2013 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 23 - Labor
§ 23-492.08 Controlled access zones and safety monitoring systems

23-492.08. Controlled access zones and safety monitoring systems

A. If used to control access to areas where leading edge and other operations are taking place, the controlled access zone shall be defined by a control line or by other means that restricts access. Signs shall be posted to warn unauthorized employees to stay out of the controlled access zone.

B. The employer shall designate a competent person as a safety monitor to monitor the safety of other employees. The employer shall ensure that the safety monitor:

1. Is competent to recognize fall hazards.

2. Warns employees when it appears that the employees are unaware of a fall hazard or are acting in an unsafe manner.

3. Is within visual sighting distance of employees and communicates with the employees who are being monitored.

4. Does not have other responsibilities that could take the monitor's attention away from the monitoring function.

C. An employee, other than an employee covered by a fall protection plan, shall not be allowed in an area where any employee is being protected by a safety monitoring system.

D. Each employee who works in a controlled access zone shall comply with fall hazard warnings from safety monitors.