A: By all the main exits and fire extinguishers.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
Lanyard Specifications
Q: What is the fully open
length of a 6' lanyard after its activated? We are quoting a job with
10'6" floor to floor, they are saying we cannot tie to the beams, because
the lanyard + activation added length + the body length is more than
10'6". Do they make a 4' or 5' lanyard ?
A: You usually add on an additional 3 feet to the length of a lanyard when it is activated. OSHA and the fall protection manufacturers take 4 different lengths into consideration when they determine the safe fall distance: the height of the wearer, the length of the lanyard, the 3 feet activation length, and a safety factor of 3 ½ feet. A 6’ tall person wearing a 6’ lanyard would need to be able to attach the lanyard at least 18 ½’ above the lower level.
If you have safety questions you'd like us to answer, find out more about our services at our website.
A: You usually add on an additional 3 feet to the length of a lanyard when it is activated. OSHA and the fall protection manufacturers take 4 different lengths into consideration when they determine the safe fall distance: the height of the wearer, the length of the lanyard, the 3 feet activation length, and a safety factor of 3 ½ feet. A 6’ tall person wearing a 6’ lanyard would need to be able to attach the lanyard at least 18 ½’ above the lower level.
If you have safety questions you'd like us to answer, find out more about our services at our website.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Recordkeeping
Q: What do I need to do if we didn’t have any recordable injuries in 2012?
A: Complete the 300 log and the
left portion of the 300A with zeros. Fill the right side (company
information) of the 300A completely, have the highest ranking company official
sign and date it, and post it in an area where information is usually conveyed
to employees.
Post a copy of the annual recordkeeping summary (OSHA’s Form 300A) from
February 1-April 30 in an area where company postings are usually kept.
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