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1. 1OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
OSHAcademy Course 714
Fall Protection

2. 2OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Trainer Name
Position
Company
Telephone Number
Email Address

3. 3OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
This presentation will discuss:
•The importance of planning
•When fall protection is required
•What fall protection methods are
available
•Basic principals of a personal fall arrest
system (PFAS)
•Rescue planning
•Training

4. 4OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Please Note:
This is an introductory course in fall protection
principles and codes. Persons taking this course
should not be considered trained in the use of fall
protective equipment nor considered a competent or
qualified person for purposes of installing a fall arrest
system without further training and experience in that
field.
Likewise, all persons should be further trained to use
fall arrest equipment in strict adherence with individual
manufacturers’ instructions and according to safe
work practices.

5. 5OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Planning and identifying needs
•The most important element of construction worksite
safety is planning.
•Hazards should be identified based on the evaluation
of the processes, and the worksite overall, before a
plan can be developed.
•If proper planning isn’t done, time and materials will
be wasted and, consequently, costs will rise.
•Planning makes the difference between the success
or failure of any project.

6. 6OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Before we can reduce or eliminate fall hazards
in the construction industry, we should first
become familiar with:
1.the characteristics of fall hazards,
2.what fall protection is,
3.what methods of protection are available, and
4.the basic planning requirements for any type of
construction work where fall hazards exist.

7. 7OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Plan the work before you work the plan
•Evaluate the work site
•Identify fall hazards
•Identify who is exposed to fall hazards
•Evaluate the process to be done and the needs to
complete the task
•Identify what method of fall protection will be used
for each hazard identified
•Train the workers according with regulatory
Standards.

8. 8OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
How much planning was done here?

9. 9OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
What is fall protection?
A method to __________ a person from falling
or by reducing the ____________ of a fall to
limit physical damage.
Conventional systems include guardrails, covers,
safety nets, personal fall arrest, personal fall restraint,
positioning devices, etc.
prevent
distance

10. 10OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Why is fall protection important?
•Prevents or reduces personal
injury
•Prevents/reduces injury to others
•Reduces $$$$$$
Direct costs from falls are
generally between $16,000 -
$34,000!
•Compliance with the regulations

11. 11OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
What factors contribute to falls?
Why would people have the equipment on and not
use it?
Federal OSHA statistics show:
Falls are the leadingcause of work-related
deaths among construction workers.

12. 12OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Hazard?

13. 13OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Hazard?

14. 14OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Hazard?

15. 15OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Hazard?

16. 16OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Hazard?

17. 17OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Hazard?

18. 18OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Although the use of personal fall arrest systems
(PFAS) is the most widely used method of fall
protection, there are alternatives available that
may better suit the work being performed and
better protect the worker.
The Requirements

19. 19OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Before we discuss the use of personal fall arrest
systems, let’s discuss fall protection
requirements and take a look at some other fall
protection options.
The Requirements

20. 20OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
However…
Fall protection should be provided when
employees are exposed to the hazard of falling
six feet or more…..
•through holes
•through wall openings
•from established floors, mezzanines,
balconies, & walkways
•into excavations

21. 21OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
And…
Every employee should
be protected from falls
into or onto dangerous
equipment -regardless
of height!

22. 22OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
A few other notes………..
The employer should determine the
walking/working surfaces where employees will
work are strong enough and have the structural
integrity to support employees safely.

23. 23OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Protection should be provided when there is
a hazard of falling objects:
•Hardhats and
toeboards, screens, or guardrails systems
canopy structure
barricade area below and prohibit access

24. 24OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Guardrail Systems
•Toprail at 42” (+/-3”) from working surface
•Midrail approx. 21”, or screens/mesh from toprail
to working surface
•Capable of withstanding 200 lbs. of force (midrail
should withstand 150 lbs.)
applied within two inches of the top edge
A quick look at other fall
protection options

25. 25OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
What’s missing?
1926.501(c)(1)
Erect toeboards, screens, or guardrail systems
to prevent objects from falling from higher
levels; or,

26. 26OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
•Surfaced to prevent cuts, lacerations, and slivers
•Ends should not extend over posts if it can pose a
projection hazard
•Flag every six feet when wire rope is used
•When hoisting operations are not taking place
chain, gate, or removable section should be
installed across access opening
•Erected along all open sides of a hole

