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bill board cat walk
- Thread starter Mr. Inspector
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Mac
Gold Member
I don't think the scope of the IBC includes billboards.
ICE
Oh Well
These signs never have guard rails.
Nothing dangerous about it.
Well unless you take a close look at the splice in the ladder. This ⬇ picture was taken from the same spot as that ⬆ picture
Nothing dangerous about it.
Well unless you take a close look at the splice in the ladder. This ⬇ picture was taken from the same spot as that ⬆ picture
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BSSTG
Gold Member
GreetingsRick18071 said:
Who cares and for what reason?
BSSTG
Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
The commentary says ch 10 is for buildings and structures.
So rshusy, you don't inspect any sign unless attached to a building?
So rshusy, you don't inspect any sign unless attached to a building?
hlfireinspector
Silver Member
Reckon that gap was blown in there by that power line that is being held off with that all weather rope?
rshuey
Registered User
rshuey said:
I said billboard. Reading comprehension is a fundamental requirement in our field.Rick18071 said:
Mr. Inspector
SAWHORSE
Why is a billboard different than other signs?
steveray
SAWHORSE
Let me start with.......
SECTION 1012 GUARDS
1012.1 Where required.
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, industrial equipment platforms,....
The facts as I see them are: Rick "needs" to sign off on the billboard, I think he has a legit concern, he has a few options. Pass it as is and plead the "it's not in the I-codes" to the Judge when someone gets hurt. Ask for safety documentation (procedures) from the sign company, if satisfied, sign off. Or have them install a guard per IBC requirements....
Hoping I never have to approve one.....
SECTION 1012 GUARDS
1012.1 Where required.
Guards shall be located along open-sided walking surfaces, mezzanines, industrial equipment platforms,....
The facts as I see them are: Rick "needs" to sign off on the billboard, I think he has a legit concern, he has a few options. Pass it as is and plead the "it's not in the I-codes" to the Judge when someone gets hurt. Ask for safety documentation (procedures) from the sign company, if satisfied, sign off. Or have them install a guard per IBC requirements....
Hoping I never have to approve one.....
mjesse
Registered User
..coming soon, discussion of IBC guard requirements for work platforms atop wind turbines and radio towers.
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hlfireinspector
Silver Member
Special Inspector!!!!mjesse said:
steveray
SAWHORSE
If you can use Appendix H....this might get you there....
SECTION H105 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
H105.1 General requirements.
Signs shall be designed and constructed to comply with the provisions of this code for use of materials, loads and stresses.
Then all you are looking at is the engineering....However you handle that in your J....
SECTION H105 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
H105.1 General requirements.
Signs shall be designed and constructed to comply with the provisions of this code for use of materials, loads and stresses.
Then all you are looking at is the engineering....However you handle that in your J....
steveray
SAWHORSE
Something like this...
OSHA Instruction STD 1-1.14 January 26, 1993 Directorate of Compliance Programs
SUBJECT: Fixed Ladders Used on Outdoor Advertising Structures/Billboards in the Outdoor Advertising Industry
A. Purpose. This instruction establishes policies and provides guidelines to ensure appropriate enforcement of certain requirements pertaining to the OSHA General Industry standards for fixed ladders, 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(ii), 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(2). It extends to other employers the terms of a variance granted to the Gannett Outdoor Companies.
B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.
C. References.
1. Federal Register, Vol. 56, No. 41, pages 8801-8804, March 1, 1991, Gannett Outdoor Companies, Grant of Variance.
2. "Gannett Outdoor Apprenticeship Program for Climbers" and "Introduction for General Billposting Procedures." (See Appendix A.)
D. Action. Regional Administrators and Area Directors shall ensure that the policies and guidelines set forth in this instruction are applied in the enforcement of the affected standards.
E. Federal Program Change. This instruction describes a Federal program change which affects State programs. Each Regional Administrator shall:
1. Ensure that the change is promptly forwarded to each State designee using a format consistent with the Plan Change Memorandum in Appendix P, OSHA Instruction STP 2.22A, CH-2.
2. Explain the technical content of this change to the State designee as required.
3. Ensure that the State designees are asked to acknowledge receipt of this Federal program change in writing to the Regional Administrator as soon as the State's intention is known but not later than 70 calendar days after the date of issuance (10 days for mailing and 60 days for response). This acknowledgment must include either the State's plan to follow the guidelines of this instruction to implement the change or the reasons why the change should not apply to that State.
4. Review policies, instructions, and guidelines issued by the State to determine that this change has been communicated to State personnel.
F. Background. The Gannett outdoor Advertising Companies applied to OSHA for (and received) a permanent variance from the OSHA General Industry safety standards concerning fixed ladders on billboards, 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(ii) requiring cages or wells; and 1910.27(d)(2) requiring landing platforms ladder safety devices. OSHA granted the variance provided that the Gannett Companies would comply with the following six conditions:
1. Each employee who climbs combination ladders (combinations of a portable and a fixed ladder) shall wear a safety belt or body harness equipped with appropriate 18-inch (45.72 centimeter) rest lanyard as a means to tie off to the fixed ladder on lengths of climbs on the fixed ladder of up to 50 feet (15.24 meters), or heights of up to 65 feet (19.81 meters) from grade.
