Fall Protection
Fall Protection
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1 Supporting Clauses .................................................................................................................... 2
2 Introduction................................................................................................................................. 4
3 Fall Protection ........................................................................................................................... 4
4 Roles and Responsibilities ....................................................................................................... 11
5 Authorisation ............................................................................................................................ 12
6 Revisions .................................................................................................................................. 12
7 Development Team .................................................................................................................. 13
8 Endorsed by Quality Section .................................................................................................... 13
1 Supporting Clauses
Not Applicable.
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 Purpose
To establish protective controls for personnel working at elevated heights and to establish a system for
identification of areas requiring personnel to work at elevated heights of six (6) feet (1.8) meters or
greater.
To prevent or minimize injury or death resulting from falls from elevated work locations.
To identify elevated work areas and tasks requiring fall protection equipment.
To establish minimum standards of ORYX GTL “Continual Tie Off 100%” requirement and applications
for fall protection equipment and systems.
1.1.2 Applicability
This technical standard applies to all personnel working at the ORYX GTL facility or controlled areas
including ORYX GTL employees and Contractors alike.
Parties using this Standard shall apply the most recent edition of the documents listed below:
1.2.1 Normative
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HSE Regulations & Enforcement Directorate – HSE Legal Framework in Oil and Gas Sector (DG-
GEN-39-2011) 5th May 2011.
1.2.2 Informative
Not Applicable
1.3 Definitions
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Each ORYX GTL Responsible Department jointly with the Safety Section shall regularly audit the
implementation of this Technical Standard in their responsible areas.
HOSA-FM-0701_Form_for_Job_Hazard_Analysis
OHSE-FC-0304_Procedure_for_Job_Hazard_Analysis
HOSA-TS-0703_Technical Standard for Job Hazard Analysis
HHYG-ST-1520_Occupational_Health_and_Hygiene_Standard
Lifeline, Responsible Department, Safety Section, Safety Nets, Safety Harnesses, Lanyards
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2 Introduction
It is the goal of ORYX GTL to provide a Safe, Healthy, and Environmentally friendly place for our
employees, contractors, and guests for work and visit. In an effort to continually improve and reach our
goal of “Zero Harm” we herein set our minimum technical standards for Fall Protection.
Every effort shall be taken to reduce workers exposure to hazards in the workplace in the following order:
2.1 Hierarchy of Control
3 Fall Protection
In order to protect against falls, the key factor is the recognition of hazards. Falls are generally a result
of poor work practices, unsafe conditions or a combination of the same. Fall prevention must be
established by means of hazard analysis in the planning stage of a project and / or task.
Examples of items to be analysed are, but not limited to the following:
Layout and arrangement of tools and / or equipment.
Integrity of aisles, floors, entrances, exits and access ways.
Proper handrails, guardrails.
Exposure to weather conditions and illumination.
Methods of personnel / material hoisting equipment.
Utilization and effectiveness of fall protection systems or a combination of systems
A requirement of completion of ORYX GTL’s fitness to work process must be confirmed for operation
(refer to section 3.1.1 of HHYG-ST-1520_Occupational_Health_and_Hygiene_Standard).
The Qualified person will be evaluated for competency, all the necessary documents (e.g. CV,
certificates of trainings etc.) will be attached to the Competent/Qualification form (see
Competent/Qualified Persons Authorization Form HOSA-FM-1005). Once form is completed, records
will be kept by contractor (signed form and required attachments)
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Personal fall protection must be used when erecting, moving or dismantling scaffolding at heights of
six (6) feet (1.8) meters or greater.
ORYX GTL requires that an end user remains continually tied off while using any green-tagged scaffolds
when the end users work causing them to extend above or outside the hand railed area.
Personal fall protection must be used and anchored to a designated anchor point when using, traveling
on or working from mobile work platforms such as:
Man lifts
Scissor-lifts and
Crane baskets
Personal fall protection must be used as required by other Standard e.g. Confined Space Entry etc.
All JHA’s should reference the information in this policy when elevated work at heights of six (6) feet
(1.8) meters or greater is required. The personal fall protection requirements for the work must be
described in the JHA.
