synthetic fiber. The maximum free fall distance when using fall arrest
equipment shall not exceed 1.8 m (6 feet). The total fall distance and any
swinging of the worker (pendulum-like motion) that can occur during a fall
shall always be taken into consideration when attaching a person to a fall
arrest system.
3.3.3
Fall Protection for Roofing Work
Fall protection controls shall be implemented based on the type of roof
being constructed and work being performed. The roof area to be accessed
shall be evaluated for its structural integrity including weight-bearing
capabilities for the projected loading.
a.
Low Sloped Roofs:
**************************************************************************
NOTE: The following paragraph contains NAVY
tailoring options. Tailoring for ARMY projects will
remove the last sentence of (1).
**************************************************************************
(1) For work within 1.8 m (6 feet) of an edge, on low-slope
roofs, personnel shall be protected from falling by use of
personal fall arrest systems, guardrails, or safety nets. A
safety monitoring system is not adequate fall protection and is
not authorized.
(2) For work greater than 1.8 m (6 feet) from an edge, warning
lines shall be erected and installed in accordance with 29 CFR
1926.500 and USACE EM 385-1-1.
b. Steep-Sloped Roofs: Work on steep-sloped roofs requires a personal
fall arrest system, guardrails with toe-boards, or safety nets. This
requirement also includes residential or housing type construction.
3.3.4
Existing Anchorage
Existing anchorages, to be used for attachment of personal fall arrest
equipment, shall be certified (or re-certified) by a qualified person for
fall protection in accordance with ANSI Z359.1. Exiting horizontal
lifeline anchorages shall be certified (or re-certified) by a registered
professional engineer with experience in designing horizontal lifeline
systems.
3.3.5
Horizontal Lifelines
Horizontal lifelines shall be designed, installed, certified and used under
the supervision of a qualified person for fall protection as part of a
complete fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of 2 (29 CFR
1926.500).
3.3.6
Guardrails and Safety Nets
Guardrails and safety nets shall be designed, installed and used in
accordance with EM 385-1-1 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M.
3.3.7
Rescue and Evacuation Procedures
When personal fall arrest systems are used, the contractor must ensure that
SECTION 01525
Page 23
Previous Page
