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Fall Protection While Working at Height

This document emphasizes the critical importance of fall protection measures for personnel working at heights to prevent injuries and fatalities. It outlines various types of fall protection, including elimination, prevention, arrest systems, and administrative controls, along with safety precautions and emergency preparedness. The document also encourages discussion on identifying hazards and ensuring proper use of fall protection equipment.

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Fall Protection While Working at Height

This document emphasizes the critical importance of fall protection measures for personnel working at heights to prevent injuries and fatalities. It outlines various types of fall protection, including elimination, prevention, arrest systems, and administrative controls, along with safety precautions and emergency preparedness. The document also encourages discussion on identifying hazards and ensuring proper use of fall protection equipment.

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Fall Protection While

Working at Height
Doc. No.: UBL-EHS-TBT-07-2 Revision Number: 00
Date of Issue: 01.04.2023 Revision date: First Version

📅 Date: [Insert Date]


📍 Location:
👷 Facilitator:
🎯 Objective:
To reinforce the importance of fall protection measures and ensure all personnel
are equipped with the knowledge to work safely at heights.

⚠️Why Fall Protection Matters:


 Falls from height are among the leading causes of workplace injuries and
fatalities.
 Common scenarios include falls from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, and
structural steel.
 Proper fall protection can prevent serious injuries and save lives

🛡️Types of Fall Protection:


1. Fall Elimination: Modify tasks to avoid working at height when possible.
2. Fall Prevention: Use guardrails, toe boards, and barriers to prevent falls.
3. Fall Arrest Systems: Employ safety harnesses, lanyards, and anchor
points to stop a fall in progress.
4. Administrative Controls: Implement safety training, signage, and
supervision to promote safe practices
5. ✅ Safety Precautions:
 Pre-Work Assessment: Conduct a risk assessment before commencing
work at height.
 Equipment Inspection: Check all fall protection gear for damage or wear
before use.
 Proper Use of PPE: Ensure harnesses are correctly fitted and lanyards
are securely attached to anchor points.
 Maintain Clean Work Areas: Keep platforms and walkways free of
debris and obstructions.
 Training: Only trained and authorized personnel should perform tasks at
height.

🆘 Emergency Preparedness:
 Have a rescue plan in place in case of a fall incident.
 Ensure quick access to first aid and emergency services.
 Regularly conduct drills to keep the team prepared for potential
emergencies.
🗣️Discussion Points:
 Have you identified any potential fall hazards in your current work area?
 Are you confident in the use and inspection of your fall protection
equipment?
 Do you know the procedure to follow in the event of a fall?

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