Fall hazards are a leading cause of shipyard fatalities.
Shipyard employees are often required to work in dangerous
environments that may include fall hazards. Accidents involving
elevation equipment such as ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts are often serious,
even fatal.
Potential Hazards:
Deck Openings and Edges
- Falls from deck openings
- Falls into open holes
Scaffolds
- Falls from ladders
- Falls from scaffolds
Requirements and Example Solutions:
Personal Fall Protection System
- If fall hazards are identified through the Hazard Assessment required in
1915.152(b), employees must be protected from falls by
the use of personal fall protection equipment.
[1915.152(a)]
- Guardrails may be used to protect workers along deck openings or edges, in lieu of personal fall protection,
even though they are not required in shipbreaking. For guardrail specifications, see
1915.71(j).
Fall Protection for Scaffold Work
- Guardrails or other appropriate fall protection must be used when working on scaffolds 5 feet above surfaces.
[1915.71(j)]
For more detailed information, review Personal
Fall Protection Equipment. |
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