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Revision of ANSI A1O.ll-1979

American National Standard for Construction and Demolition Operations -

Personnel and Debris Nets

Secretariat National Safety Council

Approved April 19, 1989

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Foreword @his Foreword is not part of American National Standard A1O.ll-1989.)

The first edition of this standard, a revision of part of American National Standard Safety Code for Building Construction, ANSI A10.2-1944, was approved and published by ANSI under the title, American National Standard Minimum Requirements for Safety Nets, ANSI A10.11-1971. The next revision was retitled American National Standard Safety Nets Used During Construction, Repair and Demolition Operations, and was published in 1979. This edition is based on the comments, the needs, and the technology of the industry and the user. The standard establishes safety requirements for the selection, installation, and use of personnel and debris nets during construction, repair, and demolition operations. This standard is one of a series of safety standards that have been formulated by the Accredited Standards Committee on Safety in Construction and Demolition Operations, Alo. It is expected that the standards in the A10 series will find major applications in industry and will serve as guides to contractors, labor, and equipment manufacturers. For the convenience of users, a list of existing and proposed standards in the A10 series for safety requirements in construction and demolition operations follows. A10.3 A10.4 A10.5 A10.6 A10.7 A10.8 A10.9 A1O.10 A10.11 A 1O. 12 A10.13 A10.14 A10.15 A10.16 A10.17 A10.18 A10.19 A10.20 A10.22 A10.24 A10.27 A10.28 A10.30 A10.31 A10.32 A10.33 A10.34 A l 0.35 A10.36 Powder-Actuated Fastening Systems Personnel Hoists Material Hoists Demolition Transportation, Storage, Handling and Use of Commercial Explosives and Agents in the Construction Industry Scaffolding Concrete and Masonry Work Temporary and Portable Space Heating Devices and Equipment Used in the Construction Industry Personnel and Debris Nets Used During Construction, Repair and Demolition Operations Excavation (under development) Steel Erection Safety Belts, Harnesses, Lanyards, Lifelines and Drop Lines for Construction and Industrial Use (under development) Dredging Tunnels, Shafts and Caissons Asphalt Pavement Construction Temporary Floor and Wall Openings, Flat Roofs, Stairs, Railings and Toeboards Pile Driving (under development) Ceramic Tile, Terrazzo and Marble Work Rope-Guided and Nonguided Workmens Hoists Roofmg (under development) Asphalt Mixing Plants for Construction Projects (under development) Suspended Work Platforms for Cranes and Derricks Drilled Caissons (under development) Digger Derricks Faii Prevention Systems (under development) Minimum Requirements of Safety and Health Programs (under development) Public Protection (under development) High Pressure Hydro Blasting (under development) Dry Diamond Saws (under development)

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Organization Represented

Aegis Corporation. Alliance of American Insurers, American Concrete Institute.

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Name of Representative Matthew J. Burkart Robert S . Gosnell Daniel J. Mortenson Campbell G. Dewey (Alt) Peter D. Courtois S. J. Henry (Alt)
Jim E. Lapping Leslie Murphy (Ait) H. W. Eisenberg Ron Davis Charles Peshek (Alt) Michael Shaglia Peter C. Danielson (Alt) Ernest Jorgenson, Jr F. C. Daniels (Alt) Thomas Vorholt Paul A. King Richard K. King Gary Buffimgton (Alt) Oscar F. Smith, IV Harry Huggins (Alt) William E. Miller A. D. Cobb D. A. Gaddy (Alt) Tom Malloy Richard Chapman (Alt) Lewis C. Barbe Frank E. Wilcher Catherine A. Morin (Alt) Roger N. Prescott Thomas P. Dowling (Ait)

.............................. American Institute of Architects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Institute of Steel Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Insurance Service Group, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
....................... Associated Builders and Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Associated General Contractors of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black & Veatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Society of Safety Engineers Colonnas Shipyard, Inc

American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations

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................ ....................... Engineering Contractors Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Human Factors Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Industrial Safety Equipment Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Institute of Makers of Explosives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction Industry Manufacturers Association E. I. DuPont DeNemours & Company

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Organizafion Represented
International Association of Bridge, Strucfural and Ornamental Iron Workers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Representation Vacant) Bernard Puchalski (Alt) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George E. Smith Dick Stromburg (Alt) International Union of Operation Engineers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Bennett Hill, Jr Don Carson (Alt) Laborers International Union of North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vito Russo Mechanical Contractors Association of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jack Hansman William C. Abernafhy (Alt) National Association of Dredging Contractors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gil Miller National Association of Governmental Labor Officials, . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Brooks National Association of Home Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harold E. Van Werden National Contractors Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth A. Paradis Charles J. Hart National Electrical Contractors Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William J. Normand (Alt) William Treharne National Erectors Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Roofing Confractors Association.

