Title: OSHA Subpart R Steel Erection
1OSHA Subpart RSteel Erection
2Before authorizing the start of steel erection
- Concrete footings, piers, and walls has attained
the necessary strength by testing, - 75 of the intended min. compressive design
strength - or
- sufficient strength to support the loads imposed
during steel erection
Commence after written notification is recd
3Pre-shift visual Crane inspection
- Safety devices, boom angle indicator, boom stops,
anti-two block devices, load moment indicators - Wire rope
- Hydraulic fluid levels
- Tire inflation
- Ground conditions (no water)
- Level ground
4No Riding of the Headache Ball
5No employees are to work under suspended loads
Except when starting connections, when hooking
up, and unhooking
6Multiple lift rigging
5 Members (Maximum)
Members to be similar
Rigged at center of gravity and kept level
7No more than 8 floors from the erection floor and
the permanent floor
8No more than 4 floors or 48 feet of unfinished
bolting or welding above the uppermost
permanently secured floor
Permanently Secured Floor
9Hey
10Attach shear connectors after the metal decking
is installed
11Covers for Roof and Floor Openings
Covers shall support 2 times the weight of
employees, equipment and materials that may be
imposed on the cover Skylights must meet the
strength requirements
Covers are to be secured
Covers are to be clearly marked Hole or Cover
1218
4 Anchor Bolts minimum
300 lbs
13Do not release hoist line until at least 2 bolts
are connected at each connection.
14Perimeter columns to extend at least 4 feet above
the finished floor for safety cables
Perimeter columns with holes or other devices at
42-45 above finished floor for perimeter safety
cables
4 feet
15Workers must be protected by nets, guardrails,
positioning devices or harnesses when working
more than 15 when there is an unprotected edge
or side.
15 feet
16The maximum area of unsecured decking shall not
exceed 3,000 sq. ft.