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Fall from Elevation: Fatal Fact #6

A painter foreman climbed over a bridge railing to inspect work being done, slipped, and fell 150 feet to his death.

Employers are to require employees to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (safety belts) in all operations where employees are exposed to hazardous conditions or in specific circumstances are required in OSHA standards 29 CFR 1926.28(a) and 29 CFR 1926.104(a).
Safety nets must be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet above the ground or water surface, or other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffold, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts is impractical as in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.105(a).
Except where either permanent or temporary stairways or suitable ramps or runaways are provided, suitable ladders should be used to give safe access to all elevations in accordance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(1).

Accident Details: Fall from Elevation
Company Type:	Painting Contractor
Crew Size:	4
Union/Collective Bargaining?	No
Weather:	Clear
Worksite Inspection?	Yes
Designated Competent Person on Site?	Yes
Employer Safety and Health Program?	Yes
Training and Education for Employees?	Yes
Craft of Deceased Worker(s):	Painter
Age / Sex of Deceased Worker(s):	36; male
Experience or Time on Job:	1 week
Time on Project:	1 hour

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