scope:

Purpose of This Order.

The purpose of this order is to provide requirements and guidelines to protect AIR personnel from falls while performing work related duties on or near unprotected elevated working surfaces that are at or above four feet in height above adjacent floor or ground level. This order is applicable to industrial-type work locations and aircraft accident investigation sites. It is beyond the scope of this document to address slip/trip/fall hazards in office environments. Appendix A, Fall Protection Definitions, defines many of the terms used in this order.