Roof anchorage

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# OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - CONSTRUCTION - SAFETY CODE ## 2.10.15. Anchorage system: The fall arrest connecting device of a safety harness must be secured to (1) a single point of anchorage with one of the following characteristics: (a) a breaking strength of at least 18 kN; or (b) designed and installed in accordance with an engineer's plan in compliance with CSA Standard Z259.16 Design of Active Fall-Protection Systems, and having one of the following characteristics: i. a strength equal to twice the maximum fall arrest force as certified by an engineer; or ii. certified in accordance with EN 795 Personal Protective Equipment against Falls - Anchor devices - published by the European Committee for Standardization or with CAN/CSA Standard Z259.15 Anchorage Connectors; (2) a flexible continuous anchorage system (horizontal life line) with one of the following characteristics: (a) in compliance with the following minimum standards: i. a steel cable of a minimum diameter of 12 mm slackened to a minimum angle of 1 vertical to 12 horizontal, or 5 from horizontal; ii. a maximum distance of 12 m between the end anchors; iii. end anchors with a breaking strength of at least 90 kN; iv. not to be used by more than 2 workers at a time; (b) designed and installed in accordance with an engineer's plan in compliance with CSA Standard Z259.13 Flexible Horizontal Lifeline Systems and CSA Standard Z259.16 Design of Active Fall-Protection Systems; (3) a rigid continuous anchorage system designed and installed in accordance with an engineer's plan in compliance with CSA Standard Z259.16 Design of Active Fall-Protection Systems. - An anchorage system: (1) must be designed so that the D-ring of the suspension point of a worker's safety harness cannot be moved horizontally by more than 3 m or an angle of 22 (2) cannot be used by more than 1 person at a time, except in the case of a continuous anchorage system, such as a horizontal life line, or a rigid …

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# 1926.502 FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS CRITERIA AND PRACTICES (cont.) ## 1926.502(d) "Personal fall arrest systems." (cont.) 1926.502(d)(17) The attachment point of the body belt shall be located in the center of the wearer's back. The attachment point of the body harness shall be located in the center of the wearer's back near shoulder level, or above the wearer's head. 1926.502(d)(18)Body belts, harnesses, and components shall be used only for employee protection (as part of a personal fall arrest system or positioning device system) and not to hoist materials. 1926.502(d)(19)Personal fall arrest systems and components subjected to impact loading shall be immediately removed from service and shall not be used again for employee protection until inspected and determined by a competent person to be undamaged and suitable for reuse. 1926.502(d)(20) The employer shall provide for prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that employees are able to rescue themselves. 1926.502(d)(21)P fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service. 1926.502(d)(22)Body belts shall be at least one and five-eighths (1 5/8) inches (4.1 cm) wide. 1926.502(d)(23)Personal fall arrest systems shall not be attached to guardrail systems, nor shall they be attached to hoists except as specified in other subparts of this Part. 1926.502(d)(24)When a personal fall arrest system is used at hoist areas, it shall be rigged to allow the movement of the employee only as far as the edge of the walking/working surface. 1926.502(e) "Positioning device systems." Positioning device systems and their use shall conform to the following provisions: 1926.502(e)(1) Positioning devices shall be rigged such that an employee cannot free fall more than 2 feet (.6m). 1926.502(e)(2) Positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice the potential impact lo…

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# Fall Protection - Legislation for Anchor Strength (cont.) ## What does legislation state regarding anchor strength? (cont.) <table><tr><th colspan="3">Table 1 Legislation regarding Anchor Strength</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td>(2) Each personal fall protection system that is connected to an anchor must be secured to an independent attachment point. (3) In a temporary fall arrest system, an anchor for a personal fall protection system must have an ultimate load capacity in any direction required to resist a fall of at least (a) 22 kN (5 000 lbs), or (b) two times the maximum arrest force. (4) A permanent anchor for a personal fall protection system must have an ultimate load capacity in any direction required to resist a fall of at least 22 kN (5 000 lbs).</td></tr><tr><td>Manitoba</td><td>Workplace Safety and Health Regulation, Man. Reg. 217/2006 Part 14, Fall Protection, Sections 14.14</td><td>Section 14.14 Fixed support system requirements 14.14 (1) The owner of a building or structure must ensure that a permanent anchorage system used as the fixed support in a travel restraint system or fall arrest system for that building meets the following requirements: (a) the anchor has an ultimate capacity of at least 22.2 kN in any direction in which the load may be applied for each worker attached; (b) the anchorage system is certified by a professional engineer as having the required load capacity; (c) where the anchorage system is used in conjunction with a suspended work platform, the system is designed, constructed and used in accordance with CAN/CSA Standard-Z91-02 Health and Safety Code for Suspended Equipment Operations and CAN/CSA-Z271-10 (R15) Safety code for suspended platforms. (2) When a permanent anchorage system cannot be used at a workplace, an employer must ensure that the temporary fixed support in a travel restraint system or fall arrest system meets the following requirements: (a) when a fall arrest system without a shock absorber is used, a su…

