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29 CFR 1926 Subpart L
More than 50kv 10 feet (3.1m) plus 0.4 2 times the length of the
inches (1.0cm) for each line insulator, but never
1kv over 50kv less than 10 feet (3.1m)
Power line clearance / minimum
distances from un-insulated lines
Un-insulated Lines
Voltage Minimum distance Alternatives
More than 50kv 10 feet (3.1m) plus 0.4 2 times the length of the
inches (1.0cm) for each 1kv line insulator, but never
over 50kv less than 10 feet (3.1m)
What are the fall protection
requirements for all scaffolds?
Employers must provide After September 2, 1997,
fall protection for each a competent person
employee on a scaffold must determine the
more than 10 feet above feasibility and safety of
a lower level. providing fall protection
1926.451(g)(1) for employees erecting
or dismantling supported
scaffolds. 1926.451(g)(2)
What is fall protection?
Fall protection includes guardrail systems
and personal fall arrest systems.
What is fall protection?
Lifelines must be
Personal fall arrest independent of support lines
systems include and suspension ropes and
harnesses, components not attached to the same
such as Dee-rings, and anchorage point as the
snap hooks, lifelines, and support or suspension
anchorage point. ropes. 1926.451(g)(3)(iii) &
(iv)
1926.451(g)(3)
When working from an aerial
Vertical or horizontal lift, attach the fall arrest
lifelines may be used. system to the boom or
1926.451(g)(3)(ii)-(iv) basket. 1926.453(b)(2)(v)
When are both fall arrest and
guardrail systems required?
Fall arrest and guardrail
systems must be used
when working on single-
and two-point adjustable
scaffolds and self-
contained adjustable
scaffolds that are
supported by ropes.
1026.451(g)(1)
Are there protections in the standards
for overhead falling objects?
To protect employees from falling hand tools,
debris, and other small objects, install toe boards,
screens, guardrail systems, debris nets, catch
platforms, canopy structures, or barricades. In
addition, employees must wear hard hats.
1926.451(h)(1) & (2) & (3)
Are there training standards for
employees who work on scaffolds?
All employees who work on a scaffold must be trained
by a person qualified to recognize the hazards
associated with the type of scaffold used and to
understand the procedures to control and minimize
those hazards. 1926.454(a)
Are there training standards for
employees who work, erect,
dismantle, or inspect scaffolds?
Are there training standards?
Yes. A competent person must train all employees who
erect, disassemble, move, operate, repair, maintain, or
inspect scaffolds. Training must cover the nature of the
hazards, the correct procedures for erecting,
disassembling, moving, operating, repairing, inspecting,
and maintaining the type of scaffold in use. 1926.45(b)
Are there training standards?
Other recommended training topics include erection and
dismantling, planning, personal protective equipment,
access, guys and braces, and parts inspection.
Appendix D
What are the training requirements
for employees working on scaffolds?
The standard requires retraining when no employee
training has taken place for the worksite changes,
scaffold changes, or falling object protection changes;
Or when the employer believes the employee lacks the
necessary skill, understanding, or proficiency to work
safely. 1926.454(e)
Review
Each scaffold component
must support without
failure its own weight and
at least twice the
maximum intended load
applied or transmitted to it.
TRUE or FALSE
The correct answer is:
Review
The standard prohibits
work on platforms
cluttered with debris.
TRUE or FALSE
The correct answer is:
Review
Each scaffold platform and
walkway must be at least __
inches wide. When the work area
is less than __ inches wide,
guardrails and/or personal fall
arrest systems must be used.
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24
36
The correct answer is:
Review
In some cases guardrails are
not required, however, the
standard does require
employers to protect each
employee on a scaffold more
than 10 feet above a lower
level from falling to that level.
TRUE or FALSE
The correct answer is:
Review
Toe boards, screens, guardrail
systems, debris nets, catch
platforms, canopy structures,
and barricades can be used :
to control access
to protect against fallen objects
to store materials
The correct answer is:
Review
When working from an
aerial lift, always attach
the fall arrest system to
the adjacent structure.
TRUE or FALSE
The correct answer is:
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