Osha Roofing Regulations 2017

1926 706 requirements for masonry construction.

Osha roofing regulations 2017.

In november osha issued a final rule on walking working surfaces and personal fall protection systems 29 cfr 1910 subparts d i. Osha requires fall protection for workers on surfaces over six feet off the ground that do not have protection along the surface edges. This includes guardrail systems personal fall arrest systems and safety nets. 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.

Reducing falls during residential construction. 1926 3 inspections right of entry. Construction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction alteration and or repair. Previously osha stated no safe distance when it came to working on an unprotected roof edge.

Protecting roofing workers u s. Roof tarping blue roof safety fact sheet osha publication 3926 2017. Re roofing fact sheet osha fs 3503 2012 english. However under the new rule if the distance is less than 6 feet from the roof edge conventional fall protection systems are required.

These updated regulations stand to have a major impact on. 1926 subpart q app a references to subpart q of part 1926 1926 subpart r steel erection. Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english. Fall protection in construction osha publication 3146 2015.

There are fall protection systems available that can provide roofers the flexibility they need during demolition and roof installation. Since roofs rarely have any sort of built in protective rails employers must provide fall protection for roof workers. Department of labor occupational safety and health administration osha 3755 05 2015.