In section 1926 502 of osha regulations a number of fall protection systems that are acceptable to meet this requirement are provided.
Warning line system osha 1926.
1926 502 f 1 the warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work area.
The employer effectively implements a work rule prohibiting the employees from going past the warning line.
1926 1410 power line safety all voltages equipment operations closer than the table a zone.
1926 1413 wire rope.
No work or work related activity is to take place in the area between the warning line and the hole or edge.
1926 502 f 1 i when mechanical equipment is not being used the warning line shall be erected not less than 6 feet 1 8 m from the.
Without the warning line system is permitted.
1926 502 whether osha will rely on ansi z359 1 2007 regarding snaphook compressive strength requirements in enforcing the general duty clause with respect to personal fall arrest systems in construction as announced in letter 20070920 8088.
Except as provided in 1926 500 a 2 or in 1926 501 b 1 through b 14 each employee on a walking working surface 6 feet 1 8 m or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system safety net system or personal fall arrest system.
Warning line systems the occupational safety and health administration osha is an agency of the united states department of labor.
Or on roofs 50 feet 15 25 m or less in width see appendix a to subpart m of this part the use of a safety monitoring system alone i e.
1926 502 f 1 the warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work area.
1926 1408 power line safety up to 350 kv equipment operations.
The warning line meets or exceeds the requirements in 1926 502 f 2.
Osha s mission is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training outreach education and assistance.
Osha section 1926 501 defines a warning line as.
Warning line systems see 1926 501 b 10 and their use shall comply with the following provisions.
1926 1411 power line safety while traveling under or near power lines with no load.
Warning line systems are considered to be an acceptable means of fall protection for employees who are engaged in roofing activities on surfaces with unprotected sides that are 6 feet or more above lower levels.