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FALL PROTECTION

Procedure Number: HES-207

CPL –HES 207 Fall Protection

Revised & Printed, January 2012, Uncontrolled when printed HES 207 Fall Protection

CONTENTS

FALL PROTECTION - HES-207

Section Title Page

1.0 Purpose 207 - 1

2.0 Scope 207 - 1

3.0 Prerequisites 207 - 2

4.0 Process Overview 207 - 4

5.0 Instructions 207 - 5

5.1 Hazard Assessment 207 - 5

5.2 Falls To Lower Level 207 - 5

5.3 Falls On A Level Surface 207 – 5

5.4 Ladders 207 - 6

5.5 Guardrail Systems 207 - 8

5.6 Protection From Falling Objects 207 – 9

5.7 Personal Fall Arrest Systems 207 - 10

5.8 Rescue Procedures / Removal of Injured Workers 207 – 13

5.9 Fall Protection Plans 207 – 13

6.0 Roles and Responsibilities 207 – 14

7.0 Reporting Requirements 207 – 15

8.0 Documentation and Record Retention 207 – 15

Appendix A Glossary B References Used in this Procedure C Lanyards Inspection and Maintenance Form D Full-Body Harness Inspection and Maintenance Form E Training

1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this procedure is to protect workers from both falls and falling objects by providing requirements to employees and contractors in selecting, inspecting, and using fall protection systems and equipment. This procedure:

• defines the minimum requirements to ensure employee and contractor safety while working at elevated heights. This does not include all provisions for working on electrical equipment such as towers or poles that are regulated by non-referenced OSHA or Company regulations.

• ensures that Chevron Pipe Line Company (CPL) personnel have the information to identify and select the appropriate fall protection equipment.

• complies with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.500-503: Duty to Have Fall Protection, Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices, and Training and Part 1926.104—Safety Belts, Lifelines and Lanyards.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 Personnel Covered by this Procedure This procedure applies to all CPL employees and contractors working in or on CPL-owned or maintained pipelines or facilities with elevated working surfaces. This plan addresses the following topics:

a) Identification of fall hazards

b) Methods of fall restraint

c) Selection of equipment

d) Maintenance and inspection procedures

e) Employee training and documentation

f) Overhead protection for workers below the work site

g) Method of removal of injured workers


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2.2 Activities Covered by this Procedure Activities include, but are not limited to, any activity where a fall is possible, including from a height of 6 feet or more. Section 5.0 contains details on activities with potential fall hazards:

2.3 Exemptions from this Procedure • Excavations less that six feet in depth and that are readily seen • Floor openings occupied by elevators, dumb waiters, conveyors, machinery,

or containers • Short duration jobs (less than 30 minutes) if the ladder used is less than 20

feet in length and if all of the safety precautions in Section 5.4 are followed

Note: A 20-foot fall can be fatal. Use of this exemption should be held to a minimum and every consideration given to the feasibility of using fall protection.

2.4 Equipment or Facilities Covered by this Procedure Areas where a worker may be exposed to a fall include but are not limited to:

• Loading racks

• Rail cars and tank trucks

• Storage tanks and buildings

• Elevated pipeways, platforms, stiles, ramps, walkways, stairways, and ladders

Note: Connecting, disconnecting, and sampling of rail cars, barges, and other elevated tasks may also require the use of fall protection.

Section 5.0 contains further details on areas with potential fall hazards.

3.0 PREREQUISITES All covered employees must have been trained in this procedure and should have a working knowledge of HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces or the Chevron Safety in Design manual.

3.1 Training / Personnel Requirements Employees who may be required to use fall arrest equipment in the performance of their job shall be instructed and trained initially in equipment use and maintenance. Additional training shall be conducted when changes occur, or as needed. Training must address the information in Appendix E.



In addition, each employee who may be exposed to fall hazards must be trained how to recognize such hazards.

A person with competency in the nature of fall hazards in the work area, the correct procedures for using and inspecting fall protection systems, and system limitations used, must conduct the training. Employees must be retrained whenever:

• changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete

• changes in the type of fall protection systems or equipment render previous training obsolete

• inadequacies in an employee’s knowledge or use of fall protection systems indicate the employee does not have the requisite understanding or skill



4.0 PROCESS OVERVIEW Identify fall hazards

associated with work.

Is work to beconducted at 6' or more

above grade where no permanent guardrails or other fall protection

devices exist?

Can workbe safely done from

ladder?

