Steel Erection
1926 Subpart R
Objectives
In this course, we will discuss the following:
Conception of the Steel Erection Rule
Scope of the standard
The key provisions of 1926 Subpart R
A review of each of the key provisions
Safe working practices
Subpart R - Final Rule
Steel Erection Rule was published on
January 18, 2001
OPN 121
Scope
1926.750(a)
Sets forth requirements to protect employees
from the hazards associated with steel
erection activities involved in:
Construction, alteration, and/or repair of:
Single and multi-story buildings
Bridges
Other structures where steel
erection occurs
Scope
Does not include:
Electrical transmission
towers
Communication and
broadcast towers
Tanks
1926.750(a)
Scope
1926.750(b)
Covers all employers engaged in steel erection
activities
Contains two lists of activities:
Primary list
All are covered (connecting, bracing, guying)
Ancillary list
Covered only when they occur during
and are a part of steel erection activities
(sealing, caulking, etc)
Scope
Steel erection activities include:
Hoisting, laying out, placing,
connecting, welding, burning,
guying, bracing, bolting,
plumbing and rigging structural
steel, steel joists, bridge steel
girders and metal buildings;
installing metal decking and
moving point-to-point while
performing these activities.
13 NCAC 07F .0205(b)(1)
Scope
13 NCAC 07F .0205(b)(2)
Employer has the burden of establishing and
determining when to implement employee fall
protection measures.
Steel Erection Decision Tree
Yes
Is the activity at the jobsite
listed in 1926.750(b)(1)?
No
IS the activity listed in
.750(b)(2)?
Then this activity IS
covered by Subpart R
Yes
Then you must determine if this is going on in
conjunction with (during and a part of) steel
erection activities in (b)(1). A question to ask:
Does this (b)(2) activity have to be done for
steel erection to continue: If yes, and if done
during (b)(1) activities, then it is covered by
the standard.
No
Because it is listed in neither
(b)(1) nor (b)(2), it is not
covered by the standard.
Key Provisions of 1926 Subpart R
Site layout, site-specific erection plan and
construction sequence
Hoisting and rigging
Structural steel stability requirements
Structural steel assembly
Column anchorage
Beams and columns
Open web steel joists
Key Provisions of 1926 Subpart R
Systems-engineered metal buildings
Falling object protection
Fall protection
Worker training
Site Layout, Site-Specific Erection
Plan and Construction Sequence
1926.752(a)-(b)
Controlling contractor ensures the steel erector is
provided with written notification.
Concrete being used has reached sufficient strength to
support the intended load
Repair, replacements and modification of steel bolts were
conducted in accordance with 1926.755(b)
Steel erection contractor shall not proceed without
ensuring that concrete has reached sufficient
strength to support intended load.
Site Layout, Site-Specific Erection
Plan and Construction Sequence
Site layout
Adequate access roads
Safe delivery of supplies
Movement of equipment
Firm, properly graded,
and drained area
Allows for work with
adequate space
Allows for safe operation
of equipment
1926.752(c)
Site Layout, Site-Specific Erection
Plan and Construction Sequence
1926.752(e)
Site-specific erection plan
See 1926 Subpart R, Appendix A
Provides guidelines for a non-mandatory site specific
erection plan
Hoisting and Rigging
Provides additional crane
safety for steel erection
by requiring a pre-shift
crane inspection
Minimizes employee
exposure to overhead
loads through preplanning and work
practice requirements
1926.753(c)-(d)
Hoisting and Rigging
1926.753(e)
Provides multiple lift rigging procedures
(Christmas-treeing)
Structural Steel Assembly
Structural stability
Walking/working surface
Plumbing up
Metal decking
1926.754
Structural Stability
Shall be maintained at all times during
construction
1926.754(a)
Structural Stability
1926.754(b)
Multi-story structures
Permanent floors installed as erection progresses
Eight stories maximum between erection floor and upper-most
permanent floor
Four floors maximum (or 48 feet) of unfinished bolting or
welding above foundation or uppermost
permanently secured floor
Fully planked floor or nets maintained
within two stories (or 30 feet) directly
under erection work
Walking/Working Surfaces
1926.754(c)
Shear connectors and
other similar devices
Field-installed rather than
shop installed
Installed after the metal
decking
Not attached until after
walking/working surface
has been installed
Shear Connectors
Walking/Working Surfaces
13 NCAC 07F .0205(c)(1)
Tripping hazards
Employees protected from falls due to tripping
hazards
Employees protected from falling hazards greater than
