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Steel Erection Final Rule

• Published January 18, 2001

• Implemented January 18, 2002

• Includes exceptions for some provisions

ScopeCovers all employers engaged in steel

erection activitiesContains two lists of activities:

Primary list: All are covered (connecting, bracing, guying…)

Ancillary list: Covered only “when they occur during and are a part of steel erection activities” (sealing, caulking, etc…)

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1926.750(b)

Scope (cont’d)

Does not apply to:Electrical transmission

towers

Communication and broadcast towers

Tanks

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1926.750(a)

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Is the activity at the jobsite listed in 1926.750(b)(1)?

Yes No

IS the activity listed in .750(b)(2)?

Then this activity IScovered by Subpart R

Yes No

Then you must determine if this is going on in conjunction with (during and a part of) steel

erection activities in (b)(1). A question to ask: Does this (b)(2) activity have to be done for steel erection to continue: If yes, and if doneduring (b)(1) activities, then it is covered by

the standard.

Because it is listed in neither(b)(1) nor (b)(2), it is notcovered by the standard.

Key Provisions of the Rule Site layout Hoisting and riggingStructural steel stability

requirementsColumn anchorageBeams and columnsOpen web steel joistsStructural steel

assembly

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Key Provisions of the Rule (cont’d)

Systems-engineered metal buildings

Falling object protectionFall protectionWorker training

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Site Layout Adequate layout area

Adequate access roads

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1926.752(c)

Hoisting and RiggingProvides additional crane safety

for steel erectionMinimizes employee exposure to

overhead loads through pre-planning and work practice requirements

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1926.753

Hoisting and Rigging (cont’d)

Prescribes proper procedures for multiple lifts (Christmas-treeing)

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1926.753(e)

Column AnchorageMinimum 4 anchor bolts per

columnWritten notification of proper

curing of concrete in footings, piers, walls for steel columns

Written notification of adequacy of anchor bolts modified/repaired in the field

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1926.752(a)1926.755

Beams and ColumnsTwo bolts per connection

before releasing hoisting line

Safe procedures for making double connections at columns

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1926.756

Open Web Steel JoistsMinimize the risk of

collapse of lightweight steel joists by:Specifying erection bridging

and method of attachmentRequiring erection bridging

to be anchored to terminus point

Specifying method of placing loads on steel joists

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1926.757

Structural Steel AssemblySpecific work practices:

Hoisting deck bundles

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1926.754

Structural Steel Assembly (cont’d)

Minimizing fall hazards:Trip hazardsInterior

holes/openingsSlip hazards

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1926.754

Shear Connectors

Systems-Engineered Metal Buildings

Requirements to minimize the risk of collapse in the erection of these specialized structures that account for a major portion of steel erection in this country

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1926.758

Falling Object Protection

Provisions that address hazards of falling objects in steel erection

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1926.759

Note: Does not apply to materials being hoisted

Fall Protection Above 30 feet/2 stories: All workers

must be protected, including connectors and deckers

Between 15 and 30 feet/2 stories: Workers must be protected EXCEPT:ConnectorsDeckers working in controlled

decking zone (CDZ)

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1926.760

Fall Protection (cont’d)

Connectors between 15 and 30 feet/2 storiesAll equipment

necessary to be capable of being used to be tied off (or safety nets) must be in place

Not required to tie off

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1926.760(b)

Fall Protection (cont’d)Deckers between 15 and

30 feet/2 storiesCan use a controlled

decking zone (CDZ) instead of fall protection

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1926.760(c)

TrainingQualified person to train

exposed workers in fall protection

Qualified person to train exposed workers engaged in special, high- risk activities

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1926.761

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Specific Controlling Contractor Duties

• Notify the steel erector in writing regarding concrete cure and anchor bolt changes

• Provide adequate layout areas and onsite access roads

• Preclude work below steel erection unless there is overhead protection

• Choose whether to accept responsibility for maintaining fall protection equipment left by erector (otherwise it must be removed)