Will ladderbe less than 20' and

job take less than 30 minutes?

Will surfacesupport weight of

workers plus equipment?

Will engineering controls

remove risk?

Select appropriate fall protection

system.

Train employees on use, inspection, and

limitations of fall protection

equipment.

Conduct work using correct PPE.

yes Follow Section 5.4Yes

No

Yes

No

No

YesUse engineering

controls to removerisk of fall

Yes

No

Inspect equipment prior to use.

Conduct work using correct PPE

No



5.0 INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Hazard Assessment Before conducting work, an assessment of walking and working surfaces must be conducted to determine if walking and working surfaces will support the weight of both the workers and their equipment and to determine what other hazards may exist.

5.2 Falls to Lower Level The causes of falls to a lower level include, but are not limited to:

a) Unprotected floor openings large enough for a person to fall through

b) Unprotected wall openings and platform edges

c) Walking and working surfaces at or above 6 feet from lower or ground levels with unprotected sides or edges

d) Surfaces at or above 6 feet containing holes or skylights

e) Ramps, runways, or walkways at or above 6 feet from a lower or ground level with an unprotected side or edge

f) Excavations 6 feet or more in depth that are “invisible” due to plant growth or other visual barrier

g) Unprotected wells, pits, or shafts at or deeper than 6 feet

h) Surfaces surrounding wall openings where the outside bottom edge of the opening is 6 feet or more above a lower or ground level and the inside bottom edge is less than or equal to 39 in. above the walking or working surfaces (i.e. windows)

i) Other surfaces where employees may fall onto or into equipment, including hoist areas, faces of form work or reinforcing steel, roofs, erection of pre-cast concrete structural members, overhead bricklaying, or other activities above equipment (such as tanks and electrical or mechanical equipment)

j) Maintenance or construction activities above 6 feet in elevation where there are no permanent guardrails

5.3 Falls on a Level Surface The causes of falls on a level surface include, but are not limited to:

a) Water, oil, mud, etc., which make walking and working surfaces slippery

b) Uneven or sloping walking and working surfaces



c) Walking surfaces that have different elevations

d) Obstructions such as boxes, tools, equipment cords, protruding nails, litter, debris, etc.

e) Poorly illuminated work areas, passageways, etc.

f) Floor holes such as floor penetrations, ditches, and other excavations

g) Obstructions across a walkway

5.4 Ladders Fall protection is required when performing maintenance or construction work at elevations greater than 6 feet above grade such as climbing on structures, pipelines, or similar equipment. Wherever possible, a ladder should be used for such access. In some cases, fall protection is required for work conducted from ladders. Section 2.3 contains exemptions from this procedure.

When using ladders, the following safety precautions must be followed:

a) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access. If such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder must be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grab rail, must be provided to assist workers in mounting and dismounting the ladder.

b) The extension above the upper landing surface should never be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support. Ladders must be maintained free of oil, grease, and other slipping hazards.

c) Ladders must not be loaded beyond the maximum intended load for which they were built or beyond their manufacturer's rated capacity. Ladders must be used only for the purpose for which they were designed and must be used only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental displacement.

d) Non-self-supporting ladders must be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support). For example, a 20-foot ladder must have its feet placed at least 5 feet back from the top of the ladder.

e) Ladders must not be used on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with slip-resistant feet to prevent accidental displacement. Slip-resistant feet must not be used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that is used upon slippery surfaces including, but not limited to, flat metal or concrete surfaces that are constructed so that they cannot be prevented from becoming slippery.



f) Ladders placed in any location where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways must be secured to prevent accidental displacement, and a barricade must be used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.

g) The area around the top and bottom of ladders must be kept clear. The top of a non-self-supporting ladder must be placed with the two rails supported equally.

h) Ladders must not be moved, shifted, or extended while occupied.

i) Ladders must have nonconductive side rails if they are used where the worker or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment.

j) The top step of a stepladder must not be used as a step.

k) Cross-bracing on the rear section of stepladders must not be used for climbing unless the ladders are designed and provided with steps for climbing on both front and rear sections.

l) A qualified person must inspect ladders for visible defects on a periodic basis and after any occurrence that could affect a ladder’s safe use.

m) Portable ladders with structural defects such as, but not limited to, broken or missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or other faulty or defective components must be immediately marked in a manner that readily identifies them as defective such as “DO NOT USE”, or similar language, and must be discarded or withdrawn from service until repaired. While waiting for repair, ladders may be blocked to prevent use (such as with a plywood attachment that spans several rungs).

n) Ladder repairs must restore the ladder to a condition meeting its original design criteria before the ladder is returned to use.

o) Single-rail ladders must not be used.

p) When ascending or descending a ladder, the user must face the ladder.

q) Each worker must use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing up and/or down the ladder.

r) A worker must not carry any object or load that could cause the worker to lose balance and fall.

s) Ladders may not be used by workers visually restricted by blasting hoods, welding helmets, and burning goggles.

