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| Ramps over 3 ft high must be 2-1/2 ft wide, and planks must be securely cleated together. |
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Powered-Buggy Ramps and Runways
• Ramps and runways must be at least |
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5 ft wide and designed with turnouts for two-way traffic.
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• Ramps must be designed to support at least |
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4 times the maximum load, and curbs must use -construction equivalent to 4" x 4" lumber.
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| • Falsework ramps and runways for powered buggies must be |
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| designed for a• load of 125 pounds per square foot. |
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CONSTRUCTION ELEVATORS
• In addition to stairways, a construction elevator is required for structures or buildings |
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60 ft or more above or 48 ft or more below ground level.
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• An elevator is required at demolition sites of |
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7 or more stories or 72 ft or more in height.
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• Personnel hoists may be used |
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at special construction sites, such as bridges and dams, if approved by a registered professional engineer.
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• Use of endless belt-type (or wire rope guided) manlifts is |
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• Prior to use, construction elevators must be |
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inspected and tested in the presence of a DOSH representative. A permit to operate is required.
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• Ropes must be inspected at least |
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once each 30 days, and records must be kept. |
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• A capacity plate must be (elevators) |
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• Elevators must be operated only by c |
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ompetent, authorized individuals.
• Landings must be provided at the top floor, and at least every third floor. |
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