In accordance to the new rule, employers may choose from several types of fall protection measures depending on the distance they work from a fall hazard. Three distinct work zones are identified in this rule:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12832″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12833″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12834″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12836″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12837″ img_size=”medium”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”12826″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Zone 1″ font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23ef4136|line_height:22px” text_resize=”yes” text_transform=”cesis_text_transform_uppercase” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”Less than 6 feet from roof edge” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:15|text_align:left|color:%23ef4136|line_height:15px” text_resize=”yes” text_transform=”cesis_text_transform_uppercase” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=”Danger Level:
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“Infrequent” work refers to tasks or jobs performed only occasionally, when necessary, and at sporadic intervals. This includes annual maintenance and/or servicing of equipment, monthly or quarterly replacement of batteries or HVAC filters, or addressing equipment outages.
“Temporary” work means that the time workers need to finish their task is brief. These short tasks include those that workers are able to perform in less time than it takes to install conventional fall protection, as well as work that can be completed at one time rather than repeatedly.
When the duration of the task is short and the frequency is very minimal, OSHA believes worker exposure to fall hazards is somewhat limited.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Questions? We’re here to help.” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23f59f21″ text_resize=”yes” text_transform=”cesis_text_transform_uppercase” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1559595002339{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][cesis_cf7 contact_id=”7652″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
