MIOSHA Fall Safety Protection Training
The number one cause of death and serious injury at residential construction sites is falls by employees working above the ground on roofs, ladders and scaffolding.
At the request of the National Association of Home Builders, the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) changed its requirements for residential fall protection. OSHA’s new residential fall protection requirements go into effect June 16, 2011.
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) is required to adopt these changes, which will also go into effect June 16, 2011.
The key change requires employees working six feet or more above a lower level to use guardrails, safety nets, or a personal fall arrest system. When conventional fall protection is not feasible, or creates a greater hazard, a written site-specific plan may be used.
MIOSHA, in partnership with the Michigan Association of Home Builders (MAHB) and local home builder associations, are launching a “Residential Fall Protection Initiative” to help employers protect their workers and comply with the new requirements.
To help contractors comply with the new regulations, the HBAGK and the MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division are offering a 2-hour Residential Fall Protection training seminar.
Attend and you will learn about the new requirements, and how to comply with the changes that take effect June 16, 2011. ,
MIOSHA Fall Safety Protection Trainin...
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 15, 2011
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Location
5700 W. Michigan Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
