SUBPART G, O, and WSigns, Mechanized Equipment and Rollover

Georgia Institute of Technology

Presented By: Thomas Dean(404) 894-8083

Most Frequently Cited (1999)

1926.201(g)(1) Traffic signs at point of hazard

1926.201(a)(4) Flag person-warning garments

1926.201(a)(1) Flag person/traffic control

Accident Prevention Signs Signs and symbols must be visible Promptly removed when hazard no

longer exists Must meet design criteria

Danger and Caution Signs Danger Signs• Immediate hazard

exists• Red for upper

panel with black outline and white lower panel

Caution Signs• Warn of potential

hazards or practices

• Yellow as color, black upper panel and borders with yellow lettering

Exit Signs Must have legible red letters (six

inches high) White field Stroke of letters must be .75 inch

wide

Safety Instruction Signs White with green upper panel with

white lettering to convey principal message

Additional lettering in black

Construction Signs All traffic control signs or devices

used for the protection of workers must conform with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (ANSI D6.1-1971)

Accident Prevention Signs Temporary means to warn

employees of an existing hazard (defective tools, equipment)

Not a substitute for signs Must meet requirements ofZ35.1-

1968 and Z35.2-1968

Accident Prevention Signs

Background Safety Colors Copy Specification

White Red Do not Operate

White Black and Red

Danger

Yellow Black Caution

White Black Out of Order

Signaling

Flagmen are required when barriers can not provide suitable protection

Signaling must conform to ANSI D6.1-1971 (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Signals- red flag/paddles (18” square) Flagman must wear red/orange vest

Barricades Barricades for the protection of

employees must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways

Subpart G, Most Frequently Cited (1999)

1926.602(a)(9)(ii) No reverse alarm signal on earthmoving equipment

1926.602(a)(9)(I) No horn on bi-directional machinery

1926.602c)(1)(vi) Industrial trucks not in compliance with ANSI B56.1-1969

1926.602c)(1)(vii)(A) Use of safety platform

Motor Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment

All motor vehicles left unattended at night must:

• Have lights or reflectors• Barricades with lights• Parking brake must be set and

wheels chocked on incline• Cab glass must be safety glass or

equivalent

General Requirement for Motor Vehicles

A safety tire rack must be used when mounting, removing, or inflating split frame wheels

All components of heavy equipment must be blocked before employees perform maintenance

Must comply with 550(a)(15)

Motor Vehicles Braking systems (service,

emergency, and parking) must be operable

Lights dependent upon visibility as needed (minimum: head/tail lights)

Operable brake lights Audible warning device (may

include back up alarm or spotter)

Motor Vehicles Cabs must have windshield/wipers Cab shield or canopy (if loaded with

power equipment) Employee transportation: seats/belts Operating levers to dump/hoist

equipped with latch Trip handles arranges to maintain

clearance of operators

Motor Vehicles Fenders for rubber tire equipment

(in some cases mud flaps accepted)

Inspections are required. Inspect brakes, tires, horn, steering, seating, operating devices.

Earthmoving Equipment Equipment includes: scrapers, loaders,

tractors,bulldozers, graders and similar Seat belts (Society of Auto Engineers) Access and grade must be safe ROPS (under subpart W) Brakes must hold the full load Audible alarm and reverse alarm Power Shovel Association Standards

apply for excavating equipment

Lifting Equipment

Lift truck operators must adhered to load capacity and ensure it is posted

Modifications have to be approved Training as required in 1910.178(l) Lifting personnel requires:* Safety platform secured, power shut

off, and falling object protection

Pile Driving Equipment Boilers and piping must meet

standards of ASME, Power Boilers I, Pressure Vessels (PV, Section VIII)

Overhead protection Stop blocks for leads A blocking device Guarded to prevent the cable from

jumping out of sheaves

Pile Driving Equipment

Safety chains to prevent line thrashing Two shut off valves (one lever type) Maintain stability of rigs (i.e.: guys) Designated person for signals Keep clear during hoist and blowout Access pits need to have ladders and

curbs

Site Clearing Protection from toxic plants Equipment must have rollover

guards and overhead and rear canopy guards

Marine Ops./Equipment Material Handling covered under

1918 Adequate access to barges

(secured) Gangways must be: illuminated,

have no obstructions Decks must be maintained in safe

condition and safe for passage

Marine Ops./Equipment Provisions for rendering first aid

must comply with subpart D Coast Guard approved 30” life ring

with at least a 90’ of line and a ladder must be provided

Coast guard approved vest for working near unguarded edges

Subpart W, Most Commonly Cited (1999)

1926.1000(b) Not providing ROPS on equipment after 9/1/ 72

1926.1000(e) Labeling of ROPS

Subpart W, ROPS

Meet criteria in 1926.1001 and 1002 If removed, replacement bolts must at

least equivalent to the original ROPS labeling (manufacturer, model,

and designated model to fit) Other requirements accepted for:

State of California, Corps of Engineers, and U.S. Department of Interior