2. Each employee shall have both hands free of tools or material when ascending or descending a ladder.
3. Each employee who climbs combination ladders where the length of the fixed ladder climb exceeds 50 feet (15.24 meters) or where the ladder ascends to heights exceeding 65 feet (19.81 meters) from grade shall be protected through the installation of appropriate ladder safety devices for the entire length of the fixed ladder climb.
4. Each employee who climbs fixed ladders equipped with ladder safety devices shall use those devices properly and shall follow appropriate procedures for inspection and maintenance of those devices.
5. Each employee who routinely climbs fixed ladders shall undergo training and demonstrate the physical capacity to perform the necessary climbs safely. These employees shall satisfy the "qualified climber" requirements in proposed 29 CFR 1910.32(b)(5), proposed Subpart D), as follows:
a. Qualified climbers shall be physically capable (demonstrated through observations of actual climbing activities or by a physical examination) of performing the duties which may be assigned to them;
b. Qualified climbers shall have successfully completed a training or apprenticeship program that covered hands-on training for the safe climbing of ladders or step bolts and shall be retrained as necessary to ensure the necessary skills are maintained;
c. The employer shall ensure through performance observations and formal classroom or on-the-job training that the qualified climber has the skill to safely perform the climbing;
d. Qualified climbers shall have climbing duties as one of their routine work activities; and
e. Qualified climbers, when reaching their work positions, shall be protected by an appropriate fall protection system.
OSHA Instruction STD 1-1.14 January 26, 1993 Directorate of Compliance Programs
SUBJECT: Fixed Ladders Used on Outdoor Advertising Structures/Billboards in the Outdoor Advertising Industry
A. Purpose. This instruction establishes policies and provides guidelines to ensure appropriate enforcement of certain requirements pertaining to the OSHA General Industry standards for fixed ladders, 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(ii), 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(2). It extends to other employers the terms of a variance granted to the Gannett Outdoor Companies.
B. Scope. This instruction applies OSHA-wide.
C. References.
1. Federal Register, Vol. 56, No. 41, pages 8801-8804, March 1, 1991, Gannett Outdoor Companies, Grant of Variance.
2. "Gannett Outdoor Apprenticeship Program for Climbers" and "Introduction for General Billposting Procedures." (See Appendix A.)
D. Action. Regional Administrators and Area Directors shall ensure that the policies and guidelines set forth in this instruction are applied in the enforcement of the affected standards.
E. Federal Program Change. This instruction describes a Federal program change which affects State programs. Each Regional Administrator shall:
1. Ensure that the change is promptly forwarded to each State designee using a format consistent with the Plan Change Memorandum in Appendix P, OSHA Instruction STP 2.22A, CH-2.
2. Explain the technical content of this change to the State designee as required.
3. Ensure that the State designees are asked to acknowledge receipt of this Federal program change in writing to the Regional Administrator as soon as the State's intention is known but not later than 70 calendar days after the date of issuance (10 days for mailing and 60 days for response). This acknowledgment must include either the State's plan to follow the guidelines of this instruction to implement the change or the reasons why the change should not apply to that State.
4. Review policies, instructions, and guidelines issued by the State to determine that this change has been communicated to State personnel.
F. Background. The Gannett outdoor Advertising Companies applied to OSHA for (and received) a permanent variance from the OSHA General Industry safety standards concerning fixed ladders on billboards, 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(ii) requiring cages or wells; and 1910.27(d)(2) requiring landing platforms ladder safety devices. OSHA granted the variance provided that the Gannett Companies would comply with the following six conditions:
1. Each employee who climbs combination ladders (combinations of a portable and a fixed ladder) shall wear a safety belt or body harness equipped with appropriate 18-inch (45.72 centimeter) rest lanyard as a means to tie off to the fixed ladder on lengths of climbs on the fixed ladder of up to 50 feet (15.24 meters), or heights of up to 65 feet (19.81 meters) from grade.
2. Each employee shall have both hands free of tools or material when ascending or descending a ladder.
3. Each employee who climbs combination ladders where the length of the fixed ladder climb exceeds 50 feet (15.24 meters) or where the ladder ascends to heights exceeding 65 feet (19.81 meters) from grade shall be protected through the installation of appropriate ladder safety devices for the entire length of the fixed ladder climb.
4. Each employee who climbs fixed ladders equipped with ladder safety devices shall use those devices properly and shall follow appropriate procedures for inspection and maintenance of those devices.
5. Each employee who routinely climbs fixed ladders shall undergo training and demonstrate the physical capacity to perform the necessary climbs safely. These employees shall satisfy the "qualified climber" requirements in proposed 29 CFR 1910.32(b)(5), proposed Subpart D), as follows:
a. Qualified climbers shall be physically capable (demonstrated through observations of actual climbing activities or by a physical examination) of performing the duties which may be assigned to them;
b. Qualified climbers shall have successfully completed a training or apprenticeship program that covered hands-on training for the safe climbing of ladders or step bolts and shall be retrained as necessary to ensure the necessary skills are maintained;
c. The employer shall ensure through performance observations and formal classroom or on-the-job training that the qualified climber has the skill to safely perform the climbing;
d. Qualified climbers shall have climbing duties as one of their routine work activities; and
e. Qualified climbers, when reaching their work positions, shall be protected by an appropriate fall protection system.