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Professional cover with document number, OSHA compliance badge, project details, and competent person designation.
FALL PROTECTION PLAN
29 CFR 1926 Subpart M Compliant
Document No: FPP-2026-48291
Prepared for: APEX PLUMBING LLC
Project: 400 Main St Commercial Build
Location: 400 Main Street, Austin, TX 78701
Competent Person: Mike Torres, Site Safety Supervisor
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Project-specific purpose statement referencing your company, project name, and applicable OSHA standards.
This Fall Protection Plan has been prepared for Apex Plumbing LLC to establish policies and procedures for the protection of employees exposed to fall hazards during work at the 400 Main St Commercial Build project located at 400 Main Street, Austin, TX 78701.
This plan complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500 through 1926.503 (Subpart M — Fall Protection) and ANSI Z359.1 standards for personal fall arrest systems.
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Named competent person with qualifications, responsibilities, and authority to halt work.
Competent Person: Mike Torres
Title: Site Safety Supervisor
Responsibilities:
• Identify existing and predictable fall hazards
• Authorize prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards
• Authority to stop work when imminent danger is identified
• Conduct daily fall protection equipment inspections
• Ensure all workers receive fall protection training
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Site-specific hazard table with risk levels and control measures for each identified hazard.
| Hazard | Location | Risk Level | Control Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leading edges | Roof perimeter, floors 3-5 | High | Guardrail system + warning line at 6 ft setback |
| Unprotected openings | Elevator shafts, stairwells | High | Secured covers rated for 2x expected load |
| Ladder access | All floors | Medium | Fixed ladders with cage above 24 ft, extension ladders per 1926.1053 |
| Skylights | Roof level | High | OSHA-compliant skylight screens or guardrails per 1926.501(b)(4) |
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Detailed procedures for each protection method selected — PFAS, guardrails, warning lines — with OSHA references.
5.1 Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
Per 29 CFR 1926.502(d), all PFAS shall consist of an anchorage, connectors, and a body harness with a maximum arresting force of 1,800 lbs and maximum deceleration distance of 3.5 feet.
5.2 Guardrail Systems
Per 29 CFR 1926.502(b), guardrails shall consist of a top rail at 42 inches (±3 inches), mid-rail at 21 inches, and withstand a force of 200 lbs applied in any direction at the top rail.
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The #1 reason plans get rejected. Includes multiple rescue scenarios, equipment lists, and suspension trauma guidance.
Scenario 1: Worker Suspended in PFAS After Fall
1. Immediately contact Competent Person (Mike Torres)
2. Deploy rescue equipment within 2 minutes of fall
3. Rescue team (min. 2 trained workers) initiates retrieval
4. Target rescue completion: under 6 minutes
5. Monitor for suspension trauma (orthostatic intolerance)
6. Administer first aid; transport to nearest facility
Required Equipment: Rescue retrieval system, trauma straps, first aid kit, communication devices
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Training topics, frequency, documentation, and retraining triggers per 29 CFR 1926.503.
All employees exposed to fall hazards shall receive training per 29 CFR 1926.503:
• Nature of fall hazards in the work area
• Correct procedures for erecting/maintaining fall protection systems
• Proper use and operation of PFAS, guardrails, and safety nets
• Role of the Competent Person
• Rescue plan procedures and equipment
Retraining Required When:
• Changes in workplace render previous training obsolete
• Equipment or systems change
• Employee demonstrates inadequate knowledge
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Inspection criteria for harnesses, lanyards, anchors, and guardrails with deficiency procedures.
Pre-Use Inspection (Daily, by each worker):
• Harness: Check webbing for cuts, fraying, burns, chemical damage
• Lanyard/SRL: Inspect for kinks, broken strands, corrosion
• Connectors: Verify gates close and lock properly
Formal Inspection (Weekly, by Competent Person):
• Document all inspections in the equipment log
• Remove any deficient equipment from service immediately
• Tag deficient equipment "DO NOT USE" per company policy
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Emergency contacts, nearest medical facility, incident reporting, and evacuation plan.
Emergency: 911
Nearest Hospital: St. David's Medical Center (1.2 miles)
Competent Person: Mike Torres — (512) 555-0147
Project Manager: Sarah Chen — (512) 555-0192
Incident Reporting:
• All falls (including near-misses) reported within 1 hour
• Written incident report within 24 hours
• Fatality/hospitalization: OSHA notification within 8 hours
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Competent person certification, management approval, and 15-row worker acknowledgment log.
COMPETENT PERSON CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Fall Protection Plan meets applicable OSHA standards and is specific to this project.
Name: Mike Torres
Title: Site Safety Supervisor
Signature: __________________ Date: __________
WORKER TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
[15-row sign-off sheet with Name, Date, Signature columns]
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