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# Table of Contents for Adopted OSHA Rules: OSHA FALL PROTECTION 4 <table><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr><tr><td>1926.500 SCOPE, APPLICATION, AND DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS SUBPART</td><td></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>1926.500(a) Scope and application</td><td></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>1926.500(b) Definitions</td><td></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>1926.501 DUTY TO HAVE FALL PROTECTION</td><td></td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>1926.501(a) "General."</td><td></td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>1926.501(b)</td><td></td><td>7</td></tr><tr><td>1926.501(c) "Protection from falling objects."</td><td></td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502 FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS CRITERIA AND PRACTICES</td><td></td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(a) "General."</td><td></td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(b) "Guardrail systems."</td><td></td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(c) "Safety net systems."</td><td></td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(d) "Personal fall arrest systems."</td><td></td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(e) "Positioning device systems."</td><td></td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(f) "Warning line systems."</td><td></td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(g) "Controlled access zones."</td><td></td><td>13</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(h) "Safety monitoring systems."</td><td></td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(i) "Covers."</td><td></td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(j) "Protection from falling objects."</td><td></td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>1926.502(k) "Fall protection plan."</td><td></td><td>15</td></tr><tr><td>1926.503 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS</td><td></td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>1926.503(a) "Training Program."</td><td></td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>1926.503(b) "Certification of training."</td><td></td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>1926.503(c) "Retraining."</td><td></td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">APPENDIX A - DETERMINING ROOF WIDTHS</td></tr><tr><td>NON-MANDATORY GUIDELINES FOR COMPLYING WITH 1926.501(B)(10)</td><td></td><td>17</td></tr><tr><td>Example A - Rectangular Shaped Roofs</td><…

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# 1910.22-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (cont.) ## Qualified Person 1910.27(b)(1)(i)-Before any rope descent system is used, the building owner must inform the employer, in writing that the building owner has identified, tested, certified, and maintained each anchorage SO it is capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (268 kg), in any direction, for each employee attached. The information must be based on an annual inspection by a qualified person and certification of each anchorage by a qualified person, as necessary, and at least every 10 years. 1910.27(b)(2)(ii)-The rope descent system is used in accordance with instructions, warnings, and design limitations set by the manufacturer or under the direction of a qualified person. ## Other 1910.27(a)-Scaffolds. Scaffolds used in general industry must meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds). ## 1910.28-DUTY TO HAVE FALL PROTECTION AND FALLING OBJECT PROTECTION Scope/Application: This section requires employers to provide protection for each employee exposed to fall and falling object hazards. Unless stated otherwise, the employer must ensure that all fall protection and falling object protection required by this section meet the criteria in 1910.29-Fall Protection Systems and Falling Object Protection - Criteria and Practices, except that personal fall protection systems required by this section meet the criteria of 1910.140- Personal Fall Protection Systems. ## STANDARD HIGHLIGHTS - Programs, Plans and Procedures-fall protection plan - Inspections and Tests-inspection exemptions - Recordkeeping-fall protection plan - Training and Communications-initially - Qualified Person-authorized employee - Signs, Markings and Tags-markings, signs - Other-1926.502(k), 1926.503(a) and (c) requirements ## Programs, Plans and Procedures 1910.28(b)(1)(ii)-When the employer can demonstrate that it is not feasible or creates a greater hazard to use guardrail, safety net, or personal fall protection s…

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# OSHA FALL PROTECTION # 1926.500 SCOPE, APPLICATION, AND DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS SUBPART 1926.500(a) Scope and application. - 1926.500(a)(1) This subpart sets forth requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction workplaces covered under 29 CFR part 1926. Exception: The provisions of this subpart do not apply when employees are making an inspection, investigation, or assessment of workplace conditions prior to the actual start of construction work or after all construction work has been completed. - 1926.500(a)(2) Section 1926.501 sets forth those workplaces, conditions, operations, and circumstances for which fall protection shall be provided except as follows: - 1926.500(a)(2)(i) Requirements relating to fall protection for employees working on scaffolds are provided in subpart L of this part. - 1926.500(a)(2)(ii) Requirements relating to fall protection for employees working on cranes and derricks are provided in subpart CC of this part. - 1926.500(a)(2)(iii) Fall protection requirements for employees performing steel erection work (except for towers and tanks) are provided in subpart R of this part. - 1926.500(a)(2)(iv) Requirements relating to fall protection for employees working on certain types of equipment used in tunneling operations are provided in subpart S of this part. - 1926.500(a)(2)(v) Requirements relating to fall protection for employees engaged in the erection of tanks and communication and broadcast towers are provided in § 1926.1 1926.500(a)(2)(vi) Subpart V of this part provides requirements relating to fall protection for employees working from aerial lifts or on poles, towers, or similar structures while engaged in the construction of electric transmission or distribution lines or equipment. - 1926.500(a)(2)(vii) Requirements relating to fall protection for employees working on stairways and ladders are provided in subpart X of this part. 1926.500(a)(3) Section 1926.502 sets forth the requirements for the in…