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Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Requirements for precast concrete. - 1926.704

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• Part Number: 1926
• Part Title: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
• Subpart: Q
• Subpart Title: Concrete and Masonry Construction
• Standard Number: 1926.704
• Title: Requirements for precast concrete.

1926.704(a)

Precast concrete wall units, structural framing, and tilt-up wall panels shall be adequately supported to prevent overturning and to prevent collapse until permanent connections are completed.

1926.704(b)

Lifting inserts which are embedded or otherwise attached to tilt-up precast concrete members shall be capable of supporting at least two times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to them.

1926.704(c)

Lifting inserts which are embedded or otherwise attached to precast concrete members, other than the tilt-up members, shall be capable of supporting at least four times the maximum intended load applied or transmitted to them.

1926.704(d)

Lifting hardware shall be capable of supporting at least five times the maximum intended load applied transmitted to the lifting hardware.

1926.704(e)

No employee shall be permitted under precast concrete members being lifted or tilted into position except those employees required for the erection of those members.

[FR 41088, Oct. 5, 1989]


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