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GOMBU MSW Procedure 2 “Safe Work Practices” Work at Heights (Fall Hazard Management) 2010 CBT Craig Berkenmeier – Sub-Process Advisor Keith Triche – MSW Process Advisor Tom McGuire – Management Sponsor

© 2012 Chevron U.S.A. Inc.

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Working at Heights


Objective of the Working at Heights Standard

The primary objective of the Working at Heights Standard is to prevent incidents and injuries caused by falling through floor and deck openings and by falling while working at elevations greater than 6 feet

OE Manual information has been merged with the Global Upstream Process. For GOM Specific requirements, refer to the ”blue language” which may not be applicable in other parts of Global Upstream

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Required Documentation

Working at Heights is considered to be a high risk activity and requires that a Permit to Work be completed prior to climbing

Additionally, a JSA, Rescue Plan and the Fall Protection Checklist must accompany all PTW forms

Workers must verify that all equipment to be used has a documented inspection by a Competent Person within the past year

Record of equipment inspection for Chevron equipment shall be documented (annually) in SMART Plus

Actual Chevron inspection forms must be archived electronically

Notifications will be sent from SMART Plus to Field Hub locations for validation


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What is Working at Heights?

Work at Heights is work performed when your feet are 6 feet or above where there is a potential for a person to sustain injury by falling from one surface to another surface that is not at the same level.

When work is performed at elevations of 6 feet or more or near the edge of an unprotected work stand or platform where you may fall 6 feet or more

When working on the Boat Landing and or Plus 10 if not enclosed by handrails (fall restraint is recommended)

When work is performed where there is a potential for a person to sustain injury by falling from one surface to another surface that is not at the same level.

Every effort should be taken to exhaust all work-at-grade alternatives before beginning work at height.


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Hazard Prevention

The hazard analysis shall identify control measures that reduce the potential for injury to personnel working at height. These control measures fall into two broad categories:

Fall prevention- (1st Choice) Fall prevention shall be used in place of fall protection to minimize the risk to personnel from falling during work at height when possible.

Fall protection- When fall prevention is not available fall protection / PPE shall be used.

Where feasible, eliminate the need for elevated work through design or facility modifications through the installation of permanent platforms with prevention in the form of; handrails, toe boards, drop bars, etc.

The Safety in Designs Manual (3.80MB) provides guidelines for safe facility design and cost-effective recommendations for meeting the guidelines.


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Working at Heights Hierarchy of Controls

Elimination through design, examples include:

Installing protective systems such as handrails, guard rails and toeboards

Relocating a PSV or PSV testing line to ground level

Passive Fall Protection (Isolating the hazard)

Provide open hole protection, or guardrails

Fall Restraint

Securing workers to anchorage short enough to prevent worker from falling

Fall arrest equipment

A system designed to stop a worker once a fall has occurred

Administrative Controls

Procedures and practices that minimize the likelihood of personnel falls

G.A.T.O.R. / Behavioral Safety / Stop Work Authority


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Assessing and Managing Hazards

Work at Heights must be managed in accordance with the GOM Managing Safe Work Process. A hazard analysis must be conducted regardless of whether fall protection already exists.

Hazards associated with working at height shall be identified and mitigated prior to beginning work. The analysis must include, but is not limited to the:

Likelihood of falling. If a fall is likely, then a means to prevent a fall must be put in place. If fall prevention is not possible, adequate fall protection must be provided.

Risk of injury to a person if a person falls.

Risk of falling objects to workers below.


Chevron and Contractor Requirements

The Working at Heights Standard applies to both Chevron and contract personnel conducting work on Chevron facilities including all OCS, State and land based locations.

This plan does not apply on drilling rig floors and derricks.

Drilling contractors shall employ adequate procedures that are designed to protect their personnel against falls.

For vessels crews on MODUs, liftboats, and other self-propelled boats, contractors shall employ adequate safety procedures that are designed to guard against falls.


Working at Heights GOM Training Requirements

Required Training for Chevron personnel

Awareness Training for all O&M employees to be provided during the HES Super Sessions.

One-Day Fall Protection Class (typically 8 hours) for employees who use fall protection equipment which includes hands-on use and demonstration of competency.

