OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
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I recently had a project where I checked out something to be lifted and approved it. But as far as the actual lifting goes, I referred the contractor to OSHA/Building Code regs for providing lateral stability. I assume my responsibility ends there (baring any follow up questions from him which I haven’t gotten)……but does OSHA, etc. specify a minimum capcity for (say) a guy wire support from the ground? I remember reading that for a man lift the load was something like 5 kips. I was messing around with a probable [guy] layout and I didn’t get forces much higher than a couple of kips (forgetting wind load for a second). (So I just hope these guys don’t try to stabilize it with a couple of people on the ground: they’ll go for a ride.)






RE: OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
RE: OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
RE: OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
RE: OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
I've looked around in there and can't really find anything that directly addresses my situation.
I would think what is probably called for here is a temporary wind load.....and I know where I can find that…..just wasn’t sure if OSHA specified something heavier than that (maybe a percentage of the vertical load).
RE: OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
RE: OSHA and (or) building code regs on lifting
You mention wind load but not ice? Communication masts and towers are covered by TIA/EIA-222.
You have to include wind harmonic vibrations on both mast and guys, including terrain effects.
You're better off sub-bing that out to a specialist to avoid 'area of practice' liabilities.