JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

Safety Information for the University of Nevada, Reno

TASK: FALL PROTECTION

TASK HAZARDS CONTROLS

Fall Protection for all activities greater than 6’ or Falling Use of full body safety harnesses with 2
whenever a fall hazard exists. Examples: shock absorbing lanyards, guardrail systems
Carpenters, Ironworkers, Laborers, Roofers, or safety net systems are required for all
Painters, Inspectors, etc. work over 6’ high. (100% tie off)
“ “ Standard guardrails are required for
scaffolding over 6’. Toeboards are required
if workers work or pass below. Top rails are
to be placed 42-45” high with a mid-rail and
supporting posts every 8’. Examples of
guardrail applications: stairs. stairwells,
stairway landings, pits, porches, balconies,
ramps, runways, floor openings, floor
periphery (skeleton steel buildings), wall
openings, landing platforms & elevator
shafts, open sides of scaffolds, platforms,
surfaces, catwalks, excavations and
crossovers, false work, roofs, demolition,
skylights. Guardrails must be capable of
supporting 200# of lateral force. Top rails,
handrails, and posts must be made of 2 x 4
wood or equivalent.
“ “ Floor edges of steel buildings may be
guarded with 3/8" wire rope in lieu of
railings.
“ “ Scaffolds must be properly assembled and
maintained during and during use.
Scaffolds that are incomplete or unsafe
Will be tagged “UNSAFE- DO NOT USE “
or “INCOMPLETE- DO NOT USE”
“ “ Holes (including skylights) shall be
protected by covers or guardrails. Floor hole
covers shall be marked with the word
"HOLE” or “”COVER.” Covers shall be
 strong enough to support the intended load,
and shall be secured to prevent accidental
displacement.
“ “ Safety lines, lifelines and anchorage points
shall be capable of supporting 5400# dead
weight.
“ “ Drop lines subject to excessive fraying or
rock damage shall be protected and shall
have a wire center.
Fall protection equipment shall be inspected
before each use.
Fall protection equipment that shows
excessive wear, has been deployed or is in
unsafe condition shall be removed from
service and destroyed.
Anchorage points shall be secured at a level
not lower than the worker’s waist, limiting
the fall distance to a maximum of 4’.
No employees will be allowed to use fall
protection equipment without first receiving
training in the proper and safe use of the
equipment. This training will be
documented, such as during tailgate safety
meetings or other training classes.
All safety belts, harnesses and lanyards shall
be labeled as meeting the requirements
contained in ANSI.

Training Requirements: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

Fall training Body Harness/ Body belt depending on requirements
PPE Anchor points
Rope/ cable
Fall arrest equipment
Shock absorbing lanterns

Created By: John A. Braun, CSP

Created Date: May 13, 2008
Revision Date: N/A

For more information about this JSA, contact the Office of Environment, Health and Safety at University of Nevada, Reno, 1605 Evans Avenue, Reno, Nevada 89557
((775) 784-6478  http://www.ehs.unr.edu/website/