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New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.9 - Drinking water and sanitation

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
					 Drinking water. There shall be provided in readily accessible locations on
					 every construction, demolition or excavation job site a supply of clean, pure
					 and cool drinking water. Such drinking water shall be running water or
					 furnished in clean, covered receptacles. The use of common drinking cups or
					 dippers is prohibited.
(b) Change
					 houses. Where more than three employees change their clothes on the job site,
					 properly ventilated and illuminated change houses or other equivalent sheltered
					 structures shall be provided. Such change houses or other equivalent structures
					 shall be of sufficient size to accommodate all the persons desiring to use such
					 facilities. During cold weather such change houses or other equivalent
					 structures shall be heated to a temperature of at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit
					 during any period of use.
(c)
					 Toilet facilities.
(1) Toilet facilities
					 shall be provided or made available in a sufficient number to accommodate all
					 employees on the basis of at least one unit for every 30 persons or fraction
					 thereof. Wherever water and sewer connections are available the toilet
					 facilities shall consist of water closets. Where such water and sewer
					 connections are not available, approved chemical or electrical toilets or
					 acceptable privies shall be provided. All toilet facilities shall be maintained
					 in a sanitary condition.
(2) Where
					 any female is employed on a construction, demolition or excavation job site,
					 separate, clearly marked toilet facilities shall be provided and maintained in
					 a sanitary condition.
(3)
					 Accessibility of toilet facilities. Toilet facilities shall be readily
					 available to all employees. In the construction of buildings or other
					 structures such facilities shall be located no more than four stories or 60
					 feet above or below, nor more than 500 feet travel on the same level, from the
					 work location of any person. In no case shall toilet facilities be located more
					 than 1,000 feet from any work location except in the cases of highway
					 construction and maintenance or the installation and repair of utility
					 facilities in remote locations where transportation to sanitary facilities
					 shall be provided by the employers. Such toilet facilities shall be in
					 compliance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subdivision.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.10 - Hand tools

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Unpowered
					 hand tools. Edged tools shall be kept sharp and shall be maintained free from
					 burrs and mushroomed heads. Split or loose tool handles shall not be
					 used.
(b) Electrical and pneumatic
					 hand tools.
(1) Power shut-off requirements.
					 Electric and pneumatic hand tools shall be disconnected from power sources and
					 the pressure in hose lines shall be released before any adjustments or repairs
					 are made except for the replacement of bits in electric drills. Before
					 disconnecting any air hose, the air shall be shut off. Every electric and
					 pneumatic hand tool shall be equipped with a cut-off switch within easy reach
					 of the operator.
(2) Electric and
					 hose lines. Electric and hose lines shall be guarded by location or by covering
					 to prevent severe abrasion and to prevent any tripping hazard.
(3) Grounding of electrical tools.
					 Electrically operated hand tools shall be grounded during use. The ground wires
					 shall be connected to the frames of the tools and the other ends shall be
					 properly grounded. Approved double-insulated type portable hand tools are
					 exempt from this grounding requirement.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.11 - Lumber and nail fastenings

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
					 The lumber used in the construction of equipment or temporary structures
					 required by this Part (rule) shall be sound and shall not contain any defects
					 such as ring shakes, large or loose knots or other defects which may impair the
					 strength of such lumber for the purpose for which it is to be used.
(b) The lumber dimensions specified in this
					 Part (rule) are nominal or trade size except as otherwise specifically stated
					 with the words "full size" and except in the case of ladders.
(c) All nails shall be driven full length and
					 shall be of the proper size, type, length and number to provide the required
					 strength at all joints. Only double-headed or screw-type nails shall be used in
					 the construction of scaffolds.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.12 - Guarding of power-driven machinery

