Fall Protection & Tank Top Safety Peter A. Williams | Vice-President | Concord Tank Corporation
Topics 1.OSHA Code 2.Tank Guardrails 3.Personal Fall Protection 4.Roof Access Hatches 5.Tank Integrity
The Big Picture
Long Term Planning?
OSHA Code 29 CFR 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 Hatches - Solutions
Tank Integrity
Review 38 Miles Per Hour Long Term Planning Operations Plan
Discussion