ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2007,Minimum Requirements For A Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program.
ANSI/ASSE Z359.2-2007 establishes guidelines and requirements for an employer’s managed fall protection program, including policies, duties and training; fall protection procedures; eliminating and controlling fall hazards; rescue procedures; incident investigations; and evaluating program effectiveness.
1.1.2 This standard is for use by organizations where employees are exposed to fall hazards
1.2 Purpose and Application
1.2.1 Developing and implementing a comprehensive managed fall protection program is the most effective method to: identify, evaluate, and eliminate (or control) fall hazards through planning: ensure proper training of personnel exposed to fall hazards; ensure proper installation and use of fall protection and rescue systems; and implement safefall protection and rescue procedures.
1.2.2 This standard covers the hierarchy of fall protection, including eliminating fall hazards, passive fall protection, fall restraint, fall arrest and administrative controls.
E1.2.2 This standard contains a hierarchy of fall protection (See Section 5.1).The first and preferred element of the hierarchy is eliminating fall hazards.