Construction Safety

Student XXXBCT 480

Hazard Recognition Site ReportNovember 15, 2004

Improper Use of Equipment Subpart M 1926.501(b)(1) Unprotected sides

and edges . Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 ft. 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.

Proper use of PPE Subpart E 1926.100(a) Employees

working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury…shall be protected by protective helmets.

1926.101(a) …ear protection shall be provided and used

1926.102 Employees shall be provided with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations present potential eye or face injury…

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Improper Use of Scaffolding

1926.450 These examples violate

a multitude of code regulations listed under subpart L.

Proper Use of Guardrail System

1926.502(b)(1) Top edge of toprails. Or equivalent shall be 42 inches plus or minus 3 inches above the walking/working level...

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

1926.502(b)(3) Guardrail systems must be capable of withstanding without failure, a force of at least 200 lbs….

Improper Use of Crane

1926.550(a)(15)(i)For lines rated 50kv or below, minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or load shall be 10 feet.

Works Cited

CHAINSAW SAFETY http://www.gcrc.org

CRANE RIDER http://www.cen.uiuc.edu/ktfuller/13feb03.html

CRANE/ELECTRICITY http://www.safetybiz.com/matlscon.htm

SCAFFOLDING http://www.safetybiz.com/matlscon.htm http://www.fsmag.com/articles/2003/08/workerfalls.html

OVERTURNED SKYLIFT http://www.clarionledger.com

GUARDRAIL http://www.altavista.com/images.html