5.5 Guardrail Systems Protective measures, or guards, are required for safe work near and around openings and holes. Guarding typically consists of the following:



• Guardrails

• Toeboards

• Screens or cover plates

Any of the above fall protection systems may be used to satisfy the requirement for fall protection. Installation needs to be complete before personnel begin any work that makes fall protection necessary. Other fall protection systems are available but are not used for typical maintenance activities at CPL facilities; however, they may be used for construction work. These alternative methods of fall protection include safety nets, positioning devices, warning lines, controlled access zones, and safety monitoring systems. If the type of work being done requires the use of an alternate system, review the plans with the contractor representative and Safety Specialist to ensure the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.500-503 are met.

5.5.1 Guardrail Systems Application Requirements

Guardrail systems for maintenance and construction must conform to CPL Safety in Design standards and HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces:

• Guardrail surfaces must not cause injury to a worker with punctures or cuts and must not snag clothing.

• Steel banding and plastic banding must not be used as toprails or midrails.

• When guardrails systems are used at hoisting areas, a chain, gate, or removable guardrail section must be placed across the access opening between guardrail sections when hoisting operations are not taking place.

• When guardrail systems are used at holes, they must be erected on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole.

• When guardrail systems are used around holes used as points of access, they must be provided with a gate or be offset so that a person cannot walk directly into the hole.

5.5.2 Guardrail Systems Usage

Guardrail systems for maintenance and construction must conform to CPL Safety in Design standards and HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces:

• Guardrail surfaces must not cause injury to a worker with punctures or cuts and must not snag clothing.

5.5.3 Guardrail Types

For the following areas, use the described types of guardrails:

• Around hoisting areas, use chain, gate, or removable guardrail sections across the access to openings.



• Around holes, erect guardrails around unprotected sides and edges.

• For material passageways, provide guardrails with two removable sides, which should be closed when not in use or should be guarded with a cover.

• For ramps or runways, install guardrails on all unprotected sides and edges.

Section 5.4 contains information on side rails for ladders.

5.5.4 Covers

Covers used to protect employees from falling into holes, roofs, and other walking/working surfaces must be marked with the word “HOLE” or “COVER” to provide warning of the hazards.

Covers must be able to support, without failure, twice the weight of any employees, equipment, and materials that may be placed on the cover at any one time. Covers located in roadways and vehicular aisles must be able to support, without failure, at least twice the maximum axle load of any vehicle expected to cross over the cover.

5.6 Protection from Falling Objects Overhead Protection/Securing of Tools/Materials

When working from elevated areas, workers should ensure that tools and materials are secured to avoid potential injury to workers below. Tools, connections, and other equipment and materials required to perform the job should be secured and properly stored. When possible, employees should avoid working directly below work being performed on the rail rack.

When toeboards are used as falling object protection, they must be erected along the edge of the overhead working surface at a distance great enough to protect workers below. They must be able to withstand a force of at least 50 lbs.

If tools, equipment, or other materials are piled above the toeboard, then paneling or screening must be erected from the walking/working surface or toeboard to the toprail or midrail for a distance that adequately protects workers below.

When guardrail systems are used as falling object protection, all openings in the guardrails must be small enough to prevent falling objects from passing through.

During bricklaying, no materials or equipment, other than masonry and mortar, may be stored within 6 feet of the working edge. During roofing work, materials and equipment may not be stored within 6 feet of a roof edge unless guardrails are erected.

5.7 Personal Fall Arrest Systems Personal fall arrest equipment is necessary for those working near walking/working surfaces having exposed or unprotected sides or edges above 6 feet from ground or a lower level.



Personal fall arrest systems consist of anchor points, connectors, and a full-body harness and may also include a shock absorbing lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable combination of these.

