FALL PROTECTION

Procedure Number: HES-207

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CONTENTS

FALL PROTECTION - HES-207

Section Title Page

1.0 Purpose 207 - 1
2.0 Scope 207 - 1
3.0 Prerequisites 207 - 2
4.0 Process Overview 207 - 4
5.0 Instructions 207 - 5
5.1 Hazard Assessment 207 - 5
5.2 Falls To Lower Level 207 - 5
5.3 Falls On A Level Surface 207 – 5
5.4 Ladders 207 - 6
5.5 Guardrail Systems 207 - 8
5.6 Protection From Falling Objects 207 – 9
5.7 Personal Fall Arrest Systems 207 - 10
5.8 Rescue Procedures / Removal of Injured Workers 207 – 13
5.9 Fall Protection Plans 207 – 13
6.0 Roles and Responsibilities 207 – 14
7.0 Reporting Requirements 207 – 15
8.0 Documentation and Record Retention 207 – 15
Appendix
A Glossary
B References Used in this Procedure
C Lanyards Inspection and Maintenance Form
D Full-Body Harness Inspection and Maintenance Form
E Training

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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to protect workers from both falls and falling objects by
providing requirements to employees and contractors in selecting, inspecting, and using fall
protection systems and equipment. This procedure:
• defines the minimum requirements to ensure employee and contractor safety
while working at elevated heights. This does not include all provisions for
working on electrical equipment such as towers or poles that are regulated by
non-referenced OSHA or Company regulations.
• ensures that Chevron Pipe Line Company (CPL) personnel have the
information to identify and select the appropriate fall protection equipment.
• complies with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.500-503: Duty to Have Fall
Protection, Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices, and Training and
Part 1926.104—Safety Belts, Lifelines and Lanyards.

2.0 SCOPE
2.1 Personnel Covered by this Procedure
This procedure applies to all CPL employees and contractors working in or on CPL-owned or
maintained pipelines or facilities with elevated working surfaces. This plan addresses the
following topics:
a) Identification of fall hazards
b) Methods of fall restraint
c) Selection of equipment
d) Maintenance and inspection procedures
e) Employee training and documentation
f) Overhead protection for workers below the work site
g) Method of removal of injured workers
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2.2 Activities Covered by this Procedure

Activities include, but are not limited to, any activity where a fall is possible, including from
a height of 6 feet or more. Section 5.0 contains details on activities with potential fall
hazards:

2.3 Exemptions from this Procedure

• Excavations less that six feet in depth and that are readily seen
• Floor openings occupied by elevators, dumb waiters, conveyors, machinery,
or containers
• Short duration jobs (less than 30 minutes) if the ladder used is less than 20
feet in length and if all of the safety precautions in Section 5.4 are followed

Note: A 20-foot fall can be fatal. Use of this exemption should be held
to a minimum and every consideration given to the feasibility of
using fall protection.

2.4 Equipment or Facilities Covered by this Procedure

Areas where a worker may be exposed to a fall include but are not limited to:
• Loading racks
• Rail cars and tank trucks
• Storage tanks and buildings
• Elevated pipeways, platforms, stiles, ramps, walkways, stairways, and ladders

Note: Connecting, disconnecting, and sampling of rail cars, barges, and

other elevated tasks may also require the use of fall protection.
Section 5.0 contains further details on areas with potential fall hazards.

3.0 PREREQUISITES
All covered employees must have been trained in this procedure and should have a working
knowledge of HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces or the Chevron Safety in Design
manual.

3.1 Training / Personnel Requirements

Employees who may be required to use fall arrest equipment in the performance of their job
shall be instructed and trained initially in equipment use and maintenance. Additional
training shall be conducted when changes occur, or as needed. Training must address the
information in Appendix E.

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In addition, each employee who may be exposed to fall hazards must be trained how to
recognize such hazards.
A person with competency in the nature of fall hazards in the work area, the correct
procedures for using and inspecting fall protection systems, and system limitations used,
must conduct the training. Employees must be retrained whenever:
• changes in the workplace render previous training obsolete
• changes in the type of fall protection systems or equipment render previous
training obsolete
• inadequacies in an employee’s knowledge or use of fall protection systems
indicate the employee does not have the requisite understanding or skill

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4.0 PROCESS OVERVIEW

Identify fall hazards
associated with work.