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S . C. Burkhammer (Alt) Andrew Johnson i Carl Good (Alt) National Safety Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John A. Gleichman Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard C. Mocny Joseph S. Puccinelli (Alt) A. J. Scardino, JI Sigma Associates, Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald J. Godlewski (Alt) Daniel M. Paine Sinco, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Denny (Alt) Randy Krueger The Taylor Companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry W. Snead (Alt) Joe A. Adam United Association United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph L. Durst, JI United Union Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers. Robert J. Kru1 Joseph A. Wiederkehr (Alt) U.S. Department of the Army. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael G. Vogt Mark A. Peterson (Alt) U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roy Gurnham Anthony D. Brown U.S. Environmental Protection Agency James Makris (Alt) U.S. National Bureau of Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H. S . L e a Wire Rope Technical Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Ferry Ingo Zeise Zeise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zurn Industries Jeffrey D. Meddin

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Steve Cooper Cecil Estes Roy Gurnham James Hodges Jeff Meddin Ailen Neustater Phiiiip Pedley George E. Smith Eric Waterman Carl Wible Charles Yancey

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2.1 2.2 3 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Scope 1.2 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Exceptions ................

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Referenced Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Related American National Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. Conditions Requiring Nets

5 . Materials

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................................................. 6 . DesignofNets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Identification of Nets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Manufacturers Prototype Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. On-the-JobTest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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14.3 Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.4 Rust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.5 Airborne Contaminants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Personnel and Debris Nets

1. General
1.1 Scope. This standard establishes safety requirements for the selection, installation, and use of personnel and debris nets during construction, repair, and demolition operations. 1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to provide
minimum design, testing, and use requirements for personnel and debris nets. 1.3 Exceptions. The enforcing authority may grant exceptions to the literal requirements of this standard and permit alternative methods, but only when it is clearly evident that equivalent safeguards are being provided.

ANSI A10.9-1983, Construction and Demolition Operations - Concrete and Masonry Work Safety Requirements

ANSI A92.2-1979, Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices

ANSI/ASME A39.1-1987, Safety Requirements for Window Cleaning (including supplements ANSIIASME A39.la-1988 and A39.lb-1989)

3. Definitions
competent person. One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. construction project. Any activity involving the construction, alteration, maintenance, or demolition of a structure. debris nef. A net that is designed to catch only debris. It must be used in conjunction with a personnel net if there is any possibility for personnel to fall. natural fiber. A fiber produced by nature, such as manila, sisal, or hemp. perimeter net system. A system of personnel and debris nets and their supports arranged to hold nets on the edge of a floor, work surface, or structure so that when the net is fully impact-loaded, the test weight will not contact any part of the supporting structure, personnel net. A net that is designed, tested, and installed in accordance with this standard for personnel fall protection. synthetic fiber. A fiber produced artificially by manufacturing processes, such as nylon, polypropylene, or polyester.
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2. Referenced and Related Standards

2.1 Referenced Standard, This standard is intended to
be used in conjunction with Standard Method of SaltSpray (Fog) Testing, ASTM B 117-85.

2.2 Related American National Standards. The following standards are listed for information only, and are not essential for the completion of the requirements of this standard. ANSI A10.4-1981, Safety Requirements for Personnel Hoists ANSI A10.5-1981, Safety Requirements for Material Hoists ANSI A10.6-1983, Demolition Operations - Safety Requirements ANSI A10.8-1988, Construction and Demolition Operations - Scaffolding - Safety Requirements

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4. Conditions Requiring Nets

4.1 Personnel nets shall be installed to protect people working at a height who are not protected by other fall-protection equipment or working surfaces properly guarded in compliance with other applicable standards. A competent person shall examine each potential fall situation and determine that height above which fall protection is required. 4.2 Neither public traffic nor workers shall be permitted underneath a work area unless they are protected from falling objects. In cases in which personnel nets are used, they shall be lined with debris netting with a mesh of size and strength sufficient to contain tools and materials capable of causing injury.

