Steel erection JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
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| Hazards · Steel erection |
|---|
| Falls from beams, columns and deck |
| Dropped steel, bolts and tools |
| Collapse of unbraced steel |
| Struck by swinging members |
Controls
- Fall protection over 15 ft. Connectors at 2 stories or 30 ft, whichever is less.
- Controlled decking zone only for trained deckers, between 15 and 30 ft.
- Anchor bolts and site layout approved before erection starts.
- At least 2 bolts per connection before releasing the load line.
All 4 hazards and 6 controls → · 29 CFR 1926.760
Toolbox talk: Check your harness
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Falls from beams, columns and deck
- Dropped steel, bolts and tools
- Collapse of unbraced steel
- Struck by swinging members
Controls
- Fall protection over 15 ft. Connectors at 2 stories or 30 ft, whichever is less.
- Controlled decking zone only for trained deckers, between 15 and 30 ft.
- Anchor bolts and site layout approved before erection starts.
- At least 2 bolts per connection before releasing the load line.
- Tag lines; nobody under the load.
- Everyone trained on the steel erection fall hazards.
PPE
- Full-body harness and SRL
- Hard hat
- Non-slip boots
- Work gloves
- Safety glasses
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926.760 · 29 CFR 1926.752 · 29 CFR 1926.756 · 29 CFR 1926.761
Toolbox talk: Check your harness
- Look over webbing, stitching, buckles and the D-ring before each use.
- Check the lanyard's shock pack. Deployed means out of service.
- Snug fit: you should get a flat hand under the leg straps.
- D-ring between the shoulder blades.
- Any harness that caught a fall comes out of service.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of steel erection?
Falls from beams, columns and deck. Dropped steel, bolts and tools. Collapse of unbraced steel. Struck by swinging members.
What controls go in a steel erection JHA?
Fall protection over 15 ft. Connectors at 2 stories or 30 ft, whichever is less. Controlled decking zone only for trained deckers, between 15 and 30 ft. Anchor bolts and site layout approved before erection starts. At least 2 bolts per connection before releasing the load line. Tag lines; nobody under the load.
What PPE is needed for steel erection?
Full-body harness and SRL, Hard hat, Non-slip boots, Work gloves, Safety glasses. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover steel erection?
29 CFR 1926.760; 29 CFR 1926.752; 29 CFR 1926.756; 29 CFR 1926.761.
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