6 feet by suitable fall protection systems
Shear connectors not welded or applied until
working/walking surface is installed
Shear connectors covered by temporary
decking, metal, or wood box until
walking/working surface is installed
Plumbing-Up Equipment
1926.754(d)
Installed in conjunction with steel erection process to
ensure stability of structure
In place and properly installed before structure is
loaded with construction
material
Be removed only with
approval of competent
person
Metal Decking
1926.754(e)(1)
Bundle packaging and strapping cannot be used for
hoisting
Any loose items placed on top of metal decking
bundles must be secured
Support provided so bundles
will not be dislodged when
bands are removed
Metal decking secured at end
of shift
Metal Decking
1926.754(e)(2)
Structural member turned down to allow continuous
deck installation
Roof and floor holes and openings shall be decked over
Holes and openings shall not be cut prior to its intended
use
Metal Decking
1926.754(e)(3)
Covers for roof and floor openings should
support twice the weight of their intended load
Covers shall be
marked with the word
HOLE or COVER
Metal Decking
1926.754(e)(5)
Installation of metal decking
Laid tightly and immediately secured to prevent
accidental movement or displacement
Metal decking panels placed to ensure full support
by structural members
Column Anchorage
1926.755(a)
Minimum 4 anchor bolts per column
Set on level finished floor, pre-grouted leveling plates,
leveling nuts, or shim packs
Competent person determines whether guying or
bracing is needed
Column Anchorage
1926.752(b) and 1926.755(b)
Written notification of proper curing of concrete
in footings, piers, walls for steel columns
Written notification of adequacy of anchor bolts
modified, replaced or repaired in the field
Beams and Columns
Placing and bolting solid web structural
members
Diagonal bracing
Double connections and seats
Column splices
Perimeter columns
1926.756
Beams and Columns
1926.756(a)
Two bolts per connection installed before
releasing the hoisting line
Competent person shall determine if more are
needed to ensure the stability of cantilevered
members
Diagonal Bracing
1926.756(b)
Solid web structural members used as
diagonal bracing secured by at least one bolt
drawn up wrench tight
Double Connections
1926.756(c)(1)
When connecting two structural members, at least one bolt
shall remain connected to the first member.
Unless a seat is supplied to prevent the column from being
displaced
Seat Design
1926.756(c)(2)
Seats designed to support the load during the
double connection process
Seats
Perimeter Columns
Column for
next tier
48 min. from
finished floor
to top of column
1926.756(e)(1)
Perimeter columns
must extend a minimum
of 48 inches (1.2 m)
above the finished floor
to permit installation of
perimeter safety cables
prior to erection of next
tier
Perimeter Columns
1926.756(e)(2)
Perimeter columns must have holes in/attached to perimeter
columns at 42-45 inches above finished floor and midpoint
between finished floor and top cable
Open Web Steel Joists
1926.757
Attachment of steel joists and joist girders
Erection of steel joists
Erection bridging
Landing and placing loads
Open Web Steel Joists
1926.757(a)
Steel joist shall be field-bolted at column to
provide lateral stability during erection
Where constructability does not allow it, an
alternate means shall be installed
Designed by qualified person
Shop installed
Included in erection drawings
Field-Bolted Joists
1926.757(a)
Connections of individual steel joists to steel
structures in bays of 40 feet or more shall be
fabricated to allow field bolting during erection
Steel joists and girders shall not be used as
anchorage points for fall arrest systems
Attachment of Steel Joists and Girders
1926.757(b)
Attachment of K, LH, and DLH series steel joists
and girders
Each steel joist must be attached to support structure
Immediately upon placement in the final erection position, and
Before additional joists are placed
Pre-assembled panels attached with bridging to
structure at each corner before hoisting cables are
released
Erection of Steel Joists
1926.757(c)(1)-(3)
Attach both sides of the seat of one end of each steel
joist to the support structure before hoisting cables are
released
For joists over 60 feet
Both ends of the joist must be attached, and
Meet provisions of paragraph (d) before releasing hoisting
cables
Only one employee is allowed on steel joists that do not
require erection bridging under Tables A and B until all
bridging is installed and anchored
Erection of Steel Joists
1926.757(c)(4)-(5)
Employees not allowed on steel joists where span of
joist is equal to or greater than span shown in Tables A
and B
