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March/April 2019 I 25 installer skills needed to support the installation team. Next, it is almost inevitable that an industrial installation will require working at heights. Personnel must be formally trained and provided with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). The training components will often include, but are not limited to the following: • Fall protection (how to properly select and use the PPE) • How to create an appropriate fall rescue plan • Aerial lift training for each type of lift a worker is required to use • Ladder safety protocols When working at heights in industrial settings, there are common things to consider. Overhead gantry style cranes are very common in industrial settings, and they can be overlooked when installers are identifying safety hazards. Make sure the travel extent of these cranes is understood, and if work is needed within that area, make arrangements to work when the crane can be locked out. Especially when working at heights, look for and ask operations personnel if there are any pieces of moving equipment in the planned work areas. Food, beverage, and pharmaceutical operations have strict guidelines for any type of construction or maintenance work, due to food and drug safety regulations. Installers need to become familiar with these regulations and adapt work methods accordingly. Drilling, cutting, grinding and the use of any non-food grade lubricants is generally prohibited within certain areas of the plant. The commonly used framing channel, Unistrut, is generally prohibited since it cannot be easily cleaned because of its shape. Conduits are normally spaced off the surfaces along which they run to facilitate cleaning. Stainless steel pathways and support systems may be required. Consult with the client's project manager, operations, or maintenance staff to ensure the installation plan meets their standards. Within the industrial space, there is a need to utilize plug/connector terminations and physical topologies that are unique to this particular environment. For example, a technician will need to know how FIGURE 4: Industrial installations have a unique set of safety guidelines. SAFER WORK, BETTER LIVES.