What is fall protection? Fall protection system is the use of multiple, approved safety equipment components such as body harnesses, deceleration devices, shock absorbing lanyards, vertical lifelines, and anchorages, interconnected in order to stop a free fall. Each facility or factory must implement procedures to reduce or eliminate the risk of a fall or being struck by a falling object which must cover, as a minimum, the following: Full body harness is required for any unprotected height of 1.8 meters (6 feet) or greater. Fall protection equipment must be inspected before and after each use. Monthly fall protection equipment inspection. Proper maintenance, cleaning and storage of fall protection equipment. Proper use of fall protection systems. Proper handling, storage and securing of tools and material. Restricted access to areas where there is a risk of fall or falling material. Documented emergency procedures for removal of injured worker. Ladder safety must