FALL FROM HEIGHT: WHAT DO THE REGULATIONS SAY?

“The employer shall implement the measures provided for in article L. 4121-1 on the basis of the following general safety principles: Safety principle no. 8 – Take collective protection measures by giving them priority over individual protection measures;” Article L4121-2
“Temporary work at height must be carried out according to a work plan which has been designed, installed or equipped in such a way as to preserve the health and safety of workers, while also allowing work to be carried out in ergonomic conditions.” Article R4323-58
“The prevention of falls from a height from a work surface is provided: either by integrated or securely fastened rigid and suitably robust guardrails […], or by any other means that provide an equivalent level of safety.” Article R4323-59

Recommendations for the loading and unloading of powdery products in a dedicated bulk powder tanker

The shipper and the recipient must ensure that their installations are in good condition
“The appropriate work equipment is chosen to ensure and maintain safe working conditions. Priority is given to work equipment that provides collective protection.” Article R4323-62
“The use of access and positioning techniques using ropes to create a workstation is prohibited. However, should it be technically impossible to use a facility for the collective protection of workers [...] they may be used for temporary work at height.” Article R4323-64
“Indoor and outdoor workplaces must be designed in such a way that pedestrians and vehicles can move about safely.” Article R232-1-9
“The walkways, flying platforms, raised platforms [...] must be constructed, installed or protected in such a way that the workers that have to use them are not exposed to fall hazards.” Article R233-45
“The loading ramps and docks are arranged and fitted out in such a way as to remove fall hazards for workers.” Article R4214-21

Loading arms
Tanker top fall protection gangways