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Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Training. - 1926.761 |
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Part Number: | 1926 |
Part Title: | Safety and Health Regulations for Construction |
Subpart: | R |
Subpart Title: | Steel Erection |
Standard Number: | 1926.761 |
Title: | Training. |
The following provisions supplement the requirements of § 1926.21 regarding the hazards addressed in this subpart. 1926.761(a)Training personnel. Training required by this section shall be provided by a qualified person(s). 1926.761(b)Fall hazard training. The employer shall provide a training program for all employees exposed to fall hazards. The program shall include training and instruction in the following areas: 1926.761(b)(1)The recognition and identification of fall hazards in the work area; 1926.761(b)(2)The use and operation of guardrail systems (including perimeter safety cable systems), personal fall arrest systems, positioning device systems, fall restraint systems, safety net systems, and other protection to be used; 1926.761(b)(3)The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspecting the fall protection systems to be used; 1926.761(b)(4)The procedures to be followed to prevent falls to lower levels and through or into holes and openings in walking/working surfaces and walls; and 1926.761(b)(5)The fall protection requirements of this subpart. 1926.761(c)Special training programs. In addition to the training required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, the employer shall provide special training to employees engaged in the following activities. 1926.761(c)(1)Multiple lift rigging procedure. The employer shall ensure that each employee who performs multiple lift rigging has been provided training in the following areas: 1926.761(c)(1)(i)The nature of the hazards associated with multiple lifts; and 1926.761(c)(1)(ii)The proper procedures and equipment to perform multiple lifts required by § 1926.753(e). 1926.761(c)(2)Connector procedures. The employer shall ensure that each connector has been provided training in the following areas: 1926.761(c)(2)(i)The nature of the hazards associated with connecting; and 1926.761(c)(2)(ii)The establishment, access, proper connecting techniques and work practices required by § 1926.756(c) and § 1926.760(b). 1926.761(c)(3)Controlled Decking Zone Procedures. Where CDZs are being used, the employer shall assure that each employee has been provided training in the following areas: 1926.761(c)(3)(i)The nature of the hazards associated with work within a controlled decking zone; and 1926.761(c)(3)(ii)The establishment, access, proper installation techniques and work practices required by § 1926.760(c) and § 1926.754(e). [66 FR 5273, Jan. 18, 2001] |
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