Connectors used in fall arrest systems must be drop-forged, pressed, or formed steel. They must have a corrosion-resistant finish, and their surfaces must be smooth. D-rings and snap hooks must have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 lbs. They must be proof-tested to a minimum tensile load of 3,600 lbs without cracking or breaking.

5.7.1 Lanyards and Lifelines

Lanyards or lifelines must be attached to the anchorage in a manner that does not reduce their strength (note that knots will reduce the strength of the lanyard or lifeline by as much as 50%).

Vertical lifelines require a deceleration device, or rope grab, as part of the fall protection system. Where horizontal lifelines are needed (i.e., working in pipe racks and/or cable trays), they must be engineered by an experienced person.

Lanyards and vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs. When vertical lifelines are used, each worker has to be attached to a separate lifeline.

Personal fall arrest systems must limit the arresting force on 1,800 lbs when used with a body harness. They must be designed so that a worker cannot free fall more than 6 feet. Anchor points must not reduce the strength of the system.

Fall protection devices can be used only to protect workers and never to hoist materials. Always anchor the lanyard at waist height or higher to minimize fall distance to 6 feet or less. Lanyards or lifelines must be anchored in a way that ensures the stopping distance is short enough to prevent the wearer from falling or swinging into equipment nearby or below.

Visually check the snap hook engagement; do not rely on the feel or sound.

Note: Body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. A full-body harness has straps which are secured to the worker so as to distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders; it also has means for attaching to other components of the fall arrest system.

5.7.2 Anchorage

Extreme caution must be used to select the fall protection system’s anchor points. The use of non-locking snap hooks as part of personal fall arrest systems and positioning device systems is prohibited.

Anchorages should be chosen to facilitate ease in attachment to the personal fall arrest system and should not cause awkward connections that may increase the potential for falling.



Anchorages should be located at or above the worker’s shoulder level and should be free from sharp edges to avoid cutting the lanyard or lifeline.

5.7.3 Inspection and Maintenance

All fall protection systems must be inspected before each use for signs of damage and/or wear by a person knowledgeable of such equipment. Damaged, worn, or otherwise inoperable equipment should be tagged out of service using a “Danger” tag and discarded or stored separately if repair is possible.

Along with the procedures in this program, the manufacturers’ recommendation for periodic inspection, maintenance, storage, and use should be reviewed and followed.

Note: Refer to Appendices C and D for sample inspection equipment forms. Also, if a lanyard or harness has been subjected to fall arrest or impact forces, it must be immediately removed from service and destroyed.

Inspections Prior to Use

Prior to use, lanyard and harness webbing must be inspected for:

• Frays

• Cuts

• Burns

• Wear

Latches, hooks, D-rings, and other hardware shall be inspected for:

• Sharp edges

• Cracks

• Corrosion

• Bent/damaged parts

• Any other visible signs of damage

Periodic Inspections

In addition to the “Inspections Prior to Use”, documented periodic inspections must be performed on all fall arrest equipment as recommended by the manufacturer or twice annually for the following items:

• Webbing

• Buckles and D-rings



• Snaps, Hooks, and Rivets

• Labels

Webbing

Bend 6 to 8 inches of the webbing into a U-shape to reveal worn, cut, frayed, burned, or damaged fibers. Check both sides on all straps across the entire length. Check webbing for excessive wear, cuts, or other visible signs of damage at D-rings. Some typical conditions resulting in damage are listed in Table 1.

Table 1: Typical Conditions Resulting in Damage

Condition Result Heat, flame Brown, brittle, fiber-fused

Chemicals Fibers less elastic, cracked

Paints, solvents Fibers dry and brittle, breakage

Dirt, grit Fibers cut and frayed

Ultraviolet (UV) light Deteriorated webbing

Note: The shock-absorbing sections of the lanyard should also be inspected for wear.

Buckles and D-rings

Inspect buckles and D-rings for burrs, dents, and rough or sharp edges. All points should be straight. Where there is a tongue, it should overlap the frame. All parts should be easily moveable.

Snaps, Hooks, and Rivets

Inspect for sharp or rough edges or corrosion damage. Check for distortion of shape and operability. The gate keeper spring should have sufficient tension to close firmly.

Labels

Inspect to ensure that identification and inspection labels are adhered and legible.

5.7.4 Maintenance/Storage

All dirty harnesses and lanyards should be washed by hand in warm water and soap and should be rinsed in clean warm water and dried at room temperature. This equipment should be loosely stored in a container in a clean, dry area away from strong sunlight or UV rays.

