Or. Admin. R. 437-003-2502

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 437-003-2502 - Safety Monitoring Systems

Safety monitoring systems for roofing work and their use shall comply with the following provisions.

(1) A safety monitoring system shall not be used as a fall protection system for any work other than roofing work on roof slopes of 2 in 12 (vertical to horizontal) or less.

(2) The use of a safety monitoring system alone (i.e., without the warning line system) is not permitted on roofs more than 50 feet (15.25 m) in width (see Appendix A of this subdivision).

(3) The employer shall designate a competent person to monitor the safety of other employees and the employer shall ensure that the safety monitor complies with the following requirements:

(a) The safety monitor shall be competent to recognize fall hazards;

(b) The safety monitor shall warn the employee when it appears that the employee is unaware of a fall hazard or is acting in an unsafe manner;

(c) The safety monitor shall be on the same walking/working surface and within visual sighting distance of the employee being monitored;

(d) The safety monitor shall be close enough to communicate orally with the employee; and

(e) The safety monitor shall not have other responsibilities which could take the monitor's attention from the monitoring function.

(4) Mechanical equipment shall not be used or stored in areas where safety monitoring systems are being used to monitor employees engaged in roofing operations.

(5) No employee, other than an employee engaged in roofing work shall be allowed in an area where an employee is being protected by a safety monitoring system.

Or. Admin. R. 437-003-2502

OSHA 6-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-02

Appendices referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) & 656.726(4)

Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 - 654.295