Osha Roof Hatch

Osha standard for roof openings roof hatch protection is addressed by osha standard 26 cfr 1910 23 entitled guarding floor and wall openings and holes full text of this standard is available online at www osha gov.

Osha roof hatch. Safepro roof hatch safety rails are a great way for building owners and property managers to improve rooftop safety for anyone accessing their roof. 1910 23 open roof hatches should be protected. Below are the specific osha standards and corresponding ibc codes for roof hatch safety railings. Section 1910 27 c 7 and figure d 6 attached specify the relationship for a fixed ladder to an acceptable hatch cover but there is no specific requirement for grab bars.

Osha s general industry standard for fixed ladders is found in 29 cfr 1910 27. Osha considers a roof hatch to be a hole in a roof osha 29 cfr 1910 28 b 3. Having a solid gate to hold onto when climbing in and out of the roof hatch will definitely help protect against injuries and falls rene muñoz roof maintenance superintendent at rsi roofing. 07 12 2000 1910 23 osha requires fall protection for elevator work when a fall hazard is present.

About ibc and osha international building code ibc establishes minimum requirements for building systems. If the drop to the lower level is more than 4 feet there needs to be fall protection. A common way to protect a hatch is with a roof hatch safety railing which maintains a constant protective barrier around the hatch.