Highlights

Steel Erection Final Rule

Published January 18, 2001 Implemented January 18, 2002 Includes exceptions for some provisions

Scope
Covers all employers engaged in steel erection

activities Contains two lists of activities:

Primary list: All are covered (connecting,

bracing, guying) Ancillary list: Covered only when they occur during and are a part of steel erection activities (sealing, caulking, etc)
1926.750(b)
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Scope (contd)
Does not apply to:
Electrical transmission towers Communication and broadcast

towers
Tanks

1926.750(a)
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Steel Erection Decision Tree

Is the activity at the jobsite listed in 1926.750(b)(1)? Yes No

Then this activity IS covered by Subpart R

IS the activity listed in .750(b)(2)?

Yes

No

Then you must determine if this is going on in conjunction with (during and a part of) steel erection activities in (b)(1). A question to ask: Does this (b)(2) activity have to be done for steel erection to continue: If yes, and if done during (b)(1) activities, then it is covered by the standard.

Because it is listed in neither (b)(1) nor (b)(2), it is not covered by the standard.

Key Provisions of the Rule

Site layout Hoisting and rigging Structural steel stability

requirements
Column anchorage
Beams and columns Open web steel joists

Structural steel assembly

Key Provisions of the Rule (contd)

Systems-engineered metal

buildings Falling object protection Fall protection Worker training

Site Layout
Adequate layout area Adequate access roads

1926.752(c)
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Hoisting and Rigging

Provides additional crane safety for

steel erection Minimizes employee exposure to overhead loads through pre-planning and work practice requirements

1926.753
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Hoisting and Rigging (contd)

Prescribes proper procedures for

multiple lifts (Christmas-treeing)

1926.753(e)
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Column Anchorage
Minimum 4 anchor bolts per column Written notification of proper curing

of concrete in footings, piers, walls for steel columns Written notification of adequacy of anchor bolts modified/repaired in the field

1926.752(a) 1926.755

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Beams and Columns

Two bolts per connection before

releasing hoisting line

Safe procedures for making

double connections at columns

1926.756
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Open Web Steel Joists

Minimize the risk of collapse of lightweight steel joists by:
Specifying erection bridging and

method of attachment Requiring erection bridging to be anchored to terminus point Specifying method of placing loads on steel joists

1926.757
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Structural Steel Assembly

Specific work practices:
Hoisting deck bundles

1926.754
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Structural Steel Assembly (contd)

Minimizing fall hazards:
Trip hazards Interior holes/openings Slip hazards

Shear Connectors

1926.754
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Systems-Engineered Metal Buildings

Requirements to minimize

the risk of collapse in the erection of these specialized structures that account for a major portion of steel erection in this country

1926.758
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Falling Object Protection

Provisions that address

hazards of falling objects in steel erection

Note: Does not apply to materials being hoisted

1926.759
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Fall Protection
Above 30 feet/2 stories: All workers must be

protected, including connectors and deckers Between 15 and 30 feet/2 stories: Workers must be protected EXCEPT:
Connectors Deckers working in controlled decking

zone (CDZ)

1926.760
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Fall Protection (contd)

Connectors between 15 and 30

feet/2 stories
All equipment necessary

to be capable of being used to be tied off (or safety nets) must be in place Not required to tie off
1926.760(b)
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Fall Protection (contd)

Deckers between 15 and 30

feet/2 stories
Can use a controlled

decking zone (CDZ) instead of fall protection

1926.760(c)
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Training
Qualified person to train exposed

workers in fall protection

Qualified person to train exposed

workers engaged in special, highrisk activities

1926.761
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Specific Controlling Contractor Duties

Notify the steel erector in writing regarding concrete cure and anchor bolt changes Provide adequate layout areas and onsite access roads Preclude work below steel erection unless there is overhead protection Choose whether to accept responsibility for maintaining fall protection equipment left by erector (otherwise it must be removed)
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