Personal fall arrest systems and their uses must comply with the provisions in 29 CFR 1926.502.
The components of a personal fall arrest system include:
Connectors (re: buckles, Dee-rings, snap hooks). Non-locking snap hooks are not permitted.
Lifelines (vertical, horizontal, self-retracting)
Deceleration devices (rope grab, ripstitch lanyard, specially woven lanyard, tearing or deforming
lanyard, automatic self-retracting lifeline / lanyard)
Body harnesses (body belts are not permitted for fall arrest)
Anchorages (secure point of attachment for lifeline, lanyards and deceleration devices.
All personal fall protection equipment used at ORYX GTL must meet OSHA and ANSI Standards.
To assure uniformity and compatibility of personal fall protection equipment, all components of a system
must be from the same manufacturer. The use of components from more than one manufacturer is not
allowed.
In ORYX GTL facilities, warning signs should be permanently posted at work locations where the use of
fall protection equipment / systems is required on a regular or routine basis and / or where the risk of
falls is not obvious. Other work locations requiring temporary fall protection systems may, at the
discretion of the site supervisor, have portable signs posted.
Storage cabinets / boxes are to be provided for personal fall protection equipment and it is recommended
that it is labelled “FOR FALL PROTECTION ONLY”. Personal fall protection equipment must be stored
in designated cabinets.
Personal fall protection equipment must be stored as recommended by the manufacturer.
Generally, the equipment should:
1. Be kept clean and dry
2. Be stored away from solvents, chemicals, oil, grease, etc.
3. Never be stored in tool bins
4. Never be stored where abrasion, fraying or other physical damage may occur
The strength of a personnel fall arrest system is based on its being attached to an anchorage system
that does not reduce the strength of the system. The following equipment and structure will not meet
the requirements of the OSHA fall protection standard and shall NOT be used for anchorage points.
1. Screw Pipe
2. Conduit
3. Cable Tray (use requires engineering approval)
4. Welded Pipe Less Than 2"
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5. Wooden Handrails
Work positioning systems are sometimes required for specialized tasks such as installing vertical rebar
walls. Personnel using positioning systems must adhere to the following minimum guidelines.
Personal positioning belts will only be allowed after they have been reviewed and found acceptable
by the ORYX GTL Safety Section.
Positioning belts of any kind shall not be used as fall protection systems at any time.
Work positioning lanyards are to be attached to D-rings at the waist belt location and be supported
by an appropriate work belt/harness.
Positioning lanyards shall not be of the shock absorbing type and shall not be used for fall protection.
The positioning type lanyard shall limit fall potential to three feet (3') (914.4) millimetres or less.
The positioning lanyard must always be backed up by a properly secured shock absorbing fall
protection lanyard or retractable lifeline reel.
While ascending or descending vertical rebar walls, continuous tie-off shall be maintained by utilizing
the shock absorbing double lanyard system or retractable lifeline reels.
Snap hooks on positioning lanyards shall be of the double action/locking type design. Simple spring
resistant hooks shall not be used.
Employees using positioning belts/harnesses and lanyards shall inspect them for wear, damage and
other deterioration prior to each use.
Defective positioning belts/harnesses and lanyards shall be tagged "DEFECTIVE - DO NOT USE"
and immediately removed from service.
Positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice the
potential impact load of an employee’s fall or 3,000 pounds (1,361.) Kg whichever is greater.
Lifeline systems are points of attachment for fall protection lanyards and harnesses. Lifelines may
be mounted either vertically or horizontally and provide fall protection for personnel working in
elevated areas.
Lifelines shall not be used for any other purpose than fall protection.
Lifelines shall be protected against being cut or abraded (i.e., Softeners around lifelines at
anchorage point).
Use only engineered systems for their particular needs. Approved-engineered drawings must be
kept on file with the ORYX GTL Responsible Department and a copy made available to ORYX GTL
Safety Section. A professional engineer must approve all engineered systems.
Lifelines must be installed and used under the supervision of a qualified person. Only designated
qualified persons that have been approved by the ORYX GTL Responsible Department Section
Head and ORYX GTL Safety Section will be allowed to supervise the installation.