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(a) General. Power-driven machines not
					 specifically considered in this Part (rule) shall be guarded in accordance with
					 the requirements of Industrial Code Part (Rule No.) 19 relating to "Guarding of
					 Dangerous Machinery, Vats and Pans."
(b) Keys, set screws and similar projections.
					 All keys, set screws, bolts and similar projections on shafts, pulleys, gears,
					 collars and couplings and other revolving members, where such projections are
					 not countersunk or protected by location from accidental contact by persons,
					 shall be guarded by smooth, cylindrical safety sleeves constructed of wood or
					 metal which completely surrounds each such projection, or each such projection
					 shall be guarded by a stationary enclosure of sheet metal, wire mesh, expanded
					 metal or other suitable material. Any openings in such enclosures shall reject
					 a ball one-half inch in diameter.
(c) Power-driven saws.
(1) Every portable, power-driven,
					 hand-operated saw which is not provided with a saw table, except chain saws and
					 circular brush saws, shall be equipped with a fixed guard above the base plate
					 which will completely protect the operator from contact with the saw blade when
					 the saw is operating and with a movable self-adjusting guard below the base
					 plate which will completely cover the saw blade to the depth of the teeth when
					 such saw blade is removed from the cut.
Note: Electrically-driven portable saws are also subject
						to the provisions of section
						23-1.10  of
						this Part (rule).
(2) Every
					 power-driven saw, other than a portable saw, shall be equipped with a guard
					 which covers the saw blade to such an extent as will prevent contact with the
					 teeth. In operation, such guard shall rise automatically by pressure from the
					 material being cut or shall be so adjusted that as the saw cuts the material,
					 the distance from the material to the underside of the guard does not exceed
					 one-half inch. The exposed teeth of the saw blade beneath the table shall be
					 effectively guarded. Every such saw shall be provided with a cut-off switch
					 within easy reach of the operator without his leaving the operating position.
Exception:Any arm saw whose upper blade half is enclosed
						and which is provided with a front blocking bar or rod is not required to be
						guarded by the automatic rising pressure guard.
(3) Every table circular saw used for ripping
					 shall be provided with a spreader securely fastened in position and with an
					 effective device to prevent material kickback.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.14 - Temporary combustion devices

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) General requirements.
(1) The use of an open salamander, coke
					 burner or other device or receptacle of any kind in which charcoal, coal or any
					 other fuel or combustible substance is burned for any purpose is prohibited in
					 any enclosed area of any building or other structure unless sufficient
					 ventilation is maintained in such enclosed area to assure a safe atmosphere for
					 breathing and proper combustion.
(2) No tarpaulin or canvas covering shall be
					 located nearer than 10 feet from a temporary combustion device unless such
					 covering has been treated with flame retardant chemicals. Tarpaulins and canvas
					 coverings which have been treated with flame-retardant chemicals may be located
					 not less than four feet from a temporary combustion device. Tarpaulins and
					 canvas coverings shall be securely fastened to prevent contact with any
					 temporary combustion device.
(3)
					 Temporary combustion devices shall not be placed on any combustible floor,
					 platform or any other combustible surface unless such surface is protected or
					 insulated for a minimum distance of six feet in a horizontal direction from the
					 perimeter of the combustion device on all sides. The minimum overhead or side
					 clearance from the combustion device to any combustible material shall be four
					 feet.
Exception:The horizontal insulation protection on a
						scaffold platform may be limited to the width of the scaffold platform provided
						there are no combustible objects or materials within six feet horizontally in
						any direction from the combustion device and that the other pertinent
						provisions of this section are complied with.
(4) Temporary combustion devices shall be
					 provided with suitable base supports or legs to prevent tipping.
(5) An approved fire extinguisher of a
					 suitable type shall be located on the same floor or level and within 50 feet of
					 every temporary combustion device being used. When a temporary combustion
					 device is used on any scaffold platform, an approved fire extinguisher of a
					 suitable type shall be located on such platform.
(6) Solid fuel heaters and oil-fired
					 salamanders are prohibited from use in any building or other structure under
					 construction or from use on any scaffold.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.15 - Safety railing

