Fall Protection

Accidents involving working from elevated surfaces, ladders, and roofs represent one of most serious workplace hazards.  Over 3,000 workers suffered serious injuries in accidents associated with ladder use and falls, accounting for 17% of all OSHA reportable serious inury reports in 2023 and 2022.  

The Fall Protection Plan provides guidance and requirements for employees who work at elevations of 6 feet or greater, work with automated lifts and mobile platforms, use ladders, or have to access campus roofs.  Compliance with the Fall Protection Plan is required for all employees and conforms with Cal/OSHA regulations and best safety practices.  

In addition to the formal, comprehensive plan, EH&S has prepared or collected job aids and tools to support safe work from elevated surfaces.  These include:

• Fall Protection Plan (full plan)
• Roof Access Supplemental Information Sheet
• Roof Access Application (Qualtrics questionnaire)
• Site-specific Fall Protection Plan
• Cal/OSHA Fall Protection Fact Sheet

Additionally, the following training and inspection forms are available for the use of elevated platforms and lifts. 

Template forms:

• Equipment Inventory List
• Licensed Operators List
• Training Attendance Record Form
• Aerial Lift/Mobile Elevated Work Platform Rescue Plan (pending, please contact EHS)

Inspection Forms:

• Site Hazard Assessment
• Elevating Work Platform Pre-Operation Inspection Form
• Extensible Boom Platform Pre-Operation Inspection Form
• Scissor Lift Pre-Operation Inspection Form
• Vehicle Mounted Lift Pre-Operation Inspection Form
• Articulating Boom Lift Pre-Operation Inspection Form

Did you have a near miss or accident involving roof access or have feedback on an unsafe roof or other elevated surface?  Please contact EH&S or complete a safety report.  Employees may report safety concerns without the fear of reprisal or retaliation.