Safety News Item - 07/08/05 - Oregon Trigger Heights

In reviewing Oregon's fall protection standards, OSHA called for comments from the industry.

In his comments, Dr. J. Nigel Ellis expressed concern over Oregon's 10 foot trigger height for certain fall protection requirements.

Dr. Ellis opined that this is less effective than the federal standard and that an across the board trigger height of 6 feet should be adopted. (see Federal Register Vol.70 No. 86, page 23888, May 5, 2005)

Notwithstanding Dr. Ellis' comments, OSHA concluded that Oregon's standards are as strict or stricter than the federal standards and are presumed to be in compliance with section 18(c)(2) of the Act.