• Record Type:
    OSHA Instruction
  • Current Directive Number:
    CPL 02-00-034
  • Old Directive Number:
    CPL 2.34 CH-7
  • Title:
    Changes to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual.
  • Information Date:
Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA Instruction CPL 2.34 CH-7 August 12, 1991 Office of General Industry Compliance Assistance

Subject: Changes to the Construction Standard Alleged Violation Elements (SAVEs) Manual

A. Purpose. This instruction transmits page changes to the Construction SAVEs Manual which revise and replace pages that were inadvertently removed in CPL 2.34 CH-6 published on July 15, 1991.

B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.

C. Action. Regional Administrators and Area Directors shall ensure that all compliance personnel:

1. Make the following page changes to the Construction SAVEs Manual:
Remove Pages Insert Pages
110.41-110.42 110.41-110.42

117-118 117 through 118
119 through 146.7

147-148 Reserved for Future Use
149 through 150
2. File a copy of this transmittal sheet behind OSHA Instruction CPL 2.34 CH-6 in the appropriate OSHA Directives System binder.

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D. State Plan States. Regional Administrators shall advise State designees of the action required by this instruction and encourage their participation in the SAVEs program.

Patricia K. Clark, Director Directorate of Compliance Programs

DISTRIBUTION: National, Regional, and Area Offices Compliance Officers State Designees Area Office Clericals 11(c)/405 Programs NIOSH Regional Program Directors

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1 29 CFR 1926.441(b)(2): Battery charging apparatus was not protected from damage by trucks:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONITIONS)

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.441(b)(3): When batteries were being charged, the vent caps were not kept in plcae to avoid electrolyte spray:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONITIONS)

OPTION 2 3 29 CFR 1926.441(b)(3): Battery vent caps were not maintained in functioning condition:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONITIONS)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(2): The footing or anchorage for scaffolds was not sound, rigid, and capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (IDENTIFY FOOTING OR ANCHORAGE) (AND DESCRIBE CONDITION)

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OPTION 2 1 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(2): Unstable objects were used to support scaffolds or planks:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed on all open sides and ends of platforms more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: Identify unstable object.

OPTION 2 3 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4): Standard guardrails were not installed on all open sides and ends of platform(s) on scaffolds 4 to 10 feet in height having a minimum horizontal dimension in either direction of less than 45 inches:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: Do not cite if there is a guardrail requiement in the standard for the specific type of scaffold being used. See PD 100-58.

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(6): Where person(s) were required to work or pass under scaffold(s), scaffold(s) were not provided with a screen of No. 18 gauge, U.S. Standard wire 1/2- inch mesh, or the equivalent, installed between the toeboard and the guardrail and extending along the entire opening:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(8): Scaffold(s), including accessories such as braces, brackets, trusses, screw legs, ladders, etc. damaged or weakened from any cause were not immediately repaired or replaced:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (IDENTIFY DAMAGED OR WEAR END PART) (DESCRIBE HAZARD)

OPTION 1 3 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(10): Planking used on scaffold(s) was not scaffold grade or the equivalent as recognized by approved grading rules for the species of wood used:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION) (TYPE OF SCAFFOLD, SPECIES OF WOOD USED)

OPTION 2 4 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(10): Scaffold planks spanned a distance greater than that shown in Table L-3:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION) (DISTANCE SPANNED) (WORKING LOAD) (DISTANCE ALLOWED IN L-3)

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(12): All planking of platforms were not overlapped a minimum of 12 inches, or secured from movement:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION) (IDENTIFY PLATFORM)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13): An access ladder or equivalent safe access to scaffold(s) was not provided:

(a) (LOCATION) (HAZARD) (EXPOSURE) (TYPE OF SCAFFOLD(S))

3 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(14): Scaffold planks were not extended over their end supports between 6 and 12 inches:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW FAR OVER THE SUPPORTS DID THEY EXTEND)

OPTION 1 4 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(15): Upright members of scaffold(s) were not securely and rigidly braced to prevent swaying and displacement:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW WAS IT BEING DISPLACED)

