Update 29 CFR Subparts D & I

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1 Because every life has a purpose Update 29 CFR Subparts D & I 1

2 OSHA & This Regulation OSHA has created regulations to protect workers from various hazards, including falls. OSHA has separate regulations for different industry sectors: Construction (CFR 1926) General Industry (CFR 1910) 2

3 Background In general industry US 29 CFR 1920 has previously been limited to either eliminating any fall hazards by keeping the work tasks at groundlevel, or by placing a barrier between the worker and the hazard, such as guardrails. In contrast, the rules in 29 CFR 1926 for construction has included personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) as an additional option for protecting workers at heights. 3

4 What s New? The updates to 29 CFR 1910 have now aligned the two regulations allowing PFAS for worker protection at heights. The new rule became effective January

5 Goals The goal of the walking-working surfaces safety training is to give an overview of the OSHA Standard: What are the new requirements? Due date to meet the standard. Get a general idea of how the standard will impact the general industry & construction. 5

6 Whats Does It Cover? 29 CFR Subpart D Walking-Working Surface: Means any horizontal or vertical surface on or through which an employee walks, works, or gains access to a work area or workplace location ( (b)) Scope and Definitions General Requirements Ladders [General Reqs. for Temp. & Perm. Const. / Use] Step bolts and Manhole Steps Stairways Dockboards Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems Duty to Have Fall Protection & Falling Object Protection F.P. Systems & Falling Object Protection-Criteria & Practices Training Requirements 6

7 New Requirements Scaffolds (a): New rule replaces the outdated general industry scaffold requirements with a direct reference to those in CFR 1926 for construction. Fixed Ladders (b)(9): New rule phrases out a exception for the outdoor advertising industry that used to allow qualified climbers to forego fall protection. Additionally, fall protection must be installed/used on all fixed ladders over 24ft. 7

8 Due Date Eliminating Cases For fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet above a lower level, the employers must ensure: I. Existing installations (before November 19,2018) must have PFAS, ladder safety system, cage or well. II. III. IV. New installations (after November 19,2018) must have a PFAS or ladder safety system. Cages and wells will no longer be acceptable. Replacement. When a fixed ladder, cage, or well, or any portion or section thereof is replaced, a PFAS or ladder is installed in at least that section of the fixed ladder, cage, or well where the replacement is located. Final deadline- after November 18, 2036 all fixed ladders must be equipped with a PFAS or ladder safety system. 8

9 Fixed Ladders OSHA requires F.P. on fixed ladders at the following heights: 20 Old Subpart D / 24 New Subpart D 24 Construction Options for protection include: Poor: Cage / Well Better: SRL Best: Vertical Lifeline (VLL) VLL Components: Flexible Cable / Rigid Rail AKA, Carrier Rope / Cable / Bargrab AKA, Sleeve 9

10 Work on Low-Sloped Roofs (< 4:12) The rule adds provisions for work on low sloped roofs depending on the work frequency, duration and distance from the edge of the roof. 1. Work < 6 from edge: Must use (1) guardrail, (2) net, (3) restraint, or (4) PFAS 2. Work between 6 & 15 from edge, may use: guardrail, net, restraint or PFAS Designated Area w/ temporary and infrequent work 3. Work > 15 from the edge requires, must protect with an option above unless work is infrequent or temporary. Designated Area (doesn t have to be temp & infrequent / line 15 back) No FP required if the work is infrequent and temporary & if there is a work rule prohibiting employees from going closer to edge w/out prot. 10

11 Warning Lines 1926 Roofing 4-sided set of lines in-place to warn workers of edge hazard NOT a guardrail Distances from edge: 6 - General 10 Mechanical Equipment Permit work inside w/ no PFAS Points of access, materials handling areas, storage areas, and hoisting areas connected by access path formed by two warning lines Rope / Wire / Chain Gate or Other Barricade Offset Access 11 Marked every 6 34 > Line < 39 Tip Force > 16 lbs. Line min. 500 lbs. Prevent slack buildup

12 Warning Lines 1926 Non-Roofing Originally just for roofers doing roofing work May 12 th, 2000 LOI permitted use for other activities, with restrictions 12 Fall Protection Myths and Misconceptions: Working Within the OSHA System

13 Training Fall Hazards Before exposure to a fall hazard, employees must be trained must occur before May 17, 2017 Training to be done by a qualified person Retraining Training must be understandable Topics: Nature of fall hazards in work area & how to recognize them; Procedures to follow to minimize those hazards; Correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, & disassembling the systems the employees will use; The correct use of PFPS s, including proper hook-up, anchoring, tie-off techniques, inspection, and storage as specified by MFG. 13

14 29 CFR Subpart I Personal Fall Protection System: Means a system (including all components) an employer uses to provide protection from falling or to safely arrest an employee s fall if one occurs. Examples of PFPS s include personal fall arrest systems, positioning systems, and travel restraint systems. ( (b)) Almost verbatim with Subpart M in these areas Some small differences exist: ANSI 3,600 lb. Gates All anchors grouped together & two options given: 5,000 lbs. - Non-Certified Safety Factor of 2 by a Q.P. - Certified Pre-Sternal attachment allowed if free fall dist. is limited to 2 or less. 14

15 Appendix C of Subpart I Non-Mandatory Rescue Considerations: As required by (c)(21), when personal fall arrest systems are used, special consideration must be given to rescuing an employee promptly should a fall occur. The availability of rescue personnel, ladders, or other rescue equipment needs to be evaluated since there may be instances in which employees cannot self-rescue (e.g., employee unconsciousness or seriously injured). 15 In some situations, equipment allowing employees to rescue themselves after the fall has been arrested may be desirable, such as devices that have descent capability.

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