Osha Warning Lines Roof

In a november 15 2002 letter of interpretation to mr.

Osha warning lines roof.

The warning line shall be erected around all sides of the roof work area. If warning lines and headers are used only in the work area move them as the work progresses around the roof to provide a continuous warning to workers. Or on roofs 50 feet 15 25 m or less in width the use of a safety monitoring system alone is permitted 29 cfr 1926 501 b 10. For workers engaged in roofing work 1926 501 b 10 permits an employer to use a warning line 6 feet back from the edge in combination with a monitor.

Specifically the referenced 1926 501 b 10 limits the use of warning lines to low slope roofs. Warning lines and machinery according to osha 1926 502 if machinery is to be used in the work area the warning line must be erected no less than six feet from the roof edge parallel to the equipment s line of travel and must be ten feet from the edge that is perpendicular to the equipment s line of travel. Acceptable use of warning lines as fall protection for roofers and other trades. A warning line is used 15 or more from the edge.

The warning line system shall consist of ropes wires or chains and supporting stanchions 29 cfr 1926 502 f 2. Place warning lines and headers around the entire roof perimeter. 1926 502 f 1 i when mechanical equipment is not being used the warning line shall be erected not less than 6 feet 1 8 m from the roof edge. The safety monitor is always a competent person 29 cfr 1926 500 b.

Due to routine maintenance on the osha website some pages may be temporarily unavailable. The traffix devices roof edge delineator warning line meets or exceeds the requirements in 1926 502 f 2. Designated area warning line if your employees perform maintenance and or repair activities at least six feet but less than fifteen feet from the roof edge osha also allows designated areas delineated by a warning line assuming the work is infrequent and temporary in nature. 2 however as discussed below a roof s slope and the residential nature of the work may affect the availability of this fall protection.

Keith harkins osha stated that a warning line system set 15 feet from an unprotected edge is permitted to be used instead of conventional fall protection to protect employees engaged in non roofing activities. Install warning lines no closer than 5 feet inside the roof edges and at a height of 34 to 45 inches. 1926 502 f 2 i the rope wire or chain shall be flagged at not more than 6 foot 1 8 m intervals with high visibility material. Typically a warning line system must be a minimum of 6 ft.

Strength visibility also factors. To report an emergency file a complaint with osha or ask a safety and health question call 1 800 321 6742 osha.