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OPTION 2 1 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(15): Upright members of scaffold(s) were not plumb:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SERIAL NUMBER, MODEL, ETC.) (KIND OF WORK BEING DONE) 2 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(16): Overhead protection was not provided for employee(s) working on a scaffold who were exposed to overhead hazards:
(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION) (IDENTIFY OVERHEAD HAZARD)

3 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(17): Slippery conditions on scaffolds were not eliminated as soon as possible after they occurred:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

4 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(20): The use of shore or lean-to scaffolds was not prohibited:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SCAFFOLD) (HOW USED)

5 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(11): Platform plank(s) on wood pole scaffolds were not laid with their edges close together:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION) (WHAT COULD FALL THROUGH THE PLANKS)

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(15): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed at all open sides and ends on wood pole scaffolds more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH WAS THE SCAFFOLD) (WHAT PORTION WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(16): Wood pole scaffold(s) 60 feet or less in height were not constructed in accordance with Tables L-4 to L-10:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT MEMBERS WERE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TABLE)

OPTION 2 3 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(16): Wood pole scaffold(s) in excess of 60 feet in height were not designed by a qualified engineer:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH WAS THE SCAFFOLD) (DESCRIBE CONDITION)

OPTION 3 4 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(16): Wood pole scaffold(s) over 60 feet in height were not constructed and erected in accordance with a qualified engineer's design:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT WAS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESIGN)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(12): Tube and coupler scaffolds were not tied and securely braced against the building at least every 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION) (HOW FAR APART WERE THEY BRACED)

OPTION 2 2 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(12): Tube and coupler scaffolds were not tied and securely braced against the building at least every 30 feet horizontally:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW FAR APART WERE THEY BRACED)

OPTION 3 3 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(12): Tube and coupler scaffolds were not tied and securely brace against the building at least every 26 feet vertically:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATIONS) (HOW FAR APART WERE THEY BRACED)

4 29 CFR 1926.451(c)(13): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed at all open sides and ends on tube and coupler scaffolds more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH WAS THE SCAFFOLD) (WHAT PORTION WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(3): Tubular welded frame scaffold(s) were not properly braced by cross-bracing or diagonal braces, or both, to secure vertical members laterally and to align them so that the erected scaffold was plumb, square, and rigid:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(4): Tubular welded frame scaffolds were not set on a foundation adequate to support the maximum rated load:

(a) (LOCATION) (WHAT WAS THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD) (WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE FOUNDATION)
NOTE: See FIM 75-19

3 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(6): Tubular welded frame scaffold(s) were not locked together vertically by pins or other equivalent means:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (IF THEY WERE LOCKED BY AN INSUFFICIENT METHOD, WHAT WAS USED AND WHY IT WAS NOT EQUIVALENT) (SHOW IF UPLIFT OCCURRED)

OPTION 1 4 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(7): Tubular welded frame scaffold(s) were not secured to the building or structure at least every 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically:

(a) (LOCATION(S)) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: How far apart were they braced.

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OPTION 2 1 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(7): Tubular welded frame scaffold(s) were not secured to the building or structure at least every 30 feet horizontally:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW FAR APART WERE BRACES)

OPTION 3 2 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(7): Tubular welded frame scaffold(s) were not secured to the building or structure at least every 26 feet vertically:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW FAR APART WERE BRACES)

3 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed at all open sides and ends on tubular welded frame scaffolds more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH WAS THE SCAFFOLD) (WHAT PORTION WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

4 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1): The height of free-standing manually propelled mobile scaffold tower(s) was greater than 4 times the minimum base dimension:

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(2): The casters on manually propelled mobile scaffold(s) were not provided with a positive locking device to hold the scaffold(s) in position:

(a) (LOCATION(S)) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY) NOTE: Use 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(8) if not locked.