Written documentation on personnel qualified to supervise the installation of lifelines shall be kept
on file with the Responsible Department and a copy made available to ORYX GTL Safety Section.
Systems must be designed and engineered to maintain a safety factor of at least two (2).
Use only engineered systems for their particular needs. This must be done under the approval of a
professional engineer. Approved-engineered drawings must be kept on file at with the ORYX GTL
Responsible Department and a copy made available to ORYX GTL Safety Section.
Lifelines shall be installed, removed, and used under the supervision of a designated qualified
person(s).
Written documentation on personnel qualified to supervise the installation of lifelines will be kept on
file with the ORYX GTL Responsible Department a copy made available to ORYX GTL Safety
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Must have a minimum breaking strength of at least (5000) pounds (22.24) kN.
Use only engineered systems for their particular needs. Approved engineered drawings must be
kept on file with the ORYX GTL Responsible Department a copy made available to ORYX GTL
Safety Section.
Only designated qualified persons that have been approved by the ORYX GTL Responsible
Department Section Head and ORYX GTL Safety Section will be allowed to supervise installation.
Written documentation on personnel qualified to supervise the installation of lifelines will be kept on
file with the ORYX GTL Responsible Department and made available to ORYX GTL Safety Section.
Retractable lifelines are devices that when properly used, will serve to stop the free fall of an
employee prior to the employee striking a lower surface.
Retractable lifeline devices shall be attached to an anchorage point capable of supporting 5,000
pounds (2270) Kg or designed and installed as part of a fall arrest system that maintains a safety
factor of two (2).
Retractable lifelines shall be secured by, as a minimum (3/8") (19.05) millimetres wire rope chokers
or slings and (1/2") (12.7) millimetres shackles. The slings and shackles designated for fall
protection shall only be used for fall protection purposes and should be colour coded "RED" to readily
identify them for that purpose. ROPE (synthetic or natural fibre) SHALL NOT BE USED TO
SECURE THESE DEVICES.
Each retractable lifeline device shall be equipped with a rope tag line for extending the device to
elevations below the point of attachment.
Retractable lifelines shall be placed above every temporary construction ladder that is to be used
for repeated access/egress and exposes employees to a fall hazard greater than twelve feet (12')
(3.68) meters. The retractable device shall be attached in such a manner that it does not interfere
with the employee who is using the ladder for access or egress.
Retractable lifelines shall be used to provide a fall protection system for structural iron workers
during erection, prior to installation of other fall prevention/protection systems.
Employees specifically trained and Designated Competent shall only install retractable lifelines
devices for that task.
Written documentation on personnel qualified to installation of retractable lifelines will be kept on file
with the ORYX GTL Responsible Department and a copy made available to ORYX GTL Safety
Section.
Retractable lifeline shall be attached directly to the full body harness. Attachment to a shock-
absorbing lanyard is not acceptable.
Safety net systems may be used as a secondary fall protection method when it is found to be unfeasible
or impossible to use other forms of secondary fall protection. Only designated, qualified person shall
install and supervise this task.
Safety net systems shall be installed according to engineered drawings and specifications, particular to
that task’s needs.
Engineered drawings shall be kept on file with the ORYX GTL Responsible Department and a copy
made available to ORYX GTL Safety Section.
Safety nets shall be placed as close as practical under the working/walking surface on which
employees are working, but in no case more than thirty feet (30') (9.15) meters below such level.
Safety nets shall be installed with sufficient clearance under them to prevent contact with the
structures or surface below.
Safety nets shall be drop tested per 29 CFR 1926,502 (C) (4) (I) after initial installation, after
relocation, after major repairs, and at six-month intervals if left in one place. Drop test records must
be kept on file with the ORYX GTL Responsible Department and a copy made available to ORYX
GTL Safety Section.
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Defective nets shall not be used. Safety nets shall be inspected at least weekly to ensure integrity.
Safety nets shall also be inspected after any occurrence that could affect the integrity of the safety
net system.
Materials, scrap pieces, equipment, and tools that have fallen into the safety net shall be removed as
soon as possible from the net and at least prior to the next work shift.
