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Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions

Are all work areas on the jobsite considered to be sanitary and safe conditions? 1926.20(a)(1) Section 107 of the Act requires that it shall be a condition of each contract which is entered into under legislation subject to Reorganization Plan Number 14 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1267), as defined in 1926.12, and is for construction, alteration, and/or repair, including painting and decorating, that no contractor or subcontractor for any part of the contract work shall require any laborer or mechanic employed in the performance of the contract to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his health or safety.
Is there an accident prevention program? 1926.20(b) Accident prevention responsibilities. 1926.20(b)(1) It shall be the responsibility of the employer to initiate and maintain such programs as may be necessary to comply with this part.
Are regular inspections completed by a competent person? 1926.20(b)(2) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.
Are all tools on the Jobsite in good working condition and used according to the manufacturer's requirements? 1926.20(b)(3) The use of any machinery, tool, material, or equipment which is not in compliance with any applicable requirement of this part is prohibited. Such machine, tool, material, or equipment shall either be identified as unsafe by tagging or locking the controls to render them inoperable or shall be physically removed from its place of operation.
Is there evidence that all employees operating equipment are qualified and trained to operate the equipment? 1926.20(b)(4) The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment and machinery.
Has the employer conducted a PPE hazard assessment and has provided employees with all required PPE? 1926.20(f)(1) Personal protective equipment. Standards in this part requiring the employer to provide personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and other types of PPE, because of hazards to employees impose a separate compliance duty with respect to each employee covered by the requirement. The employer must provide PPE to each employee required to use the PPE, and each failure to provide PPE to an employee may be considered a separate violation.
Is housekeeping properly maintained on the jobsite? 1926.25(a) During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding nails, and all other debris, shall be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and around buildings or other structures. 1926.25(b) Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regular intervals during the course of construction. Safe means shall be provided to facilitate such removal. 1926.25(c) Containers shall be provided for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily and used rags, and other refuse. Containers used for garbage and other oily, flammable, or hazardous wastes, such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall be equipped with covers. Garbage and other waste shall be disposed of at frequent and regular intervals.
Are all means of egress unobstructed, unlocked, and marked with exit signs? 1926.34(a) "General." In every building or structure exits shall be so arranged and maintained as to provide free and unobstructed egress from all parts of the building or structure at all times when it is occupied. No lock or fastening to prevent free escape from the inside of any building shall be installed except in mental, penal, or corrective institutions where supervisory personnel is continually on duty and effective provisions are made to remove occupants in case of fire or other emergency. 1926.34(b) "Exit marking." Exits shall be marked by a readily visible sign. Access to exits shall be marked by readily visible signs in all cases where the exit or way to reach it is not immediately visible to the occupants. 1926.34(c) "Maintenance and workmanship." Means of egress shall be continually maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency.
Is there an Emergency Action Plan for the project? 1926.35(a) "Scope and application." This section applies to all emergency action plans required by a particular OSHA standard. The emergency action plan shall be in writing (except as provided in the last sentence of paragraph (e)(3) of this section) and shall cover those designated actions employers and employees must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies.

Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls

Is there an established clinic where employees or supervisors can consult on matters of occupational health? 1926.50(a) The employer shall insure the availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of occupational health.
Are there personnel on-site that are Certified for CPR/First Aid with verifiable cards? 1926.50(c) In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, hospital, or physician, that is reasonably accessible in terms of time and distance to the worksite, which is available for the treatment of injured employees, a person who has a valid certificate in first-aid training from the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross, or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence, shall be available at the worksite to render first aid.
Are there first aid supplies readily available and have not expired? 1926.50(d)(1) First aid supplies shall be easily accessible when required. 1926.50(d)(2) The contents of the first aid kit shall be placed in a weatherproof container with individual sealed packages for each type of item, and shall be checked by the employer before being sent out on each job and at least weekly on each job to ensure that the expended items are replaced.
Is there a clear identifier onsite to indicate the location of the jobsite, such as address or latitude and longitude of the worksite? 1926.50(f)(2)(ii)(A) When using a communication system in an area that does not automatically supply the caller's latitude and longitude information to the 911 emergency dispatcher, the employer must post in a conspicuous location at the worksite either: 1926.50(f)(2)(ii)(A)(1) The latitude and longitude of the worksite; or 1926.50(f)(2)(ii)(A)(2) Other location-identification information that communicates effectively to employees the location of the worksite.
Are there appropriate facilities for flushing or quick drenching of the eyes or body when corrosive materials are present? 1926.50(g) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
Is there and adequate supply of drinking water onsite for each employer? 1926.51(a)(1) An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment.
Are all portable containers able to be tightly secured and supplied with a tap? 1926.51(a)(2) Portable containers used to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being tightly closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers.
Are all drinking containers marked with the contents and nature of the container? 1926.51(a)(3) Any container used to distribute drinking water shall be clearly marked as to the nature of its contents and not used for any other purpose.
Are all nonpotable water sources marked to indicate water is unsafe for drinking? 1926.51(b)(1) Outlets for nonpotable water, such as water for industrial or firefighting purposes only, shall be identified by signs meeting the requirements of Subpart G of this part, to indicate clearly that the water is unsafe and is not to be used for drinking, washing, or cooking purposes.
Is there at least one toilet on-site? 1926.51(c)(2) Under temporary field conditions, provisions shall be made to assure not less than one toilet facility is available.
Are there adequate washing facilities? 1926.51(f)(1) The employer shall provide adequate washing facilities for employees engaged in the application of paints, coating, herbicides, or insecticides, or in other operations where contaminants may be harmful to the employees. Such facilities shall be in near proximity to the worksite and shall be so equipped as to enable employees to remove such substances.
Are noise exposures above 90 dBA over an 8-Hour TWA?
Are employees wearing appropriate hearing protection? 1926.52(a) Protection against the effects of noise exposure shall be provided when the sound levels exceed those shown in Table D-2 of this section when measured on the A-scale of a standard sound level meter at slow response.
Have employees had a baseline audiogram?
Have employees had an annual audiogram?
Have employees had proper training and is it documented?
Is there between 3 and 5 lumens in all construction areas? 1926.56(a) General. Construction areas, ramps, runways, corridors, offices, shops, and storage areas shall be lighted to not less than the minimum illumination intensities listed in Table D-3 while any work is in progress:
Is there a Hazard Communication Program that follows 29CFR1910.1200? Note: The requirements applicable to construction work under this section are identical to those set forth at 1910.1200 of this chapter.

Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

Is the employer purchasing and providing all PPE that is required by this standard? 1926.95(d)(1) Except as provided by paragraphs (d)(2) through (d)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees.
Does the employer allow employees to purchase and use their own PPE?
Is all employee-owned PPE adequate, properly maintained, and sanitary? 1926.95(b) "Employee-owned equipment." Where employees provide their own protective equipment, the employer shall be responsible to assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment.
Is the employee required to wear PPE?
Do Safety Boots/Shoes meet the following requirements? 1926.96 Safety-toe footwear for employees shall meet the requirements and specifications in American National Standard for Men's Safety-Toe Footwear, Z41.1-1967.
Does head protection meet the following criteria? 1926.100(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.
Is the employee subject to sound levels over 90 dBA?
Are hearing protectors provided and used? 1926.101(a) Wherever it is not feasible to reduce the noise levels or duration of exposures to those specified in Table D-2, Permissible Noise Exposures, in 1926.52, ear protective devices shall be provided and used.
Are hearing protectors inserted correctly in the ear as determined by a competent person? 1926.101(b) Ear protective devices inserted in the ear shall be fitted or determined individually by competent persons.
Are the employees wearing eye and face protection where flying particles, molten metal, hazardous chemicals or other substance that can injure the face or eyes? 1926.102(a)(1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
Do all safety glasses have approved side shields? 1926.102(a)(2) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses eye protection that provides side protection when there is a hazard from flying objects. Detachable side protectors (e.g. clip-on or slide-on side shields) meeting the pertinent requirements of this section are acceptable.
Are employees with prescription glasses using approved safety glasses with side shields or glasses that cover lenses? 1926.102(a)(3) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee who wears prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involve eye hazards wears eye protection that incorporates the prescription in its design, or wears eye protection that can be worn over the prescription lenses without disturbing the proper position of the prescription lenses or the protective lenses.
Are employees engaged in cutting or welding operations?
Are employees using the correct type of shade for the operation? 1926.102(c)(1) Selection of shade numbers for welding filter. Table E-1 shall be used as a guide for the selection of the proper shade numbers of filter lenses or plates used in welding. Shades more dense than those listed may be used to suit the individual's needs.
Table E-1-Filter Lens Shade Numbers for Protection Against Radiant Energy

Welding operation Shade number
Shielded metal-arc welding 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter electrodes 10
Gas-shielded arc welding (nonferrous) 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter electrodes 11
Gas-shielded arc welding (ferrous) 1/16-, 3/32-, 1/8-, 5/32-inch diameter electrodes 12
Shielded metal-arc welding 3/16-, 7/32-, 1/4-inch diameter electrodes 12
5/16-, 3/8-inch diameter electrodes 14
Atomic hydrogen welding 10-14
Carbon-arc welding 14
Soldering 2
Torch brazing 3 or 4
Light cutting, up to 1 inch 3 or 4
Medium cutting, 1 inch to 6 inches 4 or 5
Heavy cutting, over 6 inches 5 or 6
Gas welding (light), up to 1/8-inch 4 or 5
Gas welding (medium), 1/8-inch to 1/2-inch 5 or 6
Gas welding (heavy), over 1/2-inch 6 or 8
Are employees required to wear respiratory protection?
Is there documented respiratory protection training?
Is there a documented medical questionnaire or exam?
Is there a documented initial or annual fit test?
Does the employee know how to conduct a pressure test?
Are the respirators being properly stored?
Do employees have facial hair that impacts the seal or valves?
Are lifelines being used?
Are lifelines secured above the point of operation to an anchor capable of holding 5,400 lbs.? 1926.104(b) Lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to an anchorage or structural member capable of supporting a minimum dead weight of 5,400 pounds.

Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention

Is there a documented fire protection program and adequate firefighting equipment onsite? 1926.150(a)(1) The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work, and he shall provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment.
Is access to all firefighting equipment maintained? 1926.150(a)(2) Access to all available firefighting equipment shall be maintained at all times.
Is the firefighting equipment conspicuously located? 1926.150(a)(3) All firefighting equipment, provided by the employer, shall be conspicuously located.
Is all firefighting equipment inspected and maintained on a periodic basis? 1926.150(a)(4) All firefighting equipment shall be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. Defective equipment shall be immediately replaced.
Is there a fire extinguisher rated at leas 2A for every 3,000 square feet of protected building area? 1926.150(c)(1)(i) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.
Is there at least one fire extinguisher rated at not less than a 2A on each floor of the building located adjacent to the stairway? 1926.150(c)(1)(iv) One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided on each floor. In multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to stairway.
Is there a fire extinguisher rated at not less than a 10B within 50 feet wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or more than 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used? 1926.150(c)(1)(vi) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, shall be provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite. This requirement does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
Is there an alarm system to notify onsite employees and the local fire department? 1926.150(e)(1) An alarm system, e.g., telephone system, siren, etc., shall be established by the employer whereby employees on the site and the local fire department can be alerted for an emergency.
Are all safety cans 5 gallons or less, made of metal or DOT approved? 1926.152(a)(1) Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. Approved safety cans or Department of Transportation approved containers shall be used for the handling and use of flammable liquids in quantities of 5 gallons or less, except that this shall not apply to those flammable liquid materials which are highly viscid (extremely hard to pour), which may be used and handled in original shipping containers. For quantities of one gallon or less, the original container may be used, for storage, use and handling of flammable liquids.
Are flammable liquids being stored indoors withing allowable quantities? 1926.152(b)(4)(iv) Storage in inside storage rooms shall comply with Table F-2 following:
TABLE F-2

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| | | Total
Fire | | | allowable
protection| Fire | Maximum size | quantities
provided | resistance| | gals./sq. ft./
| | | floor area
__________|___________|________________ |________________
Yes....... | 2 hrs.... .| 500 sq. ft..... | 10
No........ | 2 hrs..... | 500 sq. ft..... | 4
Yes....... | 1 hr...... | 150 sq. ft..... | 5
No....... | 1 hr...... | 150 sq. ft..... | 2
_________ |_________ |________________ |________________
NOTE: Fire protection system shall be sprinkler, water
spray, carbon dioxide or other system approved by a
nationally recognized testing laboratory for this purpose.
Are LPG tanks that are not being used properly stored outside of the building? 1926.153(k)(1) Storage outside of buildings, for containers awaiting use, shall be located from the nearest building or group of buildings, in accordance with the following:
TABLE F-3
_______________________________________
Quantity of LP-Gas stored | Distance
| (feet)
___________________________|_________
500 lbs. or less............ | 0
501 to 6,000 lbs............ | 10
6,001 to 10,000 lbs......... | 20
Over 10,000 lbs............. | 25
___________________________|_________

Subpart G - Signs, Signals, and Barricades

Do all danger signs meet the following requirements? 1926.200(b)(2) Danger signs shall have red as the predominating color for the upper panel; black outline on the borders; and a white lower panel for additional sign wording.
Do all caution signs meet the following requirements? 1926.200(c)(2) Caution signs shall have yellow as the predominating color; black upper panel and borders: yellow lettering of "caution" on the black panel; and the lower yellow panel for additional sign wording. Black lettering shall be used for additional wording.
Is there a need for Traffic Control?
Are there legable traffic control devices at points of hazards? 1926.200(g)(1) At points of hazard, construction areas shall be posted with legible traffic control signs and protected by traffic control devices.
Does all traffic control conform to Part 6 of the MUTCD? 1926.200(g)(2) The design and use of all traffic control devices, including signs, signals, markings, barricades, and other devices, for protection of construction workers shall conform to Part 6 of the MUTCD (incorporated by reference, see §1926.6).
Are all flaggers used for traffic control certified and wearing appropriate PPE per Part 6 of the MUTCD or state-specific requirements? 1926.201(a) Flaggers. Signaling by flaggers and the use of flaggers, including warning garments worn by flaggers, shall conform to Part 6 of the MUTCD (incorporated by reference, see §1926.6).
Are defective tools identified with an approved accident prevention tag? 1926.200(h)(1) Accident prevention tags shall be used as a temporary means of warning employees of an existing hazard, such as defective tools, equipment, etc. They shall not be used in place of, or as a substitute for, accident prevention signs.

Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal

Are all materials that are stored in tiers stacked in a manner to prevent sliding, falling or collapse? 1926.250(a)(1) All materials stored in tiers shall be stacked, racked, blocked, interlocked, or otherwise secured to prevent sliding, falling or collapse.
Are materials stored in a fashion as to not exceed the maximum safe load limits? 1926.250(a)(2)(i) The weight of stored materials on floors within buildings and structures shall not exceed maximum safe load limits.
Are there posted maximum safe load limits of floors on the second level and higher where materials are stored? 1926.250(a)(2)(ii) Employers shall conspicuously post maximum safe load limits of floors within buildings and structures, in pounds per square foot, in all storage areas, except when the storage area is on a floor or slab on grade. Posting is not required for storage areas in all single-family residential structures and wood-framed multi-family residential structures.
Are aisles and passageways kept clear to provide safe movement of material handling? 1926.250(a)(3) Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear to provide for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment or employees. Such areas shall be kept in good repair.
Is there a ramp or other means to safely move vehicles from one level to another? 1926.250(a)(4) When a difference in road or working levels exist, means such as ramps, blocking, or grading shall be used to ensure the safe movement of vehicles between the two levels.
Are all stored materials at least 6 feet from a floor opening (greater than 12 inches) or 10 feet from open edges? 1926.250(b)(1) Material stored inside buildings under construction shall not be placed within 6 feet of any hoistway or inside floor openings, nor within 10 feet of an exterior wall which does not extend above the top of the material stored.
Are supplies on scaffold being stored in excess of immediate needs? 1926.250(b)(5) Materials shall not be stored on scaffolds or runways in excess of supplies needed for immediate operations.
Are bricks stored greater than 7 feet in height? 1926.250(b)(6) Brick stacks shall not be more than 7 feet in height. When a loose brick stack reaches a height of 4 feet, it shall be tapered back 2 inches in every foot of height above the 4-foot level.
Are nails removed from used lumber before it is stacked? 1926.250(b)(8)(i) Used lumber shall have all nails withdrawn before stacking.
Is lumber stacked in a stable and self supporting manner? 1926.250(b)(8)(iii) Lumber shall be so stacked as to be stable and self-supporting.
Are pipes and other cylindrical materials stacked or blocked in a manner to prevent spreading or tilting? 1926.250(b)(9) Structural steel, poles, pipe, bar stock, and other cylindrical materials, unless racked, shall be stacked and blocked so as to prevent spreading or tilting.
Is housekeeping maintained in a manner to prevent the accumulation of materials that can constitute a hazard? 1926.250(c) Housekeeping. Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation control will be exercised when necessary.
Are dockboards being used?
Are they strong enough to carry the load? 1926.250(d)(1) Portable and powered dockboards shall be strong enough to carry the load imposed on them.
Are they secured in position when being used? 1926.250(d)(2) Portable dockboards shall be secured in position, either by being anchored or equipped with devices which will prevent their slipping.
Are there effective handholds? 1926.250(d)(3) Handholds, or other effective means, shall be provided on portable dockboards to permit safe handling.
Is rigging equipment being used?
Is there any evidence of inspections prior to use? 1926.251(a)(1) Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe.
Is there any damaged rigging equipment being used? 1926.251(a)(1) Defective rigging equipment shall be removed from service.
Is there a permanently affixed and legible identification marking? 1926.251(a)(2)(i) Has permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load;
Are loads being lifted in excess of the recommended load limits? 1926.251(a)(2)(ii) Not be loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed on the identification markings by the manufacturer; and
Are identification tags missing? 1926.251(a)(2)(iii) Not be used without affixed, legible identification markings, required by paragraph (a)(2)(i) of this section.
Is there any unused rigging equipment in the work area? 1926.251(a)(3) Rigging equipment, when not in use, shall be removed from the immediate work area so as not to present a hazard to employees.
Are all specialized lifting devices and hooks marked with a safe working load limit that has been proof tested? 1926.251(a)(4) Special custom design grabs, hooks, clamps, or other lifting accessories, for such units as modular panels, prefabricated structures and similar materials, shall be marked to indicate the safe working loads and shall be proof-tested prior to use to 125 percent of their rated load.
Are inspections being completed daily before use by a competent person with damaged rigging removed from service? 1926.251(a)(6) Inspections. Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments shall be inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer. Additional inspections shall be performed during sling use, where service conditions warrant. Damaged or defective slings shall be immediately removed from service.
Are alloy steel chains being used for lifting?
Is there a permanently affixed durable identification tag? 1926.251(b)(1) Welded alloy steel chain slings shall have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and sling manufacturer.
Are all attachments such as hooks, oblongs (master links), couplings rated to at least the same as the chain? 1926.251(b)(2) Hooks, rings, oblong links, pear-shaped links, welded or mechanical coupling links, or other attachments, when used with alloy steel chains, shall have a rated capacity at least equal to that of the chain.
Job or shop made hooks are not being used? 1926.251(b)(3) Job or shop hooks and links, or makeshift fasteners, formed from bolts, rods, etc., or other such attachments, shall not be used.
Are all loads within the rated capacity of the chain as indicated on the label? 1926.251(b)(4) Employers must not use alloy steel-chain slings with loads in excess of the rated capacities (i.e., working load limits) indicated on the sling by permanently affixed and legible identification markings prescribed by the manufacturer.
Is there documentation of periodic inspections within the last 12 months? 1926.251(b)(6)(i) In addition to the inspection required by other paragraphs of this section, a thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings in use shall be made on a regular basis, to be determined on the basis of (A) frequency of sling use; (B) severity of service conditions; (C) nature of lifts being made; and (D) experience gained on the service life of slings used in similar circumstances. Such inspections shall in no event be at intervals greater than once every 12 months. 1926.251(b)(6)(ii) The employer shall make and maintain a record of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected, and shall make such record available for examination.
Are there any wire ropes slings being used?
Are the slings being used within the weighted capacity as indicated on the identification tag? 1926.251(c)(1) Employers must not use improved plow-steel wire rope and wire-rope slings with loads in excess of the rated capacities (i.e., working load limits) indicated on the sling by permanently affixed and legible identification markings prescribed by the manufacturer.
All protruding ends of strands covered or blunted? 1926.251(c)(2) Protruding ends of strands in splices on slings and bridles shall be covered or blunted.
All wire rope slings are free from knots? 1926.251(c)(3) Wire rope shall not be secured by knots, except on haul back lines on scrapers.
All eye splices are made without the use of wire rope clips? 1926.251(c)(4)(iii) Eyes in wire rope bridles, slings, or bull wires shall not be formed by wire rope clips or knots.
Wire ropes have less than 10 broken wires in any length of eight diameters? 1926.251(c)(4)(iv) Wire rope shall not be used if, in any length of eight diameters, the total number of visible broken wires exceeds 10 percent of the total number of wires, or if the rope shows other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect.
All sling legs are free of kinks? 1926.251(c)(7) Sling legs shall not be kinked.
Loads used in a basket hitch are balanced? 1926.251(c)(8) Slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads balanced to prevent slippage.
Slings are padded when used with sharp edges? 1926.251(c)(9) Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads.
Are synthetic fiber slings being used?
Is there an identification tag to indicated manufactures, hitch capacities, and material? 1926.251(e)(1) The employer shall have each synthetic web sling marked or coded to show: 1926.251(e)(1)(i) Name or trademark of manufacturer. 1926.251(e)(1)(ii) Rated capacities for the type of hitch. 1926.251(e)(1)(iii) Type of material.
Sings are used within the rated capacity? 1926.251(e)(2) Rated capacity shall not be exceeded.
Are slings removed with any of the following conditions? 1926.251(e)(8) Removal from service. Synthetic web slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present: 1926.251(e)(8)(i) Acid or caustic burns; 1926.251(e)(8)(ii) Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface; 1926.251(e)(8)(iii) Snags, punctures, tears or cuts; 1926.251(e)(8)(iv) Broken or worn stitches; or 1926.251(e)(8)(v) Distortion of fittings.
Shackles have working load limit indicated on the shackle and are being used within rated capacities? 1926.251(f)(1) Employers must not use shackles with loads in excess of the rated capacities (i.e., working load limits) indicated on the shackle by permanently affixed and legible identification markings prescribed by the manufacturer.
A chute is used when waste material is being dropped more than 20 feet to any point laying outside of the exterior walls? 1926.252(a) Whenever materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any point lying outside the exterior walls of the building, an enclosed chute of wood, or equivalent material, shall be used. For the purpose of this paragraph, an enclosed chute is a slide, closed in on all sides, through which material is moved from a high place to a lower one.
Is there at barricade at least 42 inches high and at least 6 feet from the projected edged of the opening above with appropriate signs for falling materials? 1926.252(b) When debris is dropped through holes in the floor without the use of chutes, the area onto which the material is dropped shall be completely enclosed with barricades not less than 42 inches high and not less than 6 feet back from the projected edge of the opening above. Signs warning of the hazard of falling materials shall be posted at each level. Removal shall not be permitted in this lower area until debris handling ceases above.
Scrap material is removed as the work progresses. 1926.252(c) All scrap lumber, waste material, and rubbish shall be removed from the immediate work area as the work progresses.
Are all solvent waste, oily rags and flammable liquids kept in fire resistant covered containers? 1926.252(e) All solvent waste, oily rags, and flammable liquids shall be kept in fire resistant covered containers until removed from worksite.

Subpart I - Tools-Hand and Power

All hand and power tools are maintained in safe condition? 1926.300(a) Condition of tools. All hand and power tools and similar equipment, whether furnished by the employer or the employee, shall be maintained in a safe condition.
All tools designed to accommodate guards are in place when being used? 1926.300(b)(1) When power operated tools are designed to accommodate guards, they shall be equipped with such guards when in use.
All belts, gears,shafts and rotating parts are properly guarded when in use? 1926.300(b)(2) Belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums, fly wheels, chains, or other reciprocating, rotating or moving parts of equipment shall be guarded if such parts are exposed to contact by employees or otherwise create a hazard. Guarding shall meet the requirements as set forth in American National Standards Institute, B15.1-1953 (R1958), Safety Code for Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus.
All hand and power tools are in a safe condition when being used? 1926.301(a) Employers shall not issue or permit the use of unsafe hand tools.
All impact tools are free of mushroomed heads? 1926.301(c) Impact tools, such as drift pins, wedges, and chisels, shall be kept free of mushroomed heads.
All wooden handled tools are free of splinters or tape? 1926.301(d) The wooden handles of tools shall be kept free of splinters or cracks and shall be kept tight in the tool.
All electrically powered hand tools are grounded or double insulated? 1926.302(a)(1) Electric power operated tools shall either be of the approved double-insulated type or grounded in accordance with Subpart K of this part.
Pneumatic power tools are secured to the hose with either a whip or other positive means? 1926.302(b)(1) Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected.
Safety clips or retainers are securely installed and maintained on pneumatic tools? 1926.302(b)(2) Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and maintained on pneumatic impact (percussion) tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled.
All pnumatically driven nailers, staplers and other similar equipment has the safety device on the muzzle? 1926.302(b)(3) All pneumatically driven nailers, staplers, and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed, which operate at more than 100 p.s.i. pressure at the tool shall have a safety device on the muzzle to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the muzzle is in contact with the work surface.
Any compressed air that is used for cleaning has been reduced to 30 p.s.i. at the tip? 1926.302(b)(4) Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment which meets the requirements of Subpart E of this part. The 30 p.s.i. requirement does not apply for concrete form, mill scale and similar cleaning purposes.
All personnel using powder actuated tools have documentation of training? 1926.302(e)(1) Only employees who have been trained in the operation of the particular tool in use shall be allowed to operate a powder-actuated tool.
There are no loaded powder actuated tools left unattended? 1926.302(e)(6) Loaded tools shall not be left unattended.
Floor and bench grinders have a tool rest adjusted within 1/8th of an inch from the wheel? 1926.303(c)(2) Floor and bench-mounted grinders shall be provided with work rests which are rigidly supported and readily adjustable. Such work rests shall be kept at a distance not to exceed one-eighth inch from the surface of the wheel. 1926.303(e) "Work rests." On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of 1/8 inch (0.3175 cm) to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion.
All portable power driven circular saws have required guards? 1926.304(d) Guarding. All portable, power-driven circular saws shall be equipped with guards above and below the base plate or shoe. The upper guard shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to permit the base to be tilted for bevel cuts. The lower guard shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to allow proper retraction and contact with the work. When the tool is withdrawn from the work, the lower guard shall automatically and instantly return to the covering position.
All Radial saws have required guards? 1926.304(g)(1) The upper hood shall completely enclose the upper portion of the blade down to a point that will include the end of the saw arbor. The upper hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator from flying splinters, broken saw teeth, etc., and will defect sawdust away from the operator. The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade shall be guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.
All hand fed crosscut table saws have required guards? 1926.304(h)(1) Each circular crosscut table saw shall be guarded by a hood which shall meet all the requirements of paragraph (i)(1) of this section for hoods for circular ripsaws.
All hand fed rip saws have required guards? 1926.304(i)(1) Each circular hand-fed ripsaw shall be guarded by a hood which shall completely enclose the portion of the saw above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut. The hood and mounting shall be arranged so that the hood will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of and remain in contact with the material being cut but it shall not offer any considerable resistance to insertion of material to saw or to passage of the material being sawed. The hood shall be made of adequate strength to resist blows and strains incidental to reasonable operation, adjusting, and handling, and shall be so designed as to protect the operator from flying splinters and broken saw teeth. It shall be made of material that is soft enough so that it will be unlikely cause tooth breakage. the hood shall be so mounted as to insure that its operation will be positive, reliable, and in true alignment with the saw; and the mounting shall be adequate in strength to resist any reasonable side thrust or other force tending to throw it out of line.
All jacks are legibly marked with rated capacities? 1926.305(a)(1) The manufacturer's rated capacity shall be legibly marked on all jacks and shall not be exceeded.
Blocking and Cribbing is in place when required? 1926.305(c) Blocking. When it is necessary to provide a firm foundation, the base of the jack shall be blocked or cribbed. Where there is a possibility of slippage of the metal cap of the jack, a wood block shall be placed between the cap and the load.
All jacks have documented inspections at required intervals of not less than 6 months? 1926.305(d)(1)(iv)(a) For constant or intermittent use at one locality, once every 6 months, 1926.305(d)(1)(iv)(b) For jacks sent out of shop for special work, when sent out and when returned, 1926.305(d)(1)(iv)(c) For a jack subjected to abnormal load or shock, immediately before and immediately thereafter. 1926.305(d)(1)(v) Repair or replacement parts shall be examined for possible defects. 1926.305(d)(1)(vi) Jacks which are out of order shall be tagged accordingly, and shall not be used until repairs are made.

Subpart J - Welding and Cutting

Valve cap protection is in place when moving cylinders? 1926.350(a)(1) Valve protection caps shall be in place and secured.
Cylinders are secured in cradles, slingboards or pallets when being hoisted? 1926.350(a)(2) When cylinders are hoisted, they shall be secured on a cradle, slingboard, or pallet. They shall not be hoisted or transported by means of magnets or choker slings.
Cylinders are only moved with carts? 1926.350(a)(3) Cylinders shall be moved by tilting and rolling them on their bottom edges. They shall not be intentionally dropped, struck, or permitted to strike each other violently.
Cylinders are secured in a vertical position when transported by vehicle? 1926.350(a)(4) When cylinders are transported by powered vehicles, they shall be secured in a vertical position.
Regulators are removed when transporting cylinders unless secured on a special carrier? 1926.350(a)(6) Unless cylinders are firmly secured on a special carrier intended for this purpose, regulators shall be removed and valve protection caps put in place before cylinders are moved.
Are cylinders properly secured when in use, either on a cart or chained to a stable area? 1926.350(a)(7) A suitable cylinder truck, chain, or other steadying device shall be used to keep cylinders from being knocked over while in use.
Are all stored cylinders properly secured in an upright position? 1926.350(a)(9) Compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position at all times except, if necessary, for short periods of time while cylinders are actually being hoisted or carried.
Are oxygen stored at least 20 feet from fuel gas and/or combustible materials or have at least a 5 foot high 30 minute fire rated barrier? 1926.350(a)(10) Oxygen cylinders in storage shall be separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.
Inside of buildings are oxygen cylinders stored at least 20 feet from highly combustible materials and away from elevators, stairways, or gangways? 1926.350(a)(11) Inside of buildings, cylinders shall be stored in a well-protected, well-ventilated, dry location, at least 20 feet (6.1 m) from highly combustible materials such as oil or excelsior. Cylinders should be stored in definitely assigned places away from elevators, stairs, or gangways. Assigned storage places shall be located where cylinders will not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons. Cylinders shall not be kept in unventilated enclosures such as lockers and cupboards.
Oxygen and Acetylene hoses have tape on less than 4 inches out of every 12 inches? 1926.350(f)(2) When parallel sections of oxygen and fuel gas hose are taped together, not more than 4 inches out of 12 inches shall be covered by tape.
All arc welding and cutting cables are completely insulated, flexible and capable of handling current requirements? 1926.351(b)(1) All arc welding and cutting cables shall be of the completely insulated, flexible type, capable of handling the maximum current requirements of the work in progress, taking into account the duty cycle under which the arc welder or cutter is working.
All cables are free from repair or splices for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder is connected? 1926.351(b)(2) Only cable free from repair or splices for a minimum distance of 10 feet from the cable end to which the electrode holder is connected shall be used, except that cables with standard insulated connectors or with splices whose insulating quality is equal to that of the cable are permitted.
Electrodes are removed when electrode holders are left unattended? 1926.351(d)(1) When electrode holders are to be left unattended, the electrodes shall be removed and the holders shall be so placed or protected that they cannot make electrical contact with employees or conducting objects.
All employees are shielded from welding operations as much as practical by noncombustible or flameproof screens? 1926.351(e) Shielding. Whenever practicable, all arc welding and cutting operations shall be shielded by noncombustible or flameproof screens which will protect employees and other persons working in the vicinity from the direct rays of the arc.
Are suitable fire extinguishers available near welding operations? 1926.352(d) Suitable fire extinguishing equipment shall be immediately available in the work area and shall be maintained in a state of readiness for instant use.
Is there a trained firewatch when normal fire prevention methods are not adequate? 1926.352(e) When the welding, cutting, or heating operation is such that normal fire prevention precautions are not sufficient, additional personnel shall be assigned to guard against fire while the actual welding, cutting, or heating operation is being performed, and for a sufficient period of time after completion of the work to ensure that no possibility of fire exists. Such personnel shall be instructed as to the specific anticipated fire hazards and how the firefighting equipment provided is to be used.
Is there any welding/cutting in confined spaces?
Is there adequate ventilation? 1926.353(a)(2) General mechanical ventilation shall be of sufficient capacity and so arranged as to produce the number of air changes necessary to maintain welding fumes and smoke within safe limits, as defined in Subpart D of this part.
Is there adequate ventilation and respiratory protection when cutting or welding with heavy metals such as lead, mercury, etc.? 1926.353(c)(2) Welding, cutting, or heating in any enclosed spaces involving the metals specified in this subparagraph shall be performed with local exhaust ventilation in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, or employees shall be protected by air line respirators in accordance with the requirements of Subpart E of this part:

Subpart K - Electrical

Are electrical systems free of recognized hazards? 1926.403(b)(1) Examination. The employer shall ensure that electrical equipment is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Safety of equipment shall be determined on the basis of the following considerations: 1926.403(b)(1)(i) Suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of this subpart. Suitability of equipment for an identified purpose may be evidenced by listing, labeling, or certification for that identified purpose. 1926.403(b)(1)(ii) Mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided. 1926.403(b)(1)(iii) Electrical insulation. 1926.403(b)(1)(iv) Heating effects under conditions of use. 1926.403(b)(1)(v) Arcing effects. 1926.403(b)(1)(vi) Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity, specific use. 1926.403(b)(1)(vii) Other factors which contribute to the practical safeguarding of employees using or likely to come in contact with the equipment.
Electrical systems are installed and used according to listing and labeling? 1926.403(b)(2) Installation and use. Listed, labeled, or certified equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification.
All equipment intended to break or interrupt a circuit rated and installed appropriately? 1926.403(c) Interrupting rating. Equipment intended to break current shall have an interrupting rating at system voltage sufficient for the current that must be interrupted.
Equipment is securely mounted and properly cooled or ventilated? 1926.403(d)(1) Mounting. Electric equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. Wooden plugs driven into holes in masonry, concrete, plaster, or similar materials shall not be used. 1926.403(d)(2) Cooling. Electrical equipment which depends upon the natural circulation of air and convection principles for cooling of exposed surfaces shall be installed so that room air flow over such surfaces is not prevented by walls or by adjacent installed equipment. For equipment designed for floor mounting, clearance between top surfaces and adjacent surfaces shall be provided to dissipate rising warm air. Electrical equipment provided with ventilating openings shall be installed so that walls or other obstructions do not prevent the free circulation of air through the equipment.
Electrical equipment is free of splices or if spliced are done in accordance with required practices and equipment? 1926.403(e) Splices. Conductors shall be spliced or joined with splicing devices designed for the use or by brazing, welding, or soldering with a fusible metal or alloy. Soldered splices shall first be so spliced or joined as to be mechanically and electrically secure without solder and then soldered. All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors shall be covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device designed for the purpose.
All arching parts are properly enclosed or separate from combustible material? 1926.403(f) Arcing parts. Parts of electric equipment which in ordinary operation produce arcs, sparks, flames, or molten metal shall be enclosed or separated and isolated from all combustible material.
All electrical equipment has the manufactures name, trademark, or another descriptive marking that identifies the organization responsible for the product, marks include voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings? 1926.403(g) Marking. Electrical equipment shall not be used unless the manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified is placed on the equipment and unless other markings are provided giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary. The marking shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.
All disconnecting means identify what equipment they operate? 1926.403(h) Identification of disconnecting means and circuits. Each disconnecting means required by this subpart for motors and appliances shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident. Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, shall be legibly marked to indicate its purpose, unless located and arranged so the purpose is evident. These markings shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved.
There is sufficient access (no less than 30 inches wide and 36 inches in front) around all electrical systems operating at 600v or less? 1926.403(i)(1) Working space about electric equipment. Sufficient access and working space shall be provided and maintained about all electric equipment to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment. 1926.403(i)(1)(i) Working clearances. Except as required or permitted elsewhere in this subpart, the dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive shall not be less than indicated in Table K-1. In addition to the dimensions shown in Table K-1, workspace shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) wide in front of the electric equipment. Distances shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed, or from the enclosure front or opening if the live parts are enclosed. Walls constructed of concrete, brick, or tile are considered to be grounded. Working space is not required in back of assemblies such as dead-front switchboards or motor control centers where there are no renewable or adjustable parts such as fuses or switches on the back and where all connections are accessible from locations other than the back.
There is no storage in the clear spaces around electrical systems? 1926.403(i)(1)(ii) Clear spaces. Working space required by this subpart shall not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be guarded.
Electrical systems have a clear point of access? 1926.403(i)(1)(iii) Access and entrance to working space. At least one entrance shall be provided to give access to the working space about electric equipment.
All live parts are properly guarded by any of the following means? 1926.403(i)(2)(i) Except as required or permitted elsewhere in this subpart, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, or by any of the following means: 1926.403(i)(2)(i)(A) By location in a room, vault, or similar enclosure that is accessible only to qualified persons. 1926.403(i)(2)(i)(B) By partitions or screens so arranged that only qualified persons will have access to the space within reach of the live parts. Any openings in such partitions or screens shall be so sized and located that persons are not likely to come into accidental contact with the live parts or to bring conducting objects into contact with them. 1926.403(i)(2)(i)(C) By location on a balcony, gallery, or platform so elevated and arranged as to exclude unqualified persons. 1926.403(i)(2)(i)(D) By elevation of 8 feet (2.44 m) or more above the floor or other working surface and so installed as to exclude unqualified persons. 1926.403(i)(2)(ii) In locations where electric equipment would be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards shall be so arranged and of such strength as to prevent such damage. 1926.403(i)(2)(iii) Entrances to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed live parts shall be marked with conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter.
Are GFCI's being used or an Assured Grounding Program in place? 1926.404(b)(1)(i) General. The employer shall use either ground fault circuit interrupters as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section or an assured equipment grounding conductor program as specified in paragraph (b)(1)(iii) of this section to protect employees on construction sites. These requirements are in addition to any other requirements for equipment grounding conductors.
Are GFCI's being used on all single phase 15 and 20 amp systems? 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) Ground-fault circuit interrupters. All 120-volt, single-phase 15- and 20-ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure and which are in use by employees, shall have approved ground-fault circuit interrupters for personnel protection. Receptacles on a two-wire, single-phase portable or vehicle-mounted generator rated not more than 5kW, where the circuit conductors of the generator are insulated from the generator frame and all other grounded surfaces, need not be protected with ground-fault circuit interrupters.
Is the employer using an assured grounding program?
There is a written description of the program available? 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(A) A written description of the program, including the specific procedures adopted by the employer, shall be available at the jobsite for inspection and copying by the Assistant Secretary and any affected employee.
There is a designated competent person to implement the program? 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(B) The employer shall designate one or more competent persons (as defined in 1926.32(f)) to implement the program.
Are cords being inspected daily? 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(C) Each cord set, attachment cap, plug and receptacle of cord sets, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, except cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage, shall be visually inspected before each day's use for external defects, such as deformed or missing pins or insulation damage, and for indications of possible internal damage. Equipment found damaged or defective shall not be used until repaired.
Are the following tests being conducted on cord sets? 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(D) The following tests shall be performed on all cord sets, receptacles which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or structure, and cord- and plug-connected equipment required to be grounded: 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(D)(1) All equipment grounding conductors shall be tested for continuity and shall be electrically continuous. 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(D)(2) Each receptacle and attachment cap or plug shall be tested for correct attachment of the equipment grounding conductor. The equipment grounding conductor shall be connected to its proper terminal.
There are documented tests have been performed under the following conditions: 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(E)(1) Before first use; 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(E)(2) Before equipment is returned to service following any repairs; 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(E)(3) Before equipment is used after any incident which can be reasonably suspected to have caused damage (for example, when a cord set is run over); and 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(E)(4) At intervals not to exceed 3 months, except that cord sets and receptacles which are fixed and not exposed to damage shall be tested at intervals not exceeding 6 months.
Is there a method to record the tests? 1926.404(b)(1)(iii)(G) Tests performed as required in this paragraph shall be recorded. This test record shall identify each receptacle, cord set, and cord- and plug-connected equipment that passed the test and shall indicate the last date it was tested or the interval for which it was tested. This record shall be kept by means of logs, color coding, or other effective means and shall be maintained until replaced by a more current record. The record shall be made available on the jobsite for inspection by the Assistant Secretary and any affected employee.
Do all circuit breakers indicate if they are in the open or closed position? 1926.404(e)(1)(vi)(A) Circuit breakers shall clearly indicate whether they are in the open (off) or closed (on) position.
Are there vehicle-mounted or portable generators onsite?
Are the portable generators grounded under the following conditions? 1926.404(f)(3)(i)(A) The generator supplies only equipment mounted on the generator and/or cord- and plug-connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the generator, and 1926.404(f)(3)(i)(B) The noncurrent-carrying metal parts of equipment and the equipment grounding conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the generator frame.
Are vehicle-mounted generators properly grounded? 1926.404(f)(3)(ii) Vehicle-mounted generators. Under the following conditions the frame of a vehicle may serve as the grounding electrode for a system supplied by a generator located on the vehicle: 1926.404(f)(3)(ii)(A) The frame of the generator is bonded to the vehicle frame, and 1926.404(f)(3)(ii)(B) The generator supplies only equipment located on the vehicle and/or cord- and plug-connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the vehicle or on the generator, and 1926.404(f)(3)(ii)(C) The noncurrent-carrying metal parts of equipment and the equipment grounding conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the generator frame, and 1926.404(f)(3)(ii)(D) The system complies with all other provisions of this section.
Are electrical enclosures guarded against employee contact? 1926.404(f)(7)(i)(B)(3) Enclosures are guarded against employee contact.
Do feeders originate in a distribution center? 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(A) Feeders shall originate in a distribution center. The conductors shall be run as multiconductor cord or cable assemblies or within raceways; or, where not subject to physical damage, they may be run as open conductors on insulators not more than 10 feet (3.05 m) apart.
Are all receptacles of the grounding type? 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(C) Receptacles shall be of the grounding type. Unless installed in a complete metallic raceway, each branch circuit shall contain a separate equipment grounding conductor, and all receptacles shall be electrically connected to the grounding conductor. Receptacles for uses other than temporary lighting shall not be installed on branch circuits which supply temporary lighting. Receptacles shall not be connected to the same ungrounded conductor of multiwire circuits which supply temporary lighting.
Are all lamps used for general illumination protected from accidental contact or breakage? 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(E) All lamps for general illumination shall be protected from accidental contact or breakage. Metal-case sockets shall be grounded.
Are temporary lighting cords properly suspended? 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(F) Temporary lights shall not be suspended by their electric cords unless cords and lights are designed for this means of suspension.
Are all flexible cords and cables protected from damage? 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(I) Flexible cords and cables shall be protected from damage. Sharp corners and projections shall be avoided. Flexible cords and cables may pass through doorways or other pinch points, if protection is provided to avoid damage
Are all extension cords of the three-wire type and properly grounded and designed for hard or extra-hard usage? 1926.405(a)(2)(ii)(J) Extension cord sets used with portable electric tools and appliances shall be of three-wire type and shall be designed for hard or extra-hard usage. Flexible cords used with temporary and portable lights shall be designed for hard or extra-hard usage.
All pull boxes and junction boxes have covers? 1926.405(b)(2) Covers and canopies. All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In energized installations each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.
Is there a system rated over 600v nominal?
Do all boxes provide a complete enclosure? 1926.405(b)(3)(i) Complete enclosure. Boxes shall provide a complete enclosure for the contained conductors or cables.
Are all covers tightly fastened and labeled High Voltage? 1926.405(b)(3)(ii) Covers. Boxes shall be closed by covers securely fastened in place. Underground box covers that weigh over 100 pounds (43.6 kg) meet this requirement. Covers for boxes shall be permanently marked "HIGH VOLTAGE." The marking shall be on the outside of the box cover and shall be readily visible and legible.
Are all knife switches installed so blades are disconnected when in the open position? 1926.405(c) Knife switches. Single-throw knife switches shall be so connected that the blades are dead when the switch is in the open position. Single-throw knife switches shall be so placed that gravity will not tend to close them. Single-throw knife switches approved for use in the inverted position shall be provided with a locking device that will ensure that the blades remain in the open position when so set. Double-throw knife switches may be mounted so that the throw will be either vertical or horizontal. However, if the throw is vertical, a locking device shall be provided to ensure that the blades remain in the open position when so set.
Do any switchboards have exposed live parts? 1926.405(d) Switchboards and panelboards. Switchboards that have any exposed live parts shall be located in permanently dry locations and accessible only to qualified persons. Panelboards shall be mounted in cabinets, cutout boxes, or enclosures designed for the purpose and shall be dead front. However, panelboards other than the dead front externally-operable type are permitted where accessible only to qualified persons. Exposed blades of knife switches shall be dead when open.
Are there any damp or wet locations (i.e. outlets in concrete, awnings, etc.)
Are all devices protected from moisture? 1926.405(e)(1) Cabinets, fittings, and boxes. Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations shall be installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures. In wet locations the enclosures shall be weatherproof.
Are all switches located in weatherproof enclosures? 1926.405(e)(2) Switches and circuit breakers. Switches, circuit breakers, and switchboards installed in wet locations shall be enclosed in weatherproof enclosures.
Are flexible cords and cables being used?
Flexible cords and cables are being used in an appropriate manner? 1926.405(g)(1) Use of flexible cords and cables - 1926.405(g)(1)(i) Permitted uses. Flexible cords and cables shall be suitable for conditions of use and location. Flexible cords and cables shall be used only for: 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(A) Pendants; 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(B) Wiring of fixtures; 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(C) Connection of portable lamps or appliances; 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(D) Elevator cables; 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(E) Wiring of cranes and hoists; 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(F) Connection of stationary equipment to facilitate their frequent interchange; 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(G) Prevention of the transmission of noise or vibration; or 1926.405(g)(1)(i)(H) Appliances where the fastening means and mechanical connections are designed to permit removal for maintenance and repair.
Are all flexible cords energized from an electrical outlet? 1926.405(g)(1)(ii) Attachment plugs for cords. If used as permitted in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(C), (g)(1)(i)(F), or (g)(1)(i)(H) of this section, the flexible cord shall be equipped with an attachment plug and shall be energized from a receptacle outlet.
Are cords being used according to a prohibited use? 1926.405(g)(1)(iii) Prohibited uses. Unless necessary for a use permitted in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this section, flexible cords and cables shall not be used: 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(A) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(B) Where run through holes in walls, ceilings, or floors; 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(C) Where run through doorways, windows, or similar openings, except as permitted in paragraph (a)(2)(ii)(I) of this section; 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(D) Where attached to building surfaces; or 1926.405(g)(1)(iii)(E) Where concealed behind building walls, ceilings, or floors.
Do extension cords have the following marks on the outer insulation? 1926.405(g)(2)(ii) Marking. Type SJ, SJO, SJT, SJTO, S, SO, ST, and STO cords shall not be used unless durably marked on the surface with the type designation, size, and number of conductors.
Is there any sign of splicing or cord damage on extension cords? 1926.405(g)(2)(iii) Splices. Flexible cords shall be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard service flexible cords No. 12 or larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.
Do flexible cords have proper strain relief at cord ends? 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) Strain relief. Flexible cords shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided which will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
Are flexible cords and cables properly protected when passing through holes or openings in a box? 1926.405(g)(2)(v) Cords passing through holes. Flexible cords and cables shall be protected by bushings or fittings where passing through holes in covers, outlet boxes, or similar enclosures.
Do all portable cables over 600v contain the following elements? 1926.405(h) Portable cables over 600 volts, nominal. Multiconductor portable cable for use in supplying power to portable or mobile equipment at over 600 volts, nominal, shall consist of No. 8 or larger conductors employing flexible stranding. Cables operated at over 2000 volts shall be shielded for the purpose of confining the voltage stresses to the insulation. Grounding conductors shall be provided. Connectors for these cables shall be of a locking type with provisions to prevent their opening or closing while energized. Strain relief shall be provided at connections and terminations. Portable cables shall not be operated with splices unless the splices are of the permanent molded, vulcanized, or other equivalent type. Termination enclosures shall be marked with a high voltage hazard warning, and terminations shall be accessible only to authorized and qualified personnel.
All live parts of lamps, fixtures, and receptacles are protected from employee contact when live? 1926.405(j)(1)(i) Live parts. Fixtures, lampholders, lamps, rosettes, and receptacles shall have no live parts normally exposed to employee contact. However, rosettes and cleat-type lampholders and receptacles located at least 8 feet (2.44 m) above the floor may have exposed parts.
All fixtures and lamps are properly supported? 1926.405(j)(1)(ii) Support. Fixtures, lampholders, rosettes, and receptacles shall be securely supported. A fixture that weighs more than 6 pounds (2.72 kg) or exceeds 16 inches (406 mm) in any dimension shall not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder.
Portable lamps are wired with a flexible cord and are properly installed? 1926.405(j)(1)(iii) Portable lamps. Portable lamps shall be wired with flexible cord and an attachment plug of the polarized or grounding type. If the portable lamp uses an Edison-based lampholder, the grounded conductor shall be identified and attached to the screw shell and the identified blade of the attachment plug. In addition, portable handlamps shall comply with the following:
Do portable head lamps meet all of the following criteria? 1926.405(j)(1)(iii)(A) Metal shell, paperlined lampholders shall not be used; 1926.405(j)(1)(iii)(B) Handlamps shall be equipped with a handle of molded composition or other insulating material; 1926.405(j)(1)(iii)(C) Handlamps shall be equipped with a substantial guard attached to the lampholder or handle; 1926.405(j)(1)(iii)(D) Metallic guards shall be grounded by the means of an equipment grounding conductor run within the power supply cord.
Are all equipment marked with the appropriate hazard classification? 1926.407(a) Scope. This section sets forth requirements for electric equipment and wiring in locations which are classified depending on the properties of the flammable vapors, liquids or gases, or combustible dusts or fibers which may be present therein and the likelihood that a flammable or combustible concentration or quantity is present. Each room, section or area shall be considered individually in determining its classification. These hazardous (classified) locations are assigned six designations as follows: Class I, Division 1 Class I, Division 2 Class II, Division 1 Class II, Division 2 Class III, Division 1 Class III, Division 2