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(4): Platform(s) on manually propelled mobile scaffold(s) except for necessary entrance opening, were not tightly planked for the full width of the scaffold:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW MUCH OF THE SCAFFOLD WAS NOT PLANKED)

OPTION 2 3 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(4): Platform(s) on manually propelled mobile scaffold(s) were not secured in place:

(a) (LOCATION(S) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 4 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(5): A ladder or stairway affixed or built into manually propelled mobile scaffold(s) was not provided for proper access and exit:

(a) (LOCATION(S) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY) (WHAT KIND OF ACCESS OR EXIT WAS PROVIDED)

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OPTION 2 1 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(5): Landing platform(s) were not provided at least every 35 feet on manually propelled mobile scaffold(s):

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(8): Manually propelled mobile scaffold(s) in use were not resting upon a suitable footing and standing plumb:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (DESCRIBE FOOTING)

OPTION 2 3 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(8): The casters or wheels on manually propelled mobile scaffold were not locked to prevent movement:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

4 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(10): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed at all open sides and ends on manually propelled mobile scaffold(s) more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH) (WHAT PORTION WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): Outrigger beams on outrigger scaffold(s) extended more than 6 feet beyond the face of the building:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT WAS IT BEING USED FOR)

OPTION 2 2 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): On outrigger scaffold(s), the inboard end of the outrigger beams, measured from the fulcrum point to anchorage point, was less than 1 1/2 times the outboard end length:

(a) IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT WAS THE AMOUNT OF CANTILEVER) (WHAT WAS THE LENGTH INBOARD)

OPTION 3 3 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): On outrigger scaffold(s), the beams were not resting on edge:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW WERE THEY RESTING?)

OPTION 4 4 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): On outrigger scaffold(s), the sides of the beams were not plumb:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW OUT OF PLUMB)

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OPTION 5 1 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): On outrigger scaffold(s), the edges of the beams were not horizontal:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW FAR OUT OF HORIZONTAL)

OPTION 6 2 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): The fulcrum point of the beam on outrigger scaffold(s) was not resting on a secure bearing at least 6 inches in each horizontal direction:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT WAS NOT SECURE)

OPTION 7 3 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1): The beam on outrigger scaffold(s) was not secured against movement:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT KIND OF MOVEMENT)

OPTION 1 4 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(2): On outrigger scaffold(s), the inboard ends of the outrigger beams were not securely anchored:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW WERE THEY ANCHORED)

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OPTION 2 1 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(2): On outrigger scaffold(s), the entire supporting structure was not securely braced in both directions to prevent horizontal movement:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT WAS THE KIND AND EXTENT OF THE MOVEMENT)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(g)(5): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed at all open sides and ends on outrigger scaffold(s) more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH WAS SCAFFOLD) (WHAT WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

OPTION 1 3 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(4): On two-point suspension scaffolds, the roof irons or hooks were not securely installed and anchored:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW INSTALLED) (HOW ANCHORED)(SHOW WHETHER HOOKS OR IRONS)

OPTION 2 4 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(4): On two-point suspension scaffold(s), tie backs of 3/4 inch manila rope, or the equivalent, secured to a structurally sound portion of the building, were not installed as a secondary means of anchorage:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (SHOW WHETHER THE TIE BACKS WERE INSTALLED OR IF TIE BACKS WERE INADEQUATE)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8): More than two men were permitted to work at one time on two-point suspension scaffold(s) designed for a working load of 500 pounds:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (IDENTIFY SCAFFOLD BY MODEL, SERIAL NUMBER, ETC)
NOTE: Must document permission via lack of safety program, supervision ect..

OPTION 2 2 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8): More than three men were permitted to work at one time on two-point suspension scaffold(s) designed for a work load of 750 pounds:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (IDENTIFY SCAFFOLD BY MODEL, SERIAL NUMBER,ETC.)
NOTE: Must document permission via lack of safety program, supervision ect..

OPTION 3 3 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8): Each employee on two-point suspension scaffold(s) was not protected by an approved safety life belt attached to a lifeline:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WAS HE WEARING A SAFETY BELT WITH A LIFE LINE)

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OPTION 4 1 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8): The lifeline from employee(s) safety belt on two-point suspension scaffolds was not attached to substantial members of the structure (not scaffold) or to securely rigged lines:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S))

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(9): Two-point suspension scaffold(s) were not lashed to the building or structure to prevent them from swaying:

(a) (LOCATION) (IF IMPROPERLY LASHED SO STATE)

OPTION 2 3 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(9): Two-point suspension scaffold(s) were not lashed to window cleaner anchors:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

