![]() ![]() ![]() Section 1926.502(g)(l) describes the requirements for the placing of the control lines. Therefore, any alternative fall protection plan must comply with all of the requirements of both §1926.502(k) and §1926.502(g). These locations shall then be classified as controlled access zones and the employer must comply with the criteria in paragraph (g) of this section. With respect to controlled access zones, section 1926.502(k)(7) states: The fall protection plan shall identify each location where conventional fall protection methods cannot be used. If all of the fall protection systems listed in §1926.501(b)(2)(i) are either infeasible or create a greater hazard to implement, an employer may develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets all of the requirements of §1926.502(k). In that case, you must use one of the safety systems specified in §1926.501(b)(2)(i) instead of a controlled access zone. Because you use personal fall arrest systems for the erectors, it appears that personal fall arrest systems are feasible and do not create a greater hazard. Your letter mentioned that the majority of the time you use personal fall arrest systems for the erectors of the decking, but not for the foreman or safety monitor. The Note to §1926.501(b)(2)(i) states that there is a presumption that instituting the above-listed fall protections is feasible and will not create a greater hazard, and that the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection program that complies with §1926.502(k) in lieu of the above listed protections. Only if the exception applies may controlled access zones be used as fall protection. This subsection requires the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems for employees doing leading edge work unless the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of §1926.502. Question: When using a controlled access zone for leading edge work where one side has no wall or guardrail system to which a control line can be connected, is it permissible to tie control lines to temporary guardrail stanchions 10 feet off the leading edge?Īs a preliminary matter, 29 CFR §1926.501(b)(2)(i) states: Each employee who is constructing a leading edge 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. ![]() Re: Clarification on controlled access zones for leading edge work. ![]()
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