1926.500 Scope, application and definitions
Means a gap or void 2 inches or more in its least dimension, in a floor, roof, or other walking/working surface.
What is a HOLE?
Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal & vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is this distance or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
What is 6 feet?
This is the amount of weight/force an anchor must support.
What is 5000 LBS?
This is the measurement needed above the walking/working surface for a top rail.
What is 42" plus or minus 3 inches?
This is the proper location that your buckle should be if your harness fits correctly.
What is the nipple line across your chest?
Means a secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards or deceleration devices.
What is an ANCHORAGE?
Each employee on ramps, runways, and other walkways shall be protected from falling 6 feet or more to lower levels by this.
What is a guardrail system?
This can be used as an anchor in a steel structure.
What is a BEAM ANCHOR?
Top rail needs to withstand this amount of force.
What is 200 lbs?
This color is used to determine the size and job description of the harness.
What is NO COLOR DESIGNATION?
Means a barrier erected to prevent employees from falling to lower levels.
What is a GUARDRAIL SYSTEM?
When working on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above lower levels, and using a guardrail system, the system must have this.
What is a TOEBOARD?
In a perfect world, and to reduce fall potential, the anchor should be placed here.
What is above you head?
Mid rail needs to withstand this amount of force.
What is 150 lbs?
This when you need to inspect your fall protection equipment.
What is before every use? Not a bad idea to inspect it after each use.
Means a roof having a slope less than or equal to 4 in 12 (vertical to horizontal).
What is a LOW-SLOPE ROOF?
These are required when employees are exposed to falling objects.
What is a HARDHAT?
Anchors shall be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of this person.
Who is a QUALIFIED PERSON?
Guardrail systems shall be so surfaced as to prevent these types of injuries.
What are punctures and/or lacerations?
These are the main components of fall protection. MJ would say it's as easy as ABC.
What is Anchorage, Body Support and Connection?
Means the edge of a floor, roof, or formwork for a floor or other walking/working surface (such as the deck) which changes location as additional floor, roof, decking or formwork sections are placed, formed, or constructed. Is considered to be an "unprotected side and edge" during periods when it is not actively and continuously under construction.
What is a LEADING EDGE?
Each employee less than 6 feet above this shall be protected from falling into or onto the hazard.
What is DANGEROUS EQUIPMENT?
Anchors that are installed below the head will result in this.
What is added fall distance?
Guardrail systems using wire rope as railing, need to use at least this size.
What is 1/4 "?
These are the top three major fall hazards in the construction industry.
What are roofs, scaffolding and portable ladders?