The number one cause of fatalities in the Construction Industry is falling from an elevation.

Fall Protection Rule Update

The next step for the project will be to analyze the economic impact of the rule.

You can access the draft rule at: http://www.LNI.wa.gov/WISHA/Rules/FallProtection/FallProtectionDraftJune09.pdf (392 KB PDF). The Department appreciates the comments received on the draft rule sent in April 2009.

We have reviewed those comments and provided a response to them at: http://www.LNI.wa.gov/WISHA/Rules/FallProtection/FallProtectionCommentDocument0609.pdf(128KB PDF).

Related documents (Updated June 8, 2009 ):

• Fall Protection Analysis Document (919 KB PDF) – This document provides a comparison between the proposed rule language and the current standards in chapter 296-155 WAC, Parts C-1 and K.
• Increased requirements (38 KB PDF) - This document depicts rule changes that increased requirements.

Inquiries and comments on the draft can be directed to:

Jamie Scibelli, Administrative Regulations Analyst
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
PO Box 44620
Olympia , WA 98504-4620
360-902-4568
Scij235@lni.wa.gov

Regulation & Policy

• WAC 296-155-245
• WAC 296-155-500
• WAC 296-155-701
• WAC 296-24-88035

Resources

• Fall Protection Modules
• Safety & Health Consultants
• Video Library
  • Roofing Safety Video (available online)
  • Siding Safety Video (available online)
• OSHA

Related topics

• Residential Construction

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