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Whenever required by this Part (rule), a safety railing
						shall consist as a minimum of an assembly constructed as follows:
(a) A two inch by four inch horizontal wooden
					 hand rail, not less than 36 inches nor more than 42 inches above the walking
					 level, securely supported by two inch by four inch vertical posts at intervals
					 of not more than eight feet.
(b) A
					 one inch by four inch horizontal midrail.
(c) A one inch by four inch toeboard except
					 when such safety railing is installed at grade or ground level or is not
					 adjacent to any opening, pit or other area which may be occupied by any
					 person.
(d) The hand rail of every
					 safety railing shall be smooth and free from splinters and protruding
					 nails.
(e) Other material or
					 construction may be used for safety railings required by this Part (rule)
					 provided such assemblies have equivalent strength and assure equivalent
					 safety.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.17 - Life nets

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(a) Approval
					 required. Any life net used in construction or demolition operations shall be
					 approved.
(b) Materials and
					 construction. Approved life nets shall be made of first grade fibre cordage,
					 woven fabric or synthetic fibre and all such materials shall be treated to
					 render them fire resistant; or such approved life nets shall be constructed of
					 wire rope. An approved life net shall have a mesh not exceeding four inches.
					 The perimeter of every life net shall be reinforced with cloth- covered wire
					 rope, manila rope or synthetic fibre rope and shall be equipped with properly
					 sized padded thimbles, sockets or equivalent approved means of attachment to
					 supports and anchorages.
(c) Size,
					 strength, location and attachment of life nets. Every life net or combination
					 of life nets shall be of sufficient size and strength to catch and hold any
					 person for whose protection such net or combination of nets is being used in
					 case of a fall. Such net or combination of nets shall be located so as to
					 completely cover the area of possible fall. Every life net shall be attached to
					 sufficient anchorages or supports outside of and beyond the area of possible
					 fall and shall be supported at a height to prevent sagging which may cause the
					 net to strike or touch any surface or object beneath when cushioning the fall
					 of any person.
(d) Maintenance.
					 Every life net in use shall be thoroughly dried before storage and shall be
					 stored in a dry location which is protected from the elements. Every life net
					 shall be protected against damage from mechanical devices, acid or other
					 corrosive substances or from any other type of deterioration.
(e) Inspection. Every life net shall be
					 thoroughly inspected by a designated qualified person before each installation.
					 A daily visual inspection shall be made by a designated person of every life
					 net in use. Employers shall not suffer or permit any installation or use of any
					 life net which shows any indication of mildew, broken fibre or fabric,
					 excessive wear or any other damage or deterioration which could materially
					 affect the strength of any portion of such life net. Any life net found to be
					 unsafe shall be immediately removed from the job site and not returned for
					 reuse unless properly repaired.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.18 - Sidewalk sheds and barricades

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a)
					 Sidewalk sheds. A sidewalk shed constructed in accordance with the provisions
					 of this section shall be required along any sidewalk or thoroughfare where the
					 following conditions persist:
(1) Where any
					 building or other structure exceeding 40 feet in height above and alongside of
					 such sidewalk or thoroughfare is to be erected.
(2) Where any building or other structure
					 exceeding 25 feet in height above such sidewalk or thoroughfare is to be
					 demolished and the distance from such sidewalk or thoroughfare to the nearest
					 point of such building or other structure is one-half or less of the height of
					 such building or other structure.
(3) Where during construction or demolition
					 operations, material or debris is to be transported over such sidewalk or
					 thoroughfare, regardless of the height of the building or other structure being
					 constructed or demolished.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.19 - Catch platforms

