OSHA Steel Erection Standard
On January 18 of 2001, the new steel erection standard was published in the federal register. The new standard requires full fall protection for steel erectors and insulators at heights greater than 15 feet. This new rule became effective July 17th 2001. (www.osha.gov)

Owners, architects and upline contractors are now also liable for compliance of workers on projects under their control (Standard 29 CFR Definitions–1926.751 "Controlling Contractor," see below). The Federal Registry, Vol. 66 No. 12 states that "A controlling contractor is an entity that has general supervisory authority over the worksite such that it can correct safety and health violations itself or have others correct them. So, an owner, project architect or any other entity that has this authority would be considered a controlling contractor."

In the past, steel erectors and insulators were exempt on buildings of 25 feet or less. The new rule requires full fall protection greater than 15 feet in height. The consequence is that most buildings are no longer exempt from fall protection compliance. Workers will now be required to be tied off or use alternative means of fall protection. This will result in a significant loss of productivity.

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OSHA Standard 29 CFR Definitions–1926.751 "Controlling Contractor":