Hardware should be stored to prevent corrosion and damage to the equipment.



5.8 Rescue Procedures/Removal of Injured Workers In the event someone is injured while using fall arrest equipment, the following steps should be taken:

1. Summon aid immediately via alarm, telephone, radio, etc.

2. If trained in its use, don fall protection equipment, if required. Employees should take precautions to avoid exposure to a fall during a rescue attempt.

3. Lower to safe surface, and remove victim from fall arrest system only if necessary to protect the worker from further injury and if it can be done without either injury to others or entry into a confined space.

4. Administer first aid, if necessary.

5.9 Fall Protection Plans A Fall Protection Plan may be developed by contractors or employees who can demonstrate that it would be unfeasible or of greater hazard to use conventional fall protection equipment. This option is only available to employees engaged in leading edge work or pre-cast concrete erection work.

The plan must:

• be developed by a competent person specifically for the work to be performed on site

• document the justification for not using conventional fall protection systems outlined in this guideline

• include the details of other protective measures to be taken

• be submitted to the local safety/engineering group for approval during a pre-job safety assessment or design review

A copy of the Fall Protection Plan must be maintained up-to-date and on the job site. All changes to this plan must be approved in advance by the local safety or engineering group.

The competent person must oversee the implementation of the Plan at the job site. All areas where the Fall Protection Plan is implemented must be considered “controlled access areas” and meet the requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502(g). Access is controlled in these areas, only allowing access to workers listed in the Plan.

Should a worker fall or an incident occur in the controlled access area, a thorough incident investigation must be conducted prior to continuation of the work to prevent similar falls or incidents form occurring in the future.



6.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 The Team Leaders are responsible for: • identifying fall hazards within their facilities

• communicating fall hazards to employees

• securing access to areas where fall hazards exist

6.2 The Team Member is responsible for: • completing required training prior to use of fall protection equipment

• following this procedure when working in areas with fall hazards

• inspecting ladders and/or other fall protection equipment prior to use and as outlined in the manufacturers recommendations

• knowing the hazards that may be faced during work conducted at elevated locations, including information on the types of equipment to be used and their safe use, maintenance, and inspection

6.3 Health, Environment, and Safety is responsible for: assisting team leaders and members in the selection of appropriate fall protection, and in communication of the requirements of this procedure.

7.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS None

8.0 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD RETENTION

8.1 Required Documentation Equipment inspections must be documented on a form similar to those in Appendices C and D or on a form supplied by the equipment manufacturer. The inspection must be scheduled in the SAP-Plant Maintenance program.

A written certification or training roster must be maintained with the name of the employees trained, the date of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training.

8.2 Document Storage and Retention Time Required documentation must be maintained for one year after the job is complete at the team office unless an incident occurs, in which case the documentation must be kept with the Incident Investigation Report.


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APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY Term Definition Anchor A secure point of attachment for a lifeline, lanyard, or

deceleration device. Adequately anchoring a fall protection system is one of the most difficult and critical parts of the fall protection installation process.

Body Belt An unacceptable means of fall arrest system.

Body Harness A full-body harness has straps that are secured to the worker so as to distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders; it also has means for attaching to other components of the fall arrest system.

Connector A connector couples the components of a personal fall protection system. It may be an independent component of the system (such as a carabiner) or an integral component sewn into the harness or lanyard. Other examples include D-rings and Snap Hooks.

Deceleration Device A deceleration device reduces fall impact forces on an anchor (and on the worker) by dissipating some of the force or by limiting the force imposed on a worker during fall arrest. Such devices include shock-absorbing lanyard, self-retracting lanyard, or lifeline rope grab.

Fall Arrest System A system that does not prevent a fall from occurring, but is designed to catch a person who has already fallen.

Fall Positioning Device System

A system that supports a person working along a steep or vertical surface (such as a wall) by holding the person close to the surface.

Fall Protection Devices Devices that, when worn by a person working at an elevated location, are intended to prevent the person from falling.

Fall Restraint System A system designed to prevent a fall from occurring by keeping a person from reaching a fall point. Examples include standard guardrail system, warning line system, safety monitor system, and safety belt or harness (personal fall restraint system).

Floor Hole An opening measuring less than 12 inches but more than 1 inch in its least dimension in any floor, platform, pavement, or yard through which materials but not persons may fall. Examples include, but are not limited to, a belt hole, a pipe opening, or other type of floor penetration.



