IEEE 1307-2004

This standard 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, the selected recommendations covered under this standard 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 standard applies to electric distribution, transmission, and generation work, communications work (including CATV), line clearance tree trimming work (tree work performed from an aerial 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 standard.

The purpose of this standard is to provide rules, work methods, and equipment specifications to protect employees covered under the standard from being injured by falls and provide emphasis to encourage further development in equipment, work methods, and training relating to fall protection programs used for utility work. This standard clearly differentiates between the processes of climbing to a worksite versus the actual activities at the worksite. This standard permits qualified climbers to free climb when it is safe to do so, but requires them to be attached while at the worksite.

Revision Standard - Superseded.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