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... fall protection, and Appendix D, which addresses design requirements of the revised standard. STABILIZATION SYSTEMS The building stabilization system must be: (1 ) a continuous stabilization system using guide rails or (2 ) an intermittent stabilization system with building anchors no less than three floors or 50 feet apart vertically, or (3 ) a button guide stabilization system or (4 ), in the case of a building where the suspended platform is not more than 130 feet (or 39.6 meters) above a safe working surface, a system ... . The coverage of the standard also was expanded to include activities taking place in interior installations such as atriums. About 7,000 window washers and more than 1,000 exterior building maintenance workers who work on powered platforms are affected by the revised requirements. SCOPE Covers powered platform installations permanently dedicated to interior (e . g. atrium) or exterior building maintenance of a specific structure or group of structures. Does not apply to suspended scaffolds (swinging scaffolds) used to service buildings on a temporary basis and covered under Subpart ... . The revised standard permits the use of alternative stabilization systems for the powered platforms. New requirements were added for training and protection against falls; and existing requirements were clarified and updated. The coverage of the standard also was expanded to include activities taking place in interior installations such as atriums. About 7,000 window washers and more than 1,000 exterior building maintenance workers who work on powered platforms are affected by the revised requirements. U.S. Department of Labor Program Highlights Fact Sheet No. OSHA 90-34 AMENDED POWERED PLATFORM STANDARD ...

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... Update the information when conditions change! You may wish to give your buddy an extra key to your home or tell him where you keep one available. Identify exits, hallways, doorways, and possible alternate escape routes. Note these on your self-assessment list and sample floor plan. You want to avoid narrow exits, patios, atriums, or other enclosed areas where you may become trapped and escape notice by rescue personnel. Carefully note (and correct if possible) any obstructions that might impede your safe exit from areas in which ... get under a table or into a doorway. If you are in a wheelchair, lock the wheels of the chair once you are in a safe and protected position. If unable to move safely and quickly, stay where you are (even in bed) and cover your head and body with your arms, pillows, blankets, books, etc., to protect yourself from falling objects. Call for help if you need it! Use your whistle of flashlight to signal others. Bring attention to yourself in any way possible ... . Make sure your home or place of work has ample exits that will not be blocked with fallen debris. Fasten all top-heavy furniture such as refrigerators, tall bookcases, and glass cabinets, to the walls by means of hooks, angle brackets or braided wire. Install fasteners or latches on cupboard doors. Strong child-proof latches will work well. Apply the same precautionary measures to your places of work. Secure, or bring to the attention of the appropriate person(s ), apparatus that could move or fall, dangerous chemicals ...

...ur self-assessment list and sample floor plan. You want to avoid narrow exits,...irectly above the stairway. Avoid installation in bathrooms and in areas expos...

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