Is work to be
conducted at 6' or more
above grade where no permanent No
guardrails or other fall protection
devices exist?

Yes

Will ladder
Can work
be less than 20' and Follow
be safely done from yes Yes
job take less than Section 5.4
ladder?
30 minutes?

No

Will surface
support weight of
workers plus
equipment?
Conduct work
using correct PPE
No No

Will Use engineering

Yes engineering controls Yes controls to remove
remove risk? risk of fall

No

Select appropriate
fall protection
system.

Train employees on
use, inspection, and
limitations of fall
protection
equipment.

Inspect equipment
prior to use.

Conduct work using

correct PPE.

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5.0 INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Hazard Assessment
Before conducting work, an assessment of walking and working surfaces must be conducted
to determine if walking and working surfaces will support the weight of both the workers and
their equipment and to determine what other hazards may exist.

5.2 Falls to Lower Level

The causes of falls to a lower level include, but are not limited to:
a) Unprotected floor openings large enough for a person to fall through
b) Unprotected wall openings and platform edges
c) Walking and working surfaces at or above 6 feet from lower or ground levels
with unprotected sides or edges
d) Surfaces at or above 6 feet containing holes or skylights
e) Ramps, runways, or walkways at or above 6 feet from a lower or ground level
with an unprotected side or edge
f) Excavations 6 feet or more in depth that are “invisible” due to plant growth or
other visual barrier
g) Unprotected wells, pits, or shafts at or deeper than 6 feet
h) Surfaces surrounding wall openings where the outside bottom edge of the
opening is 6 feet or more above a lower or ground level and the inside bottom
edge is less than or equal to 39 in. above the walking or working surfaces (i.e.
windows)
i) Other surfaces where employees may fall onto or into equipment, including
hoist areas, faces of form work or reinforcing steel, roofs, erection of pre-cast
concrete structural members, overhead bricklaying, or other activities above
equipment (such as tanks and electrical or mechanical equipment)
j) Maintenance or construction activities above 6 feet in elevation where there
are no permanent guardrails

5.3 Falls on a Level Surface

The causes of falls on a level surface include, but are not limited to:
a) Water, oil, mud, etc., which make walking and working surfaces slippery
b) Uneven or sloping walking and working surfaces

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c) Walking surfaces that have different elevations
d) Obstructions such as boxes, tools, equipment cords, protruding nails, litter,
debris, etc.
e) Poorly illuminated work areas, passageways, etc.
f) Floor holes such as floor penetrations, ditches, and other excavations
g) Obstructions across a walkway

5.4 Ladders
Fall protection is required when performing maintenance or construction work at elevations
greater than 6 feet above grade such as climbing on structures, pipelines, or similar
equipment. Wherever possible, a ladder should be used for such access. In some cases, fall
protection is required for work conducted from ladders. Section 2.3 contains exemptions
from this procedure.
When using ladders, the following safety precautions must be followed:
a) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the
ladder side rails must extend at least 3 feet above the upper landing surface to
which the ladder is used to gain access. If such an extension is not possible
because of the ladder's length, then the ladder must be secured at its top to a
rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grab rail,
must be provided to assist workers in mounting and dismounting the ladder.
b) The extension above the upper landing surface should never be such that
ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its
support. Ladders must be maintained free of oil, grease, and other slipping
hazards.
c) Ladders must not be loaded beyond the maximum intended load for which
they were built or beyond their manufacturer's rated capacity. Ladders must
be used only for the purpose for which they were designed and must be used
only on stable and level surfaces unless secured to prevent accidental
displacement.
d) Non-self-supporting ladders must be used at an angle such that the horizontal
distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one
quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder
between the foot and the top support). For example, a 20-foot ladder must
have its feet placed at least 5 feet back from the top of the ladder.
e) Ladders must not be used on slippery surfaces unless secured or provided with
slip-resistant feet to prevent accidental displacement. Slip-resistant feet must
not be used as a substitute for care in placing, lashing, or holding a ladder that
is used upon slippery surfaces including, but not limited to, flat metal or
concrete surfaces that are constructed so that they cannot be prevented from
becoming slippery.

