Welcome to the Fall Protection Plan module.
A Fall Protection Plan (FPP) is a plan for workers in elevated work areas. Having a detailed fall protection plan is essential to ensure the highest degree of worker safety. The plan also aims to provide a safe working environment and to administer the use of fall
The Construction Regulations 2014 define a fall protection plan;
“fall protection plan” means a documented plan, which includes and provides for:
(a) all risks relating to working from a fall risk position, considering the nature of work undertaken;
(b) the procedure and methods to be applied in order to eliminate the risk of falling, and raise serious safety.
One of the best ways to help your employees avoid this hazard is through a solid plan. A written plan is essential to promoting high safety standards in the workplace and ensuring all employees follow and understand it is just as important.
Below we will go over a fall protection plan, why every site with fall hazards needs one, and how to write it.
Read the instructions carefully before starting with the module.
Click here to view the introduction to the module.