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(a)
					 General. Catch platforms shall not be used as working platforms, walkways or
					 for the storage of material.
(b)
					 Catch platform construction. Catch platforms where required by this Part (rule)
					 shall comply with the following:
(1) Every
					 catch platform shall be at least five feet wide and so inclined that the outer
					 edge is six inches higher than the inner edge.
(2) If the supports of a catch platform
					 consist of outriggers, such outriggers shall be at least two inches by 10
					 inches in size, set on edge and spaced not more than eight feet apart. Such
					 outriggers shall be placed and anchored in compliance with this Part
					 (rule).
(3) The planking used in
					 the construction of catch platforms shall be at least two inches thick full
					 size and shall be laid tight and nailed. Each such plank shall lap its end
					 supports by at least 12 inches. Other materials of equivalent strength may be
					 used in lieu of such planking.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.20 - Chutes

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(a) Chute
					 enclosures. Wooden or metal chutes used for the removal of material and debris
					 from elevated levels of a building or other structure and which are at an angle
					 of more than 45 degrees from the horizontal shall be entirely enclosed on all
					 sides and the top, except for openings used for the receiving and discharging
					 of material and debris. Such necessary openings shall not exceed 48 inches in
					 height, measured along the wall of the chute, and all openings shall be covered
					 when not in use. Chutes which are at an angle of 45 degrees or less from the
					 horizontal may be open on the upper side.
(b) Chute construction. Every chute more than
					 24 inches in maximum inside dimension shall be constructed of planking at least
					 two inches thick full size, exterior grade plywood at least three-quarters inch
					 thick or sheet metal at least three-sixteenths inch thick. Every chute shall
					 have a metal bottom where the material or debris strikes the chute and every
					 chute shall be rigidly supported throughout its height. A substantial gate
					 shall be constructed and installed at the lower end of every loading chute to
					 control the loading of material or debris into trucks and to cover the chute
					 opening at all other times. Splash boards or baffles shall be installed on
					 every chute to prevent materials or debris from rebounding onto the street,
					 sidewalk shed or any other area adjacent to the discharge end of the
					 chute.
(c) Protection at chute
					 openings. A bumper or curb not less than four inches by four inches in section
					 shall be provided at each chute opening where such opening is level with or
					 below the level of the floor or platform. Every space between the chute and the
					 edge of the opening in a floor or platform shall be solidly planked.
(d) Danger signs. A sign reading, "DANGER",
					 shall be placed in a conspicuous location at the discharge end of every chute
					 to warn persons employed in or lawfully frequenting the area of the chute of
					 the potential overhead danger. Lettering on such signs shall be not less than
					 six inches in height with letter strokes not less than three-quarters inch in
					 width and shall be of such color as will contrast with the
					 background.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.22 - Structural runways, ramps and platforms

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(a) Application. This section does not apply
					 to ramps constructed of earth, gravel, stone or similar embankment
					 material.
(b) Runways and ramps.
(1) All runways and ramps shall be
					 substantially constructed and securely braced and supported. Runways and ramps
					 constructed for use by motor trucks or heavier vehicles shall be not less than
					 12 feet wide for single lane traffic or 24 feet wide for two lane traffic. Such
					 runways and ramps shall be provided with timber curbs not less than 10 inches
					 by 10 inches, full size timber, placed parallel to, and secured to the sides of
					 such runways and ramps. The flooring of such runways and ramps shall be
					 positively secured against movement and constructed of planking at least three
					 inches thick full size or metal of equivalent strength.
(2) Runways and ramps constructed for the use
					 of persons only shall be at least 18 inches in width and shall be constructed
					 of planking at least two inches thick full size or metal of equivalent
					 strength. Such surface shall be substantially supported and braced to prevent
					 excessive spring or deflection. Where planking is used it shall be laid close,
					 butt jointed and securely nailed.
(3) Runways and ramps constructed for the use
					 of wheelbarrows, power buggies, hand carts or hand trucks shall be at least 48
					 inches in width. Such runways and ramps shall be constructed of planking at
					 least two inches thick full size or metal of equivalent strength. Such runways
					 and ramps shall be substantially supported and braced to prevent excessive
					 spring or deflection. Where planking is used on such runways and ramps, it
					 shall be laid close, butt jointed and securely nailed. Such runways and ramps
					 shall be provided with timber curbs at least two inches by eight inches full
					 size, set on edge and placed parallel to, and secured to, the sides of such
					 runways and ramps. Bracing for such runways and ramps shall be installed at a
					 maximum of four foot intervals.
(4)
					 Any runway or ramp constructed for the use of persons only which is located at,
					 or extends to, a height of more than four feet above the ground, grade, floor
					 or equivalent surface shall be provided with a safety railing constructed and
					 installed in compliance with this Part (rule) on every open side.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.23 - Earth ramps and runways

