Region IV

Falls In Construction Resources

2005

 

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Revised

 09/01/05

 

Most Frequently Cited

Steel Erection Standards

FY-04 (10/1/03 - 9/30/04)

Rank Standard Description
1 1926.760(a)(1) Except as provided by paragraph (a)(3) of this section, each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems or fall restraint systems.
2 1926.761(b)

Fall hazard training. The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program shall include training and instruction in the following areas:  The recognition and identification of fall hazards in the work area; The use and operation of guardrail systems (including perimeter safety cable systems), personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, fall restraint systems, safety net systems, and other protection to be used; The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; The procedures to be followed to prevent falls to lower levels and through or into holes and openings in walking/working surfaces and walls; and The fall protection requirements of this subpart.

3 1926.760(b)(3) Be provided, at heights over 15 and up to 30 feet above a lower level, with a personal fall arrest system, positioning device system or fall restraint system and wear the equipment necessary to be able to be tied off; or be provided with other means of protection from fall hazards in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
4 1926.760(b)(1) Be protected in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section from fall hazards of more than two stories or 30 feet (9.1 m) above a lower level, whichever is less.
5 1926.752(a)(1) Fall protection systems required by this part shall comply with the applicable provisions of this section.
6 1926.752(b) "Guardrail systems." Guardrail systems and their use shall comply with the following provisions.
7 1926.754(e)(5)(i) Except as provided in § 1926.760(c), metal decking shall be laid tightly and immediately secured upon placement to prevent accidental movement or displacement.
8 1926.760(a)(3) Connectors and employees working in controlled decking zones shall be protected from fall hazards as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, respectively.
9 1926.761(b)(1) Fall hazard training. The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program shall include training and instruction in the following areas:  The recognition and identification of fall hazards in the work area.
10 1926.761(b)(5) Fall hazard training. The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program shall include training and instruction in the following areas:  The fall protection requirements of this subpart.

 

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