Fall Protection & Tank Top Safety
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Fall Protection & Tank Top SafetyPeter A. Williams | Vice-President | Concord Tank Corporation
Topics
1. OSHA Code2. Tank Guardrails3. Personal Fall Protection4. Roof Access Hatches5. Tank Integrity
The Big Picture
The Big Picture
Long Term Planning?
OSHA Code
29 CFR 1910.23 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M
Guardrails
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
Toeboard: 4” tall and less than ¼” gap above floor.
Top Rail: 42”
Mid Rail: 21”
Uprights: Max = 8’ on Centers
Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Tie Off Points?
Tie Off Points – OSHA Code
5,000 pounds
Roof Access Hatches
Roof Access Hatches
Roof Hatches - Solutions
Roof Hatches - Solutions
Tank Integrity
Tank Integrity
Tank Integrity
Review
• 38 Miles Per Hour• Long Term Planning• Operations Plan
Discussion