When permanent bridging terminus points cannot be
used during erection, temporary bridging required
Erection Bridging
1926.757(d)
Specific procedures related to span of steel joists
Bolted diagonal bridging and installation
Releasing of hoisting cables
Number of employees allowed on these spans during
bridging
Landing and Placing Loads
1926.757(e)
Loads not to exceed carrying capacity of steel joists
Attention paid to weight and placement of load within
the structure
No bundle of decking placed on joists until bridging is
installed
Systems-Engineered Buildings
Systems-Engineered Metal Buildings
1926.758(a)-(c)
Structural columns anchored by a minimum of four
anchor bolts
Rigid frames
Shall have 50% of their bolts or number specified by
manufacturer installed before releasing hoisting equipment
Systems-Engineered Metal Buildings
1926.758(d)-(e)
Construction loads not placed on structural steel
framework unless secured
When girts or eave struts share common connection
holes:
At least one bolt must remain connected to the first member
Field-attached seat supplied by the manufacturer may be used
in lieu of the bolt
Systems-Engineered Metal Buildings
1926.758(f)-(g)
Both ends of steel or cold-formed joists fully bolted or
welded before:
Releasing cables
Allowing employees on the joists
Allowing construction loads on the joists
Purlins and girts not used as anchorage
points for a fall arrest system
Girts
Systems-Engineered Metal Buildings
1926.758(h)-(i)
Purlins may be used as a walking/working surface
when installing safety systems
After installation of permanent bridging, and
Fall protection provided
Construction loads placed within a
zone that is within 8 feet of the
center-line of the primary support
member
Falling Object Protection
Secure loose items aloft
Protection from falling
objects other than
materials being hoisted
1926.759(a)-(b)
Fall Protection
Fall protection requirements
Connectors
Controlled decking zone (CDZ)
Criteria for fall protection equipment
Custody of fall protection
1926.760
Fall Protection
1926.760(a)
Employees must be protected by conventional fall protection
When on walking/working surface with unprotected edge
more than 15 feet above lower level
Perimeter cables required
Must be installed as soon as the metal
decking has been installed
Connectors and employees working in
CDZ shall be protected from fall hazards
Connectors
1926.760(b)
Connectors between 15 and 30 feet/2 stories
Provided all equipment necessary to be tied off or
provided other fall protection
Completed connector training
Not required to tie off
Controlled Decking Zone
1926.760(c)
Deckers between 15 and 30 feet/2 stories can use a CDZ
instead of fall protection
Be no more than 90 feet wide and 90 feet deep from
leading edge
Limited access to CDZ
Boundaries designated and
clearly marked
Employees must complete
CDZ training
Fall Protection Equipment
1926.760(d)
Fall protection equipment must conform to 1926.502
Fall arrest system components shall be used in fall restraint systems
Body belts or body harnesses shall be used in fall restraint systems
Perimeter safety cables
shall meet criteria for
guardrail systems
Custody of Fall Protection
1926.760(e)
Steel erector may leave fall protection in place
so it may be used by other trades if the
controlling contractor:
Has directed the steel erector to leave the fall
protection in place, and
Has inspected and accepted control and
responsibility of the fall protection before authorizing
other trades to work in the area
Training
Training provided by a qualified person
1926.761(a)
Fall Hazard Training
1926.761(b)
Training shall include the following:
Recognition and identification of fall hazards
Use and operation of guardrail systems
Correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling,
and inspecting fall protection systems
Procedures to prevent falls
Fall protection requirements
Special Training
1926.761(c)(1)
Multiple lift rigging
Hazards associated with multiple lifts
Procedures and equipment to perform multiple lifts
Special Training
1926.761(c)(2)
Connector procedures
Hazards associated with connecting
Establishment, access, proper connecting techniques and work
practices
Special Training
1926.761(c)(3)
Controlled decking zone procedures
Hazards associated with work within a controlled decking zone
Establishment, access, proper connecting techniques and work
practices
Summary
In this course, we discussed the following:
Conception of the Steel Erection Rule
Scope of the standard
The key provisions of 1926 Subpart R
A review of each of the key provisions
Safe working practices
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Final Questions?
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