Fall Protection

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Asbestos Operations & Maintenance
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Fall Protection
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Fall Protection

EH&S helps employees who work at heights over four feet. Fall protection includes rooftops, ladders, scaffolding, and floor and wall openings.

Resources

Fall Hazard Assessment Form
Fall Protection Danger Sign
Ladder Inspection Checklist
Ladder Safety Toolbox Talk
Ladders: Correct Selection, Setup, and Use Fact Sheet
OSHA - Fall Protection
OSHA - Fall Protection Fact Sheet
OSHA - Walking and Working Surfaces
Rooftop Fall Protection Guidance Fact Sheet
Rooftop Snow Removal Fact Sheet
Working at Elevations Fact Sheet
Working at Elevations Toolbox Talk

Department Contact

Mark Collins
617-447-0601
mark_collins@harvard.edu

Did You Know?

Make sure all machine safe guards are in place at all times so that moving parts are not a danger to you and other workers nearby. If machine safety guards are removed due to maintenance ensure that Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols are closely followed.