At what height does OSHA require a step?

At what height does OSHA require a step?

Riser height shall be from 6 to 7.5 inches (15.24 to 19.05 cm), stair width a minimum of 22 inches (55.88 cm) between vertical barriers, tread depth a minimum of 12±2 inches (30.48±5.08 cm), and tread nosing shall be straight leading edges. Stair landings shall be at least 20 inches (50.8 cm) in depth.

What does OSHA consider to be aerial lifts?

Items to look for include: An aerial lift is any vehicle-mounted device used to elevate personnel, including: Extendable boom platforms, • Aerial ladders, • Articulating (jointed) boom platforms, • Vertical towers, and • Any combination of the above.

Where scaffold platforms are more than 24 inches above or below a point of access a means of access shall be provided?

In regards to the first part of your question, when a work platform is more than 24 inches below its point of access, you must provide a means of access to it such as a portable ladder, hook on ladder, or attachable ladder.

At what height is a harness required?

OSHA requires workers to wear a full-body harness, (one part of a Personal Fall Arrest System) when they are working on a suspended scaffold more than 10 feet above the working surface, or when they are working in bucket truck or aerial lift.

What is the maximum height you can work off a ladder?

There is no maximum height for using a ladder. However, where a ladder rises 9 metres or more above its base, landing areas or rest platforms should be provided at suitable intervals.

How high can you go with scaffolding?

Construction scaffolding safety is paramount. OSHA further states that scaffolds more than 125 feet in height above the base must be designed by a professional registered engineer. These scaffold height restrictions reflect the hazards and structural stress when working at such heights.

At what height does a scaffold need guard rails?

10 feet
Are guardrails required on all open sides of scaffolding? The standard requires employers to protect each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level from falling to that lower level.

What should you do when carrying materials on the work platform?

Clear all personnel when the platform is being raised or lowered. Do not sit or stand on guardrails or use guardrails to carry materials. Do not allow overhang of materials when elevating platform. Work only within the platform guardrail area and do not attempt to increase the working height by any other means.

What must be done when an aerial lift is used on an incline?

Many aerial lifts have slope sensors. If the lift is operated on an angle exceeding the maximum slope, visual and/or audible alarms will alert the operator. When these alarms are triggered, the lift must be lowered and re-positioned on a surface that is within the safe working angle allowed by the manufacturer.

How far above the working platform must a toe board extend?

A toe board shall be not less than 225mm high and extend to a height equal to or greater than the height of the tools or materials being stored. NOTE: The National Standard states the minimum height is 150mm.

What is maximum gap allowed between planks in a scaffold platform?

The standard requires that the space between the scaffold planks or between scaffold planks and uprights be no more than one inch wide unless the employer can demonstrate that a wider space is necessary. However, the platform must still be planked or decked as fully as possible.

What are the current OSHA standards for work platforms?

Here is a list of five current OSHA standards for work platforms that you may not be aware of 1. Any working surface 4 feet or higher must be protected with guardrails on all sides at least 42″ tall and have to withstand 200 pounds of force.

What is the OSHA 29CFR standard for a lift?

OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.68 (Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platform) OSHA Standard 29CFR 1926.453 (Aerial Lifts) ANSI/SIA A92.6 – 2006 (Self-Propelled Elevated Work Platforms) Controlled documents are maintained electronically.

What are the load rating requirements for the system?

Load rating requirements vary depending on the need and how many people/how much equipment will be on top of the system at a time. Regardless of if 800 pounds or 1600 pounds is required, the system will be designed to withstand 4x the rated load before failure.

What is the standard width/height ratio for work stand stability?

OSHA stipulates width/height ratio of 4:1 for work stand stability. This does not always account for tipping from external forces nor systems outside the ratio. To satisfy 1910.23 (e) (1) (vi) for stabilizing the system by other means, we refer to a recognized standard for stability set forth in ANSI/SAIA A92.3-2006 (R2-14) Section 4.8.1/4.8.2.