Guía De Bolsillo Para La Industria De La Construcción Cal/Osha

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CAL/OSHA POCKET GUIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

About this Pocket Guide
The construction industry involves many types of work activities covered by numerous regulations in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (T8 CCR). T8 CCR contains detailed information on regulations and workplace safety programs including specifications and exceptions. Construction employers may haverequirements in the Construction Safety Orders (CSOs), Electrical Safety Orders (ESOs), Tunnel Safety Orders (TSOs), Compressed Air Safety Orders (CASOs) and the General Industry Safety Orders (GISOs). This guide is not meant to be either a substitute for or a legal interpretation of the occupational safety and health regulations. Readers shall refer directly to Title 8 of the California Code ofRegulations and the Labor Code for detailed information regarding the regulation’s scope, specifications, and exceptions and for other requirements that may be applicable to their operations. Current through 7-7-2011 of the California Code of Regulations, Title 8. Produced by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations Cal/OSHA Consultation Service Research and Education Unit Information onobtaining copies of Cal/OSHA safety and health publications is available from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Service located at offices listed in the back of this booklet and on the Internet at To assist the construction industry in working safely and complying with Title 8 regulations, the Research and Education Unit within Cal/OSHA, has prepared this Pocket Guide. This guide is intended to be usedas a reference for workers, employers, supervisors, job stewards, safety personnel and others. This Pocket Guide: » Summarizes safety requirements from T8 CCR that apply to the construction industry. It is not meant to be either a substitute for or a legal interpretation of the occupational safety and health regulations in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (see T8 CCR for detailedinformation). Lists the major subject headings in alphabetic order in the Table of Contents and each subject heading is linked to its content. Provides highlights of selected safety standards in each major subject heading within its scope and may also include best practices in safety and health. Is not all inclusive. The contents under the bullets, lists, notes, and exceptions are highlights ofregulatory requirements, best practices and other construction safety and health information. Readers should refer directly to T8 CCR for complete information.
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Contains abbreviations as described in the List of Acronyms section. Is in pdf format and can be printed online.

minimum requirements and they should strive to exceed the standards at all times. Forsafety and health related assistance, employers and employees may contact the nearest Cal/OSHA Consultation Office listed in the Contact Information section of this guide.

Workplace Safety and Health
Proactive safety and health programs are an effective way to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and reduce the costs of doing business. In such programs employers and employees work together,safety and health is always a part of the decisions made, and all employees and supervisors are fully trained to work safely. The benefits of effective, proactive safety programs include: » » » » » Higher productivity and employee morale Higher quality of work and products produced Fewer worker injuries Lower compensation insurance cost and absenteeism Lower employee turnover

Access
Theemployer must provide safe access to and from all work levels or surfaces. Regulated means of access are as follows: A. Stairways, ramps, or ladders must be provided at all points where a break in elevation of 18 in. or more occurs in a frequently traveled passageway, entry, or exit. 1629(a)(3) B. Aerial devices, such as cherry pickers and boom trucks, may be vehicle-mounted or self-propelled and used...
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