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(a)
					 Construction. Earth ramps and runways shall be constructed of suitable soil,
					 gravel, stone or similar embankment material. Such material shall be placed in
					 layers not exceeding three feet in depth and each such layer shall be properly
					 compacted except where an earth ramp or runway consists of undisturbed
					 material. Earth ramp and runway surfaces shall be maintained free from
					 potholes, soft spots or excessive uneveness.
(b) Slope. Earth ramps and runways shall have
					 maximum slopes of one in four (equivalent to 25 percent maximum
					 grades).
(c) Earth ramps and
					 runways used by motor trucks. Earth ramps and runways constructed for use by
					 motor trucks or heavier vehicles shall be at least 12 feet in width if used
					 only for single lane traffic or shall be at least 24 feet in width if used for
					 two lane traffic. Such ramps and runways shall be provided with timber curbing
					 at least 10 inches by 10 inches full size securely pinned to the ramps or
					 runways by steel rods, with beams at least two and one-half feet in height or
					 with equivalent barriers along the sides.
(d) Earth ramps and runways used by persons.
					 Earth ramps and runways used by persons with or without wheelbarrows, power
					 buggies, hand carts or hand trucks shall be at least 48 inches in width. Such
					 ramps and runways more than four feet above the adjacent ground, grade or
					 equivalent level shall be provided with safety railings constructed and
					 installed in compliance with this Part (rule). The total rise of any continuous
					 ramp or runway used by persons with or without wheelbarrows, power buggies,
					 hand carts or hand trucks shall not exceed 12 feet unless such rise is broken
					 by a horizontal section at least four feet in length every 50 feet.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.24 - Work on roofs

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(a) General
					 requirements.
(1) Roofing brackets.
(i) Required use. Roofing brackets shall be
					 used whenever work is to be performed on any roof having a slope steeper than
					 one in four inches unless crawling boards or approved safety belts are used in
					 compliance with this Part (rule).
(ii) Roofing bracket construction. Roofing
					 brackets shall be constructed and installed to fit the pitch of the roof and
					 when in use shall provide a level working platform.
(iii) Roofing bracket installation. Roofing
					 brackets shall be secured in place by nailing, by securely driving into the
					 roof the pointed metal projections which are attached to the undersides of
					 roofing brackets or by means of first grade manila rope or synthetic fibre rope
					 at least three-quarters inch in diameter which is passed over the ridge poles
					 and tied.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.25 - Welding and flame cutting operations

