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OSHA Information

U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

Part Number: 1910
Part Number Title: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Subpart: 1910 Subpart D
Subpart Title: Walking-Working Surfaces
Standard Number: 1910.29
Title: Fall protection systems and falling object protection - criteria and practices.
GPO Source: e-CFR
  

1910.29(e)

Covers. The employer must ensure each cover for a hole in a walking-working surface:

1910.29(e)(1)

Is capable of supporting without failure, at least twice the maximum intended load that may be imposed on the cover at any one time; and

1910.29(e)(2)

Is secured to prevent accidental displacement.

 

Part Number: 1926

Part Number Title: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
Subpart: 1926 Subpart M
Subpart Title: Fall Protection
Standard Number: 1926.502
Title: Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
GPO Source: e-CFR

 

1926.502(i)

"Covers." Covers for holes in floors, roofs, and other walking/working surfaces shall meet the following requirements:

1926.502(i)(1)

Covers located in roadways and vehicular aisles shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the maximum axle load of the largest vehicle expected to cross over the cover.

1926.502(i)(2)

All other covers shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least twice the weight of employees, equipment, and materials that may be imposed on the cover at any one time.

1926.502(i)(3)

All covers shall be secured when installed so as to prevent accidental displacement by the wind, equipment, or employees.

1926.502(i)(4)

All covers shall be color coded or they shall be marked with the word "HOLE" or "COVER" to provide warning of the hazard.

Note: This provision does not apply to cast iron manhole covers or steel grates used on streets or roadways.

See also: Core Drilling Safety Procedures