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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Safety nets"Title
"Safety nets"
This section states the requirements for the use of safety nets in construction. Safety nets are to be used when workplaces are more than 25 feet above the ground or water level, and where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts is impractical. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section states the requirements for the use of safety nets in construction. Safety nets are to be used when workplaces are more than 25 feet above the ground or water level, and where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts is impractical. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Fall arresters
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Ladders"Title
"Ladders"
This section states the requirements for fall protection in stairs and ladders, including specifications for self-retracting lifelines and rest platforms. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section states the requirements for fall protection in stairs and ladders, including specifications for self-retracting lifelines and rest platforms. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Fall arresters
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Working over or near water"Title
"Working over or near water"
This section states the types of protection that are required when construction employees are working over or near water. Protective measures required when employees are working over or near water include life jackets or buoyant work vests, ring buoys, and lifesaving skiffs. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section states the types of protection that are required when construction employees are working over or near water. Protective measures required when employees are working over or near water include life jackets or buoyant work vests, ring buoys, and lifesaving skiffs. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Personal Flotation Device
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Definitions applicable to this subpart"Title
"Definitions applicable to this subpart"
This section states the definitions for personal protective equipment and life saving equipment for construction. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section states the definitions for personal protective equipment and life saving equipment for construction. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Lanyards, lifesaving, Personal Flotation Device
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Fall protection"Title
"Fall protection"
This section states the fall protection requirements while working with cranes and derricks. It covers personal fall arrest systems, fall restraint systems, or positioning device systems, and requirements while performing assembly/disassembly, general construction activities, and while working on tower cranes. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section states the fall protection requirements while working with cranes and derricks. It covers personal fall arrest systems, fall restraint systems, or positioning device systems, and requirements while performing assembly/disassembly, general construction activities, and while working on tower cranes. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Fall arresters, Helmet
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Construction, personal Protective Equipment"Title
"Construction, personal Protective Equipment"
This regulations states the general PPE requirements construction employers are mandated to follow. The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis regulations states the general PPE requirements construction employers are mandated to follow. The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical, Chemical
- PPE Type(s): General - applies to all PPE
- SOC Occupation(s): 11-9020 Construction Managers, 47-2060 Construction Laborers, 47-2070 Construction Equipment Operators
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"General requirements"Title
"General requirements"
This section requires insulating gloves when employees are using jack hammers, bars or other hand tools which may contact an electrical line. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section requires insulating gloves when employees are using jack hammers, bars or other hand tools which may contact an electrical line. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Electrical Hazards
- PPE Type(s): Electrical gloves, Electrical protective clothing
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Fall protection systems criteria and practices"Title
"Fall protection systems criteria and practices"
This section covers the fall protection requirements for employees working on scaffolds. This section covers personal fall arrest systems in addition to head protection and falling object protection. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section covers the fall protection requirements for employees working on scaffolds. This section covers personal fall arrest systems in addition to head protection and falling object protection. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Fall arresters, Helmet
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Aerial lifts"Title
"Aerial lifts"
This section states the requirements for fall protection while working from aerial lifts. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section states the requirements for fall protection while working from aerial lifts. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Fall arresters
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)"Duty to have fall protection"Title
"Duty to have fall protection"
This section requires employers to ensure that all employees working 6 feet or more above a lower level are protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, except as otherwise provided in the section. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.htmlDescriptionThis section requires employers to ensure that all employees working 6 feet or more above a lower level are protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, except as otherwise provided in the section. Please note that there are 28 OSHA-approved occupational safety and health State Plans. State Plans are required to have standards and enforcement programs that are at least as effective as federal OSHA’s and may have different or more stringent standards related to PPE. More information about State Plans and their standards is available at: http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp/index.html
- Status: Current
- Standard Type(s): Guide, Regulation
- Hazard Type(s): Physical
- PPE Type(s): Fall arresters
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