Limited access zone means
an area alongside a masonry wall
, which is under construction, and which is clearly demarcated to limit access by employees.
Are limited access zones the same as controlled access zones?
Warning line systems are installed around all edges of a roof, whereas a controlled access zone is
limited to one specific area of a job site
. The rope, chain or wire used in the warning line system must have a minimum tensile strength of 500 pounds, as opposed to the 300 pounds required for controlled access zones.
What is the dual purpose of controlled access zones?
Support workers safely. Controlled access zones serve a dual purpose – they allow specially trained individuals
(such as masons) to operate without traditional fall protection within a certain area
, and: They keep unauthorized individuals out.
What is a control zone in construction?
A control zone is
the distance between an unguarded edge of a building or structure and a line which is set back a safe distance (2 metres)
. … A control zone cannot be used if the level working surface where work is being performed is less than 4 metres wide.
What is the definition of a controlled access zone?
(a) Controlled access zones. (1) When 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 any other means that restricts access
.
What size hole requires a cover?
Every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk (on account of fixed machinery, equipment, or walls) shall be protected by a cover that leaves
no openings more than one (1) inch wide
.
What is a limited access zone OSHA?
A limited access zone shall be established
whenever a masonry wall is being constructed
. … The limited access zone shall be restricted to entry by employees actively engaged in constructing the wall. No other employees shall be permitted to enter the zone.
How close can you work to an unprotected edge?
A common rule of thumb in the construction industry is “the
6-foot rule
,” i.e., that a worker on a flat surface more than 6 feet from an unprotected edge does not require fall protection. However, OSHA regulations include NO SUCH RULE.
What height is fall protection?
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 are the OSHA top 10 most frequently cited standards?
- Fall Protection – General Requirements (1926.501): 5,424 violations.
- Hazard Communication (1910.1200): 3,199.
- Respiratory Protection (1910.134): 2,649.
- Scaffolding (1926.451): 2,538.
- Ladders (1926.1053): 2,129.
- Lockout/Tagout (1910.147): 2,065.
What is difference between qualified and competent?
A competent person
must be able to identify hazards within the construction jobsite
and solve those issues or take action to stop the work until the issues can be resolved. A qualified person has the knowledge to design and supervise the installation of the protective fall protection systems to be used on that jobsite.
What type of material is never appropriate to use as a hole cover?
Never cover a hole with any type of
non-substantial material such as paper, cardboard or plastic
. You may ask, “Why would anyone do that?” Unfortunately, it happens surprisingly often.
When using control lines in controlled access zones they must be?
The control lines used to define the controlled access zone must be
between 6 feet and 25 feet from the leading edge
and must be attached on either end to a wall or guardrail system.
What is a warning line system?
Warning Lines:
These are
lines that run around a roof or work area to warn employees that they are approaching an unprotected edge
.
What is the purpose of an advanced warning area?
The advance warning area is
the section of highway where road users are informed about the upcoming work zone or incident area
. The Lanes(s) Closed sign shall be used in advance of that point where one or more through lanes of a multi-lane roadway are closed.
What is a floor hole?
OSHA defines a floor hole as
a gap or open space in a floor, roof, horizontal walking-working surface
, or similar surface that is at least 2 inches (5 cm) in its least dimension. Examples of Floor Holes: Roof drains.