The maximum size of each safety net mesh opening shall not exceed (36) square inches (230) cm nor
be longer than (6) inches (15) cm on any side, and the opening, measured centre-to-centre of mesh
ropes or webbing, shall not be longer than 6 inches (15 cm). All mesh crossings shall be secured to
prevent enlargement of the mesh opening.
These devices lock into structural steel boltholes to provide an anchorage point for a shock-absorbing
lanyard. These devices are to be used by structural iron connectors and bolt up personnel during steel
erection.
Connector’s toggles shall be able to withstand (5000) pounds (2270) Kg impact load or twice the
potential impact load of an engineered fall protection system.
Personnel erecting skeletal steel structures shall maintain continuous tie-off through the use of personal
fall protection systems, retractable lifelines, connector’s toggles, and aerial lifts (JLG, Snorkel, etc.).
Access to structural steel shall be obtained by use of ladders, aerial lifts, or other approved personnel
hoisting devices. Climbing of structural steel members such as columns and diagonal braces is
expressly forbidden.
Prior to and during lifeline system placement, personnel shall crawl (coon) steel members with shock
absorbing lanyards secured around said steel members. Retractable lifeline systems secured at
elevations above the operation may be used in some situations.
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When lanyard lengths longer than six feet (6') (1.8) meters are required to reach around large steel
members the ORYX GTL Responsible Department and ORYX GTL Safety Section shall be contacted
for approval.
Where conventional fall protection is infeasible or creates a greater hazard at the leading edge and
during initial connecting activity, to do this work using a safety monitoring system and expose only a
minimum number of employees for the time necessary to actually accomplish the job.
The maximum number of workers to be monitored by one safety monitor is six (6).
Only designated employees that have been trained are permitted to enter the controlled access zones
and work without the use of conventional fall protection.
The safety monitor shall be identified by wearing an orange vest.
Only individuals with the appropriate experience, skills, and training will be authorized to enter the
controlled access zones and work. All employees that will be working under the safety monitoring system
shall have been trained and instructed in the following areas:
Recognition of the fall hazards in the work area (at the leading edge and when making initial
connections-point of erection).
Avoidance of fall hazards using established work practices, which have been made known to the
employees.
Recognition of unsafe practices or working conditions that could lead to a fall, such as windy
conditions.
The function, use, and operation of safety monitoring systems, guardrail systems, and body
belt/harness systems, control zones and other protection to be used.
The correct procedure for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting the system(s) to be
used.
Knowledge of construction sequence or the erection plan.
A JHA/Pre-Task Safety Meeting will take place prior to starting work involving all members of the
crew, crane crew and supervisors of any other concerned sections or contractors. The Site
supervisor in charge of the project will conduct this meeting.
During the JHA/Pre Task safety, meeting sequences pertinent to this job will be thoroughly
discussed and safety practices to be used throughout the project will be specified. All personnel will
be informed that the controlled access zones are off limits to all personnel other than those
specifically trained to work in that area.
A safety monitoring system means a fall protection system in which a competent person is responsible
for recognizing and warning employees of fall hazards.
The duties of the Safety Watches are to:
Warn by voice when approaching the open edge in an unsafe manner.
Warn by voice if there is a dangerous situation developing which cannot be seen by another person
involved with product placement, such as a member getting out of control.
Make the designated erectors aware they are in a dangerous area.
Be competent in recognizing fall hazards.
Warn employees when they appear to be unaware of a fall hazard or are acting in an unsafe manner.
Be on the same walking/working surface as the monitored employees and within visual sighting
distance of the monitored employees.
Be close enough to communicate orally with the employees.
Not allow other responsibilities to encumber monitoring. If the safety monitor becomes too
encumbered with other responsibilities, the monitor shall (1) stop the work; and (2) turn over other
responsibilities to someone specifically trained to work in that area; or (3) turn over the safety
monitoring function to another designated, competent person.
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The safety monitoring system shall not be used when the wind is strong enough to cause loads with
large surface areas to swing out of radius, or result in loss of control of the load, or when weather
conditions cause the walking-working surfaces to become icy or slippery.
