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SafetyUpdated 10/16/2026·711 views

Fall Protection Requirements

Quick answer

Full-body harness and tie-off required for any work above 4 feet.

Full procedure

  1. 1Review the Fall Protection Requirements standard on the department portal.
  2. 2Confirm you have the required PPE, tools, or system access for this task.
  3. 3Follow the documented sequence — do not skip steps.
  4. 4Record the completion in the appropriate log or system of record.
  5. 5Escalate any exceptions to your shift lead or on-call owner.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • Skipping the WMS/system logging step — every action must have a system record.
  • Not photographing exceptions before escalating.
  • Assuming verbal approval is enough — always capture the ticket or form ID.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Safety Shift Lead
Ext. 4111 · Slack #safety
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Safety

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Fall Protection Requirements Log
    SAF-103

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Revision history

  1. 2026-10-16
    Reviewed and republished.
  2. 2025-08-15
    Initial publication.
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