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f) Ladders placed in any location where they can be displaced by workplace
activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways must be
secured to prevent accidental displacement, and a barricade must be used to
keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.
g) The area around the top and bottom of ladders must be kept clear. The top of
a non-self-supporting ladder must be placed with the two rails supported
equally.
h) Ladders must not be moved, shifted, or extended while occupied.
i) Ladders must have nonconductive side rails if they are used where the worker
or the ladder could contact exposed energized electrical equipment.
j) The top step of a stepladder must not be used as a step.
k) Cross-bracing on the rear section of stepladders must not be used for climbing
unless the ladders are designed and provided with steps for climbing on both
front and rear sections.
l) A qualified person must inspect ladders for visible defects on a periodic basis
and after any occurrence that could affect a ladder’s safe use.
m) Portable ladders with structural defects such as, but not limited to, broken or
missing rungs, cleats, or steps, broken or split rails, corroded components, or
other faulty or defective components must be immediately marked in a
manner that readily identifies them as defective such as “DO NOT USE”, or
similar language, and must be discarded or withdrawn from service until
repaired. While waiting for repair, ladders may be blocked to prevent use
(such as with a plywood attachment that spans several rungs).
n) Ladder repairs must restore the ladder to a condition meeting its original
design criteria before the ladder is returned to use.
o) Single-rail ladders must not be used.
p) When ascending or descending a ladder, the user must face the ladder.
q) Each worker must use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing
up and/or down the ladder.
r) A worker must not carry any object or load that could cause the worker to lose
balance and fall.
s) Ladders may not be used by workers visually restricted by blasting hoods,
welding helmets, and burning goggles.

5.5 Guardrail Systems

Protective measures, or guards, are required for safe work near and around openings and
holes. Guarding typically consists of the following:

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• Guardrails
• Toeboards
• Screens or cover plates
Any of the above fall protection systems may be used to satisfy the requirement for fall
protection. Installation needs to be complete before personnel begin any work that makes
fall protection necessary. Other fall protection systems are available but are not used for
typical maintenance activities at CPL facilities; however, they may be used for construction
work. These alternative methods of fall protection include safety nets, positioning devices,
warning lines, controlled access zones, and safety monitoring systems. If the type of work
being done requires the use of an alternate system, review the plans with the contractor
representative and Safety Specialist to ensure the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.500-503 are
met.
5.5.1 Guardrail Systems Application Requirements
Guardrail systems for maintenance and construction must conform to CPL Safety
in Design standards and HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces:
• Guardrail surfaces must not cause injury to a worker with punctures or cuts
and must not snag clothing.
• Steel banding and plastic banding must not be used as toprails or midrails.
• When guardrails systems are used at hoisting areas, a chain, gate, or
removable guardrail section must be placed across the access opening between
guardrail sections when hoisting operations are not taking place.
• When guardrail systems are used at holes, they must be erected on all
unprotected sides or edges of the hole.
• When guardrail systems are used around holes used as points of access, they
must be provided with a gate or be offset so that a person cannot walk directly
into the hole.
5.5.2 Guardrail Systems Usage
Guardrail systems for maintenance and construction must conform to CPL Safety
in Design standards and HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces:
• Guardrail surfaces must not cause injury to a worker with punctures or cuts
and must not snag clothing.
5.5.3 Guardrail Types
For the following areas, use the described types of guardrails:
• Around hoisting areas, use chain, gate, or removable guardrail sections across
the access to openings.

