Osha Roof Access Regulations

Two osha standards can apply 29 cfr 1910 which governs general industry safety standards and 29 cfr 1926 which governs construction sites specifically.

Osha roof access regulations.

Osha regulations for commercial roof inspections the occupational safety and health administration has set new guidelines for inspecting commercial roofs. In this case the architect would not provide anything. The osha general industry standards exclude construction as well as agriculture and marine industries which also have their own standards but both standards can sometimes apply to the same. The side rails of through or sidestep ladders extend at least 42 inches 1 1 m above the top of the access level or landing platform served by the ladder.

If you choose to walk on a roof without these you will be out of compliance with osha regulations and subject to fines. 12 16 2003 1910 23 c 1 fall protection requirements when working from ladders in the telecommunications industry 05 23 2005. These include using roof anchors and safety cords for roof inspections. Osha safety standards especially for roof fall protection can be a source of confusion for many industrial companies.

Side rails of through or side step fixed ladders must extend 42 inches 1 1 m above the top level or landing platform served by the ladder. 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. 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. Parapet ladders must have an access level at the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through it.

For parapet ladders the access level is. Osha requires that this distance be no greater than 3 5 feet 29 cfr 1926 502 d 16 iv but it may be less for some pfas equipment. 1910 23 c 1 additional fall protection requirements for concrete trucks when work platforms are equipped with guardrails and toeboards. How far the d ring shifts and the harness stretches when it supports the full weight of a fallen worker including the weight of tool belts and other attached equipment or tools.

The new rule provides some clarification to this despite osha s previous stance that there is no safe distance. Here s an osha booklet on stairs and ladders. The building owner has provided no access to the roof none is required per building code and no fall protection on the roof. 1910 23 d 4 i the roof if the parapet is cut to permit passage through the parapet.