The hierarchy of controls, which recommends using engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment in the workplace in that order to prevent work-related injuries, is encouraged by NIOSH.
Confined spaces, as defined by 29 CFR 1926.1202, are places big enough for an employee to physically enter, with few options for entry and exit, and not intended for long-term habitation. For a space to be controlled as a restricted space, it must satisfy all three of these requirements.
Only compressed air at a pressure lower than 30 psi may be used for cleaning tasks, according to OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.302.
A trained person, such as an engineer, must design and install the anchor points for personal fall arrest equipment in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.502. These anchor points must be able to hold at least 5,000 pounds of force per person.
Heat stroke happens when the body's mechanism for controlling temperature malfunctions and the body is unable to efficiently expel heat to regulate its internal temperature. The body's internal temperature may increase if the sweating system malfunctions. The body's natural functions are upset when the internal temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, which results in a medical emergency.
According to 29 CFR 1926.1408 cranes, derricks, and other tall equipment or structures must be at least 20 feet away from power lines at voltages up to 350 kV. Higher voltages necessitate longer distances.
Despite the fact that everyone on the job site should take responsibility for safety, it is ultimately the employer's duty to make sure that only functional hand and power instruments are used.
