Can you tie-off to handrail?
OSHA has determined that when a standard guardrail is not feasible because it would result in impairment of the work being performed alternate protection may be provided for employees. A tie-off system is acceptable as a method of meeting the intent of Section 1910.23(c)(1).
At what height are you required to tie-off?
OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations.
What is the height of the top rail for a guard rail system for fall protection?
42 inches
The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface.
What are the OSHA requirements for handrails?
The top rail must be at least 42 inches in height (§1910.29(f)(1)(ii)(B)) and the handrail must be 30 to 38 inches in height (§1910.29(f)(1)(i)) (as measured at the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the rail).
Can you use rigging as fall protection?
If any component of the rigging system, such as a shackle, wire rope, or synthetic sling was or is used to hoist materials, these components are not be used as part of a fall protection system. If they have not been so used, they may be used as part of a fall arrest system if they meet the criteria in §1926.502.
How high must a platform be to require a handrail?
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) requires every opensided floor or platform 6 feet or more above the adjacent floor or ground level to be guarded by a standard railing or the equivalent on all open sides, except where there is an entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.
Can a shackle be used for fall protection?
If any component of the rigging system, such as a shackle, wire rope, or synthetic sling was or is used to hoist materials, these components are not be used as part of a fall protection system.
What is a temporary anchor?
Temporary anchorage points offer safety when no fixed anchor points are present. A temporary anchor point is placed before use and removed after the work has been done, without damaging the structure. For example, we offer a temporary anchor point that is designed for use on top of ocean containers.
What are the three types of fall protection?
The basic types are guardrails, travel-restraint, fall-restriction, fall-arrest, and control zones.
- 1) Guardrails.
- 2) Travel-restraint system.
- 3) Fall-restriction system.
- 4) Fall-arresting system.
- 5) Control zone.
What is the minimum height required for fall protection?
There must be a starting point from which to work so that when nothing else seems to fit, you can know what the default answer is. OSHA says: General Industry requires fall protection for any worker over 4’. 1910.28(b)(1)(i) Construction requires fall protection for any worker over 6’. 1926.501(b)(1)
Can a handrail be used as a tie off point?
A handrail is not automatically (I will even say usually) sufficient as a tie-off point. However, I haven’t seen anything that precludes it being used as a tie off, if it calcs out.
When is fall protection required on a ladder?
Just as in the ladder standard, should that employee need to climb to a height greater than 24’, they would be required to utilize fall protection. Note that this exception is given during climbing or moving only.
How much weight can a fall restraint system deliver?
These fall restraint systems are designed to deliver a maximum of 900 LB to the anchor point, but if that anchor point is a lifeline, the demand on the post will be a function of life-line deflection, so think about that for a minute.