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== 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: | ||
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| + | Where protection is required, select fall protection systems appropriate for given situations. | ||
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| + | *Use proper construction, maintenance, and installation of safety systems. | ||
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| + | *Supervise employees properly. | ||
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| + | *Use safe work procedures. | ||
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| + | *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
Contents
1 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.
2 Scope
3 Definitions
3.1 Definition phrase or word
- Definition summary
