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FALL PROTECTIONFalls are one of the most devastating types of injuries on a site. When fall protection is in place and usedproperly, falls and fall-related injuries can be prevented. There are several types of fall protection available;guardrail systems also aid in fall prevention.

Falls Prevention Practices Assess the job to determine if the walking and working surfaces have the strength and structural integrity to safety support workers.

Workers E\exposed to falling six feet or more from an un protected side or edge should be protected by a guardrail system, safety net system or personal fall arrest system.

A personal fall arrest system consists of an anchorage, connectors, body harness, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline or a suitable combination.

Workers in a hoist area exposed to falls of six feet above lower levels should be protected by either guardrail system or personal fall arrest systems.

Employees using ramps, runways and other walkways should be protected from falling six feet or more by a guardrail system.

Employees engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges sixfeet or more above the lower lower level should be protected from falling by a guardrail system,Safety net, personal fall arrest system, or a combination warning line system and personal fall arrest system ,or warning line system and safety monitoring system.

GuardrailsGuardrails protect you from falls that can seriously injure or even kill. The amount of protection guardrails provide depends on how they are constructed and maintained. Most guardrails are built of strong materials and are usually solid when first put up. However, guardrails often are abused, weakened, broken or removed and not replaced.Weakened guardrails are some times more than no guardrails at all because they give a false sense of security.As you go about your jobGet into the habit of checking guardrails. 1.If you discover a weakened or a missing rail or section, correct the situation if you can or report it so that the hazard can be eliminated.