A documented safety plan required when workers are exposed to fall hazards above 3 metres. It outlines equipment requirements, inspection procedures, and worker training obligations. Subcontractors are typically responsible for maintaining their own compliant program on site.
Compliance Glossary Term
Fall Protection Program
Related Terms
Walking-Working Surfaces Standard
ComplianceA regulatory standard governing slip, trip, and fall hazards on job sites. Subcontractors must ensure floors, platforms, ladders, and elevated surfaces meet inspection and guarding requirements. Non-compliance can result in stop-work orders or liability exposure on client sites.
Management of Change
ComplianceA formal process for documenting and approving any deviation from original scope, equipment, or procedures on a worksite. Subcontractors must follow the prime contractor's MOC process before making field changes. Skipping this step can void your contract or expose your crew to liability.
Api 510 (american Petroleum Institute Standard 510)
ComplianceAn inspection code governing the maintenance and repair of in-service pressure vessels. Subcontractors performing vessel work must often comply with API 510 requirements and use certified inspectors. Non-compliance can result in work stoppages or contract disqualification.
Engineering Hold Point
ComplianceA mandatory pause in field work where an engineer or inspector must review and approve progress before crews can continue. Subcontractors cannot proceed past this point without documented sign-off. Failing to stop can void warranties, trigger contract penalties, or cause costly rework.
Respiratory Protection Standard
ComplianceA regulatory requirement mandating fit-tested respirators and written programmes when workers face airborne hazards like H2S, silica, or fumes. Subcontractors must maintain records of fit tests, training, and equipment inspections for each worker. Non-compliance can result in stop-work orders or disqualification from site.
Surface Access Rights
ComplianceLegal authorisation allowing crews and equipment to enter privately or publicly owned land to perform field work. Subcontractors must confirm these rights are secured before mobilising to site. Working without confirmed access can halt operations and expose your company to liability.
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Colorado Bans PPE Cost Deductions from Worker Wages
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed S.B. 26-160 on June 3, prohibiting employers from deducting the cost of most required PPE from worker wages, with fines up to $200 per employee per week for violations.
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A Department of Labor inspector general report finds MSHA may lack the preparedness to handle multiple mine emergencies at once, citing outdated guidance, equipment gaps, and training deficiencies across the agency.
20 hours ago ComplianceHouse Committee Approves Bill Cutting OSHA Budget by More Than 8% in FY2027
The House Appropriations Committee has approved a spending bill that would cut OSHA's budget by $52.4 million and slash MSHA funding by roughly 10%, with implications for inspections and compliance guidance across field operations.
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