ANSI IEEE Std 1307-Y2004 pdf download IEEE Standard for Fall Protection for Utility Work
1. Overview
1.1 Scope This standard provides general recommendations for a fall protection program for substation and generation structures and equipment, communication [including Community Antenna Television (CATV)], transmission, and distribution structures. It is not intended to include all of the proven practical methods and procedures; however, the selected recommendations covered under this standard are based on sound engineering principles, engineering safety considerations, and research into the tools, methods, practices, and training provided to and by electric power and communications workers. This standard applies to electric distribution, transmission, and generation work, communications work (including CATV), line clearance tree trimming work (tree work performed from an aerial device or from a ladder), and structure painting. It does not include work in vaults, manholes, or other confined spaces. Requirements regarding floors and similar surfaces, stairways, guardrail systems, and scaffolding of all types are not considered in this standard.
1.2 Purpose The purpose of this standard is to provide rules, work methods, and equipment specifications to protect employees covered under the standard from being injured by falls and provide emphasis to encourage further development in equipment, work methods, and training relating to fall protection programs used for utility work. This standard clearly differentiates between the processes of climbing to a worksite versus the actual activities at the worksite. This standard permits qualified climbers to free climb when it is safe to do so, but requires them to be attached while at the worksite.
1.3 Application This standard is broad yet specific enough to apply to the fall protection of personnel climbing and working at a variety of elevated worksites considered for the utility industry. Since fall prevention and protection practices for different circumstances are influenced by the nature of the circumstance, care shall be exercised when applying these practices to a specific job and location.
1.4 General considerations The procedures presented herein are intended to clarify and enhance other national, state, and local regulations and to add specific requirements applicable to the utility industry. They are not intended to replace their respective regulations. The rules of the administrative authority shall take precedence if a conflict exists between this standard and the administrative authority’s rules.
2. References
This standard shall be used in conjunction with the following publications. When the following standards are superseded by an approved revision, the revision shall apply. In case of disagreement between this stan- dard and a referenced standard, this standard shall govern.