There’s a new OSHA general industry standard for
walking/working surfaces and fall protection. These new rules will cover all
permanent places of employment, i.e., contractor shops, garage areas and
general facility operations. New fall protection options are now available for
employees who perform infrequent and temporary work on low-slope roofs and
expect the phase-out of cages and wells for fall protection on fixed ladders
over 24 feet.
Most of the
rule will become effective 60 days (January 2017) after publication in the
Federal Register, but some provisions have delayed effective dates, including:
- Ensuring exposed workers are trained on fall
hazards (6 months),
- Ensuring workers who use equipment covered by
the final rule are trained (6 months),
- Inspecting and certifying permanent anchorages
for rope descent systems (1 year),
- Installing personal fall arrest or ladder
safety systems on new fixed ladders over 24 feet and on replacement
ladders/ladder sections, including fixed ladders on outdoor advertising
structures (2 years),
- Ensuring existing fixed ladders over 24 feet,
including those on outdoor advertising structures, are equipped with a
cage, well, personal fall arrest system, or ladder safety system (2
years), and
- Replacing cages and wells (used as fall
protection) with ladder safety or personal fall arrest systems on all
fixed ladders over 24 feet (20 years).
Come learn how these rules affect your business; get up to date
and don’t fall behind in compliance.
Students will receive a picture ID card and a copy
of the new standard.
Member
Price:
Open
Class: $175 per person
Private
Class: $150 per person for 10 or more
Non-member
Price:
Open
Class: $275 per person
Private
Class: $235 per person for 10 or more
Next class is February 28, more dates:
March 20
April 17
May 15
June 19
Visit
www.buildsafe.org to register for an
open enrollment class online or to schedule a private class please contact
Callie Cordoba, Operations Manager at 708-449-8600x214.
