Section 408.42645. Fall protection.  


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  • (1) Except as provided by subrule (3) of this rule, each employee engaged in a steel erection activity who is on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge more than 15 feet (4.6 m) above a lower level shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest  systems,   positioning   device systems,  or  fall restraint systems.

    (2)   Perimeter safety  cables.  On   multistory  structures,  perimeter safety cables shall be  installed  at  the  final  interior  and   exterior perimeters  of the floors as soon as the metal decking has been installed.

    (3)    Connectors and employees working in controlled decking zones shall be protected from fall hazards as provided in R 408.42646 and R 408.42648.

History: 2002 AACS.