not constitute a comprehensive training program, and it is
not all-inclusive. Be sure to consult
requirements for training. FallTech has additional services available to
assist with end-user training – contact a FallTech sales professional for
additional details.
As a minimum, training should address the following points:

ABCD's of Fall Arrest (as discussed in Section 2).
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Recognition of fall hazards.
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Fall hazard elimination and control methods.
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Applicable fall protection regulations and standards.
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The responsibilities of designated persons (Authorized,
Competent, Qualified).
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How to use written fall protection procedures.
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Inspection of equipment components and systems before use.
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Fall protection rescue procedures.
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Installation and use of products common to your duties, job-site
or facility.
It is important to note that improper use of this equipment can be just
as dangerous as not using it at all. Failure to read, understand and
follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

Section 7: Fall Protection Plan

Title 29 CFR, section 1926.500 – 503 requires that an employer have
a written fall protection plan where fall hazards exist. The best way to
address a fall hazard is to eliminate it entirely or to employ a passive
system to restrict access to the hazard (i.e. guardrails, netting, covers,
etc.) Fall arrest products are the last line of defense in the hierarchy of
fall protection, and should be used as a last resort by employees who
have been thoroughly trained. The accepted fall protection hierarchy is
as follows:

Eliminate the fall hazard.

Passive fall protection (guardrails, safety nets, barriers, etc.).
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