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05-31-2009, 05:56 PM
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Safety advice needed.
Hey folks, I did some searches on the osha site but couldnt find anything. We have a job coming up where my guys will be working on a balconies. They will be working above head on part of our spec. The problem is for the shorter guys, they will need to use a step ladder which then takes them out of osha compliance above the existing railing. My first question is can we hook to the railing with a harness? Next question is if not the railing then what? can I use a tension rod across the span to create a temporary railing and raising the highest railing height? Suggestions?
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05-31-2009, 05:59 PM
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Handle It!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMAN
Hey folks, I did some searches on the osha site but couldnt find anything. We have a job coming up where my guys will be working on a balconies. They will be working above head on part of our spec. The problem is for the shorter guys, they will need to use a step ladder which then takes them out of osha compliance above the existing railing. My first question is can we hook to the railing with a harness? Next question is if not the railing then what? can I use a tension rod across the span to create a temporary railing and raising the highest railing height? Suggestions?
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Hire taller employees!!!!!!
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05-31-2009, 06:00 PM
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DGR,IABD
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I agree. No room for short people in construction work. Send them packing.
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05-31-2009, 06:01 PM
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Just hook the harness around their neck, I promise they wont fall
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05-31-2009, 06:11 PM
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Handle It!
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Originally Posted by mdshunk
I agree. No room for short people in construction work. Send them packing.
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You ain't so tall! As with me!!!!
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05-31-2009, 06:13 PM
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DGR,IABD
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Originally Posted by MALCO.New.York
You ain't so tall! As with me!!!!
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Uh... how would you know? You peeping in my windows again? 
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05-31-2009, 06:14 PM
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Handle It!
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Originally Posted by mdshunk
Uh... how would you know? You peeping in my windows again? |
 . Why do think that you need to clean them so often!!!! .
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05-31-2009, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MALCO.New.York
. Why do think that you need to clean them so often!!!! . |
Sick fookers.
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05-31-2009, 07:26 PM
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Thread banditos
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05-31-2009, 09:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BMAN
can I use a tension rod across the span to create a temporary railing and raising the highest railing height?
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Yes check out 1910.23(b)(1) & (e)(3) --- must be able to withstand 200 pounds
Personal fall arrests can also be done - stop within 6' & hold their weight
Are these guys midgets or is the roof 12' tall?
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05-31-2009, 10:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mdshunk
I agree. No room for short people in construction work. Send them packing.
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they are great for crawl spaces!
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06-01-2009, 02:11 PM
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I would call OSHA and ask if the railing is an adequate anchor for a harness. In Washington, WISHA standards require a 5000 lb anchor. Honestly, I think most companies would say screw it, and just get a ladder. But that's good you plan out the safety procedures for each job.
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06-01-2009, 02:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wyoming 1
they are great for crawl spaces!
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That's true, I'm 6'2" and I remember working with this idiot grumpy old guy who was about 5'8" inside a crawl space. He could get on his hands and knees and crawl under everything just fine, I had to get on my stomach to crawl under anything. And he kept whining that I couldn't keep up with him, duh.
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06-01-2009, 06:07 PM
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Them Oompa Loompa's are f***in illegals anyway. No papers no workee.
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