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Fall Protection & Tank Top Safety. Peter A. Williams | Vice-President | Concord Tank Corporation. Topics. OSHA Code Tank Guardrails Personal Fall Protection Roof Access Hatches Tank Integrity . The Big Picture. The Big Picture. Long Term Planning?. OSHA Code. 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
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Fall Protection & Tank Top Safety Peter A. Williams | Vice-President | Concord Tank Corporation
Topics OSHA Code Tank Guardrails Personal Fall Protection Roof Access Hatches Tank Integrity
OSHA Code 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M 29 CFR 1910.23
Guardrails - OSHA Code “OSHA has determined that there is no safe distance from an unprotected side or edge that would render fall protection unnecessary.” - Preamble to Subpart M in volume 59 of the Federal Register (page 40683)
Guardrails - OSHA Code Uprights: Max = 8’ on Centers Top Rail: 42” Mid Rail: 21” Toeboard: 4” tall and less than ¼” gap above floor.
Tie Off Points – OSHA Code 5,000 pounds
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