4 29 CFR 1926.451(i)(11): Guardrails, or the equivalent, were not installed at all open sides and ends of two-point suspension scaffold(s) more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH) (WHAT WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(j)(9): Standard guardrails, or the equivalent, were not installed at all open sides and ends of adjustable multiple-point suspension scaffold(s) more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH, WHAT WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(l)(4): An employee using a boatswain's chair was not protected by a safety belt and lifeline attached to the structure:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH WAS HE WORKING)

OPTION 1 3 29 CFR 1926.451(m)(5): The platform on carpenter's bracket scaffold consisted of less than two 2 x 10 inch nominal size planks:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT SIZE LUMBER WAS USED)

OPTION 2 4 29 CFR 1926.451(m)(5): The planks used on carpenter's bracket scaffold did not extend between 6 and 12 inches over the end supports:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW FAR DID THEY EXTEND)

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(m)(6): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed at all open sides and ends on carpenter's bracket scaffold(s) more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH) (WHAT PORTION WAS NOT INCOMPLIANCE)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(p)(9): Employee(s) working on a needle beam scaffold were not protected by a safety belt and lifeline:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

3 29 CFR 1926.451(s)(1): The ladder jack scaffold(s) exceeded 20 feet in height above the floor or ground:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND OR FLOOR)

OPTION 1 4 29 CFR 1926.451(s)(5): The span between supports for wood platform planks on ladder jack scaffold(s) exceeded 8 feet:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (LENGTH OF SPAN)

OPTION 2 5 29 CFR 1926.451(s)(5): The width of the platform on the ladder jack scaffold(s) was less than 18 inches:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WIDTH OF PLATFORM)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.451(u)(3): Catch platform(s) were not installed as required below the working area of roof(s) more than 16 feet above the ground:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S))

OPTION 2 2 29 CFR 1926.451(u)(3): Catch platform(s) installed below the working area of roof(s) were not provided with _____:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S))

NOTE 1: Guardrail, midrail or toeboard or any
combination.

NOTE 2: This provision does not apply where employees
are protected by a safety belt attached to a lifeline.

3 29 CFR 1926.451(v)(3): Crawling boards were not secured to the roof by effective means:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW WERE THEY SECURED)

4 29 CFR 1926.451(x)(5)(v): Metal bracket form scaffold(s) were not equipped with wood guardrails, intermediate rails, toeboards and scaffold planks meeting the minimum dimensions shown in Table L-18:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT DID NOT COMPLY) (DIMENSIONS OF PLANKS ETC.) (MAKE COMPARISON WITH TABLE L-18)

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(x)(6)(iii): Standard guardrails and toeboards were not installed at all open sides and ends on wood bracket form scaffold(s) more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (HOW HIGH WAS THE SCAFFOLD) (WHAT PORTION WAS NOT INCOMPLIANCE)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(y)(4)(i): Poles used for pump jack scaffolds were spaced more than 10 feet center to center when wood scaffold planks were used as a platform:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (WHAT WAS THE PLANKING) (HOW FAR WERE THE POLES SPACED)

3 29 CFR 1926.451(y)(4)(iii): Poles of pump jack scaffolds were not secured to the work wall by rigid triangle bracing, or equivalent, at the bottom, top and other points to provide a maximum vertical spacing of not more than 10 feet between braces:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

4 29 CFR 1926.451(y)(5): Poles of pump jack scaffold(s) were not bearing on firm foundations:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.451(y)(11) and 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4): Standard guardrails were not installed at all open sides and ends on pump jack scaffold(s) more than 10 feet above the ground or floor:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

NOTE: See standards for exceptions on safety belts.

2 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(1): Floor openings were not guarded by standard railings and toeboards or covers as specified in paragraph (f) of the section:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 3 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(2): Ladderway floor openings were not guarded by standard railings with standard toeboards:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: Specify if only toeboard is missing.

OPTION 2 4 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(2): Ladderway platforms were not guarded by standard railings with standard toeboards:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

NOTE: Specify if only toeboard is missing.

