As California employers, you are responsible for providing your workers with fall protection training and ensuring you have a written fall protection program. This blog post will provide you with a Cal OSHA fall protection program template and guidance on how to create an effective fall protection program.
The goal of a fall protection program should be to prevent falls and protect workers from serious injuries or death. An effective fall protection program will include a variety of elements, including:
Developing a Cal OSHA Fall Protection Program
To develop a Cal OSHA fall protection program, you should follow these steps:
1. Identify the hazards. The first step is to identify the fall hazards in your workplace. This can be done by conducting a workplace assessment.
2. Develop procedures to eliminate or control the hazards. Once you have identified the fall hazards, you need to develop procedures to eliminate or control them. This may involve using fall protection equipment, such as guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems.
3. Provide training to employees. All employees who are exposed to fall hazards must be trained on the fall protection program. The training should cover the hazards, the procedures to eliminate or control the hazards, and the use of fall protection equipment.
4. Provide supervision. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees are following the fall protection program. They should also conduct regular inspections to ensure that the fall protection equipment is in good condition and is being used properly.
Cal OSHA Fall Protection Program Template
The following is a sample Cal OSHA fall protection program template:
**I. Purpose**
The purpose of this program is to protect employees from fall hazards.
**II. Scope**
This program applies to all employees who are exposed to fall hazards.
**III. Responsibilities**
A. Management is responsible for developing and implementing this program.
B. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees are following the program.
C. Employees are responsible for using fall protection equipment and following the program’s procedures.
**IV. Procedures**
A. Hazard identification: The first step is to identify the fall hazards in your workplace.
B. Fall protection equipment: The following types of fall protection equipment may be used to eliminate or control fall hazards:
- Guardrails
- Safety nets
- Personal fall arrest systems
C. Training: All employees who are exposed to fall hazards must be trained on the fall protection program.
D. Inspection: Supervisors should conduct regular inspections to ensure that the fall protection equipment is in good condition and is being used properly.
This is just a sample template, and you may need to modify it to fit the specific needs of your workplace.
I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any questions about Cal OSHA’s fall protection requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us.
