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Fall Protection of Hierarchy of Controls

Cornell University’s fall protection philosophy is to eliminate fall hazards where feasible and to follow the hierarchy of controls when elimination isn’t feasible.

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Genie Traveling Fall Arrest Anchor System Protected Document

The Genie Traveling Fall Arrest Anchor System (TFAAS) consists of a sliding and horizontal track design that allows the operator to tie off and move freely outside of an aerial work platform using a single 6-ft shock-absorbing lanyard. The guideline reviews the inspection, installation and the use and precautions.

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Guidelines

Laser Safety Advisory

The laser safety community has recently developed concerns about the availability of affordable handheld laser pointers so dangerously high-powered that even instantaneous exposure to the direct beam could result in permanent, catastrophic eye injury. These products are available through third-party sellers on seemingly reputable marketplaces such as Amazon.com and are being marketed with innocuous descriptions like camping supplies, pet toys, and tactical flashlights.