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• Around holes, erect guardrails around unprotected sides and edges.
• For material passageways, provide guardrails with two removable sides,
which should be closed when not in use or should be guarded with a cover.
• For ramps or runways, install guardrails on all unprotected sides and edges.
Section 5.4 contains information on side rails for ladders.
5.5.4 Covers
Covers used to protect employees from falling into holes, roofs, and other
walking/working surfaces must be marked with the word “HOLE” or “COVER”
to provide warning of the hazards.
Covers must be able to support, without failure, twice the weight of any
employees, equipment, and materials that may be placed on the cover at any one
time. Covers located in roadways and vehicular aisles must be able to support,
without failure, at least twice the maximum axle load of any vehicle expected to
cross over the cover.

5.6 Protection from Falling Objects

Overhead Protection/Securing of Tools/Materials
When working from elevated areas, workers should ensure that tools and materials are
secured to avoid potential injury to workers below. Tools, connections, and other equipment
and materials required to perform the job should be secured and properly stored. When
possible, employees should avoid working directly below work being performed on the rail
rack.
When toeboards are used as falling object protection, they must be erected along the edge of
the overhead working surface at a distance great enough to protect workers below. They
must be able to withstand a force of at least 50 lbs.
If tools, equipment, or other materials are piled above the toeboard, then paneling or
screening must be erected from the walking/working surface or toeboard to the toprail or
midrail for a distance that adequately protects workers below.
When guardrail systems are used as falling object protection, all openings in the guardrails
must be small enough to prevent falling objects from passing through.
During bricklaying, no materials or equipment, other than masonry and mortar, may be
stored within 6 feet of the working edge. During roofing work, materials and equipment may
not be stored within 6 feet of a roof edge unless guardrails are erected.

5.7 Personal Fall Arrest Systems

Personal fall arrest equipment is necessary for those working near walking/working surfaces
having exposed or unprotected sides or edges above 6 feet from ground or a lower level.

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Personal fall arrest systems consist of anchor points, connectors, and a full-body harness and
may also include a shock absorbing lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or suitable
combination of these.
Connectors used in fall arrest systems must be drop-forged, pressed, or formed steel. They
must have a corrosion-resistant finish, and their surfaces must be smooth. D-rings and snap
hooks must have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 lbs. They must be proof-tested to a
minimum tensile load of 3,600 lbs without cracking or breaking.
5.7.1 Lanyards and Lifelines
Lanyards or lifelines must be attached to the anchorage in a manner that does not
reduce their strength (note that knots will reduce the strength of the lanyard or
lifeline by as much as 50%).
Vertical lifelines require a deceleration device, or rope grab, as part of the fall
protection system. Where horizontal lifelines are needed (i.e., working in pipe
racks and/or cable trays), they must be engineered by an experienced person.
Lanyards and vertical lifelines must have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000
lbs. When vertical lifelines are used, each worker has to be attached to a separate
lifeline.
Personal fall arrest systems must limit the arresting force on 1,800 lbs when used
with a body harness. They must be designed so that a worker cannot free fall
more than 6 feet. Anchor points must not reduce the strength of the system.
Fall protection devices can be used only to protect workers and never to hoist
materials. Always anchor the lanyard at waist height or higher to minimize fall
distance to 6 feet or less. Lanyards or lifelines must be anchored in a way that
ensures the stopping distance is short enough to prevent the wearer from falling or
swinging into equipment nearby or below.
Visually check the snap hook engagement; do not rely on the feel or sound.

Note: Body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest
system. A full-body harness has straps which are secured to the
worker so as to distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the
thighs, pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders; it also has means for
attaching to other components of the fall arrest system.
5.7.2 Anchorage
Extreme caution must be used to select the fall protection system’s anchor points.
The use of non-locking snap hooks as part of personal fall arrest systems and
positioning device systems is prohibited.
Anchorages should be chosen to facilitate ease in attachment to the personal fall
arrest system and should not cause awkward connections that may increase the
potential for falling.

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Anchorages should be located at or above the worker’s shoulder level and should
be free from sharp edges to avoid cutting the lanyard or lifeline.
5.7.3 Inspection and Maintenance
All fall protection systems must be inspected before each use for signs of damage
and/or wear by a person knowledgeable of such equipment. Damaged, worn, or
otherwise inoperable equipment should be tagged out of service using a “Danger”
tag and discarded or stored separately if repair is possible.
Along with the procedures in this program, the manufacturers’ recommendation
for periodic inspection, maintenance, storage, and use should be reviewed and
followed.

