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6131
Appendix T1: Passive
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Passive fall protection systems involve physically isolating
the employee from the fall hazard, and do not require the wearing or use of
personal fall protection equipment. Passive fall protection systems are
preferred whenever possible. This
document describes the types and use of passive fall protection systems at
Jefferson Lab.
Passive fall protection systems are
physical barriers that prevent worker exposure to fall hazards. The types of
passive systems used at Jefferson Lab include guardrails and covers.
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Note: A work control document is not required for use of passive fall protection systems. |
This appendix is written in
coordination with ES&H
Manual Chapter 6131 Fall Protection Systems.
Note: Management authority may be delegated to a
task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.
3.1
Supervision
· Ensure
that proper passive fall protection is being employed by workers.
· Ensure
walking/working surfaces can support maximum loads.
3.2
ES&H
Fall Protection Subject
Matter Expert (SME)
· Provide
oversight on the implementation of passive fall protection systems
3.3
Anyone at
Jefferson Lab
· If the
integrity or load-bearing capacity of a walking/working surface is questioned, suspend
work activity, secure the area, and notify supervision.
· If the
integrity of passive fall protection systems is questioned, or observed to be
deficient, suspend work activity, secure the area, notify supervision, and
submit a Facilities Management Work Request for evaluation and/or repair.
4.0
Types of Passive Fall Protection
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Note: Guardrail system and cover requirements are specified in OSHAs General Industry standard, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, Walking-Working Surfaces. |
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Perimeters
of elevated walking/working surfaces, and floor, roof, or wall openings which
expose workers to a fall ≥ 4 ft., may be protected by guardrail systems.
In addition, these systems may also be used to protect hoist areas, ramps,
runways, and stairway openings.
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The
top railing of a guardrail system shall be 42 inches (+/- 3 inches) above the
walking/working surface and capable of withstanding, without failure, a minimum
force of 200 lbs. applied in an outward or downward direction.
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Guardrail
systems are required to have midrails, screens, mesh, vertical members, or
solid panels, capable of withstanding, without failure, a minimum force of 150
lbs. applied in any outward or downward direction.
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maximum opening allowed within a guardrail system (e.g., between balusters, or railings)
is 19 inches.
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Toeboards
may be required to protect personnel from falling objects and shall be capable
of withstanding a minimum force of 50 lbs. applied in any outward or downward
direction. The top of the toeboard must be a minimum of 3 ½ inches above the
walking/working surface.
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When
screens or mesh are used to protect against falling material that is stacked or
stored above toeboards, the screens/mesh must extend from the walking/working
surface to the top rail and along the entire opening.
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Covers
protect workers from open holes in floors, roofs, or other walking/working
surfaces. They must be secured to prevent accidental displacement.
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Covers
must be capable of supporting, without failure, a minimum of twice the maximum
weight of personnel, equipment, and materials imposed upon it at any given
time.
· While
covers are removed, temporary guardrail systems may be installed for personnel
fall protection.
5.0
Revision
Summary
Revision 2.3 11.08.2023 Changed TPOC from GPerry
to CBailey; extended review date due to staffing and transition of duties;
updated header and footer hyperlinks
Revision 2.2 04/28/2020 Periodic Review; aligned chapter with 6131, T2, T3 and T4
Revision 2.1 06/13/18 Periodic
Review; updated for
clarification per TPOC
Revision 2.0 12/01/15 Periodic
Review; procedure
updated to address action plans resulting from self-assessment
Revision 1.3 03/18/15 Technical POC updated from
B.Manzlak to G.Perry per B.Rainey
Revision 1.2 10/27/14 Technical
POC updated from N.Walker to current SME B.Manzlak
Revision 1.1 12/04/12 Qualifying
periodic review;
No substantive changes required
Revision 1.0 12/23/09 Content updated to reflect current
laboratory operations
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ISSUING AUTHORITY |
TECHNICAL
POINT-OF-CONTACT |
APPROVAL DATE |
NEXT REVIEW DATE |
REVIEW CYCLE |
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ES&H Division |
04.28.2020 |
04.28.2024 |
3 years |
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