Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 29 - Labor |
Subtitle B - Regulations Relating to Labor |
Chapter XVII - Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor |
Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction |
Subpart T - Demolition |
§ 1926.856 - Removal of walls, floors, and material with equipment.
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§ 1926.856 Removal of walls, floors, and material with equipment.
(a) Mechanical equipment shall not be used on floors or working surfaces unless such floors or surfaces are of sufficient strength to support the imposed load.
(b) Floor openings shall have curbs or stop-logs to prevent equipment from running over the edge.
(c) Cranes, derricks, and other mechanical equipment. Employers must meet the requirements specified in subparts N, O, and CC of this part.
[44 FR 8577, Feb. 9, 1979 , 75 FR 48135, Aug. 9, 2010; 77 FR 49730, Aug. 17, 2012; 78 FR 23843, Apr. 23, 2013]