R 408.42922 Hazard identification.

Rule 2922. (1) In addition to the inspections required by R 408.42910(3), the employer shall ensure that a hazard assessment is performed to identify, assess, and control employee exposure to hazards as required by these rules and any other applicable state or federal statutes, rules, or regulations. Hazard assessments required by this rule shall be documented as follows: (a) Initially and daily for each site by a competent person prior to permitting employees to climb the structure. (b) When safety and health information or change in workplace conditions indicates that a new or increased hazard may be present. (2) The hazard assessments required by this rule shall do the following: (a) Be performed by a competent person. (b) Evaluate new equipment, materials, and processes for hazards before they are introduced into the workplace. (c) Identify meteorological conditions that could affect work at heights above 6 feet on a tower, such as wind, rain, snow, or ice. (3) If hazards are identified, the employer shall assess the severity of identified hazards and implement means to control such hazards, including providing employees with personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to control the identified hazards and ensuring the proper use of the PPE by the employees.