27. 27OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
A quick look at other
fall protection options
Covers
•Capable of supporting, without failure, at least 2X the
weight of employees, equipment, and materials that
may be imposed on the cover at any one time
•should be secured to prevent accidental displacement
by the wind, equipment, or employees
•should be color coded or marked “HOLE” or “COVER”
•Capable of supporting, without failure, at least 2X the
maximum axle load of the largest vehicle expected to
cross over

28. 28OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Safety Nets
•Installed as close as possible under the
walking/working surface
•never more than 30 ft. below!
•should extend outward from the outermost projection
of the work surface:

29. 29OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Vertical distance from
working level to
horizontal plane of net
Minimum required
horizontal
Up to 5 ft 8 ft.
More than 5 ft. up to 10 ft 10 ft.
More than 10 ft. 13 ft.
A safety net is being used
under the roof of this
building as an acceptable
fall protection system.

30. 30OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
•Drop tests specified in OSHA CFR 1926.502(c)(4)
•Inspect at least once a week for wear, damage, and
other deterioration
inspect after any occurrence which could affect
integrity
•Materials, scrap, etc., should be removed ASAP
•Mesh openings should not exceed 36 sq. in. nor be
longer than six inches on any side
•Safety nets, and sections of it, should have a border
rope for webbing with a minimum breaking strength of
5000 lbs.

31. 31OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Slide Guard Systems
•Installed under Competent Person supervision
•Cannot be used on roofs with ground/eave height of
25 ft. or more
•Cannot be used as fall protection on roofs with a slope
less than 3:12 nor greater than 8:12
•Roofs with slopes greater than or equal to 3:12 to and
including 6:12
minimum of one slide guard placed below the
work area
no closer than 6” from the eave
A quick look at other fall protection options

32. 32OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
•Roofs with slopes greater than 6:12 to and including
8:12
multiple slide guards should be used
spaced 8’ apart, vertically
lower slide guard should be placed no closer
than 6” from eave
•Lowest slide guard should be 90 degrees to the roof
surface
•Upper slide guards cannot be less than 60 degrees to
the roof surface

33. 33OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection

34. 34OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Slide Guard Systems -Manufactured Roof
Brackets
•Installed according to manufacturer’s specs
•Minimum 6” brackets should be used
•All brackets should bear on a solid surface
•Brackets should not be spaced greater than 8’
apart horizontally, or according to manufacturer’s
specs (whichever is less)

35. 35OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
•Nominal 2”X6” material should be used for slide
guards
should be secured to the brackets or otherwise
protected against cantilevering and failure due to
material flex
•Manufacturer’s specs should be available for review

36. 36OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Any problems here?

37. 37OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Safety Monitoring System
•Only for roofing work on roof slopes of 2:12 or less
•A safety monitoring system alone can be the only fall
protection for roofs 50’ wide or less
•A safety monitor
should be competent to recognize fall hazards
should warn employees when it appears they are
unaware of the fall hazard
should be on the same surface and within visual
distance of the employees
should be close enough to communicate
should not have other responsibilities which could
take away their attention
A quick look at other fall protection options

38. 38OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Warning Line Systems
•For roofing work
should not be used as fall protection on slopes
greater than 2:12
employees performing roofing work between a roof
edge and a warning line should be protected by
guardrails, nets, PFAS, PFRS, or safety monitoring
system
•should be erected around all open sides of the roof
work area no less than 6’ from the roof edge

39. 39OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
•When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning
line should be erected
no less than 6’ from the roof edge which is parallel
and no less than 10’ from the roof edge which is
perpendicular to the direction of the mechanical
equipment operation
•Points of access and material handling areas should be
connected to the work area by an access path formed
by two warning lines
close access/offset when not in use

40. 40OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
•Warning lines should consist of ropes, wires, or
chains, and
flagged every 6’ w/ high-visibility material
rigged and supported that its lowest point
(including sag) is no less than 34” and its highest
point is no more than 39”
stanchions should be capable of resisting at
least 16 lbs. of force
warning line should have a minimum tensile
strength of 500 lbs.
•Employees are not allowed between the roof edge and
warning line unless performing roofing work