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OPTION 3 1 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(2): Ladderway floor opening entrances were not provided with a swinging gate or were not so offset that a person could not walk directly into the opening:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(4): Skylight opening(s) were not guarded by a fixed standard railing or an adequate cover:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY) (DESCRIBE COVER IF NOT ADEQUATE)

3 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(5): Pits or trap-door opening(s) were not guarded by cover of standard strength and construction or removable standard railings:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

NOTE: Identify if pit or trap-door.

4 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(6): Manhole floor opening(s) were not guarded by standard covers or protected by standard railings:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(7): Temporary floor opening(s) did not have standard railings:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(8): Floor hole(s) were not guarded by a standard railing and toeboard or a floor hole cover of standard strength and construction secured against accidental displacement:

(a) (LOCATION) (DESCRIBE HOLE-SIZE ECT.)

3 29 CFR 1926.500(c)(1): Wall opening(s) from which there was a drop of more than 4 feet, and the bottom(s) of the opening(s) were less than 3 feet above the working surface(s) were not guarded by rail(s) in a manner that would effectively reduce the danger of falling:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: Specify when intermediate rail was required.

4 29 CFR 1926.500(c)(2): Extension platform(s) outside of wall opening(s) onto which materials could be hoisted for handling did not have standard side rails or equivalent guards of standard specifications:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1): Open-sided floors or platforms, 6 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level, were not guarded by a standard railing or the equivalent on all open sides:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (DESCRIBE IF PLATFORM OR FLOOR ABOVE GROUND OR FLOOR HEIGHT ETC.)

OPTION 2 2 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1): Standard toeboards were not provided on open-side floors or platforms 6 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: Combination of all or any of the above options may require a separate save to be developed manually.

OPTION 1 3 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(2): Open side(s) of runways, 4 feet or more above floor or ground level, were not guarded by a standard railing, or the equivalent:

(a) (IDENTIFY LOCATION(S)) (GIVE HEIGHT ABOVE FLOOR OR GROUND)

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OPTION 2 1 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(2): Toeboards were not provided on each exposed side of runways where tools, machine parts, or materials were likely to be place:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(5): Standard railing(s) and toeboard(s) were not provided on open-sided floor(s), walkway(s), platform(s), or runway(s), adjacent to or above dangerous equipment:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 500(f)(1): Guardrails did not consist of top rail, | intermediate rail, toeboard, and posts, and did not have a | vertical height of approximately 42 inches from upper | surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp | level:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 2 2| 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1): The top rail of guardrails was not | smoothsurfaced throughout the length of the railing:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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OPTION 3 1 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1): The intermediate rail of guardrails was not halfway between the top rail and floor, platform, runway, or ramp:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 4 2 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1): The ends of rails overhung the terminal posts and constituted a projection hazard:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: Combination of all or any of the above options may require a separate SAVE to be developed manually.

OPTION 1 3 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1)(i): The posts of wood railings were not at least 2-inch by 4-inch stock with spacing not exceeding 8 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 2 4 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1)(i): The spacing of wood railing posts exceeded 8 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (SPACING)

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1 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(1)(iv): The anchoring of posts and

| framing of members for railings was not of such construction | that the completed structure was capable of withstanding a | load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any | point on the top rail with a minimum of deflection:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(3)(ii): Paneling or screening from floor

| to intermediate rail or to top rail was not provided where | material was piled to such height that standard toeboard(s) | did not provide protection:
(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(5)(ii): Floor opening covers were not

| capable of supporting the maximum intended load and so | installed as to prevent accidental displacement:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(f)(6): Skylight openings that created a

| falling hazard were not guarded with a standard railing, or | covered:
(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(1): Employees engaged in built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet were not protected from falling by using one of the methods described in 29 CFR 1926.500 (g)(1)(i) through (iii) at all unprotected sides and edges of the roof:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: EXCEPTION, PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY AT POINTS OF ACCESS SUCH AS STAIRWAYS, LADDERS, AND RAMPS, OR WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE ON THE ROOF ONLY TO INSPECT, INVESTIGATE, OR ESTIMATE ROOF LEVEL CONDITIONS.
NOTE: 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(4) APPLIES IF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IS USED OR STORED ON THE ROOF.

