This training program will address the current Subpart D and I rules and examine the General Duty Clause as it relates to some GI fall hazard activities. Attendees will gain an understanding of OSHA's stance on worker responsibility for fall protection.
Why Should You Attend:
Fall protection in General Industry (GI) has long been a source of confusion with in the OSHA regulations. Unlike their Construction and Maritime counterparts, the GI employer does not have a dedicated fall protection subpart or comprehensive rules. Though it is widely understood that fall protection starts at 4 feet for GI, there are still some ambiguous situations where there are no recognized worker protection standards. This webinar will explore these ambiguous paths and highlight the future of fall protection regulation in GI. In essence, the course will focus on creating a workplace free from fall protection hazards through hazard control.Learning Objectives:
- Identifying fall hazards
- Understanding the current Subpart D and I rules
- Examining the General Duty Clause as it relates to some GI fall hazard activities
- Understanding OSHA's stance on worker responsibility for fall protection
- Exploring the future of fall protection regulation in GI
- Creating a workplace free from fall protection hazards through hazard control
Areas Covered in the Webinar:
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D requirements for fall protection
- 29 CFR 10910 Subpart F requirements for powered platforms, manlifts, and vehicle-mounted work platforms
- Compliance keys to GI for ladder safety
- Fall protection requirements for special cases including walking and working surfaces not covered in Subpart D
- Fall protection equipment overview
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart I requirements for PPE
- OSHA Unified Agenda upcoming changes to Subpart D and I
Who Will Benefit:
- Human Resources Professionals
- CEOs
- Plant Managers
- Occupational Safety Professionals
- Insurance Agents
- Risk Managers
- Front-line Supervisors
- Vice Presidents of Operations/Human Resources/OSHA
- Compliance and Safety Officers
Course Provider
Sheldon Primus,
