steel erection standards cited in 2015

1. OSHA Office of Training & Education 1
29 CFR 1926 - Subpart R
Safety Standards for Steel Erection
29 CFR Part l926.750

2. • This presentation only focuses on standards cited by OSHA in 2014

3. 3
Subpart R – Steel Erection Final Rule
• Published on January 18, 2001
• Effective dates:
• July 18, 2001
• 60 day delay: (September 16, 2001)
• Painted surfaces provisions – 2006

4. 4
29 CFR 1926 - Subpart R
.750 Scope and Application
.751 Definitions
.752 Site Layout and Construction Sequence
.753 Hoisting and Rigging
.754 Structural Steel Assembly
.755 Anchor Bolts
.756 Beams and Columns
.757 Open Web Steel Joists
.758 Pre - Engineered Metal Buildings
.759 Falling Object Protection
.760 Fall Protection
.761 Training

5. 5
§1926.750(c) Specific Controlling Contractor
Duties
• .752 (a) Approval to begin
steel erection
• .752 (c) Site layout
• .759 (b) Protection from
falling objects
• .760(e) Responsibility for fall
protection equipment left by
erector

6. Approval to Begin Steel Erection
• Concrete cured in footings, piers,
and walls
1926.752(a)(1)

7. Approval to Begin Steel Erection
• Site Specific Erection Plans
• Appendix A
1926.752(e)
LPR Construction Co
Fall Protection Work Plan
Job Name:______________________________ Foreman:__________________ Date:______________
Building, Area and Level:_______________________ Gridlines:________________________________
Fall Hazards in work area:
(Check one)
Yes _No _N/A Yes No N/A
___ ___ ___ Elevations greater than 6 feet ___ ___ ___ Ladders above 6 feet
___ ___ ___ Open floor or roof holes ___ ___ ___ Arial Lifts, Scissors Lifts
___ ___ ___ Leading Edges, Open sided floors, Roofs ___ ___ ___ Scaffolds
___ ___ ___ Columns to climb Other:______________________________
Method Of Protection:
Yes No N/A Yes No N/A
___ ___ ___ Full Body Harness W/2-lanyards ___ ___ ___ Arial Lift or Scissors Lift
___ ___ ___ Beamsafe Systems ___ ___ ___ Scaffolds / OSHA / LPR
___ ___ ___ Horizontal Lifelines, Angles ___ ___ ___ Anchorage’s, 5000lbs. Or
3x3x1/4 or equal w/kickers 6” from top twice the intended load.
___ ___ ___ Guardrails, Top Rail @ 42”, Midrail @21 ___ ___ ___ Static Lines
above finish floor. Top Rail to withstand ___ ___ ___ Retractables
200lbs and not be less than 39” from ___ ___ ___ Glyders, Beamers
Finished floor. Flagged every 6 feet. ___ ___ ___ Girder Grips
___ ___ ___ Warning Lines ___ ___ ___ Cable Grabs
___ ___ ___ Floor Hole Covers ___ ___ ___ Beam Straps
Other:_________________________________________________________________________________
Procedures for Assembly of Fall Arrest System: (if No answers, work cannot begin)
Yes No N/A
___ ___ ___ Employees trained in fall protection procedures.
___ ___ ___ Employees installing fall protection trained by competent persons.
___ ___ ___ Maintenance and inspection of fall arrest systems shall be done before work begins.
___ ___ ___ ALL areas pre-planned before job begins.
Overhead Protection:
Yes No
___ ___ All contractors warned of overhead hazards and documented in weekly contractors meetings.
___ ___ Barricades and flagging in place.
___ ___ Warning signs posted.
___ ___ All tools, equipment and materials secured on steel.
___ ___ All employees instructed not to work over anyone.
Rescue: All employees know the procedures of this jobsite for rescue. ALL employees know which foreman have
radios. All employees know where emergency numbers and jobsite address is located.
All employees know location of ladders, manlifts, crane basket for retrieval. All employees know location to meet for
head count for evacuation.
Phone Location____________________________ First-Aid kit location____________________________
Tool Box Safety Meeting Signatures
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
_________________________ _________________________ _________________________
______________________ _______________________ _______________________

