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OSHA Announces Changes in Residential Fall Protection
Frequently Asked Questions:
Guardrails:
Do I have to wear a harness if I use guardrails under the new OSHA regulations? No. If you gurdrail off the entire perimeter of the roof (both sides and up the rake edges)
How much do the 2x4s used with the guardrails need to overlap? The 2x4s should overlap at least 6 inches inside one of the brackets on the guardrail post so that nails may be used to secure both boards.
Does it matter if the 2x4s are run vertically or horizontally? Acro recommends that the 2x4s be run vertically.
Should the midrail and toprail lumber be on the inside or outside of the post? Acro recommends that the posts be positioned that the brackets holding the lumber always be on the inside, facing away from the open edge
Ladder Hooks:
How many ladder hooks do I need per ladder? Just one of Acro's reinforced ladder hooks is required per ladder.
General:
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Comments & Reviews:
Date: June 7, 2010
As I promised you there are attachments of the Johnny Jack in use today on a Bartile job in Los Lagos in Granite Bay. Notice the usefull-ness around these dormers. These are a stagging system designed for all types of roofing but works wonderfully with Conrete Tile because the Johnny Jack stands off the roof 5.5 inches. The pad keeps bracket from breaking this tile. - Bob
A Word about Guard Rails
Using guard rails as fall protection is economical and makes good sense for many applications including high and low pitch roofs and parapet walls.
The Acro parapet system model #12090 is one example which offers contractors the ability to set-up their fall protection quickly without additional hardware. This system does not penetrate the building as the safety bracket simply locks onto the parapet with an adjustable hand screw. Cross rails are made from pre-cut 2 x 4 standard stud materials which require no tensioning.
Residential houses and some steep pitch commercial buildings present a unique challenge for guard rail systems which Acro solved in 1996. The model #12070 is fabricated from the standard roof bracket that contractors have been using for years. This guard rail is nailed to the roof and is easily moved during all phases of construction including decking, weather-proofing and finally shingling-just like a roof bracket.
In 2009 Acro introduced the Universal Guard Rail system model 12060 which targets low pitch roofs, including metal roofs. Unique to the system is the low profile attaching plate which is attached either by nails, bolts or screws. Even welding is an option. A connecting shoe and post are added to complete the system. Pre-cut 2 x 4 studs are used for cross rails. During removal, the attachment plate may be left on the building greatly reducing take down time. The low ½" profile is easily covered below the roof surface. Other applications when the safety rail is needed on top of an existing roof (skylights or stairwell); screws are easily removed during take down.
Acro Building Systems (800-267-3807) is a leader in the fall protection business. Safety guard rails plus simplicity yield economical safety systems for contractors.