Fall protection is the most commonly issued OSHA citation in the construction industy.  Effective August 1, 2016 OSHA increased the fine for safety violations to $12,471 for a first offense and $124,709 for a repeat offense.  Outdoor billboards are visible.  Any OSHA inspector can drive by, see your crew on a billboard and to decide an inspection is in order.  Make sure employees who climb follow these OSHA guidelines in order to avoid getting cited for a violation:

• Have a safety belt or a body harness with an 18 inch rest lanyard.

• Have both hands free of tools or materials when climbing.

• Use a vertical safety cable when climbing above 50 feet.

• Be physically trained and capable of climbing.

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