41. 41OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection

42. 42OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Positioning Device System
•should be rigged to prevent a
free fall of more than two feet
•should be secured to an
anchorage capable of
supporting at least twice the
potential impact load of a fall
or 3000 lbs. (whichever is
greater)
A quick look at other fall protection options

43. 43OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
should be drop forged, pressed or
formed steel, or equivalent
should have a corrosion-resistant
finish and surfaces should be
smooth
proof-tested to a minimum tensile
load of 3600 lbs. without cracking,
breaking, or taking permanent
deformation
snaphooks should be compatible
with the member it connects to
Connectors and connecting components:

44. 44OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Personal Fall Restraint System
•should be rigged to prevent the user from falling any
distance!
•Comprised of a full body harness, anchorage, and
connectors (e.g. lanyard, snaphooks, etc.)
Courtesy of Superanchor.com

45. 45OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Personal Fall Restraint System
•Anchorages used for attachment should be capable
of supporting 3000 lbs. per employee attached, or
be designed, installed, and used as part of a
complete personal fall restraint system which
maintains a safety factor of at least two
under the supervision
of a qualified person
Courtesy of Superanchor.com

46. 46OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
•Reduces injury sustained in a fall by
reducing the distance of the fall
absorbing the arresting forces
•should limit the maximum arresting force
on an employee to 1800 lbs. or less
•should be rigged such that an employee
cannot free fall more than six feet
not contact a lower level
limit deceleration distance to 3.5 ft
Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)

47. 47OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Personal Fall Arrest System
•Anchorages used for attachment should be capable of
supporting 5000 lbs. per employee attached, or
be designed, installed, and used as part of a
complete personal fall arrest system which
maintains a safety factor of at least two
under the supervision of a qualified person
•A rescue system should be in place when personal fall
arrest systems are used
provisions for prompt rescue
assurance of self-rescue

48. 48OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Courtesy of Protecta International
The ABCs!….er, and RR ….and
don’t
forget
rescue!

49. 49OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Personal Fall Arrest System
Anchorage
An anchorage pointis a secure
point of attachment for lifelines,
lanyards, deceleration devices, or
self retracting lanyards.
Courtesy of DBI/SALA

50. 50OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
The anchorage point can be a single
attachment to a substantial structure
above the surface from which the
employee is walking/working on, or it
can be one to two attachments used
to anchor a vertical or horizontal
lifeline.
Courtesy of Superanchor.com

51. 51OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Courtesy of DBI/SALA
Anchorages used for personal fall arrest should be
independent of any anchorage used to support or
suspend platforms (e.g. two point suspended scaffolds).

52. 52OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
The anchorage point for fall arrest systems should be
capable of supporting 5000 lb. for each worker attached
to it orused as part of a complete PFAS which maintains
a safety factor of at least two andunder the supervision
of a qualified person.
Think of it this way -would you
suspend your truck from this
anchor point? If not, don’t use
it!

53. 53OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Do we have a problem here?

54. 54OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Full body harness
Courtesy of MSA
should restrict the Maximum Arrest Force (MAF) to 1800
lbs.
Personal Fall Arrest System

55. 55OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
MAF can be reduced through the use of deceleration
devices, or by reducing the fall distance under the
guidance of a qualified person.
Deceleration devices
reduce arresting forces
Reduce the fall distance
whenever possible
Courtesy of MSA

56. 56OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Inspect before use for wear,
damage, deterioration, and defects.
should be removed from service if
subjected to impact loading and
not returned to use until a
competent person determines no
damage was done.
The impact of the fall is imposed on the trunk of the body
which distributes the MAF to a larger area than the safety
belt, reducing the potential for damage to the body.
The attachment point (D-Ring)
should be located in the center of
the wearer’s back near shoulder
level.

57. 57OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Connector means a device which is used to connect parts
of the PFAS and positioning devices together.
Connectors (Everything between your harness and
anchor)
Courtesy of DBI/SALA
Personal Fall Arrest System
It may be independent (e.g.
carabiner) or may be an integral
component (e.g. D-Ring sewn
into a body harness or
snaphooks sewn and spliced
into lanyards).

