Fall: Fatal Fact #68

1. Ensure that during steel framing where bar joists are being used and columns are not being framed in at least two directions with structural steel members, the bar joists shall be field bolted to provide lateral stability during construction, in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926.751 (c)(1).
2. Install a center row of bolted bridging to provide lateral stability during construction prior to slacking of the hoisting line where long span joists or trusses, 40 feet or longer, are used, in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.751 (c)(2).

Inspection Results

Following an inspection, OSHA issued citations for two serious violations of OSHA standards.

Sources of Help

• OSHA 2202 Construction Industry Digest ¯ includes all OSHA construction standards and those general industry standards that apply to construction. Order No. 029-016-00151-4, ($2.25). Available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington DC 20402-9325, phone (202) 512-1800. Make checks payable to Superintendent of Documents. For phone orders, Visa® or MasterCard®.
• OSHA Construction Standards (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926) includes all OSHA job safety and health rules and regulations covering construction, may be purchased from the Government Printing Office, phone (202) 512-1800, fax (202) 512-2250, Order No. 869-032-00107-3, ($31.00).
• OSHA-funded free consultation services listed in telephone directories under U.S. Labor Department or under the state government section where states administer their own OSHA programs.
• OSHA regulations, documents and technical information also are available able on CD-ROM, which may be purchased from the Government Printing Office, phone (202) 512-1800 or fax (202) 512-2250, order number 729-13-00000-5; cost $43 annually; $17 quarterly. That information also is on the Internet World Wide Web at http://www.osha.gov/