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1. Subparts D and E
2. OSHA Subpart DOccupational Health & Environmental Controls
3. 1926.50 Medical services
(a) must be available for advice and consultation
(b) provide for prompt medical attention for injuries before construction work begins
4. 1926.50 (c) If medical services are not reasonably accessible (time and distance) for treatment of injuries, a person on site must have a first aid certificate
5. 1926.50 (d) First aid supplies
(1) easily accessible when required
(2) contents in individual sealed packages, and inventory checked before being sent to the job and checked weekly thereafter
6. 1926.51 (a) Potable Water
(1) Adequate supply must be provided
(2) Containers can be closed and equipped with a tap. No dipping into the water.
(3) Containers clearly marked and used for no other purpose
7. 1926.51 (a) Potable Water
(4) No common drinking cups
(5) Paper cups have sanitary for fresh cups and receptacle for used cups
8. 1926.51 (b) Nonpotable Water
(1) Outlets shall be clearly marked that water is unsafe for drinking, washing, or cooking
9. 1926.51 Toilets shall be provided on all projects
20 workers or less 1 needed
21 to 199 workers 1 toilet seat & 1 urinal
per 40 workers
200 or more 1 toiler seat & 1 urinal
per 50 workers
10. 1926.52 (3) Lavatories
(i) Required at all places of employment
This does not apply to mobile crews if workers have transportation to nearby washing facilities
(ii) shall be hot and cold running water or tepid running water
11. 1926.51 (3) Lavatories
(iii) Hand soap or other cleansing agent to be provided
(iv) Provide either:
individual hand towels (cloth or paper)
warm air blowers
clean continuous cloth toweling
12. 1926.52 Occupational noise exposure
(a) Noise exposure must be limited to acceptable levels in terms of decibels and duration
90 db 8 hours
95 db 4 hours
100 db 2 hours
110 db 1/2 hour
13. 1926.54 Nonionizing radiation
(a) only qualified employees assigned to install, adjust, and operate laser eqpt.
(b) operator to carry proof of certification
(c) warning placards telling of laser use
(g) never direct laser beams on employees
(h) lasers not used in rain, snow, dust, etc.
14. 1926.55 Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
exposure to inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or contact with any material or substance above the Threshold Limit Values of Airborne Contaminants shall be avoided.
15. 1926.56 Illumination
(a) table D-3
Most construction areas to have at least 5 foot candles of light
16. 1926.57 Ventilation
(a) When dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or gases are in the air, their concentrations shall not exceed the threshold limit values for the particular materials. Ventilation of the area is advised and should conform to the OSHA standards.
17. OSHA Subpart EPersonal Protective Equipment
18. 1926.102 Eye and face protection
(a)(1) Eye and face protection must be provided when there is a potential injury from physical, chemical or radiation agents
19. 1926.102 (3) Workers who need corrective lenses can:
(i) wear spectacles whose protective lenses provide correction
(ii) wear goggles that can be worn over corrective spectacles
(iii) wear goggles that incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind the protective lenses
20. 1926.102 Eye and face protection
(b) (2) laser protection
(i) Employees who have regular exposure to laser beams shall wear laser safety goggles that provide protection for the wavelength of the laser
21. 1926.104 (c) Lifelines subjected to abrasion or cutting shall be a minimum of 7/8” wire core manila rope. Otherwise a 3/4” manila or equivalent shall be used
Breaking strength to be at least 5,400 pounds
(d) Safety belt lanyard a minimum of 1/2” nylon or equivalent.
Maximum fall distance permitted is 6 feet
Minimum breaking strength = 5,400 pounds
22. 1926.105 (d) mesh of nets
not larger than 6” by 6”