The objective of this program is to help ensure that all UO employees are protected from fall exposures when working on unguarded elevated surfaces.
A safe and successful fall protection program requires preplanning. This includes identifying anticipated fall exposures in the workplace, selecting appropriate controls for the exposures, providing training for authorized employees, ensuring a fall rescue plan is in place, and documenting actions taken.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify fall exposures in work areas.
- Complete fall protection training before working near any fall exposures.
- Inspect harness and lanyard prior to each use and document inspection annually.
- Borrow equipment from Fall Protection Lending Library as need.
- Have a rescue plan before beginning work near a fall exposure.
- Request support from your supervisor and/or EHS safety team if you are unsure about your safety plan.
- Identify fall exposures in work areas.
- Train your employees on fall protection.
- Provide training documentation to UO contact.
- Ensure all employees follow company fall protection plan.
- Address questions or concerns with your UO contact or UO Environmental Health and Safety team.
Fall Protection Lending Library
EHS has a lending library with specialized fall protection equipment available to help employees find safe solutions when working in areas with fall exposures that may not have established anchor points or may be hard to reach with standard equipment. This specialized fall protection equipment is available for UO employees to borrow and use in locations on any of the UO campuses.
View Fall Protection Equipment Catalog
Fall Protection Equipment Request Form
Questions?
If you have questions about the Fall Protection Safety Program contact:
- Justin Zunker, Occupational Safety Officer (P) 541-346-0780
- Haily Griffith, Assistant Director Safety (P) 541-346-2962