possible, and to minimize entanglement of a fallen persons head, arms, and legs when arresting the fall. The maximum size of mesh shall not exceed 36 square inches or be longer than 6 inches on any side, measured center-to-center of mesh ropes or webbing. No mesh member shall exceed 6 inches in length measured center-to-center of mesh crossings. All mesh crossings shall be anchored to eliminate frictional wear and prevent enlargement of the mesh openings.
6.4 Design, materials, and construction shaii combine to produce a net that wili minimize the deceleration and rebound force when arresting a fall. 6.5 Net hardware and structural supports shall be designed to minimize the possibility of being impacted when arresting a fall. They shall be of sufficient size and number to absorb the drop-test loads specified in Sections 8 and 9 without permanent distortion. Their design shall prevent disengagement during normal use. 6.6 Debris nets, when used with personnel nets, shall be secured on top of the personnel nets. A competent person shall determine the size, weight, and height-offall of anticipated debris. The debris netting shall have a mesh of the size and strength sufficient to contain the expected debris without penetration when properly supported by the personnel net. The debris nets shall not compromise the design, construction, or performance of the personnel nets.

5. Materials
5.1 Materials used for personnel and debris nets may be of natural or synthetic fiber of sufficient size, strength, and number to absorb the drop-test loads specified in this standard without significant distortion of the net pattern. 5.2 Materials used shall be capable of providing the minimum service life required by 13.4. When used in combination, they shall be compatible with each other. 5.3 Net hardware shall be drop-forged, pressed, or formed steel, or material of equal or better quality. Surfaces sha.ll be smooth and free of sharp edges. All hardware shall have a corrosion-resistant finish capable of withstanding a 50-hour salt-spray test in accordance with ASTM B 117-85.

7. Identification of Nets
Each personnel net shall be permanently labeled with the following information: (1) Name of manufacturer (2) Identification of net material (3) Date of manufacture (4) Date of prototype test (5) Name of testing agency (6) Serial number

6. Design of Nets
6.1 This standard is not intended to limit net design or construction to specific materials, minimum component sizes or strengths, or mandatory mesh configurations. Rather, manufacturers are encouraged to be innovative in their designs to meet and exceed the minimum performance requirements of this standard. 6.2 Personnel nets shall be designed and constructed to minimize fali-arrest injuries sustained in the course of normal use when installed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and the requirements of this standard. Manufacturers shall pay particular attention to 6.3 through 6.6. 6.3 Mesh openings should be small in order to spread the deceleration force through as many net strands as 8

8. ManufacturersPrototype Test
8.1 The manufacturer shall certify that the prototype net is identical in material and construction to the personnel nets furnished for the job and has successfully passed the qualification test described in 8.2. The manufacturer shall maintain the written qualification-test records that substantiate the conformance to the requirements of this standard.

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8.2 The impact resistance of the net shall be such that it will absorb three drops of the test weight as described in 8.2.3. There shall be no broken strands or significant distortion of the net pattern at the end of the first or second drop. The test procedure shall be as outlined in 8.2.1 through 8.2.4. 8.2.1 A 17- X 24-foot net shall be secured in a frame as shown in Figure 1. The test frame should provide an opening appropriate for hanging the net. The frame shall be elevated sufficiently to prevent the net, when hung, from contacting any surface below the net during the test. 8.2.2 When hung in accordance with 8.2.1, the net shall not sag more than 3 feet at its center. The border rope shall be level. 8.2.3 A 350-pound bag of sand, 24 inches f 2 inches in diameter and no more than 36 inches high, shall be dropped into the net from a height of 50 feet once at each of the three points formed by the intersection of quarterpoints of the long dimension (6-foot intervals

from the end of the net) with the centerpoint of the short dimension (8-1/2 feet from the side of the net), as shown in Figure 1. 8.2.4 There shall be at least a 5-minute interval between each test drop to allow time for net recovery.

