What is the 100% tie off policy?
100% tie-off is the law and needs to be strictly adhered to at all times in order to ensure a safer work environment on a tower site. This certificate of commitment is designed to be a pact between an employer and employee to affirm the practice of 100% tie-off 24/7.
What is a tie off system?
Anchor points are the part of a fall arrest system that the harness and lanyard connect to, also referred to as a tie-off point. The worker's harness attaches to a lanyard that connects to the anchor point; the anchor point will have to bear the entire weight of the falling worker and the force generated by the fall.
What is the OSHA tie off policy?
According to OSHA regulations, workers 6 ft. or more off the ground must be tied off to a fall arrest system if there are no guardrails or safety net systems in place. Having a fall arrest system prevents fall-related fatalities and injuries. Falls on average kill between 150 to 200 people every year.
What does the term 100 tie off mean?
Workers must be trained in the proper usage of such equipment including the need to maintain 100% tie-off. This means that at any one point in time, one of two lanyards of the worker must be secured to the anchor point. This is particularly important when the work involves moving from one location to another.
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