8. Qualified Rigger
• Inspects rigging each shift
1926.753(c)(2)

9. Working Under Loads
• Routes for suspended loads shall
be preplanned
1926.753(d)(1)

10. Working Under Loads
• Material being hoisted shall be
rigged to prevent displacement
1926.753(d)(2)(i)

11. Working Under Loads
• Hooks shall have self closing
safety latches
1926.753(d)(2)(ii)

12. Structural Steel Assembly
• Structural stability shall be
maintained at all time
1926.754(a)

13. Structural Steel Assembly
• Fully planked or decked floor or
nets within 30 feet or two
stories under any erection floor
1926.754(b)(3)

14. Structural Steel Assembly
• Metal decking secured against
displacement at end of the shift
1926.754(e)(1)(v)

15. Structural Steel Assembly
• Roof and floor holes shall be
decked over or protected per
760
1926.754(e)(2)(ii)

16. Structural Steel Assembly
• Skylights are not considered
covers
1926.754(e)(3)(iv)

17. Structural Steel Assembly
• Opening around columns must
be protected to falls or falling
objects
1926.754(e)(4)

18. Structural Steel Assembly
• Metal decking shall be laid tight
and secured upon placement
1926.754(e)(5)(i)

19. Column Anchorages
• Columns anchored by a
minimum of four anchor bolts
1926.755(a)(1)

20. Column Anchorages
• Columns evaluated whether
guying and bracing needed
1926.755(a)(4)

21. Beams and Columns
• Two bolt secured prior to
releasing solid web members
1926.756(a)(1)

22. System Engineered Metal Buildings
• Purlins only may be used as
walking working surfaces after
all permanent bridging has been
installed and fall protection
provided
1926.758(h)

23. Falling Object Protection
• Material, equipment, and tools
not in use shall be secured
against accidental displacement
1926.759(a)

24. Falling Object Protection
• The controlling contractor shall
bar other construction processes
below steel erection unless
overhead protection is provided
1926.759(b)

25. Fall Protection
• Required at 15 feet
• Connectors and deckers 30 feet
1926.760(a)(1)

26. Fall Protection
• Controlled decking zones
• Up to 30 foot fall
1926.760(a)(3)

27. Fall Protection
• Connector fall protection at 30
feet
1926.760(b)(1)

28. Fall Protection
• Connectors provided w fall
arrest at 15 to 30 feet
• Connectors must be provided and wear
equipment necessary to be able to be
tied-off, or be provided with other
means of fall protection
1926.760(b)(3)

29. Fall Protection
• Employees in a controlled
decking zone over 30 feet need
fall protection
1926.760(c)(1)

30. Fall Protection
• Access to the CDZ only for those
doing the leading edge work
1926.760(c)(2)

31. Fall Protection
• The CDZ shall not be more
than90 feet by 90 feet
1926.760(c)(3)

32. Fall Protection
• Guardrails must meet 1926.502
1926.760(d)(1)
Sag is several inches

33. Fall Protection
• Fall Arrest system shall meet
1926.502
1926.760(d)(2)
Each Employee must have their own lifeline

34. Training
• Training shall be provided by a
qualified person
1926.761(a)

35. Training
• All employees trained
1926.761(b)

36. Training
• In proper procedure for multiple
lifts
1926.761(c)(2)(i)

37. Training
• In the hazards of connecting
1926.761(c)(2)(ii)

38. Training
• In the controlled decking
procedures
1926.761(c)(3)

39. Training
• The nature and the hazards of
working in a CDZ
1926.761(c)(3)(i)

40. Training
• Proper installation techniques
1926.761(c)(3)(ii)