9. On-the-JobTest
9.1 Individually mounted personnelnets shall be tested on the job in the suspended position immediately following initial installation, relocation, or major repair, and, when left in one location, at 6-month intervals. 9.2 Personnel-net systems composed of two or more nets connected together shall be tested in accordance with 9.1 and 9.3. The test weight shall be dropped into the center of the net that is considered by a competent person to be the weakest point of the system. The age and condition of each net, and the arrangement

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of the supports, shall be considered when determining the weakest point, In cases where reasonable doubt exists, the test drop shall be conducted at each point considered to be potentially weak.
9.3 The test shall consist of dropping into the center of the net a 400-pound bag of sand not more than 30 inches tr 2 inches in diameter and no more than 36 inches high. A tag line of sufficient strength shall be attached to the test weight to prevent it from falling to the surface below should it penetrate the net. The tag line shall not reduce the impact of the test weight into the net, The weight shall be dropped from a height of 25 feet above the net, measured from the bottom of the weight (10 O00 foot-pounds). 9.4 There shall be no significant residual distortion of the net pattern or the suspension system.

(4) Where nets are interconnected, the requirements of 9.2 shall be applied in lieu of testing each net, provided that no other requirements of 10.3 are violated.
Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that a drop test is not feasible or practical, the net, and the net installation, shall be Certified by a competent person to be in compliance with all other provisions of Sections 10, 11, 13,and 14 of this standard.
10.4 When two or more nets are connected to form a larger unit, they shall be laced with a lacing material equal in strength to the mesh rope or webbing. The resulting openings shall not be larger than the net mesh openings specified in 6.3. Drop-forged safety hooks, shackles, or equivalent means may be used in lieu of lacing. 10.5 Drop-forged safety hooks, shackles, or equivalent means of fastening that will withstand the drop test in Section 9 shall be used to attach nets to supporting cables, structures, or beams projecting from structures. The spacing between the fastening devices shall not exceed 4 feet. 10.6 For the applicable fall distance, perimeter net systems shall extend outward horizontally from the outermost working surface of the structure a distance equal to or greater than the distance listed in the following table :
Vertical Distance from Working Level to Horizontal Plane of Personnel Net (feet)
up to 5 More than 5 up to 10 More than 10

Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that a drop test is not feasible or practical, the net and the net installation shall be certified by a competent person to be in compliance with all other provisions of Sections 1O, 11, 13, and 14 of this standard.

10. Installation
10.1 Nets shall be installed in accordance with the net manufacturers specifications and instructions. The user is responsible for net installation, and for the design and installation of the net supports, 10.2 Nets shall be installed as close under the working level as practical, but not lower than 30 feet. They shall be hung with sufficient clearance to prevent contact with the surface of structures below when the users impact load testing is applied. There shall be no intervening members between the working surface and the net that could be impacted during a fall. 10.3 It is intended that only one level of nets be required for bridge construction provided that: (1) There are no intervening members between the working surface and the net that could be impacted during a fall. (2) The net and supports will sustain the impact of a 400-pound bag of sand 30 inches k 2 inches in diameter and no more than 36 inches high, dropped from the highest working surface into the lowest point of the net without permanent distortion of the net pattern or suspension system. (3) There should be sufficient clearance to ensure against contact of the test weight or the net with anything below.

Minimum Required Horizontal Distance of Outer Edge of Net from Edge of Working Surface (feet)
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The nets shall be installed with sufficient sag and in such a way as to capture falling personnel or debris and minimize bounce.
10.7 Supports for perimeter nets shall be designed and installed so as to preclude their being impacted by falling debris or personnel.

11. Inspection
11.1 Personnel and debris nets shall be inspected by a competent person utilizing any inspection instructions supplied by the manufacturer. The inspections shall be conducted after each installation and not less than once each week thereafter. (Additional inspections shall be made after alterations, repair, and impact loadings.)

