WHEN IS FALL PROTECTION NEEDED?

Background:
Jeb was 35 years old and a carpenter with 10 years experience in the construction industry. His company did not have a training or a safety program, leaving employees to fend for their own safety.

Personal Characteristics:
Jeb's supervisor considered him the type of employee who did not require a lot of supervision.

Accident:
Jeb's primary specialty was installing roof trusses. His boss used a crane to lift the trusses into place while Jeb's crew nailed it in. As the trusses were readied, Jeb stood on a ceiling joist approximately 15' high without fall protection. While the crane operator was lowering the rafter, the wind blew it into Jeb and knocked him to the ground.

Injury:
Jeb landed on his head and severely fractured his skull. He is currently living on a life support system.

Unsafe Act/Conditions:
Jeb failed to use fall protection while installing roof trusses.

Preventive Measure(s):
‡ OSHA Regulation 1926, Subpart M, Fall Protection, requires fall protection for personnel when they are exposed to fall hazards 6' or higher.

What type of fall protection would you recommend?