Overhead Hazards
A real, everyday hazard posed to steel erection employees is loose items that have been placed aloft, and that can fall and strike employees working below.
Overhead Hazards
Falling Object Protection
The following requirements listed below and on the next section have been implemented to protect employees from falling objects.
- Securing loose items aloft. Secure unused equipment, tools and materials while aloft so they do not fall.
- Protection from falling objects other than materials being hoisted. The controlling contractor must bar other construction processes below steel erection activities, unless overhead protection for employees working below is provided.
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4-3. You are the on-site controlling contractor. What must be done before you can allow other construction processes below steel erection activities?
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