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tion, the nature of the jobsite, and the work being completed. When workers must be equipped with personal fall protection, some alternatives to foot-level anchoring include using overhead anchorage wherever it’s possible to do so. Overhead anchor points should always be used over foot-level alternatives. Mobile fall pro- tection units can also be used where no overhead anchor points ex- ist to provide an option for overhead tie-off. For workers navigating I-beams, beam stanchions that produce a horizontal lifeline can be another great alternative to foot-level tie-off; this solution should be considered—first, if the situation allows—before defaulting to
using a leading edge SRL and foot-level tie off.
Maintaining Compliance
Failure to provide fall protection to workers remains one of the most consistently cited OSHA violations. Falls continue to rank among the leading causes of lost-time accidents and workplace fa- talities for construction and general industry employees. Cautious clients will not assume the risks if a work crew arrives at the jobsite with improper personal fall protection for the application. Being prevented from working on a job due to inadequate fall protection equipment can cause frustrating and costly delays.
Finding an alternative to foot-level tie-off is always best, but in cases where no alternatives are viable, specialized leading edge SRLs provide the protection your workers’ need to stay safe from
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the risk of a fall and to satisfy OSHA’s requirements for leading edge personal fall arrest systems.
David Ivey is a Fall Protection Engineer for Malta Dynam- ics. He oversees the engineering and installation of all cus- tom fall protection systems. For more information, contact divey@maltadynamics.com.
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