58. 58OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Connectors include lanyards, snaphooks, carabiners,
D-Rings, lifelines, and deceleration devices.
A Lanyard is a device which connects the worker to the
anchorage point.

59. 59OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
For positioning, it’s used to connect the two front D-
Rings to the anchorage point.
For fall arrest, it is secured at one end to the workers
D-Ring on the harness between the shoulders and the
other end to the anchorage point.
Lanyards should be made from synthetic material
and have a minimum breaking strength of 5000 lbs.
Only locking-type snaphooks and carabiners can be
used.

60. 60OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
The following connections are prohibited (unless the
locking-type snaphook is designed for it):
engaged directly to webbing, rope, or wire rope
engaged to another snaphook
engaged to a D-Ring to which another
snaphook/carabiner is attached
engaged to a horizontal lifeline
engaged to any object which is incompatibly shaped
or dimensioned such that unintentional
disengagement can occur (roll out)

61. 61OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Non-locking snaphooks can no longer be used -
primarily because of the hazard of “rollout”.
Rollout can occur when a snaphook is
connected to an incompatible member.
As the worker moves around, the
snaphook can turn and twist so that the
gate to the hook is resting against the
anchorage point.
The gate may depress against the
anchorage point inadvertently, opening
and disconnecting from the anchorage
allowing the worker to fall to the level
below.

62. 62OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Deceleration device means any mechanism which
dissipates a substantial amount of energy imposed
on an employee during fall arrest.
Personal Fall Arrest System
Connectors (con’t)
Deceleration devices include
rope grabs, rip-stitch/tearing
lanyards, and self-retractable
lanyards.
Remember -maximum
arresting forces on a employee
during a fall arrest should be
less than 1800 lbs.

63. 63OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
A lifeline is a flexible line which connects to an
anchorage point at one end to hang vertically, or at
both ends to stretch horizontally.
Vertical lifelines are designed to be used:
By only one person
With a rope grab
For vertical mobility
Courtesy of Protecta International

64. 64OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Horizontal lifelines can be used only:
As part of a complete PFAS which maintains a safety
factor of at least two, and when designed, installed, and
used under the supervision of a qualified person.
Courtesy of DBI/SALA

65. 65OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
We have all heard the expression -it’s not the fall that’s
hurts but the sudden stop at the end.
Think of a fall as “….a sudden, unanticipated descent in
space driven by gravity”.
Although this may not sound severe, the consequences
are often disabling -or deadly.
The free fall velocity at impact when falling 12 feet is
nearly 20 mph.
Put another way, a person will hit the ground in just
under one second after falling this distance.
The Fall

66. 66OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
A ____________ ___________ is defined as the act of
falling before a personal fall arrest system begins to apply
force to arrest the fall. When a fall is experienced using a
PFAS, the fall is referred to as a free fall up until the
system _____________ to stop the fall (starts to arrest the
fall).
Think of a parachute -
pulling the rip cord stops
the free fall and begins the
fall arrest.
free fall
begins

67. 67OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
When the fall does come to a complete stop the action
is referred to as the fall arrest.
Tremendous force is imposed on the body during the
fall arrest.
This force imposed during the arrest is known as the
arrest force.
Forces imposed in a fall greatly depends on the type of
system you are using and the free fall distance.

68. 68OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
For example: A 220 lb. worker…….
•free falling 6 in. using a wire rope lanyard (without a
deceleration device) 3917 lbs.
•free falling 4 ft. using a nylon rope lanyard (without a
deceleration device) 2140 lbs.
•free falling 6 ft. using a synthetic web lanyard (with a
deceleration device) <900 lbs.

69. 69OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
ARREST FORCE =
The force imposed when the stop occurs.
Allow a maximum of 1800 lbs. when using a full body
harness.

70. 70OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
A fall starts from the moment your feet leave the surface
you were working on.
When using PFAS, the fall distance is measured from
your shoulder (D-Ring location) to the working surface
and any distance below the surface.
When anchored above your shoulder, the fall is
measured from the anchorage point to the end of the
lanyard when the fall is completely stopped.
Any additional distance the person falls beyond the free
fall is added to the free fall distance and referred to as
the total fall distance.
This is the measurement of the fall from start to stop.

