KSTRONG ASIA CATALOGUE

UNDERSTANDING FALL PROTECTION Hierarchy of Control

Most Effective

Physically Remove the hazard

ELIMINATION

Replace the hazard

SUBSTITUTION

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Isolate people from the hazard

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS

Change the way people work

Protect workers with personal protective equipment

PPE

Least Effective

Hierarchy of Fall protection

Administration Controls Least preferred and effective method. Used when conventional fall protection is not feasible. Rescue plan recommended.

Fall Arrest System

Fall Restraint System

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) or protective netting. Authorized person training required. Written rescue plan required.

Passive Fall Protection Includes physical barrier such as guardrails or parapets. Minimum training necessary. Written rescue plan recommended.

Restraint System required (full body harness, lanyard, anchor and body belt). Authorized person training required. Written rescue plan required.

Hazard Elimination Most preferred and effective method. Modify to work on ground level.

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