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Fall Protection in Construction
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 3146 1998(Revised)

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Fall Protection in Construction

Fall Protection in Construction
U.S.Department of Labor Alexis M. Herman, Secretary Occupational Safety and Health Administration Charles N. Jeffress, Assistant Secretary OSHA 3146 1998 (Revised)

Fall Protection in Construction

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Page Why Does OSHA Have a Standard for Fall Protection? ......... 1 What Does the Fall Protection Standard Cover? .................. 2 What Are the Requirements of the Standard?...................... 4 Controlled Access Zones ....................................................... 4 Excavations ............................................................................ 6 Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices ...................... 6 Covers .. 6 Guardrail Systems.............................................................. 7 Personal Fall Arrest Systems............................................. 9 Positioning Device Systems ............................................ 11 Safety Monitoring Systems ............................................. 11 Safety Net Systems .......................................................... 12 Warning Line Systems ..................................................... 14 Formwork and Reinforcing Steel........................................ 15 Hoist Areas .......................................................................... 15 Holes ........ 15 Leading Edges ..................................................................... 15 Overhand Bricklaying and Related Work ............................ 16 Precast Concrete Erection .................................................... 16 Protection From FallingObjects.......................................... 16 Canopies .......................................................................... 17 Toeboards......................................................................... 17 Training.... 17 Residential Construction ..................................................... 18 Ramps, Runways, and Other Walkways .............................. 19 Roofing .... 19Low-Slope Roofs ............................................................. 19 Steep Roofs ...................................................................... 19 Wall Openings ..................................................................... 19

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Page What Other Help Can OSHA Provide? .................................. 20 Safety and HealthProgram Management Guidelines.......... 20 State Programs ..................................................................... 20 Free Onsite Consultation ..................................................... 21 Voluntary Protection Programs ............................................ 21 Training and Education........................................................ 22 Electronic Information...