Other levels of required training are:

Two-Day Competent Person (Level 3)

Rescue Training (Level 4)

The number of personnel required to meet levels (3) and (4) of training may vary by field. However, in order for climbing activities to occur the following conditions must be met:


Working at Heights GOM Training Requirements

Required Training for Chevron personnel (Continued)

Operations personnel are required to have a Competent Person survey the work area prior to beginning work

For Operations personnel, in lieu of a Competent Person reviewing the work site each time, written climbing procedures developed by a Competent Person must be in place and followed (i.e. for checking PSV’s, routine tasks)

For Operations personnel there must be at least 1 person who has completed rescue training on site while climbing activities are in progress.


Working at Heights Contractor Training Requirements

Contractor Training Requirements

Contractors may use the training provider of their choice. Guidelines for that training are as follows:

One-Day Fall Protection Class (typically 8 hours) for employees who use fall protection equipment. Training must include hands on use and demonstration of competency

Competent Person Training for at least 1 person per crew who must be on the job site. Competent Person training typically requires a minimum of two days with classroom and extensive hands on components.

Rescue Training for at least 1 person per crew who must be on site.

Note: A single person may fulfill dual roles i.e. Competent Person & Rescue Training.


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Example of a Personal Fall Arrest System

(PFAS)

Anchorage

Anchorage Connector

Full Body Harness

Shock Absorbing Lanyard


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Other Common Equipment for Fall Arrest Systems

Shock Absorbing Lanyard

Self Retracting Lifelines

Rope & Cable Grabs

Carabineers

Full Body Harness Cross-Arm

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Recommended Fall Protection Equipment

The harness should be of the full body type with a “D” ring centered in the back (dorsal) of the harness and a fall arrest system rated for no less than 310 pounds.

In order to minimize the likelihood of Roll Out, size recommendations for D-rings is 3” OD and 2 ¼” ID

Rope and straps shall be made from synthetic fibers; cotton and manila rope is not allowed.

Lanyards and self-retracting lifelines, which automatically limit free fall to 2 feet or less, shall be capable of sustaining a minimum load of 3000 pounds.

If the lanyard and self-retracting lifelines are not capable of limiting free fall to 2 feet, “ripstitch” lanyards with a tensile strength of 5000 pounds will be used.


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Equipment Compatibility

Equipment compatibility is a critical factor when selecting fall protection equipment and systems for personnel. Compatibility is also a key component of a quality training program. Mismatching or interchanging manufacturer brands and connecting mechanisms may cause rollout The use of a double action auto-locking carabineer minimizes the likelihood of rollout and is compatible with all brands of equipment Persons working at height shall be trained in the proper use, maintenance and inspection of the equipment they will be required to use.


Double Auto-locking Carabineer

The use of Double Auto-Locking Carabineers minimizes the risk of accidental roll-out which may be caused by incompatible equipment and connectors. Carabineers are compatible with most manufacturers equipment and is required for use by Chevron Personnel.


Ensuring Equipment Safety

Before each use, personal fall arrest systems/equipment shall be inspected for wear, damage, deterioration, and defective components.

Any equipment identified as being deficient in any manner shall be immediately removed from service & destroyed or tagged “Do Not Use” and sent to an individual trained to the Competent Person level for evaluation.

All Fall Protection Equipment must be inspected at least annually by a Competent Person and a record of the inspection shall be archived electronically

Personal fall arrest systems and components subjected to impact loading shall be immediately removed from service and shall not be worn again for employee protection until inspected and determined by a competent person to be undamaged and suitable for reuse.


Anchor Points

For fall arrest, equipment will be independent of any other point being used to support or suspend platforms.

Shall be capable of supporting a minimum of 5000 pounds per person attached, or 3600 pounds if approved by a qualified person (typically a Professional Engineer).

The hook of a crane can be used as an anchor point but may not be used to lift or lower the employee; the crane must be locked out and tagged out of service.

When installing a lifeline, check with the facility engineer, Competent Person or Qualified Person to ensure that the anchorage points will support the weight of the expected load.

Handrail/guardrails are not acceptable as anchor points and personnel are prohibited from using them as anchorage points.


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Anchor Point Testing / Evaluation

There must be a process for ensuring that anchorage points are tested in accordance with a recognized standard and/or approved by a competent person.

This is intended to ensure that the anchor points are secure and can hold the required load they may be subjected to during a fall.

This process is currently being finalized in the ANSI Z359 Fall Protection Standard (.18).

The anchorage inspection shall be conducted under the supervision of a Competent or Qualified Person.


