Osha Roofing Regulations 2014

Below is a table of frequently cited osha standards for roofing contractors during fy 2013.

Osha roofing regulations 2014.

Osha s new roofing rules the occupational safety and health administration osha have new regulations concerning safety practices for roofers. These include using roof anchors and safety cords for roof inspections. Osha enforces its regulations and standards by conducting inspections based on priority such as an imminent danger situation fatality or a worker complaint. Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english.

They not only will apply to construction businesses but to general industry operations as well. Tunneling osha 3115 2003 english. Osha regulations for commercial roof inspections the occupational safety and health administration has set new guidelines for inspecting commercial roofs. Re roofing fact sheet osha fs 3503 2012 english.

If you choose to walk on a roof without these you will be out of compliance with osha regulations and subject to fines. Current workers or their representatives may file a written complaint and ask osha to inspect their workplace if they believe there is a. This year osha s new regulations will affect 6 9 million establishments where 112 million workers are being employed. Here are some recent prominent changes in osha s fall protection regulations you should know.

1926 701 general requirements 1926 702 requirements for equipment and tools. Osha directive cpl 02 00 161. Enforcement policy crane operator certification requirements. Directorate of construction 202 693 2020.

Protecting roofing workers osha 3755 2015 english. Since roofs rarely have any sort of built in protective rails employers must provide fall protection for roof workers. Osha standards frequently cited during fy 2013 inspections of roofing contractors naics 238160 rank by number of citations issued categories standard 1 duty to have fall protection 1926 501 2 ladder safety 1926 1053 3 fall protection training requirements. Reducing falls during residential construction.

Osha memo november 05 2018 small business advocacy review panel sbar panel final report and associated materials can be accessed at www regulations gov docket osha 2014 0018 0073 national emphasis program on trenching and excavation pdf. 1926 703 requirements for cast in place concrete. Department of labor recorded 299 deaths caused by workers falling from rooftops between 2003 and 2010.