OSHA requirement for ladder and platform for rigging purposes only 1

[delagina]

I have a modular structure that is 14' high that will be lifted regularly. It will have lifting lugs at the top. Maintenance requested a permanent ladder and platform at the top for rigging purposes only. Instead of them bringing extended ladder every time rhey need to lift this structure.

If thia was a platform for operation I'd definitely put handrail and ladder cage. Rigging guys said they don't need it.

I'm confused about OSHA requirement in this case. I will probably talk to whoeever does our scaffolding for guidance.

 

[WARose]

Whatever they say they "need"......adhere to the code. I've had a lot of contractors tell me all sorts of BS (off the cuff).....and they are the first ones scrambling for cover when something goes wrong.

 

[delagina]

Not like I can put a sign for rigging purposes only. If there is a ladder and a platform nothing would stop operation from using it although they don't really have a business being up there because there is nothing up there. I'll talk to maintenance and tell them if they want platform and ladder it will have hanrail and cage which csn interfere with the rigging. They may change their mind.

I do am interested what is OSHA requirement for this. At what height does a platform need a handrail for rigging purposes. Theae guys would have fall protection harness. And my permanent ladder without cage is still safer than extended ladder.

 

[SlideRuleEra]

I am interested what is OSHA requirement for this.

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[JStephen]

Time to read through the (current) OHSA specs pretty carefully.
First off, if this is some kind of chemical plant or something along that line, they should have full-time safety people; get them involved.
Certain items aren't covered under the regular general-industry standard (trucks, rail cars, for example)- make sure it doesn't fall under one of those categories.
Construction, telecom, shipbuilding, have their own rules, mining falls under MSHA instead of OSHA.
If it's possible to put the lifting connections down low, you can make everyone happy plus save some time.

 

[delagina]

I'll check with crane superviaor. I can definitely put the lifting lug at just above head clearance. This is a refinery plant.