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Portable Anchorages

The identification, inspection and “rating” of anchorages and anchor points has been problematic in our environment.

Often times anchorage points are not present or workers are unsure of the rating of anchor points

New technology has recently been implemented with favorable results from early reports and may prove effective in offshore applications.

Additional types of portable anchorages are being evaluated for use in other applications such as aircraft maintenance and work on roofs and tanks


Horizontal Lifelines

Horizontal lifelines shall not be assembled in the field using cable, clamps and other connectors unless approved by an engineer.

Horizontal lifelines must be an engineered system or approved by an engineer but may be installed under the supervision of a Competent or Qualified Person.

Anchor points for the life lines must be capable of supporting a minimum of 5000 pounds per person attached, or 3600 pounds if approved by a Qualified Person.

There are “engineered systems” approved for use which are available off the shelf (ANSI Class 1)


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Emergency Rescue

Rescue Plan Considerations

As previously documented, Rescue Plans must be in place prior to beginning climbing activities and at least 1 person Trained in Rescue Procedures must be on site for the duration of the job.

Additionally, rescue equipment required by the specifics of each job must be on site and personnel must be competent in the use of the equipment.

Circumstances may arise when workers need to be rescued from work at height. Suspended workers shall be rescued as quickly as possible because they are at risk of suspension trauma.

Suspension trauma is potentially life-threatening. Suspended workers with head injuries or who are unconscious are particularly at risk. This is why response time, availability of rescue equipment, and understanding of team members responsibilities is critical.

Self rescue is not allowed, must have 2 people to climb


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Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs)

MEWPs, also known as power-operated elevating work platforms, are designed to provide a temporary working platform which can be easily moved from one location to another.

MEWPs height can be adjusted using articulation, scissor mechanisms, telescoping booms or towers. The platforms can be vehicle-mounted, self-propelled, towed or manually moved.

A trained and knowledgeable person shall be designated to operate the work platform, scissor lift, crane lift platform, building maintenance unit or man lift.

A fall-arrest system (such as a fall-arrest harness and lanyard) shall be used in conjunction with a MEWP and a Rescue Plan must be in place.


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Fall Clearance

17 ½ ft.

2 ft. SAFETY FACTOR


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Questions PLW’s can use to engage crew members prior to beginning Work at Heights

If the answer to any of the following questions is “NO” Stop Work Authority must be initiated. Have personnel working at height been trained and proof of training available?

Was a hazard analysis competed during the planning of work?

Have hazards been identified and are mitigation plans in place?

Has an individual responsible for mitigation been identified?

Has emergency rescue been considered in job planning?

Has the structural integrity of roofs, beams, bracing (or other elevated work area) been verified?

Has the fall protection equipment been inspected within the past year by a Competent Person?

Scaffolds

Are scaffolds equipped with a inspection tag indicating current status and condition?

Does the scaffolding crew have verification of scaffold training/certifications?

Is scaffolding blocking access to critical equipment?


Guarding Deck Openings / Open Holes

The primary objective of Guidelines for Guarding Deck Openings is to prevent incidents and injuries caused by falling 4 feet through an opening in the deck or where a worker can fall from one level to another even though they are not working above 6 feet.

Personnel shall wear fall arrest equipment when making an opening in the deck or floor. Notification of any deck openings on the facility or site shall be reviewed and documented during the development of the Job Safety Analysis.

Openings in decks accessible to personnel shall be covered, guarded, or otherwise made inaccessible immediately and reported to the Person Leading Work (PLW).

Every floor hole/deck opening into which personnel can accidentally walk shall be guarded with a guardrail, covered with a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction, or constantly attended by someone (29 CFR 1910.23).

If there is a deck opening larger than 1 ft X 1 ft where employee can fall more than 4 feet, barricades must be installed and fall protection is required


Requirements for Guardrails

Minimum vertical height of 42 inches to the top of the guardrail.

Guardrail shall be capable of supporting a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction (except upward) at any point on the top rail or corresponding member.

Guardrail shall have a standard toeboard and intermediate rail or fencing from top to bottom. Examples of fencing materials are chain link and orange safety netting.

The access gate shall be kept closed and shall be opened only for personnel to enter or exit the area enclosed by the guardrail.

When personnel are working inside the guardrail, the guardrail should be erected five (5) feet from the closest edge of the opening when physically possible. When personnel are not working inside the guardrail, the guardrail shall be erected to prevent access to the hole; however, the five-foot perimeter is not required.


