29 CFR 1910.27: Scaffolds and rope descent systems

1910.27(a) · 133 citations

(a) Scaffolds. Scaffolds used in general industry must meet the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L (Scaffolds).

1910.27(b)(1)(ii) · 60 citations

(ii) The employer must ensure that no employee uses any anchorage before the employer has obtained written information from the building owner that each anchorage meets the requirements of paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section. The employer must keep the information for the duration of the job.

1910.27(d)(3) · 47 citations

1910.27(f) · 42 citations

1910.27(c)(4) · 33 citations

1910.27(b)(2)(vi) · 19 citations

(vi) Each employee uses a separate, independent personal fall arrest system that meets the requirements of subpart I of this part;

1910.27(b)(1)(i) · 16 citations

(b) Rope descent systems—(1) Anchorages. (i) Before any rope descent system is used, the building owner must inform the employer, in writing that the building owner has identified, tested, certified, and maintained each anchorage so it is capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (2,268 kg), in any direction, for each employee attached. The information must be based on an annual inspection by a qualified person and certification of each anchorage by a qualified person, as necessary, and at least every 10 years.

1910.27(b)(2)(v) · 14 citations

(v) The rope descent system has proper rigging, including anchorages and tiebacks, with particular emphasis on providing tiebacks when counterweights, cornice hooks, or similar non-permanent anchorages are used;