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(a) Compressed gas cylinders.
(1) Cylinder storage. Compressed gas
					 cylinders not in use shall be stored in an upright position remote from open
					 flames, radiators and other sources of heat, buildings or other structures and
					 from any combustible material and shall be protected from the sun and high
					 temperatures or fire-resistant shields shall be provided. Such cylinders shall
					 be so arranged or placed that they will not be knocked over or damaged by
					 passing or falling objects, equipment or materials. Cylinders containing oxygen
					 shall not be stored near cylinders containing combustible gas, combustible
					 material, oil or grease or in other areas where a spontaneous combustion hazard
					 exists. Cylinder valves shall be closed at all times when not in use.
(2) Control valves and regulators.
(i) The control valve of any compressed gas
					 cylinder shall be located at the domed end of such cylinder and when not in use
					 such control valve shall be protected by a suitable cap or ring guard. A key or
					 wrench shall be maintained on the spindle of every compressed gas cylinder at
					 all times during use.
(ii) Each
					 compressed gas cylinder in use shall be provided with a pressure regulator or
					 an automatic pressure reducing device.
(3) Use.
(i) Compressed gas cylinders shall be raised
					 or lowered only in suitable cradles. The use of ordinary slings for such
					 purpose is prohibited.
(ii)
					 Compressed gas cylinders shall not be dropped or thrown from any
					 height.
(iii) Compressed gas
					 cylinders shall be placed in an upright position when in use.
(iv) During use each compressed gas cylinder
					 shall be securely fastened to a stationary object unless other suitable
					 provision has been made to keep it from falling over.
(v) During use a compressed gas cylinder
					 shall be located at least six feet from any combustible material or from any
					 heating device.
(vi) Empty
					 compressed gas cylinders shall be immediately removed from working areas and
					 stored in designated safe locations. The valves of such cylinders shall be
					 closed and tags or signs indicating that such cylinders are empty shall be
					 attached thereto. The use of compressed gas cylinders as rollers, props or
					 supports is prohibited.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.26 - Lead fumes and dust from structural steel

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) General. All hot riveting, welding, flame
					 cleaning and flame cutting of structural steel or other metal which has been
					 coated with any compound containing lead or with any other substance which may
					 create toxic fumes when heated shall be performed in the following
					 manner.
(b) Hot riveting or
					 welding. Where such hot riveting or welding is to be performed in confined
					 spaces, the contact surfaces, exterior surfaces and the rivet holes of field
					 joints to be hot riveted shall be free from any compound containing lead or
					 from any other substance which may create toxic fumes when heated.
(c) Cleaning coated surfaces.
(1) Removal of paint from rivet holes shall
					 be performed by means of reaming or other suitable method.
(2) All surfaces adjoining rivet holes and
					 surfaces subject to heat from welding shall be so cleaned as to prevent the
					 creation of toxic and noxious fumes during without or welding.
(3) Where cleaning is performed with a torch,
					 the person performing such cleaning shall be provided with an approved
					 respirator. Where cleaning is performed by mechanical means, such as in
					 scraping or grinding, the person performing such work shall be provided with an
					 approved respirator.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.27 - Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic jacks

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(a) Capacity marking. The rated capacity of
					 every jack in pounds or tons shall be legibly marked in a conspicuous location
					 on the jack by casting, stamping, etching or other suitable permanent means.
					 Such marking shall not affect the structural integrity of any jack.
(b) Overtravel. Every jack shall be provided
					 with a positive stop to prevent overtravel.
(c) Lubrication. Every jack shall be
					 maintained properly lubricated.
(d)
					 Loads. When an object or structure has been raised to a desired height by means
					 of a jack, such object or structure shall be immediately blocked or
					 cribbed.
(e) Use. The use of any
					 jack shall be at all times under the direct supervision of a designated
					 person.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.28 - Hand-propelled vehicles

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(a)
					 Maintenance. Hand-propelled vehicles shall be maintained in good repair.
					 Hand-propelled vehicles having damaged handles or any loose parts shall not be
					 used.
(b) Wheels and handles.
					 Wheels of hand-propelled vehicles shall be maintained free-running and well
					 secured to the frames of the vehicles. Buggy handles shall not extend beyond
					 the wheels on either side.
(c)
					 Buggy counterbalance. Loose weights shall not be hung on buggy handles as
					 counter-balances. When counter balance weights are used, they shall be fastened
					 securely to the buggy handles.
(d)
					 Curbing. Curbing at least six inches in height shall be provided along edges
					 over which material or debris is dumped from a hand-propelled vehicle to a
					 lower level.
(e) Storage. When not
					 in use, hand-propelled vehicles shall be stored in locations away from
					 passageways and work areas.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.29 - Public vehicular traffic

