1. Fall Protection: Employees must have hands-on training in using fall protection equipment such as harnesses. Also, the lanyards which automatically limit free fall distance are to be marked according to the actual edge. In summary, the training is hands-on and site-specific. 2. Forklift Tr...
1. Fall Protection – 7,250 total violations– this includes failure to protect open sides and edges, failure to prevent falls from a roof, failure to cover holes or excavation areas such as a well, pit, shaft, or similar excavation of 6 feet or more in depth. Proper guardrail systems, ...
Fall Protection Training Requirements (29 CFR 1926.503) Falls are among the most common causes of serious work injuries, and workers can fall into an automotive pit when there aren’t protective measures in place. Workers need to be trained annually about falls and other hazards of the job, an...
The Confined Spaces standard was introduced in the early 1990s along with the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The mid 1990s ushered in a stronger standard regarding asbestos, fall protection regulations for workers in construction, a new construction scaffold safety standard, and a standard focused on ...