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Policy 303.11
Policy 303.11
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
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In the construction and maintenance industry in the U.S., falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. ASU recognizes that accidents involving falls are generally complex events frequently involving a variety of factors. Consequently the standard for fall protection deals with both the human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards. For example, the University and the employees need to do the following:
 
Where protection is required, select fall protection systems appropriate for given situations.
 
*Use proper construction, maintenance, and installation of safety systems.
 
*Supervise employees properly.
 
*Use safe work procedures.  
 
*Train workers in the proper selection, use, and maintenance of all protection systems.


== Scope ==
== Scope ==

Revision as of 12:13, 9 June 2011

Policy 303.11

Introduction

In the construction and maintenance industry in the U.S., falls are the leading cause of worker fatalities. ASU recognizes that accidents involving falls are generally complex events frequently involving a variety of factors. Consequently the standard for fall protection deals with both the human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards. For example, the University and the employees need to do the following:

Where protection is required, select fall protection systems appropriate for given situations.

  • Use proper construction, maintenance, and installation of safety systems.
  • Supervise employees properly.
  • Use safe work procedures.
  • Train workers in the proper selection, use, and maintenance of all protection systems.

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