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Safety fall protection plan 2026

The document outlines a Fall Protection Plan required for workers at risk of falling three meters or more without guardrails. It mandates the completion and availability of the plan on-site, reassessment upon changes, and documentation of any impracticalities in using fall protection equipment. The plan includes site information, details about fall hazards and equipment, rescue procedures, and calculations for clearance and free fall distances to ensure worker safety.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the safety fall protection plan in the editor.
Begin by filling in the Site Information section. Enter your Company Name, Date, Builder Name, Site Address, and the names of individuals who completed the plan.
In the Fall Hazards & Equipment section, specify maximum heights for peak, other areas, and eaves. Indicate any nearby ground hazards and high voltage power lines.
Select the type of fall protection to be used from the provided options. Include details about the equipment being used and whether it has been inspected.
Complete the Rescue section by detailing rescue equipment and procedures. Ensure that you identify a qualified first aider on site.
Calculate clearance requirements and free fall distance as instructed in the form. Make sure all calculations are accurate to ensure safety compliance.
Finally, have workers sign off on their training in fall protection and confirm their understanding of this plan.

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What is the maximum height you can work at without fall protection?

Occupational health and safety laws generally require action when a worker has the potential to fall about 3 metres (10 feet).

What is the OSHA standard for slip and fall?

The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation requires workers to use fall protection systems when they could fall from a height of 3 m (10 ft) or more, or where a fall from a lesser height could result in serious injury.

What is an example of a fall protection plan?

Examples of fall protection include guardrail systems, travel restraint systems, safety net systems, and personal fall arrest systems.

What must a fall protection plan include?

The top priority of the fall protection plan is to eliminate fall hazards whenever feasible. This includes moving tasks to ground level, as well as changing the workflow and job design to allow work to be performed at ground level. Guardrail systems are barriers ed to prevent workers from falling to lower levels.

What are the OSHA requirements for fall protection?

As a general matter, each worker on a walking or working surface 6 feet or more above a lower level must be protected from falling by a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system.