CREA RESAP - Section 14: Arc Related Clothing/Systems + Fall Protection

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Section 14: Arc Related Clothing/ Systems + Fall Protection

14.1 System has performed an arch hazard assessment for arc rated clothing needs and supervisors can explain which positions are affected. ref: NESC Rule 410.A.3
14.2 Arch rated shirts are worn by affected employees.
14.3 Arc rated pants are worn by affected employees.
14.4 Arc rated rainwear is available for affected employees.
14.5 Arc rated outerwear is available for affected employees.
14.6 Arc rated winter liners are available for affected employees.
14.7 Arc related traffic control vests are available for affected employees.
14.8 Interviewed employees are knowledgeable about the purpose and their local requirements for arc rated clothing.
14.9 Fall protection equipment meets applicable OSHA/ANSI standards and specifications for jobs being performed. Criteria: * Equipment is properly sized and fitted to the individual. * Equipment is free of any modifications and found in very good condition. * Labels shall be maintained on equipment and should be legible. All fall protection equipment should be inspected at least every 6 months after initial service by a competent person. Only full body harnesses shall be used for fall arrest. * Harnesses and lanyards shall be stored appropriately (in a bin, which is dry and clean, and apart from any materials that cold cause damage). (To receive an "Exceeds" evaluation, this equipment is stored in fall protection equipment storage bags.) * The fall arrest attachment point of the body harness shall be at the center of the user's back near shoulder level and with a proper lanyard that will limit employee falls to a maximum of six (6) feet, nor contact any lower level. ref: ANSI Z359.1-2007 or later
14.10 Attachment points for fall protection on equipment or structures are designed for the potential shock loading.
14.11 Fall protection equipment is properly stored where its serviceable condition can be best maintained. Criteria: * Storage area provided on each truck for all protection equipment or properly stored in equipment bags. * Fall protection equipment is stored clear of any items that can damage these items. ref: 1926.1423(d); 29 CFR 1910.132
14.12 Body belts, straps, and climbers meet OSHA/ANSI standards for fall positioning/fall protection equipment ad the following specifications for sizing, use, and storage. Criteria: * Climbing equipment with 100% fall protection is assigned and fitted to each climber and work positioning systems shall be rigged so an employee can fall no more than 0.6 meters (2 feet). * Space is available on utility trucks for stowing climbing tools with 100% fall protection or these tools are properly stored in protective individual tool bags. * Stowed climbers have appropriate gaff guards in place. * Climbing tools with 100% fall protection, or bags containing these items are stored clear of objects that would damage this equipment. ref: ANSI Z359.1-2007 or later

Section 14: Summary

14.13 The overall evaluation of the onsite field observation team for this section of the assessment is as follows: Criteria: * Strong performance - Questions evaluated as exceeds or satisfies all requirements. * Satisfactory performance - Questions evaluated as satisfies all requirements, could be a small number evaluated as exceeds. * Generally satisfactory with minor areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as satisfies all or most requirements, improvement areas are minor * Key attention areas for improvement - Questions evaluated as partially satisfies or fails to satisfy requirements in important improvement areas