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NL · Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (workplace standards) · Article 141 · clause 141 · NLR 5/12

PART X FALL PROTECTION — General requirements

141(d)

the worker is provided with a fall arrest system that meets the requirements of section 142 ;

141(e)

a guardrail that meets the requirements of section 28 is constructed or installed at the work area;

141(f)

a personnel safety net that meets the requirements of section 143 is installed at the work area;

141(g)

temporary flooring that meets the requirements of section 146 is constructed or installed at the work area; or

141(h)

the worker is provided with another means of fall protection that provides a level of safety equal to or greater than a fall arrest system that meets the requirements of section 142 .

141

Where a worker is exposed to the hazard of falling from a work area that is

141(a)

3 metres or more above the nearest safe surface or water;

141(b)

above a surface or thing that could cause injury to the worker if the worker were to fall on the surface or thing; or

141(c)

above an open tank, pit or vat containing hazardous material, the employer shall ensure that

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