Note: Refer to Appendices C and D for sample inspection equipment

forms. Also, if a lanyard or harness has been subjected to fall
arrest or impact forces, it must be immediately removed from
service and destroyed.
Inspections Prior to Use
Prior to use, lanyard and harness webbing must be inspected for:
• Frays
• Cuts
• Burns
• Wear
Latches, hooks, D-rings, and other hardware shall be inspected for:
• Sharp edges
• Cracks
• Corrosion
• Bent/damaged parts
• Any other visible signs of damage
Periodic Inspections
In addition to the “Inspections Prior to Use”, documented periodic inspections
must be performed on all fall arrest equipment as recommended by the
manufacturer or twice annually for the following items:
• Webbing
• Buckles and D-rings

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• Snaps, Hooks, and Rivets
• Labels
Webbing
Bend 6 to 8 inches of the webbing into a U-shape to reveal worn, cut, frayed,
burned, or damaged fibers. Check both sides on all straps across the entire length.
Check webbing for excessive wear, cuts, or other visible signs of damage at D-
rings. Some typical conditions resulting in damage are listed in Table 1.
Table 1: Typical Conditions Resulting in Damage
Condition Result
Heat, flame Brown, brittle, fiber-fused
Chemicals Fibers less elastic, cracked
Paints, solvents Fibers dry and brittle, breakage
Dirt, grit Fibers cut and frayed
Ultraviolet (UV) light Deteriorated webbing

Note: The shock-absorbing sections of the lanyard should also be

inspected for wear.
Buckles and D-rings
Inspect buckles and D-rings for burrs, dents, and rough or sharp edges. All points
should be straight. Where there is a tongue, it should overlap the frame. All parts
should be easily moveable.
Snaps, Hooks, and Rivets
Inspect for sharp or rough edges or corrosion damage. Check for distortion of
shape and operability. The gate keeper spring should have sufficient tension to
close firmly.
Labels
Inspect to ensure that identification and inspection labels are adhered and legible.
5.7.4 Maintenance/Storage
All dirty harnesses and lanyards should be washed by hand in warm water and soap and
should be rinsed in clean warm water and dried at room temperature. This equipment
should be loosely stored in a container in a clean, dry area away from strong sunlight or
UV rays.
Hardware should be stored to prevent corrosion and damage to the equipment.

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5.8 Rescue Procedures/Removal of Injured Workers

In the event someone is injured while using fall arrest equipment, the following steps should
be taken:
1. Summon aid immediately via alarm, telephone, radio, etc.
2. If trained in its use, don fall protection equipment, if required. Employees should
take precautions to avoid exposure to a fall during a rescue attempt.
3. Lower to safe surface, and remove victim from fall arrest system only if necessary
to protect the worker from further injury and if it can be done without either
injury to others or entry into a confined space.
4. Administer first aid, if necessary.

5.9 Fall Protection Plans

A Fall Protection Plan may be developed by contractors or employees who can demonstrate
that it would be unfeasible or of greater hazard to use conventional fall protection equipment.
This option is only available to employees engaged in leading edge work or pre-cast concrete
erection work.
The plan must:
• be developed by a competent person specifically for the work to be performed
on site
• document the justification for not using conventional fall protection systems
outlined in this guideline
• include the details of other protective measures to be taken
• be submitted to the local safety/engineering group for approval during a pre-
job safety assessment or design review
A copy of the Fall Protection Plan must be maintained up-to-date and on the job site. All
changes to this plan must be approved in advance by the local safety or engineering group.
The competent person must oversee the implementation of the Plan at the job site. All areas
where the Fall Protection Plan is implemented must be considered “controlled access areas”
and meet the requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502(g). Access is controlled in these
areas, only allowing access to workers listed in the Plan.
Should a worker fall or an incident occur in the controlled access area, a thorough incident
investigation must be conducted prior to continuation of the work to prevent similar falls or
incidents form occurring in the future.