Subpart L - Scaffolds

Are scaffolds being used on the job site?
Are all working levels of the scaffold fully planked? 1926.451(b)(1) Each platform on all working levels of scaffolds shall be fully planked or decked between the front uprights and the guardrail supports as follows: 1926.451(b)(1)(i) Each platform unit (e.g., scaffold plank, fabricated plank, fabricated deck, or fabricated platform) shall be installed so that the space between adjacent units and the space between the platform and the uprights is no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, except where the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary (for example, to fit around uprights when side brackets are used to extend the width of the platform). 1926.451(b)(1)(ii) Where the employer makes the demonstration provided for in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, the platform shall be planked or decked as fully as possible and the remaining open space between the platform and the uprights shall not exceed 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm). Exception to paragraph (b)(1): The requirement in paragraph (b)(1) to provide full planking or decking does not apply to platforms used solely as walkways or solely by employees performing scaffold erection or dismantling. In these situations, only the planking that the employer establishes is necessary to provide safe working conditions is required.
Are all scaffolds at least 18" wide? 1926.451(b)(2) Except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section, each scaffold platform and walkway shall be at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide.
Are Ladderjack, pump jack, top plate and roof bracket scaffolds at least 12"? 1926.451(b)(2)(i) Each ladder jack scaffold, top plate bracket scaffold, roof bracket scaffold, and pump jack scaffold shall be at least 12 inches (30 cm) wide. There is no minimum width requirement for boatswains' chairs. Note to paragraph (b)(2)(i): Pursuant to an administrative stay effective November 29, 1996 and published in the Federal Register on November 25, 1996, the requirement in paragraph (b)(2)(i) that roof bracket scaffolds be at least 12 inches wide is stayed until November 25, 1997 or until rulemaking regarding the minimum width of roof bracket scaffolds has been completed, whichever is later.
For each section, less than 10' do the platforms extend more than 12" over the support? 1926.451(b)(5)(i) Each end of a platform 10 feet or less in length shall not extend over its support more than 12 inches (30 cm) unless the platform is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees and/or materials without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end.
For each section, greater than 10' do the platforms extend more than 18" over the support? 1926.451(b)(5)(ii) Each platform greater than 10 feet in length shall not extend over its support more than 18 inches (46 cm), unless it is designed and installed so that the cantilevered portion of the platform is able to support employees without tipping, or has guardrails which block employee access to the cantilevered end.
Scaffold planks butted end to end are supported on separate support surfaces? 1926.451(b)(6) On scaffolds where scaffold planks are abutted to create a long platform, each abutted end shall rest on a separate support surface. This provision does not preclude the use of common support members, such as "T" sections, to support abutting planks, or hook on platforms designed to rest on common supports.
Do plank overlaps occur over a support and are greater than 12"? 1926.451(b)(7) On scaffolds where platforms are overlapped to create a long platform, the overlap shall occur only over supports, and shall not be less than 12 inches (30 cm) unless the platforms are nailed together or otherwise restrained to prevent movement.
Are all platforms at corners laid according to the following requirements? 1926.451(b)(8) At all points of a scaffold where the platform changes direction, such as turning a corner, any platform that rests on a bearer at an angle other than a right angle shall be laid first, and platforms which rest at right angles over the same bearer shall be laid second, on top of the first platform.
Are wood planks free of paints or other finishes except on the ends? 1926.451(b)(9) Wood platforms shall not be covered with opaque finishes, except that platform edges may be covered or marked for identification. Platforms may be coated periodically with wood preservatives, fire-retardant finishes, and slip-resistant finishes; however, the coating may not obscure the top or bottom wood surfaces.
Are all scaffold components from the same manufacturer or fit together without force or diminish scaffold integrity? 1926.451(b)(10) Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not be intermixed unless the components fit together without force and the scaffold's structural integrity is maintained by the user. Scaffold components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not be modified in order to intermix them unless a competent person determines the resulting scaffold is structurally sound.
Are there supported scaffolds?
Are scaffolds over a base to height ratio over 4:1 secured in one of the following methods? 1926.451(c)(1) Supported scaffolds with a height to base width (including outrigger supports, if used) ratio of more than four to one (4:1) shall be restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or equivalent means, as follows: 1926.451(c)(1)(i) Guys, ties, and braces shall be installed at locations where horizontal members support both inner and outer legs. 1926.451(c)(1)(ii) Guys, ties, and braces shall be installed according to the scaffold manufacturer's recommendations or at the closest horizontal member to the 4:1 height and be repeated vertically at locations of horizontal members every 20 feet (6.1 m) or less thereafter for scaffolds 3 feet (0.91 m) wide or less, and every 26 feet (7.9 m) or less thereafter for scaffolds greater than 3 feet (0.91 m) wide. The top guy, tie or brace of completed scaffolds shall be placed no further than the 4:1 height from the top. Such guys, ties and braces shall be installed at each end of the scaffold and at horizontal intervals not to exceed 30 feet (9.1 m) (measured from one end [not both] towards the other). 1926.451(c)(1)(iii) Ties, guys, braces, or outriggers shall be used to prevent the tipping of supported scaffolds in all circumstances where an eccentric load, such as a cantilevered work platform, is applied or is transmitted to the scaffold.
Scaffold poles are on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation? 1926.451(c)(2) Supported scaffold poles, legs, posts, frames, and uprights shall bear on base plates and mud sills or other adequate firm foundation.
Footings are level, sound and capable of supporting the load without settling or displacement? 1926.451(c)(2)(i) Footings shall be level, sound, rigid, and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold without settling or displacement.
Heavy equipment such as loaders or forklifts are not being used to support scaffolds? 1926.451(c)(2)(iv) Front-end loaders and similar pieces of equipment shall not be used to support scaffold platforms unless they have been specifically designed by the manufacturer for such use. 1926.451(c)(2)(v) Fork-lifts shall not be used to support scaffold platforms unless the entire platform is attached to the fork and the fork-lift is not moved horizontally while the platform is occupied.
Is there a suitable means of access when there is more than 2 feet of elevation change? 1926.451(e)(1) When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet (0.6 m) above or below a point of access, portable ladders, hook-on ladders, attachable ladders, stair towers (scaffold stairways/towers), stairway-type ladders (such as ladder stands), ramps, walkways, integral prefabricated scaffold access, or direct access from another scaffold, structure, personnel hoist, or similar surface shall be used. Crossbraces shall not be used as a means of access.
Stairway type ladders are positioned that their bottom step is no more than 24" from the supporting level? 1926.451(e)(3)(i) Be positioned such that their bottom step is not more than 24 inches (61 cm) above the scaffold supporting level;
There are rest platforms at 12-foot vertical intervals? 1926.451(e)(3)(ii) Be provided with rest platforms at 12 foot (3.7 m) maximum vertical intervals;
All steps have a minimum step width of 16 inches with slip resistance treads? 1926.451(e)(3)(iii) Have a minimum step width of 16 inches (41 cm), except that mobile scaffold stairway-type ladders shall have a minimum step width of 11 1/2 inches (30 cm); and 1926.451(e)(3)(iv) Have slip-resistant treads on all steps and landings.
Scaffolds are clear of all slippery surfaces such as ice and snow? 1926.451(f)(8) Employees shall be prohibited from working on scaffolds covered with snow, ice, or other slippery material except as necessary for removal of such materials.
Are loads being swung over or near scaffolds secured with a tag line? 1926.451(f)(9) Where swinging loads are being hoisted onto or near scaffolds such that the loads might contact the scaffold, tag lines or equivalent measures to control the loads shall be used.
Has all work ceased when high winds or storms are present? 1926.451(f)(12) Work on or from scaffolds is prohibited during storms or high winds unless a competent person has determined that it is safe for employees to be on the scaffold and those employees are protected by a personal fall arrest system or wind screens. Wind screens shall not be used unless the scaffold is secured against the anticipated wind forces imposed.
Is all debris promptly removed from the scaffold? 1926.451(f)(13) Debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on platforms.
Makeshift devices are not being used to increase height? 1926.451(f)(14) Makeshift devices, such as but not limited to boxes and barrels, shall not be used on top of scaffold platforms to increase the working level height of employees.
Platforms have no more than 1/60 deflection of the span when loaded? 1926.451(f)(16) Platforms shall not deflect more than 1/60 of the span when loaded.
Are employees working over 10' above a lower level with a potential for a fall?
Are employees provided a personal fall arrest system when working on any of the following scaffold types? 1926.451(g)(1)(i) Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold shall be protected by a personal fall arrest system;
Are employees provided with a personal fall arrest system, guardrail system or grab line when working on the following scaffold types? 1926.451(g)(1)(iii) Each employee on a crawling board (chicken ladder) shall be protected by a personal fall arrest system, a guardrail system (with minimum 200 pound toprail capacity), or by a three-fourth inch (1.9 cm) diameter grabline or equivalent handhold securely fastened beside each crawling board;
Are guardrail systems installed along all open sides and ends of platforms? 1926.451(g)(4)(i) Guardrail systems shall be installed along all open sides and ends of platforms. Guardrail systems shall be installed before the scaffold is released for use by employees other than erection/dismantling crews.
Is the toprail between 38 and 45 inches above the platform surface? 1926.451(g)(4)(ii) The top edge height of toprails or equivalent member on supported scaffolds manufactured or placed in service after January 1, 2000 shall be installed between 38 inches (0.97 m) and 45 inches (1.2 m) above the platform surface.
Are midrails installed halfway between the platform and toprail? 1926.451(g)(4)(iv) When midrails are used, they shall be installed at a height approximately midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the platform surface.
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Crossbracing is acceptable in place of a midrail when the crossing point of two braces is between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 30 inches (0.8 m) above the work platform or as a toprail when the crossing point of two braces is between 38 inches (0.97 m) and 48 inches (1.3 m) above the work platform. The end points at each upright shall be no more than 48 inches (1.3 m) apart.
Is there appropriate falling object protection such as toeboards? 1926.451(h)(1) In addition to wearing hardhats each employee on a scaffold shall be provided with additional protection from falling hand tools, debris, and other small objects through the installation of toeboards, screens, or guardrail systems, or through the erection of debris nets, catch platforms, or canopy structures that contain or deflect the falling objects. When the falling objects are too large, heavy or massive to be contained or deflected by any of the above-listed measures, the employer shall place such potential falling objects away from the edge of the surface from which they could fall and shall secure those materials as necessary to prevent their falling.
Are there barricades installed below scaffolds when there is a potential of falling material? 1926.451(h)(2)(i) The area below the scaffold to which objects can fall shall be barricaded, and employees shall not be permitted to enter the hazard area; or
Is there a toeboard on all scaffolds over 10' above lower levels? 1926.451(h)(2)(ii) A toeboard shall be erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.
Are toe boards at least 3.5 inches high and properly secured with no more than a 1/4" gap to the platform? 1926.451(h)(4)(ii) At least three and one-half inches (9 cm) high from the top edge of the toeboard to the level of the walking/working surface. Toeboards shall be securely fastened in place at the outermost edge of the platform and have not more than 1/4 inch (0.7 cm) clearance above the walking/working surface. Toeboards shall be solid or with openings not over one inch (2.5 cm) in the greatest dimension.
Are there aerial lifts onsite?
Is there proof of a pre-inspection for all operating lifts? 1926.453(b)(2)(i) Lift controls shall be tested each day prior to use to determine that such controls are in safe working condition.
Are only authorized personnel using the lifts? 1926.453(b)(2)(ii) Only authorized persons shall operate an aerial lift.
Are employees tied off to any point outside of the basket? 1926.453(b)(2)(iii) Belting off to an adjacent pole, structure, or equipment while working from an aerial lift shall not be permitted.
Are employees standing firmly on the work platform? 1926.453(b)(2)(iv) Employees shall always stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for a work position.
Are employees using appropriate fall protection, Harness/lanyard? 1926.453(b)(2)(v) A body belt shall be worn and a lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an aerial lift. Note to paragraph (b)(2)(v): As of January 1, 1998, subpart M of this part (1926.502(d)) provides that body belts are not acceptable as part of a personal fall arrest system. The use of a body belt in a tethering system or in a restraint system is acceptable and is regulated under 1926.502(e)
Have employees been trained in the safe use of scaffolds according to this section? 1926.454(a) The employer shall have each employee who performs work while on a scaffold trained by a person qualified in the subject matter to recognize the hazards associated with the type of scaffold being used and to understand the procedures to control or minimize those hazards. The training shall include the following areas, as applicable:

Subpart M Fall Protection

Is Fall Protection Required on the jobsite?
Are employees working near unprotected sides and edges where there is a potential for a fall using fall protection? 1926.501(b)(1) "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
Employees working on leading edges are protected from falls with an approved method? 1926.501(b)(2)(i) 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. 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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.
Employees working on a walking/working surface 6 feet above a lower level with the potential of a fall are protected? 1926.501(b)(2)(ii) Each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level where leading edges are under construction, but who is not engaged in the leading edge work, shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system. If a guardrail system is chosen to provide the fall protection, and a controlled access zone has already been established for leading edge work, the control line may be used in lieu of a guardrail along the edge that parallels the leading edge.
Each employee in a hoist area are protected from falling 6 feet or more? 1926.501(b)(3) "Hoist areas." Each employee in a hoist area shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems or personal fall arrest systems. If guardrail systems, [or chain, gate, or guardrail] or portions thereof, are removed to facilitate the hoisting operation (e.g., during landing of materials), and an employee must lean through the access opening or out over the edge of the access opening (to receive or guide equipment and materials, for example), that employee shall be protected from fall hazards by a personal fall arrest system.
Employees are protected from falling more than 6 feet through holes, including skylights? 1926.501(b)(4)(i) Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.
Employees are protected from falling through holes, including skylights by covers? 1926.501(b)(4)(ii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from tripping in or stepping into or through holes (including skylights) by covers.
Employees are protected from objects falling through holes by covers? 1926.501(b)(4)(iii) Each employee on a walking/working surface shall be protected from objects falling through holes (including skylights) by covers.
Employees working on formwork or reinforcing steel are protected from falls over 6 feet? 1926.501(b)(5) "Formwork and reinforcing steel." Each employee on the face of formwork or reinforcing steel shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, or positioning device systems.
Employees on ramps and runways are protected from falling 6 feet by guardrail systems? 1926.501(b)(6) "Ramps, runways, and other walkways." Each employee on ramps, runways, and other walkways shall be protected from falling 6 feet (1.8 m) or more to lower levels by guardrail systems.
Employees on the edge of excavations, wells, or pits are protected from falls over 6 feet by one of the following methods? 1926.501(b)(7)(i) Each employee at the edge of an excavation 6 feet (1.8 m) or more in depth shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, fences, or barricades when the excavations are not readily seen because of plant growth or other visual barrier; 1926.501(b)(7)(ii) Each employee at the edge of a well, pit, shaft, and similar excavation 6 feet (1.8 m) or more in depth shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, fences, barricades, or covers.
Employees working over dangerous equipment are protected from falls? 1926.501(b)(8)(i) Each employee less than 6 feet (1.8 m) above dangerous equipment shall be protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by guardrail systems or by equipment guards. 1926.501(b)(8)(ii) Each employee 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above dangerous equipment shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety net systems.
Is there overhand bricklaying
Are employees protected from falls by use of one of the approved methods? 1926.501(b)(9)(i) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each employee performing overhand bricklaying and related work 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels, shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or shall work in a controlled access zone.
Employees reaching over 10 inches and not working on scaffolds are protected from falls? 1926.501(b)(9)(ii) Each employee reaching more than 10 inches (25 cm) below the level of the walking/working surface on which they are working, shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.
Are employees working on roofs?
Are employees protected from falls over 6 feet while working on roofs by an approved method when working on low sloped roofs, less than 4/12 pitch? 1926.501(b)(10) "Roofing work on Low-slope roofs." Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each employee engaged in roofing activities on low-slope roofs, with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system, warning line system and safety net system, or warning line system and personal fall arrest system, or warning line system and safety monitoring system. Or, on roofs 50-feet (15.25 m) or less in width (see Appendix A to subpart M of this part), the use of a safety monitoring system alone [i.e. without the warning line system] is permitted.
Are employees protected from falls when working on steep roofs, over 4/12, by an approved method? 1926.501(b)(11) "Steep roofs." Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
Are employees engaged in precast concrete construction protected from falls over 6 feet? 1926.501(b)(12) "Precast concrete erection." Each employee engaged in the erection of precast concrete members (including, but not limited to the erection of wall panels, columns, beams, and floor and roof "tees") and related operations such as grouting of precast concrete members, who is 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, unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. 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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.
Are employees engaged in residential construction protected from falls over 6 feet? 1926.501(b)(13) "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. 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. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems.
Are employees protected from falls through wall openings when the following conditions apply? 1926.501(b)(14) "Wall openings." Each employee working on, at, above, or near wall openings (including those with chutes attached) where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels and the inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches (1.0 m) above the walking/working surface, shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system.
Are all walking and working surfaces where a fall of 6 feet or more protected? 1926.501(b)(15) "Walking/working surfaces not otherwise addressed." Except as provided in 1926.500(a)(2) or in 1926.501 (b)(1) through (b)(14), each employee on a walking/working surface 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system.
Are objects protected from falls in one or more of the following methods? 1926.501(c) "Protection from falling objects." When an employee is exposed to falling objects, the employer shall have each employee wear a hard hat and shall implement one of the following measures: 1926.501(c)(1) Erect toeboards, screens, or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling from higher levels; or, 1926.501(c)(2) Erect a canopy structure and keep potential fall objects far enough from the edge of the higher level so that those objects would not go over the edge if they were accidentally displaced; or, 1926.501(c)(3) Barricade the area to which objects could fall, prohibit employees from entering the barricaded area, and keep objects that may fall far enough away from the edge of a higher level so that those objects would not go over the edge if they were accidentally displaced.
Are there guardrail systems?
Do top rails meet the following requirements? 1926.502(b)(1) Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level. When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the 45-inch height, provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of this paragraph. Note: When employees are using stilts, the top edge height of the top rail, or equivalent member, shall be increased an amount equal to the height of the stilts.
Do midrails, screens and mesh meet the following requirements? 1926.502(b)(2) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members shall be installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches (53 cm) high.
Midrails are halfway between top edge and walking/working surface? 1926.502(b)(2)(i) Midrails, when used, shall be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working level.
Screens and mesh extend from the top of the top rail to the walking/working surface? 1926.502(b)(2)(ii) Screens and mesh, when used, shall extend from the top rail to the walking/working level and along the entire opening between top rail supports.
Intermediate members such as balusters and structural members are no more than 19 inches apart? 1926.502(b)(2)(iii) Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between posts, shall be not more than 19 inches (48 cm) apart. 1926.502(b)(2)(iv) Other structural members (such as additional midrails and architectural panels) shall be installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail system that are more than 19 inches (.5 m) wide.
Guardrail systems are set up to withstand 200 lbs of force in a downward and outward movement without failure? 1926.502(b)(3) Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.
When force is applied the top edge does not deflect to a height less than 39 inches? 1926.502(b)(4) When the 200 pound (890 N) test load specified in paragraph (b)(3) of this section is applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail shall not deflect to a height less than 39 inches (1.0 m) above the walking/working level. Guardrail system components selected and constructed in accordance with the Appendix B to subpart M of this part will be deemed to meet this requirement.
Midrails, screens and mesh are capable of withstanding at least 150 lbs without failure? 1926.502(b)(5) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and equivalent structural members shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds (666 N) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the midrail or other member.
Guardrail systems are of a smooth surface to prevent injury such as punctures, lacerations, etc.? 1926.502(b)(6) Guardrail systems shall be so surfaced as to prevent injury to an employee from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing.
Top and midrails do not overhand the terminal posts, or do not constitute a projection hazard? 1926.502(b)(7) The ends of all top rails and midrails shall not overhang the terminal posts, except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.
Steel banding is not being used as top and midrails? 1926.502(b)(8) Steel banding and plastic banding shall not be used as top rails or midrails.
Top rails are at least one quarter inch thick or if cable are flagged or visibly marked at least every 6 feet? 1926.502(b)(9) Top rails and midrails shall be at least one-quarter inch (0.6 cm) nominal diameter or thickness to prevent cuts and lacerations. If wire rope is used for top rails, it shall be flagged at not more than 6-foot intervals with high-visibility material.
Chains or removable gates in hoisting areas are in place when hoisting is not being used? 1926.502(b)(10) When guardrail systems are used at hoisting areas, a chain, gate or removable guardrail section shall be placed across the access opening between guardrail sections when hoisting operations are not taking place.
When guardrails are used at holes, rails are around all sides? 1926.502(b)(11) When guardrail systems are used at holes, they shall be erected on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole.
Guardrails around holes for passage of materials only have two removable sides? 1926.502(b)(12) When guardrail systems are used around holes used for the passage of materials, the hole shall have not more than two sides provided with removable guardrail sections to allow the passage of materials. When the hole is not in use, it shall be closed over with a cover, or a guardrail system shall be provided along all unprotected sides or edges.
Guardrails around points of access points either have a gate or are offset? 1926.502(b)(13) When guardrail systems are used around holes which are used as points of access (such as ladderways), they shall be provided with a gate, or be so offset that a person cannot walk directly into the hole.
Guardrails are used on ramps and runways on all open sides? 1926.502(b)(14) Guardrail systems used on ramps and runways shall be erected along each unprotected side or edge.
Are employees using a personal fall arrest system?
Lanyards and lifelines have a minimum breaking strength of 5000 lbs? 1926.502(d)(9) Lanyards and vertical lifelines shall have a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN).
Employes are attached to separate verticle lifelines when in use? 1926.502(d)(10)(i) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(10)(ii) of this section, when vertical lifelines are used, each employee shall be attached to a separate lifeline.
Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards are capable of sustaining a load of 3,000 lbs and limit free fall to 2 feet? 1926.502(d)(12) Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which automatically limit free fall distance to 2 feet (0.61 m) or less shall be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 3,000 pounds (13.3 kN) applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position.
Lanyards including self-retracting that do not limit falls to 2 feet are capable of supporting a load of 5,000 lbs? 1926.502(d)(13) Self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which do not limit free fall distance to 2 feet (0.61 m) or less, ripstitch lanyards, and tearing and deforming lanyards shall be capable of sustaining a minimum tensile load of 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) applied to the device with the lifeline or lanyard in the fully extended position.
Anchorage points are capable of withstanding a 5,000 lb load? 1926.502(d)(15) Anchorages used for attachment of personal fall arrest equipment shall be independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend platforms and capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached, or shall be designed, installed, and used as follows: 1926.502(d)(15)(i) as part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and 1926.502(d)(15)(ii) under the supervision of a qualified person.
Do personal fall arrest systems meet all of the following criteria? 1926.502(d)(16) Personal fall arrest systems, when stopping a fall, shall: 1926.502(d)(16)(i) limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 900 pounds (4 kN) when used with a body belt; 1926.502(d)(16)(ii) limit maximum arresting force on an employee to 1,800 pounds (8 kN) when used with a body harness; 1926.502(d)(16)(iii) be rigged such that an employee can neither free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m), nor contact any lower level; 1926.502(d)(16)(iv) bring an employee to a complete stop and limit maximum deceleration distance an employee travels to 3.5 feet (1.07 m); and, 1926.502(d)(16)(v) have sufficient strength to withstand twice the potential impact energy of an employee free falling a distance of 6 feet (1.8 m), or the free fall distance permitted by the system, whichever is less.
There is a rescue plan in place to effect a prompt rescue in the event of a fall? 1926.502(d)(20) The employer shall provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that employees are able to rescue themselves.
All fall protection components are inspected for damage before use? 1926.502(d)(21) Personal fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service.
Are warning lines being used?
The waning line is around all sides of the work area? 1926.502(f)(1) The warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work area.
Warning lines are at least 6 feet from the edge unless mechanical equipment is being used? 1926.502(f)(1)(ii) When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line shall be erected not less than 6 feet (1.8 m) from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of mechanical equipment operation, and not less than 10 feet (3.1 m) from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment operation.
There is a clearly marked access path from the point of access to the work area? 1926.502(f)(1)(iii) Points of access, materials handling areas, storage areas, and hoisting areas shall be connected to the work area by an access path formed by two warning lines.
Do warning lines meet all of the following criteria? 1926.502(f)(2) Warning lines shall consist of ropes, wires, or chains, and supporting stanchions erected as follows: 1926.502(f)(2)(i) The rope, wire, or chain shall be flagged at not more than 6-foot (1.8 m) intervals with high-visibility material; 1926.502(f)(2)(ii) The rope, wire, or chain shall be rigged and supported in such a way that its lowest point (including sag) is no less than 34 inches (.9 m) from the walking/working surface and its highest point is no more than 39 inches (1.0 m) from the walking/working surface; 1926.502(f)(2)(iii) After being erected, with the rope, wire, or chain attached, stanchions shall be capable of resisting, without tipping over, a force of at least 16 pounds (71 N) applied horizontally against the stanchion, 30 inches (.8 m) above the walking/working surface, perpendicular to the warning line, and in the direction of the floor, roof, or platform edge; 1926.502(f)(2)(iv) The rope, wire, or chain shall have a minimum tensile strength of 500 pounds (2.22 kN), and after being attached to the stanchions, shall be capable of supporting, without breaking, the loads applied to the stanchions as prescribed in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this section; and 1926.502(f)(2)(v) The line shall be attached at each stanchion in such a way that pulling on one section of the line between stanchions will not result in slack being taken up in adjacent sections before the stanchion tips over.
Employees are not allowed between the roof edge and the warning line unless they are performing roof work? 1926.502(f)(3) No employee shall be allowed in the area between a roof edge and a warning line unless the employee is performing roofing work in that area.
Is there a controlled access zone?
Are control lines established at least 6 feet but no more than 25 feet from the edge? 1926.502(g)(1)(i) When control lines are used, they shall be erected not less than 6 feet (1.8 m) nor more than 25 feet (7.7 m) from the unprotected or leading edge, except when erecting precast concrete members.
Does the control line extend the entire length of the unprotected edge? 1926.502(g)(1)(iii) The control line shall extend along the entire length of the unprotected or leading edge and shall be approximately parallel to the unprotected or leading edge.
Is the control line connected to a wall or guardrail system on each side? 1926.502(g)(1)(iv) The control line shall be connected on each side to a guardrail system or wall.
Is there overhand bricklaying?
The controlled access zone is not less than 10 feet and no more than 15 feet from the working edge? 1926.502(g)(2)(i) The controlled access zone shall be defined by a control line erected not less than 10 feet (3.1 m) nor more than 15 feet (4.5 m) from the working edge.
Control lines are erected in the following manner? 1926.502(g)(3) Control lines shall consist of ropes, wires, tapes, or equivalent materials, and supporting stanchions as follows: 1926.502(g)(3)(i) Each line shall be flagged or otherwise clearly marked at not more than 6-foot (1.8 m) intervals with high-visibility material. 1926.502(g)(3)(ii) Each line shall be rigged and supported in such a way that its lowest point (including sag) is not less than 39 inches (1 m) from the walking/working surface and its highest point is not more than 45 inches (1.3 m) [50 inches (1.3 m) when overhand bricklaying operations are being performed] from the walking/working surface. 1926.502(g)(3)(iii) Each line shall have a minimum breaking strength of 200 pounds (.88 kN).
Is there a safety monitoring system?
A competent person has been designated to monitor the safety of other employees and meets the following requirements? 1926.502(h)(1) The employer shall designate a competent person to monitor the safety of other employees and the employer shall ensure that the safety monitor complies with the following requirements: 1926.502(h)(1)(i) The safety monitor shall be competent to recognize fall hazards; 1926.502(h)(1)(ii) The safety monitor shall warn the employee when it appears that the employee is unaware of a fall hazard or is acting in an unsafe manner; 1926.502(h)(1)(iii) The safety monitor shall be on the same walking/working surface and within visual sighting distance of the employee being monitored; 1926.502(h)(1)(iv) The safety monitor shall be close enough to communicate orally with the employee; and 1926.502(h)(1)(v) The safety monitor shall not have other responsibilities which could take the monitor's attention from the monitoring function.
Covers located in roadways are capable of supporting loads without failure? 1926.502(i)(1) Covers located in roadways and vehicular aisles shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the maximum axle load of the largest vehicle expected to cross over the cover.
All covers are capable of supporting at least twice the intended loads? 1926.502(i)(2) All other covers shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.
All covers are secured in place? 1926.502(i)(3) All covers shall be secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees.
All covers are color-coded or marked with hole or cover? 1926.502(i)(4) All covers shall be color coded or they shall be marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard.
Is there a potential of falling objects?
When toeboards have been installed for falling object protection do they meet the following requirements? 1926.502(j)(1) Toeboards, when used as falling object protection, shall be erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface for a distance sufficient to protect employees below. 1926.502(j)(2) Toeboards shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 50 pounds (222 N) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the toeboard. 1926.502(j)(3) Toeboards shall be a minimum of 3 1/2 inches (9 cm) in vertical height from their top edge to the level of the walking/working surface. They shall have not more than 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) clearance above the walking/working surface. They shall be solid or have openings not over 1 inch (2.5 cm) in greatest dimension.
When guardrail systems are used for falling object protection there are no holes big enough for objects to fall through? 1926.502(j)(5) Guardrail systems, when used as falling object protection, shall have all openings small enough to prevent passage of potential falling objects.
For overhand bricklaying no materials or equipment (except masonry and mortar) is stored within 4 feet of the edge? 1926.502(j)(6)(i) No materials or equipment except masonry and mortar shall be stored within 4 feet (1.2 m) of the working edge.
All excess debris and mortar is removed at regular intervals? 1926.502(j)(6)(ii) Excess mortar, broken or scattered masonry units, and all other materials and debris shall be kept clear from the work area by removal at regular intervals.
During roofing work materials and equipment are not stored within 6 feet of the edge? 1926.502(j)(7)(i) Materials and equipment shall not be stored within 6 feet (1.8 m) of a roof edge unless guardrails are erected at the edge.
Materials that are piled or stacked are self-supporting and stable? 1926.502(j)(7)(ii) Materials which are piled, grouped, or stacked near a roof edge shall be stable and self-supporting.
Is there a fall protection plan required? Section K
1926.502(k)
"Fall protection plan." This option is available only to employees engaged in leading edge work, precast concrete erection work, or residential construction work (See 1926.501(b)(2), (b)(12), and (b)(13)) who can demonstrate that it is infeasible or it creates a greater hazard to use conventional fall protection equipment. The fall protection plan must conform to the following provisions.
Is the fall protection plan prepared by a qualified person and designed specifically for the site where work is performed? 1926.502(k)(1) The fall protection plan shall be prepared by a qualified person and developed specifically for the site where the leading edge work, precast concrete work, or residential construction work is being performed and the plan must be maintained up to date.
Are all changes approved by a qualified person? 1926.502(k)(2) Any changes to the fall protection plan shall be approved by a qualified person.
A copy of the fall protection plan is onsite? 1926.502(k)(3) A copy of the fall protection plan with all approved changes shall be maintained at the job site.
The fall protection plan is implemented under the direction of a competent person? 1926.502(k)(4) The implementation of the fall protection plan shall be under the supervision of a competent person.
The plan documents why conventional fall protection systems are infeasible or create a greater hazard and measures taken to eliminate fall hazards? 1926.502(k)(5) The fall protection plan shall document the reasons why the use of conventional fall protection systems (guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety nets systems) are infeasible or why their use would create a greater hazard. 1926.502(k)(6) The fall protection plan shall include a written discussion of other measures that will be taken to reduce or eliminate the fall hazard for workers who cannot be provided with protection from the conventional fall protection systems. For example, the employer shall discuss the extent to which scaffolds, ladders, or vehicle-mounted work platforms can be used to provide a safer working surface and thereby reduce the hazard of falling.
Does the plan identify where fall protection cannot be used? 1926.502(k)(7) The fall protection plan shall identify each location where conventional fall protection methods cannot be used. These locations shall then be classified as controlled access zones and the employer must comply with the criteria in paragraph (g) of this section.
Is there a process to investigate falls to determine if the plan needs to be changed? 1926.502(k)(10) In the event an employee falls, or some other related, serious incident occurs, (e.g., a near miss) the employer shall investigate the circumstances of the fall or other incident to determine if the fall protection plan needs to be changed (e.g. new practices, procedures, or training) and shall implement those changes to prevent similar types of falls or incidents.
Have employees received training?
Training has been completed by a competent person in the following areas? 1926.503(a)(2)(i) The nature of fall hazards in the work area; 1926.503(a)(2)(ii) The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; 1926.503(a)(2)(iii) The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used; 1926.503(a)(2)(iv) The role of each employee in the safety monitoring system when this system is used; 1926.503(a)(2)(v) The limitations on the use of mechanical equipment during the performance of roofing work on low-sloped roofs; 1926.503(a)(2)(vi) The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection; and 1926.503(a)(2)(vii) The role of employees in fall protection plans; 1926.503(a)(2)(viii) The standards contained in this subpart.
All employees have received training in fall hazards when working from lifts? 1926.503(a)(1) The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to minimize these hazards.
There is a written certification record for fall protection? 1926.503(b)(1) The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph (a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the signature of the employer. If the employer relies on training conducted by another employer or completed prior to the effective date of this section, the certification record shall indicate the date the employer determined the prior training was adequate rather than the date of actual training.

Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment

Equipment left unattended near a roadway at night has appropriate lights or reflectors? 1926.600(a)(1) All equipment left unattended at night, adjacent to a highway in normal use, or adjacent to construction areas where work is in progress, shall have appropriate lights or reflectors, or barricades equipped with appropriate lights or reflectors, to identify the location of the equipment.
Is the parking brake set on all parked equipment? 1926.600(a)(3)(ii) Whenever the equipment is parked, the parking brake shall be set. Equipment parked on inclines shall have the wheels chocked and the parking brake set.
All cab glass is safety glass and has no visible distortions? 1926.600(a)(5) All cab glass shall be safety glass, or equivalent, that introduces no visible distortion affecting the safe operation of any machine covered by this subpart.
Are there overhead powerlines in the area?
Equipment is being operated at the following distances? 1926.600(a)(6)(i) For lines rated 50 kV or below, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or load shall be 10 feet; 1926.600(a)(6)(ii) For lines rated over 50 kV, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or load shall be 10 feet plus 0.4 inch for each 1 kV over 50 kV, or twice the length of the line insulator, but never less than 10 feet; 1926.600(a)(6)(iii) In transit with no load and boom lowered, the equipment clearance shall be a minimum of 4 feet for voltages less than 50 kV, and 10 feet for voltages over 50 kV, up to and including 345 kV, and 16 feet for voltages up to and including 750 kV;
When it is difficult for the operator to see the power lines a spotter is used? 1926.600(a)(6)(iv) A person shall be designated to observe clearance of the equipment and give timely warning for all operations where it is difficult for the operator to maintain the desired clearance by visual means;
Are there motor vehicles on the job site as defined in this section? 1926.601(a) Coverage. Motor vehicles as covered by this part are those vehicles that operate within an off-highway jobsite, not open to public traffic. The requirements of this section do not apply to equipment for which rules are prescribed in 1926.602.
Does all equipment have operable brakes? 1926.601(b)(1) All vehicles shall have a service brake system, an emergency brake system, and a parking brake system. These systems may use common components, and shall be maintained in operable condition.
Are headlights and tail lights in operable condition? 1926.601(b)(2)(i) Whenever visibility conditions warrant additional light, all vehicles, or combinations of vehicles, in use shall be equipped with at least two headlights and two taillights in operable condition. 1926.601(b)(2)(ii) All vehicles, or combination of vehicles, shall have brake lights in operable condition regardless of light conditions.
Do horns and other warning devices at the operator station work? 1926.601(b)(3) All vehicles shall be equipped with an adequate audible warning device at the operator's station and in an operable condition.
Do all vehicles with an obstructed view have the following? 1926.601(b)(4)(i) The vehicle has a reverse signal alarm audible above the surrounding noise level or: 1926.601(b)(4)(ii) The vehicle is backed up only when an observer signals that it is safe to do so.
All vehicles have operable wipers and windshild is free of cracks? 1926.601(b)(5) All vehicles with cabs shall be equipped with windshields and powered wipers. Cracked and broken glass shall be replaced. Vehicles operating in areas or under conditions that cause fogging or frosting of the windshields shall be equipped with operable defogging or defrosting devices.
All haulage vehicles that are loaded by equipment have a shielded cab? 1926.601(b)(6) All haulage vehicles, whose pay load is loaded by means of cranes, power shovels, loaders, or similar equipment, shall have a cab shield and/or canopy adequate to protect the operator from shifting or falling materials.
Trucks with dump bodies have a positive means to lock the dump body up when being maintained? 1926.601(b)(10) Trucks with dump bodies shall be equipped with positive means of support, permanently attached, and capable of being locked in position to prevent accidental lowering of the body while maintenance or inspection work is being done.
All hoisting or dumping devices are secured to prevent accidental operation? 1926.601(b)(11) Operating levers controlling hoisting or dumping devices on haulage bodies shall be equipped with a latch or other device which will prevent accidental starting or tripping of the mechanism.
All vehicles and equipment have had a preshift inspection? 1926.601(b)(14) All vehicles in use shall be checked at the beginning of each shift to assure that the following parts, equipment, and accessories are in safe operating condition and free of apparent damage that could cause failure while in use: service brakes, including trailer brake connections; parking system (hand brake); emergency stopping system (brakes); tires; horn; steering mechanism; coupling devices; seat belts; operating controls; and safety devices. All defects shall be corrected before the vehicle is placed in service. These requirements also apply to equipment such as lights, reflectors, windshield wipers, defrosters, fire extinguishers, etc., where such equipment is necessary.
Is there earthmoving equipment as defined by this section? 1926.602(a)(1) These rules apply to the following types of earthmoving equipment: scrapers, loaders, crawler or wheel tractors, bulldozers, off-highway trucks, graders, agricultural and industrial tractors, and similar equipment. The promulgation of specific rules for compactors and rubber-tired "skid-steer" equipment is reserved pending consideration of standards currently being developed.
Do all equipment have seatbelts? 1926.602(a)(2)(i) Seat belts shall be provided on all equipment covered by this section and shall meet the requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers, J386-1969, Seat Belts for Construction Equipment. Seat belts for agricultural and light industrial tractors shall meet the seat belt requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers J333a-1970, Operator Protection for Agricultural and Light Industrial Tractors.
Are all roadways properly maintained? 1926.602(a)(3)(i) No employer shall move or cause to be moved construction equipment or vehicles upon any access roadway or grade unless the access roadway or grade is constructed and maintained to accommodate safely the movement of the equipment and vehicles involved.
All equipment have brakes that are capable of stopping and holding the load? 1926.602(a)(4) Brakes. All earthmoving equipment mentioned in this 1926.602(a) shall have a service braking system capable of stopping and holding the equipment fully loaded,
Does all equipment with pneumatic tires that operate faster than 15 mph have fenders? 1926.602(a)(5) Fenders. Pneumatic-tired earth-moving haulage equipment (trucks, scrapers, tractors, and trailing units) whose maximum speed exceeds 15 miles per hour, shall be equipped with fenders on all wheels to meet the requirements of Society of Automotive Engineers SAE J321a-1970, Fenders for Pneumatic-Tired Earthmoving Haulage Equipment. An employer may, of course, at any time seek to show under 1926.2, that the uncovered wheels present no hazard to personnel from flying materials.
Does the equipment have a horn that is distinguishable above the surrounding noise? 1926.602(a)(9)(i) All bidirectional machines, such as rollers, compacters, front-end loaders, bulldozers, and similar equipment, shall be equipped with a horn, distinguishable from the surrounding noise level, which shall be operated as needed when the machine is moving in either direction. The horn shall be maintained in an operative condition.
Does all equipment with an obstructed view have a backup alarm distinguishable above surrounding noise levels? 1926.602(a)(9)(ii) No employer shall permit earthmoving or compacting equipment which has an obstructed view to the rear to be used in reverse gear unless the equipment has in operation a reverse signal alarm distinguishable from the surrounding noise level or an employee signals that it is safe to do so.
Steering or spindle knobs are not being used unless road reactions will not alter the equipment operation? 1926.602(c)(1)(iv) Steering or spinner knobs shall not be attached to the steering wheel unless the steering mechanism is of a type that prevents road reactions from causing the steering handwheel to spin. The steering knob shall be mounted within the periphery of the wheel.
Is there any site clearing operations?
Are employees suitably instructed in first aid and protected from hazardous or toxic plants? 1926.604(a)(1) Employees engaged in site clearing shall be protected from hazards of irritant and toxic plants and suitably instructed in the first aid treatment available.
Does all site clearing equipment have appropriate rollover guards? 1926.604(a)(2) All equipment used in site clearing operations shall be equipped with rollover guards meeting the requirements of this subpart. In addition, rider-operated equipment shall be equipped with an overhead and rear canopy guard meeting the following requirements: 1926.604(a)(2)(i) The overhead covering on this canopy structure shall be of not less than 1/8-inch steel plate or 1/4-inch woven wire mesh with openings no greater than 1 inch, or equivalent. 1926.604(a)(2)(ii) The opening in the rear of the canopy structure shall be covered with not less than 1/4-inch woven wire mesh with openings no greater than 1 inch.

Subpart P - Excavations

Are there excavations on the job site?
Have underground utilities been notified and marked? 1926.651(b)(1) The estimated location of utility installations, such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines, or any other underground installations that reasonably may be expected to be encountered during excavation work, shall be determined prior to opening an excavation.
Is there a safe means to identify locations when in the estimated location? 1926.651(b)(3) When excavation operations approach the estimated location of underground installations, the exact location of the installations shall be determined by safe and acceptable means.
Are underground installations protected when the excavation is open? 1926.651(b)(4) While the excavation is open, underground installations shall be protected, supported or removed as necessary to safeguard employees.
Are structural ramps being used?
Have they been designed by a competent person? 1926.651(c)(1)(i) Structural ramps that are used solely by employees as a means of access or egress from excavations shall be designed by a competent person. Structural ramps used for access or egress of equipment shall be designed by a competent person qualified in structural design, and shall be constructed in accordance with the design.
Do structural ramps meet the following design criteria? 1926.651(c)(1)(ii) Ramps and runways constructed of two or more structural members shall have the structural members connected together to prevent displacement. 1926.651(c)(1)(iii) Structural members used for ramps and runways shall be of uniform thickness. 1926.651(c)(1)(iv) Cleats or other appropriate means used to connect runway structural members shall be attached to the bottom of the runway or shall be attached in a manner to prevent tripping. 1926.651(c)(1)(v) Structural ramps used in lieu of steps shall be provided with cleats or other surface treatments on the top surface to prevent slipping.
Is there a stairway or ladder in all trenches that are greater than 4 feet in depth with no more than 25 feet of travel for any employee? 1926.651(c)(2) Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.
Are all employees who are exposed to vehicular traffic provided with suitable reflective clothing? 1926.651(d) Exposure to vehicular traffic. Employees exposed to public vehicular traffic shall be provided with, and shall wear, warning vests or other suitable garments marked with or made of reflectorized or high-visibility material.
Are all employees kept free from exposure to falling loads by lifting or digging equipment? 1926.651(e) Exposure to falling loads. No employee shall be permitted underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment. Employees shall be required to stand away from any vehicle being loaded or unloaded to avoid being struck by any spillage or falling materials. Operators may remain in the cabs of vehicles being loaded or unloaded when the vehicles are equipped, in accordance with §1926.601(b)(6), to provide adequate protection for the operator during loading and unloading operations.
Is there an adequate warning system to warn operators of equipment who approach open excavations? 1926.651(f) Warning system for mobile equipment. When mobile equipment is operated adjacent to an excavation, or when such equipment is required to approach the edge of an excavation, and the operator does not have a clear and direct view of the edge of the excavation, a warning system shall be utilized such as barricades, hand or mechanical signals, or stop logs. If possible, the grade should be away from the excavation.
Is there a potential for hazardous atmospheres?
Is there a method to test hazardous atmospheres such as an air monitor? 1926.651(g)(1)(i) Where oxygen deficiency (atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen) or a hazardous atmosphere exists or could reasonably be expected to exist, such as in excavations in landfill areas or excavations in areas where hazardous substances are stored nearby, the atmospheres in the excavation shall be tested before employees enter excavations greater than 4 feet (1.22 m) in depth.
Are there adequate protections in place for atmospheres with oxygen below 19.5 percent? 1926.651(g)(1)(ii) Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent employee exposure to atmospheres containing less than 19.5 percent oxygen and other hazardous atmospheres. These precautions include providing proper respiratory protection or ventilation in accordance with subparts D and E of this part respectively.
Are there adequate protections for atmospheres containing flammable gas in excess of 20% LFL? 1926.651(g)(1)(iii) Adequate precaution shall be taken such as providing ventilation, to prevent employee exposure to an atmosphere containing a concentration of a flammable gas in excess of 20 percent of the lower flammable limit of the gas.
Is there emergency rescue equipment available? 1926.651(g)(2)(i) Emergency rescue equipment, such as breathing apparatus, a safety harness and line, or a basket stretcher, shall be readily available where hazardous atmospheric conditions exist or may reasonably be expected to develop during work in an excavation. This equipment shall be attended when in use.
Are employees working in a bell-bottom pier hole or similar deep footing excavation wearing appropriate harnesses? 1926.651(g)(2)(ii) Employees entering bell-bottom pier holes, or other similar deep and confined footing excavations, shall wear a harness with a life-line securely attached to it. The lifeline shall be separate from any line used to handle materials, and shall be individually attended at all times while the employee wearing the lifeline is in the excavation.
Is there a potential or indication of water accumulation?
Is there adequate means to remove water accumulation where employees are working? 1926.651(h)(1) Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water, or in excavations in which water is accumulating, unless adequate precautions have been taken to protect employees against the hazards posed by water accumulation. The precautions necessary to protect employees adequately vary with each situation, but could include special support or shield systems to protect from cave-ins, water removal to control the level of accumulating water, or use of a safety harness and lifeline.
If water accumulation is prevented by water removal equipment is it monitored by a competent person? 1926.651(h)(2) If water is controlled or prevented from accumulating by the use of water removal equipment, the water removal equipment and operations shall be monitored by a competent person to ensure proper operation.
Are diversion ditches or dikes being used to prevent the natural drainage of surface water into the excavation? 1926.651(h)(3) If excavation work interrupts the natural drainage of surface water (such as streams), diversion ditches, dikes, or other suitable means shall be used to prevent surface water from entering the excavation and to provide adequate drainage of the area adjacent to the excavation. Excavations subject to runoff from heavy rains will require an inspection by a competent person and compliance with paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this section.
Are there adjacent structures next to the excavation?
Are all adjacent structures properly supported? 1926.651(i)(1) Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures is endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring, bracing, or underpinning shall be provided to ensure the stability of such structures for the protection of employees.
Are there adequate protections to protect employees from loose rock and soil on the excavation face? 1926.651(j)(1) Adequate protection shall be provided to protect employees from loose rock or soil that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling from an excavation face. Such protection shall consist of scaling to remove loose material; installation of protective barricades at intervals as necessary on the face to stop and contain falling material; or other means that provide equivalent protection.
Are all spoil piles and materials kept at least 2 feet from the edge of the excavation? 1926.651(j)(2) Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.
Is there evidence of daily inspections by a competent person? 1926.651(k)(1) Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated.
Are excavations more than 5 feet in depth?
Is the protective system an approved system?

Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction

Are all exposed reinforcing steel protected against impalement? 1926.701(b) Reinforcing steel. All protruding reinforcing steel, onto and into which employees could fall, shall be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement.
Are there post-tensioning operations going on?
Only employees involved in the post-tensioning are behind the jack? 1926.701(c)(1) No employee (except those essential to the post-tensioning operations) shall be permitted to be behind the jack during tensioning operations.
There are appropriate signs and barricades to prevent employees from entering into the operation? 1926.701(c)(2) Signs and barriers shall be erected to limit employee access to the post-tensioning area during tensioning operations.
All employees applying concrete through a pneumatic hose are wearing protective head and face equipment? 1926.701(f) Personal protective equipment. No employee shall be permitted to apply a cement, sand, and water mixture through a pneumatic hose unless the employee is wearing protective head and face equipment.
Is there any cast in place concrete operations?
All shoring equipment has been inspected to ensure compliance with the drawings? 1926.703(b)(1) All Shoring equipment (including equipment used in reshoring operations) shall be inspected prior to erection to determine that the equipment meets the requirements specified in the formwork drawings.
All reinforcing steel has been supported to prevent overturning or collapse? 1926.703(d)(1) Reinforcing steel for walls, piers, columns, and similar vertical structures shall be adequately supported to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse.
Is there masonry construction being conducted?
Has a limited access zone been established that meets the following requirements? 1926.706(a) A limited access zone shall be established whenever a masonry wall is being constructed. The limited access zone shall conform to the following. 1926.706(a)(1) The limited access zone shall be established prior to the start of construction of the wall. 1926.706(a)(2) The limited access zone shall be equal to the height of the wall to be constructed plus four feet, and shall run the entire length of the wall. 1926.706(a)(3) The limited access zone shall be established on the side of the wall which will be unscaffolded. 1926.706(a)(4) The limited access zone shall be restricted to entry by employees actively engaged in constructing the wall. No other employees shall be permitted to enter the zone. 1926.706(a)(5) The limited access zone shall remain in place until the wall is adequately supported to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse unless the height of wall is over eight feet, in which case, the limited access zone shall remain in place until the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section have been met.
All walls over 8 feet are adequately braced to prevent overturning or collapse? 1926.706(b) All masonry walls over eight feet in height shall be adequately braced to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse unless the wall is adequately supported so that it will not overturn or collapse. The bracing shall remain in place until permanent supporting elements of the structure are in place.

Subpart R - Steel Erection

Is there steel erection onsite?
There are adequated access roads onsite for the safe delivery and movement of equipment? 1926.752(c)(1) Adequate access roads into and through the site for the safe delivery and movement of derricks, cranes, trucks, other necessary equipment, and the material to be erected and means and methods for pedestrian and vehicular control. Exception: this requirement does not apply to roads outside of the construction site. 1926.752(c)(2) A firm, properly graded, drained area, readily accessible to the work with adequate space for the safe storage of materials and the safe operation of the erector's equipment.
All cranes have had a pre-shift visual inspection? 1926.753(c)(1)(i) Cranes being used in steel erection activities shall be visually inspected prior to each shift by a competent person; the inspection shall include observation for deficiencies during operation.
The crane operator has the authority to stop work when deemed unsafe? 1926.753(c)(1)(iv) The operator shall be responsible for those operations under the operator's direct control. Whenever there is any doubt as to safety, the operator shall have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until safety has been assured.
All rigging is inspected by a qualified rigger? 1926.753(c)(2) A qualified rigger (a rigger who is also a qualified person) shall inspect the rigging prior to each shift
Cranes and derricks used for steelwork are not being used to hoist personnel? 1926.753(c)(4) Cranes or derricks may be used to hoist employees on a personnel platform when work under this subpart is being conducted,
Safety latches on hooks are operable? 1926.753(c)(5) Safety latches on hooks shall not be deactivated or made inoperable except: 1926.753(c)(5)(i) When a qualified rigger has determined that the hoisting and placing of purlins and single joists can be performed more safely by doing so; or 1926.753(c)(5)(ii) When equivalent protection is provided in a site-specific erection plan.
Routes for suspended loads have been planned and meet the following criteria? 1926.753(d)(1) Routes for suspended loads shall be pre-planned to ensure that no employee is required to work directly below a suspended load except for: 1926.753(d)(1)(i) Employees engaged in the initial connection of the steel; or 1926.753(d)(1)(ii) Employees necessary for the hooking or unhooking of the load.
When working under suspended loads the following criteria have been met? 1926.753(d)(2) When working under suspended loads, the following criteria shall be met: 1926.753(d)(2)(i) Materials being hoisted shall be rigged to prevent unintentional displacement; 1926.753(d)(2)(ii) Hooks with self-closing safety latches or their equivalent shall be used to prevent components from slipping out of the hook; and 1926.753(d)(2)(iii) All loads shall be rigged by a qualified rigger
Multiple lifts are being performed with all of the following criteria? 1926.753(e)(1) A multiple lift shall only be performed if the following criteria are met: 1926.753(e)(1)(i) A multiple lift rigging assembly is used; 1926.753(e)(1)(ii) A maximum of five members are hoisted per lift; 1926.753(e)(1)(iii) Only beams and similar structural members are lifted; and 1926.753(e)(1)(iv) All employees engaged in the multiple lift have been trained in these procedures in accordance with § 1926.761(c)(1). 1926.753(e)(1)(v) No crane is permitted to be used for a multiple lift where such use is contrary to the manufacturer's specifications and limitations.
The multiple lift load have met all of the following? 1926.753(e)(3) The total load shall not exceed: 1926.753(e)(3)(i) The rated capacity of the hoisting equipment specified in the hoisting equipment load charts; 1926.753(e)(3)(ii) The rigging capacity specified in the rigging rating chart.
The multiple lift rigging assembly members meet the following requirements? 1926.753(e)(4) The multiple lift rigging assembly shall be rigged with members: 1926.753(e)(4)(i) Attached at their center of gravity and maintained reasonably level; 1926.753(e)(4)(ii) Rigged from top down; and 1926.753(e)(4)(iii) Rigged at least 7 feet (2.1 m) apart.
Are all columns secured by at least 4 anchor bolts? 1926.755(a)(1) All columns shall be anchored by a minimum of 4 anchor rods (anchor bolts).
Fall protection is being used in the following manner? 1926.760(a)(1) Except as provided by paragraph (a)(3) of this section, each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems or fall restraint systems.
Perimeter safety cable has been installed? 1926.760(a)(2) Perimeter safety cables. On multi-story structures, perimeter safety cables shall be installed at the final interior and exterior perimeters of the floors as soon as the metal decking has been installed.
Connectors are protected from falls when in the following conditions? 1926.760(b)(1) Be protected in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section from fall hazards of more than two stories or 30 feet (9.1 m) above a lower level, whichever is less;
Connectors have received the required training? 1926.760(b)(2) Have completed connector training in accordance with § 1926.761; and 1926.760(b)(3) Be provided, at heights over 15 and up to 30 feet above a lower level, with a personal fall arrest system, positioning device system or fall restraint system and wear the equipment necessary to be able to be tied off; or be provided with other means of protection from fall hazards in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section.

Subpart T - Demolition

Is there demolition project onsite?
Has an engineering survey been conducted? 1926.850(a) Prior to permitting employees to start demolition operations, an engineering survey shall be made, by a competent person, of the structure to determine the condition of the framing, floors, and walls, and possibility of unplanned collapse of any portion of the structure. Any adjacent structure where employees may be exposed shall also be similarly checked. The employer shall have in writing evidence that such a survey has been performed.
Is there damage to the building that employees will be required to work in and are the floors secured? 1926.850(b) When employees are required to work within a structure to be demolished which has been damaged by fire, flood, explosion, or other cause, the walls or floor shall be shored or braced.
Are all utilities controlled outside of the building before demolition starts? 1926.850(c) All electric, gas, water, steam, sewer, and other service lines shall be shut off, capped, or otherwise controlled, outside the building line before demolition work is started. In each case, any utility company which is involved shall be notified in advance.
Are all utilities that are required to be active, relocated or properly protected? 1926.850(d) If it is necessary to maintain any power, water or other utilities during demolition, such lines shall be temporarily relocated, as necessary, and protected.
Have all chemicals or materials that have been in the pipes been identified? 1926.850(e) It shall also be determined if any type of hazardous chemicals, gases, explosives, flammable materials, or similarly dangerous substances have been used in any pipes, tanks, or other equipment on the property. When the presence of any such substances is apparent or suspected, testing and purging shall be performed and the hazard eliminated before demolition is started.
Are all glass fragments removed? 1926.850(f) Where a hazard exists from fragmentation of glass, such hazards shall be removed.
Are all wall openings protected by guardrails at least 42 inches tall? 1926.850(g) Where a hazard exists to employees falling through wall openings, the opening shall be protected to a height of approximately 42 inches.
Are holes being used to drop debris without chutes and properly protected? 1926.850(h) When debris is dropped through holes in the floor without the use of chutes, the area onto which the material is dropped shall be completely enclosed with barricades not less than 42 inches high and not less than 6 feet back from the projected edge of the opening above. Signs, warning of the hazard of falling materials, shall be posted at each level. Removal shall not be permitted in this lower area until debris handling ceases above.
Are all floor openings covered with a material strong enough to hold the intended loads? 1926.850(i) All floor openings, not used as material drops, shall be covered over with material substantial enough to support the weight of any load which may be imposed. Such material shall be properly secured to prevent its accidental movement.
Are all stairways properly illuminated and protected? 1926.851(c) In a multistory building, when a stairwell is being used, it shall be properly illuminated by either natural or artificial means, and completely and substantially covered over at a point not less than two floors below the floor on which work is being performed, and access to the floor where the work is in progress shall be through a properly lighted, protected, and separate passageway.
Are all areas outside of the building where the material is being dropped effectively protected? 1926.852(a) No material shall be dropped to any point lying outside the exterior walls of the structure unless the area is effectively protected.
Are all chutes at an angle of more than 45 degrees fully enclosed? 1926.852(b) All materials chutes, or sections thereof, at an angle of more than 45 deg. from the horizontal, shall be entirely enclosed, except for openings equipped with closures at or about floor level for the insertion of materials. The openings shall not exceed 48 inches in height measured along the wall of the chute. At all stories below the top floor, such openings shall be kept closed when not in use.
Is there a substantial gate installed at the end of the chutes with a competent person designated to control the gate and loading operations? 1926.852(c) A substantial gate shall be installed in each chute at or near the discharge end. A competent employee shall be assigned to control the operation of the gate, and the backing and loading of trucks.
Is the end of the chute securely closed when not in operation? 1926.852(d) When operations are not in progress, the area surrounding the discharge end of a chute shall be securely closed off.
Are all chute openings protected by rails at least 42 inches in height? 1926.852(e) Any chute opening, into which workmen dump debris, shall be protected by a substantial guardrail approximately 42 inches above the floor or other surface on which the men stand to dump the material. Any space between the chute and the edge of openings in the floors through which it passes shall be solidly covered over.
If equipment is being dumped by mechanical means such as wheelbarrow, is there a toeboard or bumper between 4-6"? 1926.852(f) Where the material is dumped from mechanical equipment or wheelbarrows, a securely attached toeboard or bumper, not less than 4 inches thick and 6 inches high, shall be provided
Floor holes used for removal do not exceed 25 present of the total floor area? 1926.853 Any openings cut in a floor for the disposal of materials shall be no larger in size than 25 percent of the aggregate of the total floor area, unless the lateral supports of the removed flooring remain in place. Floors weakened or otherwise made unsafe by demolition operations shall be shored to carry safely the intended imposed load from demolition operations.
Masonry wall or other sections are promptly cleaned up to prevent overloading? 1926.854(a) Masonry walls, or other sections of masonry, shall not be permitted to fall upon the floors of the building in such masses as to exceed the safe carrying capacities of the floors.

Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders

There is a stairway or ladder at all access points with a change of elevation of 19" or greater? 1926.1051(a) A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.
All parts of the stairway are free of hazardous projections such as nails? 1926.1052(a)(6) All parts of stairways shall be free of hazardous projections, such as protruding nails.
Pan stairways are blocked off until filled with concrete or other material such as wood? 1926.1052(b)(1) Except during stairway construction, foot traffic is prohibited on stairways with pan stairs where the treads and/or landings are to be filled in with concrete or other material at a later date, unless the stairs are temporarily fitted with wood or other solid material at least to the top edge of each pan. Such temporary treads and landings shall be replaced when worn below the level of the top edge of the pan.
Stairs having 4 or more risers or rising 30 inches or more are equipped with at least one of the following? 1926.1052(c)(1) Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, shall be equipped with: 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) At least one handrail; and 1926.1052(c)(1)(ii) One stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.
Handrails are between 37 and 30 inches from the upper surface of the tread? 1926.1052(c)(6) The height of handrails shall be not more than 37 inches (94 cm) nor less than 30 inches (76 cm) from the upper surface of the handrail to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
Stair rail systems when used as handrails are between 36 and 37 inches from upper surface? 1926.1052(c)(7) When the top edge of a stairrail system also serves as a handrail, the height of the top edge shall be not more than 37 inches (94 cm) nor less than 36 inches (91.5 cm) from the upper surface of the stairrail system to the surface of the tread, in line with the face of the riser at the forward edge of the tread.
Handrails are surfaced to prevent injury? 1926.1052(c)(8) Stairrail systems and handrails shall be so surfaced as to prevent injury to employees from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing.
Ladders extend 3 feet beyond the landing surface? 1926.1053(b)(1) When portable ladders are used for access to an upper landing surface, the ladder side rails shall extend at least 3 feet (.9 m) above the upper landing surface to which the ladder is used to gain access; or, when such an extension is not possible because of the ladder's length, then the ladder shall be secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and a grasping device, such as a grabrail, shall be provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. In no case shall the extension be such that ladder deflection under a load would, by itself, cause the ladder to slip off its support.
Ladders are free of slipping hazards? 1926.1053(b)(2) Ladders shall be maintained free of oil, grease, and other slipping hazards.
Ladders are not loaded beyond manufactures' rated capacity? 1926.1053(b)(3) Ladders shall not be loaded beyond the maximum intended load for which they were built, nor beyond their manufacturer's rated capacity.
Extension ladders are at an appropriate angle? 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) Non-self-supporting ladders shall be used at an angle such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is approximately one-quarter of the working length of the ladder (the distance along the ladder between the foot and the top support).
Ladders in walkways or near doorways are secured against movement? 1926.1053(b)(8) Ladders placed in any location where they can be displaced by workplace activities or traffic, such as in passageways, doorways, or driveways, shall be secured to prevent accidental displacement, or a barricade shall be used to keep the activities or traffic away from the ladder.
Workers are not using the top step of a stepladder as a step? 1926.1053(b)(13) The top or top step of a stepladder shall not be used as a step.
Ladders are not being moved when occupied? 1926.1053(b)(11) Ladders shall not be moved, shifted, or extended while occupied.
Employees are facing ladders and using 3 points of contact when ascending or descending and are not carrying objects or tools? 1926.1053(b)(20) When ascending or descending a ladder, the user shall face the ladder. 1926.1053(b)(21) Each employee shall use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing up and/or down the ladder. 1926.1053(b)(22) An employee shall not carry any object or load that could cause the employee to lose balance and fall.
All employees using ladders and stairways have been trained by a competent person? 1926.1060(a)(1) The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained by a competent person in the following areas, as applicable: 1926.1060(a)(1)(i) The nature of fall hazards in the work area; 1926.1060(a)(1)(ii) The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling the fall protection systems to be used; 1926.1060(a)(1)(iii) The proper construction, use, placement, and care in handling of all stairways and ladders; 1926.1060(a)(1)(iv) The maximum intended load-carrying capacities of ladders and 1926.1060(a)(1)(v) The standards contained in this subpart.

Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Is there asbestos or a potential for asbestos?
Are all persons entering a regulated area wearing appropriate PPE? 1926.1101(e)(4) Respirators. All persons entering a regulated area where employees are required pursuant to paragraph (h)(1) of this section to wear respirators shall be supplied with a respirator selected in accordance with paragraph (h)(3) of this section.
Are all prohibited activities being enforced? 1926.1101(e)(5) Prohibited activities. The employer shall ensure that employees do not eat, drink, smoke, chew tobacco or gum, or apply cosmetics in the regulated area.
Has an initial exposure assessment been done? 1926.1101(f)(2)(i) Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard shall ensure that a "competent person" conducts an exposure assessment immediately before or at the initiation of the operation to ascertain expected exposures during that operation or workplace. The assessment must be completed in time to comply with requirements which are triggered by exposure data or the lack of a "negative exposure assessment," and to provide information necessary to assure that all control systems planned are appropriate for that operation and will work properly.
Is there a procedure for periodic monitoring? 1926.1101(f)(3)(i) Class I and II operations. The employer shall conduct daily monitoring that is representative of the exposure of each employee who is assigned to work within a regulated area who is performing Class I or II work, unless the employer pursuant to (f)(2)(iii) of this section, has made a negative exposure assessment for the entire operation. 1926.1101(f)(3)(ii) All operations under the standard other than Class I and II operations. The employer shall conduct periodic monitoring of all work where exposures are expected to exceed a PEL, at intervals sufficient to document the validity of the exposure prediction. 1926.1101(f)(3)(iii) Exception: When all employees required to be monitored daily are equipped with supplied-air respirators operated in the pressure demand mode, or other positive pressure mode, the employer may dispense with the daily monitoring required by this paragraph. However, employees performing Class I work using a control method which is not listed in paragraph (g)(4)(i), (ii), or (iii) of this section or using a modification of a listed control method, shall continue to be monitored daily even if they are equipped with supplied-air respirators.
Have employees been notified of monitoring results? 1926.1101(f)(5) Employee notification of monitoring results. The employer must, as soon as possible but no later than 5 working days after the receipt of the results of any monitoring performed under this section, notify each affected employee of these results either individually in writing or by posting the results in an appropriate location that is accessible to employees.
Are employees or a representative allowed to monitor testing? 1926.1101(f)(6)(i) The employer shall provide affected employees and their designated representatives an opportunity to observe any monitoring of employee exposure to asbestos conducted in accordance with this section.
Are all vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters? 1926.1101(g)(1)(i) Vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters to collect all debris and dust containing ACM and PACM, except as provided in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section in the case of roofing material.
Are wet methods being used? 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii) Wet methods, or wetting agents, to control employee exposures during asbestos handling, mixing, removal, cutting, application, and cleanup, except where employers demonstrate that the use of wet methods is infeasible due to for example, the creation of electrical hazards, equipment malfunction, and, in roofing, except as provided in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section; and 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii) Prompt clean-up and disposal of wastes and debris contaminated with asbestos in leak-tight containers except in roofing operations, where the procedures specified in paragraph (g)(8)(ii) of this section apply.
Are all of the following control measures in place? 1926.1101(g)(2)(i) Local exhaust ventilation equipped with HEPA filter dust collection systems; 1926.1101(g)(2)(ii) Enclosure or isolation of processes producing asbestos dust; 1926.1101(g)(2)(iii) Ventilation of the regulated area to move contaminated air away from the breathing zone of employees and toward a filtration or collection device equipped with a HEPA filter; 1926.1101(g)(2)(iv) Use of other work practices and engineering controls that the Assistant Secretary can show to be feasible. 1926.1101(g)(2)(v) Wherever the feasible engineering and work practice controls described above are not sufficient to reduce employee exposure to or below the permissible exposure limit and/or excursion limit prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section, the employer shall use them to reduce employee exposure to the lowest levels attainable by these controls and shall supplement them by the use of respiratory protection that complies with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this section.
Is a negative pressure enclosure being used in compliance with the following standards? 1926.1101(g)(5)(i)(A)(1) The negative pressure enclosure (NPE) may be of any configuration, 1926.1101(g)(5)(i)(A)(2) At least 4 air changes per hour shall be maintained in the NPE, 1926.1101(g)(5)(i)(A)(3) A minimum of −0.02 column inches of water pressure differential, relative to outside pressure, shall be maintained within the NPE as evidenced by manometric measurements, 1926.1101(g)(5)(i)(A)(4) The NPE shall be kept under negative pressure throughout the period of its use, and 1926.1101(g)(5)(i)(A)(5) Air movement shall be directed away from employees performing asbestos work within the enclosure, and toward a HEPA filtration or a collection device.
Are employees wearing respiratory protection with HEPA filters? 1926.1101(h)(3)(i)(B) Provide HEPA filters for powered and non-powered air-purifying respirators.
Are employees using disposable clothing? 1926.1101(i)(1) General. The employer shall provide or require the use of protective clothing, such as coveralls or similar whole-body clothing, head coverings, gloves, and foot coverings for any employee exposed to airborne concentrations of asbestos that exceed the TWA and/or excursion limit prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section, or for which a required negative exposure assessment is not produced, or for any employee performing Class I operations which involve the removal of over 25 linear or 10 square feet of TSI or surfacing ACM and PACM.
Have employees had sufficient training for asbestos work? 1926.1101(k)(1)(i) This section applies to the communication of information concerning asbestos hazards in construction activities to facilitate compliance with this standard. Most asbestos-related construction activities involve previously installed building materials. Building owners often are the only and/or best sources of information concerning them. Therefore, they, along with employers of potentially exposed employees, are assigned specific information conveying and retention duties under this section. Installed Asbestos Containing Building Material. Employers and building owners shall identify TSI and sprayed or troweled on surfacing materials in buildings as asbestos-containing, unless they determine in compliance with paragraph (k)(5) of this section that the material is not asbestos-containing. Asphalt and vinyl flooring material installed no later than 1980 must also be considered as asbestos containing unless the employer, pursuant to paragraph (g)(8)(i)(I) of this section determines that it is not asbestos-containing. If the employer/building owner has actual knowledge, or should have known through the exercise of due diligence, that other materials are asbestos-containing, they too must be treated as such. When communicating information to employees pursuant to this standard, owners and employers shall identify "PACM" as ACM. Additional requirements relating to communication of asbestos work on multi-employer worksites are set out in paragraph (d) of this section.
Are there appropriate warning signs? 1926.1101(k)(7)(ii)(A) The warning signs required by paragraph (k)(7) of this section shall bear the following information. DANGER ASBESTOS MAY CAUSE CANCER CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY 1926.1101(k)(7)(ii)(B) In addition, where the use of respirators and protective clothing is required in the regulated area under this section, the warning signs shall include the following: WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN THIS AREA 1926.1101(k)(7)(ii)(C) Prior to June 1, 2016, employers may use the following legend in lieu of that specified in paragraph (k)(7)(ii)(A) of this section: DANGER ASBESTOS CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY 1926.1101(k)(7)(ii)(D) Prior to June 1, 2016, employers may use the following legend in lieu of that specified in paragraph (k)(7)(ii)(B) of this section: RESPIRATORS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ARE REQUIRED IN THIS AREA
Are all employees enrolled in a medical monitoring program? 1926.1101(m)(1)(i)(A) The employer shall institute a medical surveillance program for all employees who for a combined total of 30 or more days per year are engaged in Class I, II and III work or are exposed at or above a permissible exposure limit. For purposes of this paragraph, any day in which a worker engages in Class II or Class III operations or a combination thereof on intact material for one hour or less (taking into account the entire time spent on the removal operation, including cleanup) and, while doing so, adheres fully to the work practices specified in this standard, shall not be counted.

Subpart AA - Confined Space

Are there confined spaces?
Have all confined spaces been identified? 1926.1203(a) Before it begins work at a worksite, each employer must ensure that a competent person identifies all confined spaces in which one or more of the employees it directs may work, and identifies each space that is a permit space, through consideration and evaluation of the elements of that space, including testing as necessary.
Are confined spaces marked? 1926.1203(b)(1) Inform exposed employees by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of, and the danger posed by, each permit space; and Note to paragraph (b)(1). A sign reading "DANGER-PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE, DO NOT ENTER" or using other similar language would satisfy the requirement for a sign.
Are all confined spaces secured against unintentional entry? 1926.1203(c) Each employer who identifies, or receives notice of, a permit space and has not authorized employees it directs to work in that space must take effective measures to prevent those employees from entering that permit space, in addition to complying with all other applicable requirements of this standard.
Is continuous forced-air being used as follows? 1926.1203(e)(2)(v) Continuous forced air ventilation must be used, as follows: 1926.1203(e)(2)(v)(A) An employee must not enter the space until the forced air ventilation has eliminated any hazardous atmosphere; 1926.1203(e)(2)(v)(B) The forced air ventilation must be so directed as to ventilate the immediate areas where an employee is or will be present within the space and must continue until all employees have left the space; 1926.1203(e)(2)(v)(C) The air supply for the forced air ventilation must be from a clean source and must not increase the hazards in the space
Does each entry employer have a confined space program? 1926.1204(c) Develop and implement the means, procedures, and practices necessary for safe permit space entry operations, including, but not limited to, the following: 1926.1204(c)(1) Specifying acceptable entry conditions; 1926.1204(c)(2) Providing each authorized entrant or that employee's authorized representative with the opportunity to observe any monitoring or testing of permit spaces; 1926.1204(c)(3) Isolating the permit space and physical hazard(s) within the space; 1926.1204(c)(4) Purging, inerting, flushing, or ventilating the permit space as necessary to eliminate or control atmospheric hazards; Note to paragraph (c)(4). When an employer is unable to reduce the atmosphere below 10 percent LFL, the employer may only enter if the employer inerts the space so as to render the entire atmosphere in the space non-combustible, and the employees use PPE to address any other atmospheric hazards (such as oxygen deficiency), and the employer eliminates or isolates all physical hazards in the space. 1926.1204(c)(5) Determining that, in the event the ventilation system stops working, the monitoring procedures will detect an increase in atmospheric hazard levels in sufficient time for the entrants to safely exit the permit space; 1926.1204(c)(6) Providing pedestrian, vehicle, or other barriers as necessary to protect entrants from external hazards; 1926.1204(c)(7) Verifying that conditions in the permit space are acceptable for entry throughout the duration of an authorized entry, and ensuring that employees are not allowed to enter into, or remain in, a permit space with a hazardous atmosphere unless the employer can demonstrate that personal protective equipment (PPE) will provide effective protection for each employee in the permit space and provides the appropriate PPE to each employee; and 1926.1204(c)(8) Eliminating any conditions (for example, high pressure) that could make it unsafe to remove an entrance cover.
Is there appropriate rescue equipment or rescue plan? 1926.1204(d)(8) Rescue and emergency equipment needed to comply with paragraph (i) of this section, except to the extent that the equipment is provided by rescue services; and 1926.1204(d)(9) Any other equipment necessary for safe entry into, safe exit from, and rescue from, permit spaces.
Is there an entry permit system? The entry permit that documents compliance with this section and authorizes entry to a permit space must identify all sections in 1926.1206
Have all employees engaged in confined space work been trained in accordance with 1926.1207? 1926.1207(a) The employer must provide training to each employee whose work is regulated by this standard, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that the employee possesses the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this standard. This training must result in an understanding of the hazards in the permit space and the methods used to isolate, control or in other ways protect employees from these hazards, and for those employees not authorized to perform entry rescues, in the dangers of attempting such rescues

Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks

Are cranes being used on the job?
Are grounds prepared and stable to support the required crane? 1926.1402(c)(1) Ensure that ground preparations necessary to meet the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section are provided.
Are cranes assembled/disassembled under the direction of a competent person? 1926.1404(a)(1) Assembly/disassembly must be directed by a person who meets the criteria for both a competent person and a qualified person, or by a competent person who is assisted by one or more qualified persons ("A/D director").
Inspections are conducted each shift by a competent person? 1926.1412(d)(1) A competent person must begin a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment will be used, which must be completed before or during that shift. The inspection must consist of observation for apparent deficiencies. Taking apart equipment components and booming down is not required as part of this inspection unless the results of the visual inspection or trial operation indicate that further investigation necessitating taking apart equipment components or booming down is needed. Determinations made in conducting the inspection must be reassessed in light of observations made during operation.
Are daily inspections documented and retained as required? 1926.1412(e)(3) Documentation. 1926.1412(e)(3)(i) The following information must be documented and maintained by the employer that conducts the inspection: 1926.1412(e)(3)(i)(A) The items checked and the results of the inspection. 1926.1412(e)(3)(i)(B) The name and signature of the person who conducted the inspection and the date. 1926.1412(e)(3)(ii) This document must be retained for a minimum of three months.
Is there evidence of an annual inspection? 1926.1412(f)(2) In addition, at least every 12 months, the equipment must be inspected by a qualified person. Disassembly is required, as necessary, to complete the inspection.
All crane operators are certified and licensed? 1926.1427(c)(1) Licensing. When a state or local government issues operator licenses for equipment covered under subpart CC, the equipment operator must be licensed by that government entity for operation of equipment within that entity’s jurisdiction if that government licensing program meets the following requirements: 1926.1427(d) Certification by an accredited crane operator testing organization.
Signal Persons have the following qualifications: 1926.1428(a) The employer of the signal person must ensure that each signal person meets the Qualification Requirements (paragraph (c) of this section) prior to giving any signals. This requirement must be met by using either Option (1) or Option (2) of this section. 1926.1428(a)(1) Option (1)--Third party qualified evaluator. The signal person has documentation from a third party qualified evaluator (see Qualified Evaluator (third party), § 1926.1401 for definition) showing that the signal person meets the Qualification Requirements (see paragraph (c) of this section). 1926.1428(a)(2) Option (2)--Employer's qualified evaluator. The employer's qualified (see Qualified Evaluator (not a third party), § 1926.1401 for definition) evaluator assesses the individual and determines that the individual meets the Qualification Requirements (see paragraph (c) of this section) and provides documentation of that determination. An assessment by an employer's qualified evaluator under this option is not portable--other employers are not permitted to use it to meet the requirements of this section. 1926.1428(a)(3) The employer must make the documentation for whichever option is used available at the site while the signal person is employed by the employer. The documentation must specify each type of signaling (e.g. hand signals, radio signals, etc.) for which the signal person meets the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section.

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Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions

Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls

Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention

Subpart G - Signs, Signals, and Barricades

Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal

Subpart I - Tools-Hand and Power

Subpart J - Welding and Cutting

Subpart K - Electrical

Subpart L - Scaffolds

Subpart M Fall Protection

Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment

Subpart P - Excavations

Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction

Subpart R - Steel Erection

Subpart T - Demolition

Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders

Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Subpart AA - Confined Space

Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks

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Subpart C - General Safety and Health Provisions

Subpart D - Occupational Health and Environmental Controls

Subpart E - Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment

Subpart F - Fire Protection and Prevention

Subpart G - Signs, Signals, and Barricades

Subpart H - Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal

Subpart I - Tools-Hand and Power

Subpart J - Welding and Cutting

Subpart K - Electrical

Subpart L - Scaffolds

Subpart M Fall Protection

Subpart O - Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment

Subpart P - Excavations

Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry Construction

Subpart R - Steel Erection

Subpart T - Demolition

Subpart X - Stairways and Ladders

Subpart Z - Toxic and Hazardous Substances

Subpart AA - Confined Space

Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks

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