A controlled access zone means an area designated and clearly marked in which leading edge work
may take place without the use of guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest systems to protect the
employees in the area. Control zone systems shall comply with the following provisions:
When used to control access to areas where leading edge and other operations are taking place the
controlled access zone shall be defined by a control line or by any other means that restricts access.
When control lines are used, they shall be erected not less than (6) feet (l.8 m) nor more than (60) feet
(18 m) or half the length of the member being erected, whichever is less, from the leading edge.
The control line shall extend along the entire length of the unprotected or leading edge and shall be
approximately parallel to the unprotected or leading edge.
The control line shall be connected on each side to a guardrail system or wall.
Control lines shall consist of ropes, wires, tapes, or equivalent materials, and supporting stanchions as
follows:
Each line shall be flagged or otherwise clearly marked at not more than (6) feet (1.8) meters intervals
with high-visibility material.
Each line shall be rigged and supported in such a way that its lowest point (including sag) is not less
than (39) inches (1) meter from the walking/working surface and its highest point is not more than
(45) inches (1.3) meter from the walking/working surface.
Each line shall have a minimum breaking strength of (200) pounds (.88 kN).
Restraint systems are designed to restrain movement so that a fall is not possible. The system must
have the capacity to withstand at least (3,000) pounds (13.35) kN, or twice the maximum expected force
that is needed to restrain the person from exposure to the fall hazard. In determining this force,
consideration should be given to site specific factors such as, but not limited to, the force generated by
a person walking, leaning, or even sliding down a steep roof.
3.19 Inspections
Personal fall protection equipment must be inspected quarterly and records kept of the inspections. Any
frayed or damaged equipment must be removed from service and replaced by the responsible site
supervisor.
Re-certification by the manufacturer is required for reel-type devices annually or after any fall arrest
event. Records are to be made of re-certification.
The responsible site supervisor must destroy lanyards and harnesses that have been in-service loaded.
A Competent Person(s), at least quarterly shall inspect all slings, chokers, and shackles. The quarterly
colour code scheme should be placed on the equipment to identify it as inspected and available for use.
A Competent Person (s) at least weekly to ensure system and equipment integrity shall inspect lifelines.
They shall affix an inspection tag included the date and signature of the inspector.
All positioning belts/harnesses and lanyards shall be inspected at least monthly by a Designated
Competent Persons(s) and subsequently color-coded or tagged to indicate a current inspection.
A Competent Person shall inspect retractable lifeline systems, at least quarterly. The quarterly colour
code scheme shall be placed on the equipment to identify it as inspected and fit for continued use.
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3.21 Training
Training in this Standard and the use, care and limitations of personal fall protection equipment is
required for all new or existing employees whom must use this equipment. Employees who have not
been trained in the use of personal fall protection equipment are not allowed to work on jobs requiring
its use until trained by a competent person. Initial training and annual refresher training are required
and must include the following per OSHA requirements:
Recognition of the hazards of falling and the Standard to be followed to minimize these hazards.
Proper wearing of body harnesses.
Proper attachment and anchorage of lifelines.
Proper equipment operation.
Inspection of lanyards, harnesses, lifelines and devices.
Proper care and storage of personal fall protection equipment.
Review of fall hazards in the work area.
Employee retraining must, at a minimum, occur under the following situations.
Changes in the workplace make previous training obsolete.
Changes are made in the types of fall protection systems or equipment to be used.
Deficiencies are noted in an employee’s knowledge or use of fall protection system.
The custodian has the responsibility to manage and implement the requirements of this Technical
Standard.
Document Custodian
Document custodian must:
Ensure that only latest approved documents are filed
Work with Quality Section to ensure that IMS document and IMS record center are maintained
according to the requirements of the Document Management Standard
Review all the comments of the Development Team and makes the final decision on what comments
to be included.
Ensure that approved copies are available in IMS Document and IMS Record Center
Communicate the Operational Policies, Standards and Technical Standards
Ensure the requirements in the documents are implemented
Be in compliance with the requirements of the documents
Identify Development Team Members
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5 Authorisation
The Department Manager and Chief have seen and approved this document as per the sign-off page.
6 Revisions
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