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(a) Whenever any construction, demolition or
					 excavation work is being performed over, on or in close proximity to a street,
					 road, highway or any other location where public vehicular traffic may be
					 hazardous to the persons performing such work, such work area shall be so
					 fenced or barricaded as to direct such public vehicular traffic away from such
					 area, or such traffic shall be controlled by designated persons.
(b) Every designated person authorized to
					 control public vehicular traffic shall be provided with a flag or paddle
					 measuring not less than 18 inches in length and width. Such flag or paddle
					 shall be colored fluorescent red or orange and shall be mounted on a suitable
					 hand staff. Such designated person shall be stationed at a proper and
					 reasonable distance from the work area and shall face approaching traffic. Such
					 person shall be instructed to stop traffic, whenever necessary, by extending
					 the traffic flag or paddle horizontally while facing the traffic. When traffic
					 is to resume, such designated person shall lower the flag or paddle and signal
					 with his free hand.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.30 - Illumination

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Illumination sufficient for safe working conditions shall
						be provided wherever persons are required to work or pass in construction,
						demolition and excavation operations, but in no case shall such illumination be
						less than 10 foot candles in any area where persons are required to work nor
						less than five foot candles in any passageway, stairway, landing or similar
						area where persons are required to pass.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.31 - Approval of materials and devices

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Application may be made to the board for the approval of
						any device, apparatus, material, equipment or method which may be used in
						compliance with the intent of this Part (rule) and approval by the board shall
						be deemed to authorize such use.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.32 - Imminent danger-notice, warning and avoidance

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Where noncompliance with a provision of this Part (rule)
						causes or tends to cause imminent danger to a person employed in construction,
						demolition or excavation work and written notice thereof is given by the
						commissioner to the appropriate employer, owner, contractor or his agent, such
						person shall either (a) at once effect compliance sufficiently to end the
						danger, or (b) unless the commissioner does such posting or tagging on his
						behalf, forthwith post the dangerous area or tag the dangerous device or
						material with suitable posters or signs warning of the danger and forbidding
						unauthorized entry into the area or unauthorized use of the device or material,
						and shall maintain such posters or signs until the danger has been ended. While
						such noncompliance exists no employer shall suffer or permit any person
						employed by him to enter or be within an area or to use a device or material as
						to which he has received such a notice of imminent danger, or which is so
						posted or tagged, except to effect compliance with this Part (rule). No
						unauthorized person shall remove such poster or sign.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.33 - Protection of persons passing by construction, demolition or excavation operations

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[Additional statutory authority: Labor Law, §§ 200, 241,
						241-a, 242]
Note:
Pursuant to section 241 (8)  of the Labor Law,
						this section does not apply to any city in the State of New York having a
						population of one million or more persons.
(a)
Protection required.
(1) Reasonable and adequate protection and
					 safety shall be provided for all persons passing by areas, buildings or other
					 structures in which construction, demolition or excavation work is being
					 performed. In addition, such protection and safety shall also be provided for
					 persons passing by unattended excavations, such as sump holes, trenches,
					 shafts, wells, pits and similar excavations. Such protection and safety shall
					 be provided in accordance with the provisions of this Part (rule).
(2) Every area, building or other structure
					 where construction, demolition or excavation work is being performed shall be
					 so constructed, shored, equipped, guarded, arranged, operated and conducted as
					 not to endanger any person passing by on any sidewalk, street, highway or other
					 public or private thoroughfare.
(3)
					 The means, methods, procedures, devices or structures used to provide such
					 protection and safety shall include but not be limited to railings, fences,
					 barricades, sheeting and shoring, sidewalk sheds, temporary walkways and
					 temporary roadways. Such means, methods, procedures, devices or structures
					 shall be selected to provide the required protection and safety in accordance
					 with the particular hazard or hazards involved.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-1 - General Provisions › Section 23-1.34 - Severability

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If any provision of this Part (rule) or the application
						thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall
						not affect other provisions or applications of this Part (rule) which can be
						given effect without the invalid provisions or applications and to this end the
						provisions of this Part (rule) are declared to be severable.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-2 - Construction Operations › Section 23-2.1 - Maintenance and housekeeping