2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(i): Warning lines were not erected around all sides of the work area during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

3 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(i)(a): When mechanical equipment was not being used, the warning line was erected less than six feet from the roof edge during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
NOTE: APPLIES WHEN MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IS NOT BEING USED. 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(i)(b) APPLIES WHERE MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IS BEING USED.

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(i)(b): When mechanical equipment was being used during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet, the warning line was erected less than six feet from the roof edge which was parallel to the direction of the mechanical equipment operation:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 2 2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(i)(b): When mechanical equipment was being used during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet, the warning line was erected less than 10 feet from the roof edge which was perpendicular to the direction of the mechanical equipment operation:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

3 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(ii)(a): The warning line (rope, wire, or chain) was not flagged at six feet or less intervals with high-visibility material during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(ii)(b): The warning line (rope, wire, or chain) used during built-up roofing work on lwo-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet was not rigged and supported in such a way that from roof surface to its lowest point (including sag) was no less than 34 inches and to its highest point no more than 39 inches:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(ii)(e): The warning line used during built-up roofing work on lwo-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet was not attached at each stanchion in such a way that pulling on one section of the line between stanchions would not result in slack being taken up in adjacent sections before the stanchion tips over:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

3 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(3)(iii)(a): Points of access, materials handling and storage areas were not connected to the work aera by a clear access path formed by two warning lines during the performance of built-up roofing work on low- pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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OPTION 1 1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(4): When mechanical equipment was used or stored on low-pitched roof with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet, employees were not protected by either a warning line or a motion-stopping-safety system (MSS system) during the performance of built-up roofing work:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 2 2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(4): When mechanical equipment was used or stored between the warning line and roof edge on low- pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet during the performance of built-up roofing work, employees were not protected by a motion-stopping-safety system (MSS system):

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 3 3 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(4): When mechanical equipment was used or stored between the warning line and roof edge on low- pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet during the performance of built-up roofing work, a safety monitoring system was the only protection provided:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

4 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5): Employees working in a roof edge materials handling or a material storage area on low-pitched roof with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet were not protected from falling by the use of a motion-stopping- safety system (MSS system) along all unprotected roof sides and edges:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(i): Guardrails used at hoisting area were not a minimum of four feet of guardrail erected on each side of the access point through which materials were hoisted during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(ii): When hoisting operations were not taking place, a chain or gate was not placed across the opening between the guardrail sections during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

3 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(iii): During the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet, guardrails used at bitumen pipe outlets were not a minimum of four feet erected on each side of the pipe:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

4 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(iv): Safety belt systems were attached to the hoist when used in roof edge materials handling or materials storage area during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(v): Safety belt systems used in roof edge material handling or material storage area were not rigged to allow the movement of employees only as far as the roof edge during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(vi): During the performance of built- up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet, materials were stored within six feet of the roof edge that was without guardrails:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

3 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(5)(vii): Materials piled, grouped, or stacked were not stable and self-supporting during the performance of built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 4 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(6)(i): The employer did not provide a training program for all employees engaged in built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet so that they were able to recognize and deal with the hazards of falling associated with working near a roof perimeter:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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OPTION 2 1 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(6)(i): Employees engaged in built-up roofing work were not trained in the safety procedures to follow to prevent falls associated with working near a roof perimeter on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

2 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(6)(ii): The employer did not assure that employees engaged in built-up roofing work on low-pitched roofs with a ground to eave height greater than 16 feet had been trained and instructed in the areas specified in 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(ii)(a) through (f):

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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1 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(1): The employer did not comply with the manufacturer's specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of crane(s) or derrick(s):

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(2): Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, or instructions, were not conspicuously posted on equipment:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

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OPTION 2 Lad3 1 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(2): Instructions or warning were not posted on equipment so as to be visible to the operator while he is at his control station:
(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 2 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(4): Illustrations of the prescribed hand signals for the types of equipment in use were not posted at the job site:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 2 3 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(4): Hand signals to crane or derrick operator(s) were not those prescribed by the applicable ANSI Standard for the type of crane or derrick in use.

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)

OPTION 1 4 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(5): A competent person was not designated by the employer to inspect all cranes and derricks:

(a) (LOCATION) (IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS) (DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)
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