Osha Roofing Regulations 2017

This year osha s new regulations will affect 6 9 million establishments where 112 million workers are being employed.

Osha roofing regulations 2017.

The following video is a demonstration of the osha inspection process from start to finish and serves as an educational tool. 1926 3 inspections right of entry. Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english. Toprails and midrails that are at least 1 4 inch in diameter see 29 cfr 1926 502 b 9.

Contractors and employers who perform construction work must comply with standards in 29 cfr 1926 subpart c general safety and health provisions as well as other applicable photo courtesy of acta safety peterson dean roofing. The video s running time is 52 minutes. Re roofing fact sheet osha fs 3503 2012 english. Reducing falls during residential construction.

What you need to know. Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction alteration and or repair. This information will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Effective guardrail systems will have at a minimum.

They not only will apply to construction businesses but to general industry operations as well. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards such as falling from rooftops unguarded machinery being struck by heavy construction equipment electrocutions silica dust and asbestos. What to expect when iosha inspects. Fall protection in construction osha publication 3146 2015.

Osha s new fall protection regulations. Here are some recent prominent changes in osha s fall protection regulations you should know. Workers exposed to fall hazards or those using fall protection equipment must receive training by may 2017. Roofing safety all employers in the construction industry must have a safety program.

Employers are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable osha requirements. 1926 2 variances from safety and health standards. The construction safety division is responsible for safety in the construction industry in indiana. A surface that is smooth and free from burrs to prevent punctures and lacerations and to prevent snagging of clothing see 29 cfr 1926 502 b 6.

For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of osha standards or regulations refer to title 29 of the code of federal regulations. Pdf fall protection. Strength to withstand at least 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge in any outward or. Impacts to roof work.