Construction firms engaged in the
erection of concrete formwork are required to post warning
signs/barriers in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.701(c)(2) to reduce
exposure of non-essential employees to the hazards of
post-tensioning operations. Paragraphs 29 CFR 1926.702(a)(2),
(j)(1), and (j)(2) are general lockout/tagout measures to protect
workers from injury associated with equipment and
machinery.
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USC 651 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 655 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
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USC 657 Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The 15,088 burden hour increase
is the result of increasing the estimate of construction worksites
from 1.4 million to 2.43 million worksites; and, increasing the
estimated time to post or place warning signs from 5 minutes to 15
minutes.
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