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(a)
					 Storage of material or equipment.
(1) All
					 building materials shall be stored in a safe and orderly manner. Material piles
					 shall be stable under all conditions and so located that they do not obstruct
					 any passageway, walkway, stairway or other thoroughfare.
(2) Material and equipment shall not be
					 stored upon any floor, platform or scaffold in such quantity or of such weight
					 as to exceed the safe carrying capacity of such floor, platform or scaffold.
					 Material and equipment shall not be placed or stored so close to any edge of a
					 floor, platform or scaffold as to endanger any person beneath such
					 edge.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-2 - Construction Operations › Section 23-2.2 - Concrete work

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(a) General
					 requirements. Forms, shores and reshores shall be structurally safe and shall
					 be properly braced or tied together so as to maintain position and
					 shape.
(b) Inspection. Designated
					 persons shall continuously inspect the stability of all forms, shores and
					 reshores including all braces and other supports during the placing of
					 concrete. Any unsafe condition shall be remedied immediately.
(c) Beams, floors and roofs.
(1) Necessary horizontal and diagonal bracing
					 shall be provided in both longitudinal and transverse directions to provide
					 structural stability of beams, floors and roofs. Shores and reshores shall be
					 properly seated top and bottom and shall be secured in place.
(2) Where shores or reshores rest upon the
					 ground, mud sills or other bases shall be provided.
(3) Where the sum of the dead and live loads
					 on the forms may exceed 150 pounds per square foot, the design of such forms,
					 including shores, reshores and bracing, shall be as specified by a professional
					 engineer licensed to practice in the State of New York. Such design plans and
					 specifications shall be kept on the job site available for examination by the
					 commissioner. All forms, shores, reshores and bracing shall be constructed and
					 installed in accordance with such design plans and specifications.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-2 - Construction Operations › Section 23-2.3 - Structural steel assembly

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(a)
					 Placing of structural members.
(1) During the
					 final placing of structural steel members, loads shall not be released from
					 hoisting ropes until such members are securely fastened in place. Structural
					 steel members shall not be forced into place by hoisting machines while any
					 person is so located that he may be injured thereby.
(2) Open web steel joists that are hoisted
					 singly shall be transferred from their place of storage directly to their
					 permanent location and secured against dislodgment. Such a load shall not be
					 released from the hoisting rope until it is so secured. Bundles of such joists
					 shall be so placed as to prevent accidental dislodgment while being hoisted.
					 Immediately upon the release of the ties or straps from such bundles, the
					 individual joists shall be distributed to and placed in their permanent
					 positions and secured against accidental dislodgment.
(3) Loads shall not be placed on open web
					 steel joists until such joists are permanently located and secured including
					 the installation of required bridging.
New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-2 - Construction Operations › Section 23-2.4 - Flooring requirements in building construction

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(a) Permanent flooring--skeleton steel
					 construction in tiered buildings. The permanent floors of such buildings or
					 other structures shall be installed as soon as possible as the erection of
					 structural steel members progresses. In no case shall there be more than eight
					 stories, floors or equivalent levels or 120 feet, whichever is less, between
					 the erection floor and the uppermost permanent floor.
(b) Temporary flooring--skeleton steel
					 construction in tiered buildings.
(1)
					 Erection by tower crane or derrick.
(i) The
					 erection floor shall be covered over the entire surface except for access
					 openings. Such flooring shall be of the proper strength to support the working
					 load intended to be imposed thereon. Such temporary flooring shall be laid
					 tight and secured against movement.
(ii) There shall also be provided a tight and
					 substantial floor within two stories or 30 feet, whichever is less, below and
					 directly under that portion of each tier of beams on which any work is being
					 performed. Such floor shall be of the proper strength to support the working
					 load intended to be imposed thereon. Such floor shall be constructed of
					 planking at least two inches thick full size or material of equivalent strength
					 as a minimum.