Fall Protection
The Dartmouth College Fall Protection Program serves to protect employees from the inherent risks related to falls from elevated surfaces and/or equipment. Falls from height are a leading cause of occupational injury and, as such, Dartmouth College strives to protect employees from these hazards through a hierarchy of controls: engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
About the Program
This Program applies to all Dartmouth College employees and all performing work at a Dartmouth College property including employees, contractors, and sub-contractors. This Program is implemented because Dartmouth College is subject the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards on Personal Fall Protection in 29 CFR §1910.140 and §1926.500. This Program applies to employees working at heights performing general industry and construction work, as defined by OSHA.
General Requirements §1910.140(c)
Personal Fall Arrest Systems §1910.140(d)
System Performance Requirements §1910.140(e)
Duty to Have Fall Protection §1926.501
Fall Protection Systems Criteria §1926.502