a. Competent Person for Fall Protection. A person who is capable of
identifying hazardous or dangerous conditions in the personal fall
arrest system or any component thereof, as well as their application
and use with related equipment, and has the authority to take prompt
corrective measures to eliminate the hazards of falling.
b.
High Visibility Accident.
Any mishap which may generate publicity
and/or high visibility.
c. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by
registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a
physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even
through provided by a physician or registered personnel.
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NOTE: Include the following two items in NAVY
projects only.
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d. Operating Envelope. The area surrounding any crane. Inside this
"envelope" is the crane, the operator, riggers and crane walkers,
rigging gear between the hook and the load, the load and the crane's
supporting structure (ground, rail, etc.).
e. Qualified Person for Fall Protection. A person with a recognized
degree or professional certificate, and with extensive knowledge,
training and experience in the field of fall protection; who is capable
of performing design, analysis, and evaluation of fall protection
systems and equipment.
f. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses.
Any work-related injury or
illness that results in:
(1)
Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death,
or the length of the illness;
(2)
Days away from work (any time lost after day of
injury/illness onset);
(3)
Restricted work;
(4)
Transfer to another job;
(5)
Medical treatment beyond first aid;
(6)
Loss of consciousness; or
(7)
A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or
other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result
in (1) through (6) above.
g.
"USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1
should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.
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NOTE: Include the following item on all NAVY
projects; Item is optional on ARMY projects.
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