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If any welding or cutting operations occur above the safety nets, debris nets, or both, weld protection shall be provided for that area, and more frequent inspections shall be conducted in proportion to the danger involved, (Particular attention shall be given to members that are partially burned, melted, or charred.) Inspections shall include mesh ropes, perimeter ropes, hardware, connectors, and suspension systems. Nets that show mildew, wear, damage (including damage to hardware and the suspension system),-or deterioration that may substantially affect their strength shall be immediately removed from service for complete inspection and repairs or disposal.
11.2 An up-to-date, on-the-job record shall be maintained for each personnel net. The record shall include the following information: (1) Net serial number (2) Date installed (3) Dates inspected (4) Inspection results; if unsatisfactory, state reasons and describe corrections performed for each deficiency ( 5 ) Dates tested (6) Test results; if unsatisfactory, state reasons (7) Date removed (8) Disposition and reason The competent person responsible for the nets shall initial each entry,

13. Care, Maintenance, and Storage

13.1 The care, maintenance, and storage of nets shall be in accordance with the net manufacturer?s recommendations. Due attention shall be given to the factors affecting net life (see Section 14). 13.2 Nets installed for the protection of personnel shall have debris removed at least daily. 13.3 Nets and debris shall be protected from sparks and hot slag resulting from welding and cutting Operations. 13.4 Nets shall be capable of a minimum service life of two years under normal on-the-job exposure to weather, sunlight, and handling, excluding damage from misuse, mishandling, and exposure to chemicals and airborne contaminants.

14. Factors Affecting Net Life

14.1 Sunlight. Ropes of natural and synthetic fibers can lose a significant amount of strength after prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Special precautions shall be taken to shield ropes 1/2 inch in diameter and smaller from the sun?s rays. All nets not in use should be protected from direct and indirect sunlight. 14.2 Abrasion. The adverse effects of abrasion should be constantly borne in mind. Nets should not be dragged or allowed to chafe over the ground or other rough surfaces. There is no test that will predict the life of a net under the wide variety of abrasion conditions that may be encountered. 14.3 Sand. Embedded sand cuts into fibers, reducing the strength of nets. Care should be taken to keep nets as clean and free of sand as possible. 14.4 Rust. Prolonged contact with rusting iron or steel can cause significant degradation and loss of strength. 14.5 Airborne Contaminants. Many chemicals and airborne contaminants can adversely affect the strength of nets. Where such hazards to nets exist, the chemicals should be identified and the concentrations measured. The effect on the net materials should be determined by test, if not already known.

12. Training
When personnel nets are used, the employer shall provide appropriate training for the employees so that they will recognize the hazards of falling into nets, and shall instruct them in the procedures to be followed in order to limit the potential injury, The training program shall include: (1) The tested limits of installed nets (2) Avoiding falis (3) Recording and reporting of training (4) Location of inspection records and the person responsible

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Appendix

(This Appendix is not part of American National Standard A10.11-1989, but is included for information only.)

Survey of Job Site

Construction and demolition workers are subject to certain hazards that cannot be eliminated by mechanical means and must be controlled by care, common sense, and intelligence. The A10 Committee realizes the importance of safety and strongly recommends that, prior to commencing any operation, the employer make a survey of the conditions of the site to determine the hazards and the kind and number of safeguards that the employer will install. The survey should include, but not be limited to, the following: (i) Safe access and movement (a) Work areas (b) Walkways, runways, and passageways (c) Ladders, stairways, and elevators (d) Protection for floor and roof openings (e) Illumination
(2) Vehicles (a) Roads: (i) Turn space (ii) Parking area (iii) Mud areas (b) Materials storage areas and dump areas (c) Signs and signals to route vehicles on the job (d) Maintenance and repair of vehicles
(3) Utilities and service (a) Location of temporary buildings (b) Location and identification of high-voltage lines (identify by signs; move, de-energize, or erect barrier to prevent contact) (c) Location of sanitary facilities and drinking water

(4) Scheduling work for safety

(a) Providing hard hats, life belts, goggles, work vests, and the like, on the job (b) Establishing liaison among contractors to prevent congestion among trades (c) Providing temporary flooring, safety nets, and scaffolding where required (5) Work procedures (a) Space (b) Equipment such as cranes, hoists, elevators, and trucks (c) Rigging procedures ( 6 ) Tools and equipment (a) Repair, maintenance, and care (b) Inspection (c) Supplies of tools for each job (7) Workers and supervisors (a) Job assignment (b) Training and supervision (c) Number of workers (d) Plans for maintaining interest in safety: (i) Safety bulletins, record charts, and posters (ii) Recognition for groups or individuals (iii) Investigation and reporting on reportable accidents (iv) Knowledge of safety orders (v) Safety meetings (vi) Specific safety instructions for new employees (e) Establishment of provisions to take immediate action to correct unsafe conditions or acts (0 First-aid and medical treatment of injuries

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