[TowerTalk] OSHA Regs

[Tyler Stewart]

K4uhl@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hi Jim,
> I read your post on the Towertalk reflector. Hopefully some
> of these guys will take it to heart. Could you tell me what
> I have to do to get a copy of the OSHA regulations concerning
> tower work ?
> Thanks,
> Paul
> K7PN/5V7PN
> paulnyl@teleport.com
> 
> Call your local OSHA office (it may be Federal or State, depending on
> jurisdiction)
> and ask for a copy of the "1926 Standards".  That refers to part 1926 of the
> Code of Federal Regulations.  They pertain to construction.  Then look at
>  "Subpart M' which pertains to Fall Protection.  There are various legal
> interpretations which discuss whether these apply to "non-building steel
> erection", etc, but the guidance about lanyards, snap links, harnesses,
> anchorages, etc. is all there.  As I tell many construction supts when I give
> them a copy, "the good news is that if you have trouble falling asleep some
> night, this will cure it."  If all else fails, write me or e-mail me and I
> will send you a copy of the fall protection. (k4uhl@aol.com)  PS I'll be out
> of town next week, so may be a delay in responding.  73, Jim
> 
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There is also the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) and they
have a web page with online newsletters and other stuff.  
The address is http://www.daknet.com/nate/  They are also on the
forefront of new standards for tower climbers.  73, Tyler K3MM

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