Requirements for Guardrails

Although an attendant is acceptable under 29 CFR 1910.23, Chevron does not allow for a "hole watch" in lieu of guardrails.

Chevron requires that the hole be either covered or protected with guardrails. A hole watch may, however, be assigned as an additional safeguard.

The manner of blockage shall prevent a person's foot or body from inadvertently passing through the opening

Unprotected perimeters

Except for helicopter landing decks and areas not normally occupied, the unprotected perimeter of all floor and deck areas and openings shall be rimmed with guards or wire mesh fence.


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Ladder Usage

Although ladders are not classified as fall prevention or fall protection devices, they are included because they are commonly used for working at heights.

For jobs of short duration, such as those in which work is within easy reach and can be carried out with one hand, a portable ladder may be the only practical means of access.

Working while on a portable ladder shall only be considered if there are no other practical means of performing the work.

Portable ladders shall meet the requirements of Portable Ladders and be used, maintained and inspected in accordance with this standard.

All damaged or faulty ladders shall be immediately removed from service and destroyed.


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Ladder Usage

What are some Risks with Portable Ladders?

• Overreaching and tipping the ladder.

• Not using three points of contact when ascending or descending,

• Losing balance and falling, for example, when hand-carrying tools. (Tools should be raised and lowered using a hand line.)

• Unstable footing, causing the ladder to tip.

• The base of the ladder is either too close or too far from the building. (The correct angle for a ladder is one unit of measurement out at the base for every four units of height.)

• The ladder is damaged or inappropriate for the task.

• An extension ladder or folding ladder is not locked in position.


Contact Information For additional information regarding Working at Heights, please contact:

Craig Berkenmeier (337) 989-3436

Cory Broussard (337) 989-3472

Stephanie Alvarez (985) 773-6162

Keith Triche (985) 773-6697

Jerry Frazier (985) 773-6994


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Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary objective of the Chevron Working at Heights Plan? a)To prevent personnel from falling through deck openings.

b)To prevent incidents & injuries caused by falling through floor & deck

openings & by falling while working at elevations.

c)To ensure personnel are adequately trained in Fall Protection.


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Quiz

Question 1

What is the primary objective of the Chevron Working at Heights Plan? a)To prevent personnel from falling through deck openings.

b)To prevent incidents & injuries caused by falling through floor

& deck openings & by falling while working at elevations.

c)To ensure personnel are adequately trained in Fall Protection.


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What paperwork/documentation is required prior to using Fall Protection Equipment? a) Permit to Work b) JSA c) Fall Protection Checklist d) Rescue Plan e) All of the above

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Question 2


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What paperwork/documentation is required prior to using Fall Protection Equipment? a) Permit to Work b) JSA c) Fall Protection Checklist d) Rescue Plan e) All of the above

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Question 2


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What are the required levels of Fall Protection Training? a)Awareness Training, One-Day User Training, Two-Day Competent

Person Training, Rescue Training.

b)Awareness Training at HES Super Sessions, Two-Day Fall Protection Training, 8 Hour Competent Person Training, Rescue Training.

c)Awareness Training at HES Super Sessions, Two-Day Fall Protection Training, 8 Hour Competent Person Training, Fire Team Rescue Training.

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Question 3


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What are the required levels of Fall Protection Training? a)Awareness Training, One-Day User Training, Two-Day

Competent Person Training, Rescue Training.

b)Awareness Training at HES Super Sessions, Two-Day Fall Protection Training, 8 Hour Competent Person Training, Rescue Training.

c)Awareness Training at HES Super Sessions, Two-Day Fall Protection Training, 8 Hour Competent Person Training, Fire Team Rescue Training.

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Question 3


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What are the Chevron & Contract GOM requirements for Competent Persons? a) Operations personnel are required to have a Competent

Person per OS Area per crew. Contractors must have at least 1 Competent Person per crew on site for the duration of the job.

b) Operations personnel are required to have a Competent Person survey the work area prior to beginning work or written climbing procedures must be in place and followed. Contractors must have at least 1 Competent Person per crew on site for the duration of the job.

c) Operations personnel are required to have a Competent Person survey the work area prior to beginning work or written climbing procedures must be in place and followed.