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6.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 The Team Leaders are responsible for:
• identifying fall hazards within their facilities
• communicating fall hazards to employees
• securing access to areas where fall hazards exist

6.2 The Team Member is responsible for:

• completing required training prior to use of fall protection equipment
• following this procedure when working in areas with fall hazards
• inspecting ladders and/or other fall protection equipment prior to use and as
outlined in the manufacturers recommendations
• knowing the hazards that may be faced during work conducted at elevated
locations, including information on the types of equipment to be used and
their safe use, maintenance, and inspection

6.3 Health, Environment, and Safety is responsible for:

assisting team leaders and members in the selection of appropriate fall protection, and in
communication of the requirements of this procedure.

7.0 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

None

8.0 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD RETENTION

8.1 Required Documentation
Equipment inspections must be documented on a form similar to those in Appendices C and
D or on a form supplied by the equipment manufacturer. The inspection must be scheduled
in the SAP-Plant Maintenance program.
A written certification or training roster must be maintained with the name of the employees
trained, the date of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training.

8.2 Document Storage and Retention Time

Required documentation must be maintained for one year after the job is complete at the
team office unless an incident occurs, in which case the documentation must be kept with the
Incident Investigation Report.

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APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY
Term Definition
Anchor A secure point of attachment for a lifeline, lanyard, or
deceleration device. Adequately anchoring a fall protection
system is one of the most difficult and critical parts of the fall
protection installation process.
Body Belt An unacceptable means of fall arrest system.
Body Harness A full-body harness has straps that are secured to the worker so
as to distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs,
pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders; it also has means for
attaching to other components of the fall arrest system.
Connector A connector couples the components of a personal fall
protection system. It may be an independent component of the
system (such as a carabiner) or an integral component sewn
into the harness or lanyard. Other examples include D-rings
and Snap Hooks.
Deceleration Device A deceleration device reduces fall impact forces on an anchor
(and on the worker) by dissipating some of the force or by
limiting the force imposed on a worker during fall arrest. Such
devices include shock-absorbing lanyard, self-retracting
lanyard, or lifeline rope grab.
Fall Arrest System A system that does not prevent a fall from occurring, but is
designed to catch a person who has already fallen.
Fall Positioning Device A system that supports a person working along a steep or
System vertical surface (such as a wall) by holding the person close to
the surface.
Fall Protection Devices Devices that, when worn by a person working at an elevated
location, are intended to prevent the person from falling.
Fall Restraint System A system designed to prevent a fall from occurring by keeping
a person from reaching a fall point. Examples include standard
guardrail system, warning line system, safety monitor system,
and safety belt or harness (personal fall restraint system).
Floor Hole An opening measuring less than 12 inches but more than 1 inch
in its least dimension in any floor, platform, pavement, or yard
through which materials but not persons may fall. Examples
include, but are not limited to, a belt hole, a pipe opening, or
other type of floor penetration.

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Term Definition
Floor Opening An opening, measuring 12 inches or more in its least dimension
in any floor, platform, pavement, or yard through which
persons may fall. Examples include, but are not limited to,
hatchways, stairs, ladder openings, pits, or large manholes.
Section 2.3 contains exemptions from this procedure.
Handrail A single bar, pipe, or equivalent supported on wall brackets,
posts, or partitions, as on a stairway or ramp, to furnish persons
with a handhold.
Hole Any gaps in a walking/working surface greater than or equal to
2 inches in its least dimension.
Lanyard A specially designed rope, flexible strap, or webbing that
connects a safety belt or body harness to an anchor, a
deceleration device, or a lifeline.
Lifeline A cable or rope that is secured to at least one anchor and to a
lanyard or deceleration device.
Personal Fall Protection A system consisting of a safety harness and/or belt, lanyard,
anchor, and other components. Personal fall protection systems
are used for fall restraint, for fall arrest, and as positioning
devices.
Platform A working space elevated above the surrounding floor or
ground. Examples include, but are not limited to, balconies or
platforms for the operation of machinery or equipment.
Runway A passageway elevated above the surrounding floor or ground
level. Examples include, but are not limited to, footwalks
along shafting and walkways between buildings. A
passageway may be inclined when its purpose is to provide
access between different levels.
Stair Railing A vertical barrier erected along exposed sides of a stairway to
prevent persons from falling.
Standard Operating A set of instructions written in such detail that the desired
Procedure (SOP) operation can be performed repeatedly with a consistently
desirable end result.
Standard Railing A vertical barrier, erected along exposed edges of a floor
opening, wall opening, ramp, platform, or runway, to prevent
persons from falling.
Standard Strength and A construction of railings, covers, or other guards that meets
Construction the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23(e).

