Subpart M
Subpart M lays out the requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction workplaces. For example, it applies when workers are working at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.
What topic does 1910 Subpart G cover in OSHA?
Occupational Health and Environmental Control
1910 Subpart G – Occupational Health and Environmental Control, including ventilation and noise exposure. 1910 Subpart H – Hazardous Materials, process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
What is OSHA’s fall protection standard?
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 is OSHA Subpart L?
OSHA’s construction industry standards addressing scaffolds are in 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart L. “Platform[s],” which form the working surfaces of scaffolds, are defined in §1926.451(b). Platforms can be constructed using individual wood planks, fabricated planks, fabricated decks, and fabricated platforms.
What is OSHA standards for General industry?
OSHA uses the term “general industry” to refer to all industries not included in agriculture, construction or maritime. General industries are regulated by OSHA’s general industry standards, directives, and standard interpretations.
What are OSHA requirements for lighting?
General construction areas require a minimum of 5 foot-candles of illumination, and plants and shops require at least 10 foot-candles. For other types of workplaces, the minimum illumination standards are as follows: First-aid stations and infirmaries: 30 f-c. Warehouses, walkways, and exits: 10 ft-c.
At what height is fall protection required on a ladder?
24 feet
Fixed ladders: fall protection must be provided for employees climbing or working on fixed ladders above 24 feet. 29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(19) states that fall protection must be provided whenever the length of climb on a fixed ladder equals or exceeds 24 feet.
What is a leading edge fall protection?
A leading edge is any unprotected edge of a platform, floor, or other construction point where the elevation between the next level or the ground is greater than six feet. Here’s how OSHA defines it.
What is 100% tie-off in fall protection?
100% Tie-Off Often, jobsite workers encounter dangerous situations when moving from one location to another while working at height. Maintaining 100% tie-off allows the worker to remain connected and protected at all times. In 2017, OSHA mandated the 100% tie-off regulation for fall protection of workers at height.