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Question 4


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What are the Chevron & Contract GOM requirements for Competent Persons? a) Operations personnel are required to have a Competent

Person per OS Area per crew. Contractors must have at least 1 Competent Person per crew on site for the duration of the job.

b) Operations personnel are required to have a Competent Person survey the work area prior to beginning work or written climbing procedures must be in place and followed. Contractors must have at least 1 Competent Person per crew on site for the duration of the job.

c) Operations personnel are required to have a Competent Person survey the work area prior to beginning work or written climbing procedures must be in place and followed.

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Question 4


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What are the requirements for Chevron Fall Protection Equipment inspections?

a) Equipment inspections shall be performed prior to use each time.

b) Equipment must be inspected at least annually by a Competent Person.

c) Documentation of the Annual Inspection will be archived electronically.

d) All of the above.

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Question 5


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What are the requirements for Chevron Fall Protection Equipment inspections?

a) Equipment inspections shall be performed prior to use each time.

b) Equipment must be inspected at least annually by a Competent Person.

c) Documentation of the Annual Inspection will be archived electronically.

d) All of the above.

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Question 5


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Which of the following is the preferred method of protection for employees while Working at Heights?

a) Fall Prevention

b) Administrative Controls

c) Fall Arrest Equipment

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Question 6 New


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Which of the following is the preferred method of protection for employees while Working at Heights?

a) Fall Prevention

b) Administrative Controls

c) Fall Arrest Equipment

Fall prevention shall be used whenever possible to minimize the risk to personnel from falling. The most effective means is to eliminate the hazard through design such as installing handrails, guardrails, work platforms, etc.

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Question 6 New


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Which of the following poses the greatest hazard to personnel performing Work at Height (Requires 2 answers)

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Question 7

a) Incompatible Equipment b) Proper Training c) Inadequate Training d) Used Equipment


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Which of the following poses the greatest hazard to personnel performing Work at Height (Requires 2 answers)

New

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Question 7

a) Incompatible Equipment b) Proper Training c) Inadequate Training d) Used Equipment


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What information must be displayed on Scaffold tags?

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Question 8

a)Date of Inspection, name of inspector & erector, duty rating in pounds per square foot & special cautions or conditions under which the scaffold will be used.

b)Date of Inspection, name of company erecting scaffolding, duty rating in pounds per square foot.

c)Date of Inspection, duty rating in pounds per square foot & special cautions or conditions under which the scaffold will be used.


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What information must be displayed on Scaffold tags?

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Question 8

a)Date of Inspection, name of inspector & erector, duty rating in pounds per square foot & special cautions or conditions under which the scaffold will be used.

b)Date of Inspection, name of company erecting scaffolding, duty rating in pounds per square foot.

c)Date of Inspection, duty rating in pounds per square foot & special cautions or conditions under which the scaffold will be used.


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When is Fall Arrest/Fall Protection equipment Required?

a) When working at elevations of six feet or more, or over the unprotected edge of a work platform, deck, walkway, or floor

b) When working in an area where it is possible to fall more than 4 feet through deck and floor openings

c) When working on a fixed or portable ladder and the worker is above 6 feet

d) When working on the boat landing or Plus 10 level when not surrounded by handrails

e) When working on scaffolding that is not Green Tagged. (Note: Individual contractors may require personnel to tie off even if scaffolding is green tagged)

f) All of the above

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Question 9


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When is Fall Arrest/Fall Protection equipment Required?

a) When working at elevations of six feet or more, or over the unprotected edge of a work platform, deck, walkway, or floor

b) When working in an area where it is possible to fall more than 4 feet through deck and floor openings

c) When working on a fixed or portable ladder and the worker is above 6 feet

d) When working on the boat landing or Plus 10 level when not surrounded by handrails

e) When working on scaffolding that is not Green Tagged. (Note: Individual contractors may require personnel to tie off even if scaffolding is green tagged)

f) All of the above

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Question 9


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Which of the following are applicable when using Horizontal Lifelines ?

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Question 10 New

a) Must be installed by the supervisor of the crew using the lifeline.

b) Must be an engineered system or approved by an engineer and installed under the supervision of a Competent or Qualified Person.

c) Must be capable of supporting a minimum of 3 times the expected load.


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Which of the following are applicable when using Horizontal Lifelines ?

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Question 10 New

a) Must be installed by the supervisor of the crew using the lifeline.

b) Must be an engineered system or approved by an engineer and installed under the supervision of a Competent or Qualified Person.

c) Must be capable of supporting a minimum of 3 times the expected load.


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