At
15 feet
from the edge or hole (in the case of a hole, measured from the nearest edge of the hole), a warning line, combined with effective work rules, can be expected to prevent workers from going past the line and approaching the edge.
Where are the requirements found for a warning line system?
The
work area must be surrounded by the warning line and must be at least six feet from all sides
. The warning line must be marked at least every 6 feet with high-visibility material and remain between 34”-39” from walking or working spaces.
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.
How far should you be from a leading edge?
As stated in the standard, control lines must be
between 6 feet and 25 feet
from the leading edge. Your letter proposes to place the control lines 10 feet off the leading edge.
How many feet should warning lines be flagged?
All warning lines must be flagged with high-visibility material at
no more than 6-feet intervals
. from the walking/working surface and the highest point is no more than 39 inches from the walking/working surface.
Which fall protection is not allowed at a leading edge?
Each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level where leading edges are under construction, but who is not engaged in the leading edge work, shall be protected from falling by
a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system
.
At what height do I need to wear a harness?
OSHA requires workers to wear a full-body harness, (one part of a Personal Fall Arrest System) when they are working on a suspended scaffold
more than 10 feet above the working surface
, or when they are working in bucket truck or aerial lift.
What is considered leading edge work?
Leading edge:
The edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor or other walking or working surface
(such as the deck) which changes location as additional floor, roof, decking, or formwork sections are placed, formed, or constructed.
What is the OSHA standard for 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 4 methods of fall protection?
All active fall protection for the construction industry falls into four basic categories:
fall arrest, positioning, suspension, and retrieval
. OSHA provides standards for each category of fall protection.
What is a warning line system OSHA?
Section 1926.501 defines a warning line as: * *
a barrier erected on a roof to warn employees that they are approaching an unprotected roof side or edge
, and which designates an area in which roofing work may take place without the use of guardrail, body belt, or safety net systems to protect employees in the area.
What is a leading edge fall protection?
OSHA 1926.751. Leading edge means
the unprotected side and edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor or other walking/
working surface (such as deck) which changes location as additional floor, roof, decking or formwork sections are placed, formed or constructed.
Are horizontal lifelines safer than vertical lifelines?
Horizontal lifeline systems (HLL) are often in work areas lacking overhead anchor points available for personnel tie–off. Vertical life line systems provide hands
free
fall protection for ladders and other climbing tools.
What are two requirements for protection around floor openings?
Never use paper, cardboard, a tarp, or other soft material to cover a floor hole. Guard all new floor holes immediately. Always use a
personal fall arrest system (PFAS)
when it is required to work near or over any uncovered opening more than 6-feet above a lower level.
