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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. Photo ID: 1270
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Category:

Scaffolds

Hazard:

Fall Protection

Standard Violated:

1926.451(f)(6)

Corrective Action:

The scaffold should not be erected, dismantlled, used or altered near energized powerlines.

Description:

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.