Term Definition Floor Opening An opening, measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension

in any floor, platform, pavement, or yard through which persons may fall. Examples include, but are not limited to, hatchways, stairs, ladder openings, pits, or large manholes. Section 2.3 contains exemptions from this procedure.

Handrail A single bar, pipe, or equivalent supported on wall brackets, posts, or partitions, as on a stairway or ramp, to furnish persons with a handhold.

Hole Any gaps in a walking/working surface greater than or equal to 2 inches in its least dimension.

Lanyard A specially designed rope, flexible strap, or webbing that connects a safety belt or body harness to an anchor, a deceleration device, or a lifeline.

Lifeline A cable or rope that is secured to at least one anchor and to a lanyard or deceleration device.

Personal Fall Protection A system consisting of a safety harness and/or belt, lanyard, anchor, and other components. Personal fall protection systems are used for fall restraint, for fall arrest, and as positioning devices.

Platform A working space elevated above the surrounding floor or ground. Examples include, but are not limited to, balconies or platforms for the operation of machinery or equipment.

Runway A passageway elevated above the surrounding floor or ground level. Examples include, but are not limited to, footwalks along shafting and walkways between buildings. A passageway

Stair Railing

may be inclined when its purpose is to provide access between different levels.

A vertical barrier erected along exposed sides of a stairway to prevent persons from falling.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

A set of instructions written in such detail that the desired operation can be performed repeatedly with a consistently desirable end result.

Standard Railing A vertical barrier, erected along exposed edges of a floor opening, wall opening, ramp, platform, or runway, to prevent persons from falling.

Standard Strength and Construction

A construction of railings, covers, or other guards that meets the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23(e).

Toeboard A vertical barrier at floor level, erected along exposed edges of a floor opening, wall opening, platform, runway, or ramp to prevent materials from falling.

Walking and Working A floor, deck, platform, pavement, yard, or similar surface in



Term Definition Surfaces the workplace. Walking and working surfaces are found in the

work environment and include, but are not limited to, offices, process areas, shops, stairways, passageways, storerooms, and other similar service areas.

Wall Hole An opening, between 1 inch and 30 inches high, of unrestricted width in any wall or partition. Examples include, but are not limited to, ventilation holes, or drainage scuppers.

Wall Opening An opening at least 30 inches high and 18 inches wide in any wall or partition, through which persons may fall. Examples include, but are not limited to, chute openings or openings where wall paneling or siding may have been temporarily removed.


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APPENDIX B - References Used in this Procedure Safety Procedure Description OSHA Standards: Part 1926.500-503

Subpart M—Fall Protection

OSHA Standards: Part 1926.104

Safety Belts, Lifelines and Lanyards

Chevron Corporation Safety in Design

Chevron Corporation Loss Prevention Guide No. 2

HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces

OSHA Standards: Part 1910.23(e)

N/A


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APPENDIX C - Lanyards Inspection and Maintenance Form FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE LANYARDS

ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED Employee(s) INSPECTION RECORDS (TWICE ANNUALLY) INSPECTION DATE

HOOKS WEBBING REMARKS

LATCHES? BURRS? CRACKS? CORROSION? WEAR? CRACKS? BURNS? FRAYED?

ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED Employee(s) INSPECTION RECORDS (TWICE ANNUALLY) INSPECTION DATE




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APPENDIX D - Full-Body Harness Inspection and Maintenance Form FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE FULL-BODY HARNESSES

ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED Employee(s)

INSPECTION RECORDS (TWICE ANNUALLY)

INSPECTION DATE



ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED Employees

INSPECTION RECORDS (TWICE ANNUALLY)

INSPECTION DATE




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APPENDIX E - Training Trainer Qualifications Training must be provided by persons qualified in the following:

• The nature of fall hazards

• This guideline

• Identifying fall hazards

• The selection, fitting, use, and care of equipment

Training Requirements Training must be conducted as new equipment becomes available, as workplace/equipment changes render the previous training obsolete, or if the employee does not have the proper understanding or skills to follow the requirements.

Training must include the following information:

a) Hazard assessment and identification

b) Methods of fall restraint

c) Correct procedures for handling, storage, and securing of tools/materials

d) Selection and issuance of equipment

e) Equipment use and limitations

f) Hands-on training including the use, maintenance, and inspection of fall protection equipment

g) Overhead protection for workers below the work site

h) Safe removal of injured workers

Documentation of such training shall be available on site for inspection. (See Section 8.0)

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