Positioning Device System Fall Protection

Positioning device systems are briefly mentioned in osha s fall protection standard for construction 29 cfr 1926 502 e under fall protection and osha s shipyard standards 29 cfr 1915 160 under personal protective equipment.

Positioning device system fall protection.

Osha defines fall protection positioning device systems as a body belt or body harness system rigged to allow a worker to be supported on an elevated vertical surface such as a wall and work with both hands free while leaning. Body harnesses and components must be used only for employee protection as part of a personal fall arrest system or positioning device system and not hoist materials. In some cases a positioning device system may be one of those options. Positioning device systems must be inspected prior to each use for wear damage and other deterioration.

Defective components must be removed from service. Work positioning harnesses include extra d rings sometimes as many as four in order to accommodate working in these specialized circumstances. While the former is very straightforward the latter implies existence of safety device equipment system which protects against a hazard. Specifically positioning device systems and their use shall conform to the following provisions 1915 160.