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Down To Zero Eliminate Falls/Save Lives

State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO

Funded by Federal OSHA (2013)

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Alternative Fall Protection

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When Can You Use Alternative Fall Protection Systems

• Precast concrete erection• Leading edge work• Residential construction • Roofing

Photo: eLCOSH

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What Is Required In a Fall Protection Plan?

• Site specific• Prepared by a qualified person• Implemented and supervised by a competent

person• Documents why conventional fall protection

systems are infeasible or would create a greater hazard

• Identifies CAZ for each location where fall protection can not be used

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What Are Some Alternative Methods?

• Controlled Access Zone (CAZ)• Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ)• Warning line systems

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What is a Controlled Access Zone (CAZ)?

• Allows work without using a fall protection system

• Defined by a control line: minimum breaking strength is 200 pounds

• Must use safety monitor Photo: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

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What Are The Duties Of A Safety Monitor?

Photo: Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries

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What Is A Controlled Decking Zone (CDZ)?

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When Can You Use A Warning Line System?

Use only on flat or low-pitched roofs or surfaces (4:12 slope or less) during roofing leading edge work

Illustration: Union Of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, Local # 49