title = "Fall Prevention and Working at Elevation"

content = """
Falls are a leading cause of serious injury in industrial facilities. At Ridgecrest Metalworks,
fall hazards exist not only at elevated work platforms but also on the production floor itself
where oil, coolant, metal chips, and uneven surfaces create slip and trip conditions. The facility's
fall prevention program addresses both categories.

Fall Hazard Identification:
All areas with unprotected working surfaces 4 feet or more above a lower level are identified and
controlled. Identified elevated work areas include: crane maintenance access platforms, mezzanine
storage areas, furnace tops during maintenance, and roof access for HVAC and ventilation maintenance.
These areas are marked on the facility map maintained by the Safety Officer.

Fixed Fall Protection Systems:
Permanent guardrails meeting OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 requirements (top rail 42 inches ± 3 inches, mid
rail, and toe board) are installed at all fixed open-sided elevated platforms. Stairways with
standard rail systems are the preferred means of access to elevated areas. Ship's ladders are used
where stairway installation is not feasible.

Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS):
When working at heights on temporary access or at edges where guardrails cannot be installed, a full-body
harness with a self-retracting lanyard (SRL) or shock-absorbing lanyard must be used. PFAS components
must be inspected before each use for: fraying, cuts, broken stitching, deformed hardware, and
corrosion. Any PFAS component involved in a fall arrest must be immediately removed from service and
destroyed — the energy absorption capacity is consumed in a single fall arrest event.

Anchor Points:
PFAS lanyards must be attached to anchor points engineered to withstand at least 5,000 pounds per
attached worker, or to a certified anchor point connector on a rated structural member. Never attach
fall arrest equipment to guardrails, pipes, conduit, or overhead crane hooks.

Fall Protection Plan:
Specific tasks conducted at height without conventional fall protection are governed by a written Fall
Protection Plan approved by the Safety Officer. The plan identifies the task, the fall hazard, the
alternative measures in place (e.g., safety monitoring system, controlled access zones), and the
training requirements for personnel performing the task.
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