Toeboard A vertical barrier at floor level, erected along exposed edges of

a floor opening, wall opening, platform, runway, or ramp to
prevent materials from falling.
Walking and Working A floor, deck, platform, pavement, yard, or similar surface in

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Term Definition
Surfaces the workplace. Walking and working surfaces are found in the
work environment and include, but are not limited to, offices,
process areas, shops, stairways, passageways, storerooms, and
other similar service areas.
Wall Hole An opening, between 1 inch and 30 inches high, of unrestricted
width in any wall or partition. Examples include, but are not
limited to, ventilation holes, or drainage scuppers.
Wall Opening An opening at least 30 inches high and 18 inches wide in any
wall or partition, through which persons may fall. Examples
include, but are not limited to, chute openings or openings
where wall paneling or siding may have been temporarily
removed.

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APPENDIX B - References Used in this Procedure

Safety Procedure Description
OSHA Standards: Part Subpart M—Fall Protection
1926.500-503
OSHA Standards: Part Safety Belts, Lifelines and Lanyards
1926.104
Chevron Corporation Safety in Design
Chevron Corporation Loss Prevention Guide No. 2
HES 210 Walking and Working Surfaces
OSHA Standards: Part N/A
1910.23(e)

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APPENDIX C - Lanyards Inspection and Maintenance Form

FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
LANYARDS
ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED
Employee(s)
INSPECTION RECORDS
(TWICE ANNUALLY)
INSPECTION HOOKS WEBBING REMARKS
DATE
LATCHES? BURRS? CRACKS? CORROSION? WEAR? CRACKS? BURNS? FRAYED?

ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED

Employee(s)
INSPECTION RECORDS
(TWICE ANNUALLY)
INSPECTION HOOKS WEBBING REMARKS
DATE
LATCHES? BURRS? CRACKS? CORROSION? WEAR? CRACKS? BURNS? FRAYED?

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APPENDIX D - Full-Body Harness Inspection and Maintenance Form

FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE
FULL-BODY HARNESSES
ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED
Employee(s)
INSPECTION RECORDS
(TWICE ANNUALLY)
INSPECTION HOOKS WEBBING REMARKS
DATE
LATCHES? BURRS? CRACKS? CORROSION? WEAR? CRACKS? BURNS? FRAYED?

ASSIGNED TO BRAND MODEL # SERIAL # DATE ISSUED

Employees
INSPECTION RECORDS
(TWICE ANNUALLY)
INSPECTION HOOKS WEBBING REMARKS
DATE
LATCHES? BURRS? CRACKS? CORROSION? WEAR? CRACKS? BURNS? FRAYED?

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APPENDIX E - Training
Trainer Qualifications
Training must be provided by persons qualified in the following:
• The nature of fall hazards
• This guideline
• Identifying fall hazards
• The selection, fitting, use, and care of equipment

Training Requirements
Training must be conducted as new equipment becomes available, as workplace/equipment
changes render the previous training obsolete, or if the employee does not have the proper
understanding or skills to follow the requirements.
Training must include the following information:
a) Hazard assessment and identification
b) Methods of fall restraint
c) Correct procedures for handling, storage, and securing of tools/materials
d) Selection and issuance of equipment
e) Equipment use and limitations
f) Hands-on training including the use, maintenance, and inspection of fall
protection equipment
g) Overhead protection for workers below the work site
h) Safe removal of injured workers
Documentation of such training shall be available on site for inspection. (See Section 8.0)

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