71. 71OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Distance from the
anchorage/D-Ring to the
working surface = 5’
Distance below the working
surface until the free fall stops
and fall arrest begins = __’
__’
5’
Free fall distance = __’6
1
1
Let’s calculate the fall distance using a six foot, shock
absorbing lanyard, when the anchorage is at shoulder (D-
Ring) height.

72. 72OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
5’ from the
anchorage/D-Ring to
the working surface
__’below the
working surface
__’free fall
= 14.5 ft. Total Fall Distance
3.5’ from shock
absorber elongation
__’-you came down
too!
+
=
+
+
1
6
5

73. 73OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Remember: The free fall is the distance you
fall before the fall arrest system begins to stop
(arrest) the fall.
Maximum free fall
distance of ______ feet.
The Fall
6

74. 74OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
If the anchorage is at shoulder/D-Ring level, as in the
previous diagrams, the free fall includes the distance
from the D-Ring location between the shoulders to the
surface (5 ft.), plus the remaining one foot of lanyard
below the surface, for a total free fall distance of six feet.
The worker would maintain the maximum allowable free
fall of six feet in this case.
If the anchorage were two feet above the shoulder level,
the free fall would only be four feet.

75. 75OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Let’s take a look
Any additional distance the worker falls beyond the
free fall is added to the free fall distance and referred to
as the total fall distance.
When the anchorage is at your feet, as in the
following diagrams, the free fall still includes the
area from the D-Ring location between the
shoulders to the surface (5 ft.), plus the remaining
length of lanyard below the surface.
And remember -the additional distance the worker
falls beyond the free fall is added to the free fall
distance and referred to as the total fall distance.

76. 76OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Distance from the D-
Ring to the working
surface = 5’
Let’s calculate the fall distance using a six foot, shock
absorbing lanyard, when the anchorage is at your feet.
Distance below the working
surface until the free fall stops
and fall arrest begins = __’
__’
5’
6
6
Free fall distance = ____’11

77. 77OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
5’ from the
anchorage/D-Ring to
the working surface
__’below the
working surface
__’free fall
= ______ft. Total Fall Distance
3.5’ from shock
absorber elongation
__’-you came down
too!
+
=
+
+
6
11
5
19.5

78. 78OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Employers should provide
for prompt rescue in the
event of a fall or should
assure that employees are
able to rescue themselves.
Don’t always assume the
Fire Dept. will be available
and/or equipped
Rescue

79. 79OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
What does “prompt” rescue mean?
What can be used to rescue a person?
Why will the method of rescue vary at each site?
How can you assure self rescue?R ….and
don’t
forget
rescue!

80. 80OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Rescue when using PFAS comes down to planning and
preparing.
Some important points to consider:
Train your rescuers in rescue techniques and practice
rescue attempts
Ensure available equipment is readily available
Arrange and communicate with other contractors on site
Arrange and communicate with outside services, if available
Designate someone to summon them upon arrival
Don’t always assume the Fire Dept. will be available and or
equipped
Plan a route and establish lines of communication

81. 81OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Training
A training program should be provided for all employees
who might be exposed to fall hazards.
Fall hazards include:
A Competent Person should provide the training.
A Competent Person is someone who is capable of
identifying existing and predictable hazards in the
surroundings or working conditions which are
hazardous or dangerous to employees, and has
authorization to take prompt corrective measures to
eliminate them.

82. 82OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Training Content
•Nature of fall hazards in work area
•Correct procedures for erecting, maintaining,
disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection
systems
•Use and operation of guardrail systems, PFAS, safety
nets, warning lines, safety monitoring, PFRS, slide
guards, positioning devices, and other protection
used
•The role each employee has in the safety monitoring
system (if used)

83. 83OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Training Content
•Limitations on the use of mechanical equipment
during the performance of roofing work
•Correct procedures for the handling and storage of
equipment and materials and the erection of overhead
protection
•All other requirements of the safety standard

84. 84OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Why do new employees with prior
experience need training?
What is documented on the training
certification?
When is retraining required?
Courtesy of DBI/SALA
What’s missing?

85. 85OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
That’s it!
Be safe… you never
know when someone
is watching.

86. 86OR-OSHA 301 -Fall Protection in ConstructionOSHAcademy Course 714 –Fall Protection
Be
Safe!