MAD-Focus Four-Fall Protection

GUARD RAILS

• Are guard rails used whenever feasible to protect employees?

  Yes

  No

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard.

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard. Notify Division Safety Manager immediately.

• Is the height of the top rail between 39" and 45"?

  Yes

  No

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard.

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard. Notify Division Safety Manager.

• Are the rails able to withstand 200 lbs (top) 150 lbs (mid) 50 lbs (toe)?

  Yes

  No

  IDLH

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard.

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard. Notify Division Safety Manager.

• Are the mid rails installed at a height halfway between the top of the top rail and the walking/working surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard.

• If used, does the screen/mesh netting extend entirely from the top rail to the walking/working surface?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard.

• Are there no openings > 19" high in the guard rail system?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard.

• Are wire rope guard rails visibly flagged at 6' (or less) intervals?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard.

• Are wire ropes used at least 1/4" in diameter to prevent cuts or lacerations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Contact responsible party immediately. Keeps safe distance from hazard. Instruct others to stay away from hazard. Notify Division Safety Manager.

PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS

• Are PFAS being used only because engineering controls are infeasible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Is anchor point capable of holding 5,000 lbs per person attached?

  Yes

  No

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• Stop employee immediately and get his/her supervisor.

• Has equipment been formally inspected by competent person in the past 3 months?

  Yes

  No

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• Inspect equipment.

• Is the PFAS being worn appropriately (snug fit, D-Ring between shoulder blades, all straps buckled).

  Yes

  No

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• Stop employee, coach him/her on proper wearing of PFAS.

• Are retractable lanyards used when possible to limit fall distance.

  Yes

  No

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• Provide explanation.

LADDERS

• Is it possible to use a lift instead of a ladder?

  Yes

  No

• Why can't lifts be used? Provide explanation:

• Are ladders free of oil, grease, and other slippery substances?

  Yes

  No

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• Remove substance if possible. If not possible, tag out of service.

• Are step ladders marked with green/yellow/red awareness markings on rungs?

  Yes

  No

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• Note ID number and notify tool room.

• Are manufacturer's warning stickers on ladders?

  Yes

  No

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• Replace stickers or tag out of service.

• Are employees using ladders properly (not leaning step ladders, not standing too high, facing the ladder)?

  Yes

  No

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• Stop employee immediately and involve his/her supervisor. Consider the use of specialty ladders such as tripod or platform ladders.

• Are extension ladders used for access at least 36" above the walking/working surface and secured at the top?

  Yes

  No

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• Get assistance with correcting situation. Do not allow personnel to use ladder until problem is resolved.

• Are extension ladders used for access being used at 4:1 ratio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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• Get assistance with correcting problem. Do not allow access to ladder until it is corrected.

HOLES

• Are holes > 2" protected?

  Yes

  No

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• Are hole covers capable of supporting twice the maximum intended load?

  Yes

  No

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• Notify responsible party immediately. Place danger tape around the area to prevent personnel from going over hole.

• Are hole covers secured to prevent displacement?

  Yes

  No

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• Notify responsible party immediately.

SAFETY NET SYSTEMS

• Are safety nets being used for fall protection (not falling object protection) on your project?

  Yes

  No

• Use Safety Net checklist.