IEEE 1307-1996

This guide provides general recommendations for a fall protection program for substation and generation structures and equipment, communication [including Community Antenna Television (CATV)], transmission, and distribution structures. It is not intended to include all of the proven practical methods and procedures; however, these selected comprehensive recommendations are based on sound engineering principles, engineering safety considerations, and research into the tools, methods, practices, and training provided to and by electric power and communications workers. This guide applies to electric distribution, transmission, and generation work, communications work (including CATV), line clearance tree trimming work (tree work performed from an aerial lift device or from a ladder), and structure painting. It does not include work in vaults, manholes, or other confined spaces. Requirements regarding floors and similar surfaces, stairways, guardrail systems, and scaffolding of all types are not considered in this guide.

The purpose of this guide is to provide emphasis to encourage further development in equipment, work methods, and training relating to fall protection programs within the utility industry. This guide provides recommendations to allow qualified climbers latitude to climb about unattached on a structure while requiring non-qualified climbers to be attached by a fall protection system.

New IEEE Standard - Superseded. General recommendations for fall protection and worker protection are provided. Sufficient details of the methods, equipment, and training requirements necessary to provide safe and adequate procedures for personnel working at elevated worksites are presented.