The University of Texas at Austin has new safety requirements regarding Fall Protection. Fall Protection applies to all UT Austin campuses for students, staff, and faculty working at heights 4 feet and above, who are not working on a ladder. Ladders that are less than 25 feet in height are not subject to this requirement. Please consult our ladder safety page. For specific questions, please contact EHS Campus and Occupational Safety or your Department Safety Coordinator. Contractors should follow current industry standards.
Resources
- Texas Governor Executive Order GWB-95 (PDF)
- Fall Protection Design and Construction Deliverables (PDF)
- Fall Protection Training (UTLearn)
- Fall Protection Plan (PDF)
- Ladder Safety
- Roof Access Rules (PDF)
- Roof Safety Training (PDF)
- Rules for Working Safely on Roofs (PDF)
- Roof Safety Training Form (PDF)
Fall Protection Planning
EHS is available to evaluate existing and new spaces. Active fall protection is prohibited on all new construction. Passive fall protection is required for all all applications of new construction. Passive fall protection includes guardrails and parapets 42-inches above the walking working surface.
Fall Protection Design
EHS is available to evaluate existing and new spaces. Active fall protection is prohibited on all new construction. Passive fall protection is required for all all applications of new construction. Passive fall protection includes guardrails and parapets 42-inches above the walking working surface.
Fall Protection Closeout
In cases where an exception request is granted to install active fall protection, the project is required to satisfy ANSI z379 for all deliverables of active fall protection hardware and associated equipment.