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Employees working on the top level of roof greater than 6 foot fall without adequate fall protection.

Cross braces are not installed at all locations creating a possible stability hazard on this tubular welded scaffold
Photo ID: 1269
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Category:

Scaffolds

Hazard:

Fall Protection

Standard Violated:

1926.501(b)(1)or (13) 1926.451(c)(1)

Corrective Action:

Employer needs to provide fall protection to employees at all working levels and the fall distance needs to be limited to 6 foot fall distance. Reference 1926.502 for Fall protection systems and criteria and practices. Provide cross bracing at all locations where the horizontal members support the outer and inner legs. See manufacturer's guidelines.

Description:

Employees working on the top level of roof greater than 6 foot fall without adequate fall protection. Cross braces are not installed at all locations creating a possible stability hazard on this tubular welded scaffold