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| DOL/OSHA | RIN: 1218-AC51 | Publication ID: Fall 2013 |
| Title: Reinforced Concrete in Construction and Preventing Backover Injuries and Fatalities | |
| Abstract: OSHA published an RFI (77 FR 18973; March 29, 2012) that sought information on two subjects: 1) preventing backover injuries; and 2) hazards and risks of reinforcing concrete operations in construction, including post-tensioning. Backing vehicles and equipment are common causes of struck-by injuries and can also cause caught-between injuries when backing vehicles and equipment pin a worker against an object. Struck-by injuries and caught-between injuries are two of the four leading causes of workplace fatalities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2011, 75 workers were fatally backed over while working. While many backing incidents can prove to be fatal, workers can suffer severe, non-fatal injuries as well. A review of OSHA's IMIS database found that backing incidents can result in serious injury to the back and pelvis, fractured bones, concussions, amputations, and other injuries. Emerging technologies in the field of backing operations may prevent incidents. The technologies include cameras and proximity detection systems. The use of spotters and internal traffic control plans can also make backing operations safer. The Agency has held stakeholder meetings on backovers and is conducting site visits to employers. Current rules regarding reinforcing steel and post-tensioning activities may not adequately address worker hazards in work related to post-tensioning and reinforcing steel. Both are techniques for reinforcing concrete and are generally used in many types of construction. OSHA's IMIS data indicates that 31 workers died while performing work on or near post-tensioning operations or reinforcing steel between 2000 and 2009. Currently, workers performing steel reinforcing suffer injuries caused by unsafe material handling, structural collapse, and impalement by protruding reinforcing steel dowels, among other causes. Employees involved in post-tensioning activities are at risk for incidents caused by the misuse of post-tensioning equipment and improper training. The Agency is continuing to seek information about injuries and hazards of reinforcing steel operations. | |
| Agency: Department of Labor(DOL) | Priority: Economically Significant |
| RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Prerule Stage |
| Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: No |
| CFR Citation: Not Yet Determined (To search for a specific CFR, visit the Code of Federal Regulations.) | |
| Legal Authority: 29 USC 655(b) | |
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| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
| Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
| Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
| RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes | |
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Agency Contact: Dean McKenzie Director, Directorate of Construction Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue NW., FP Building, Room N-3468, Washington, DC 20210 Phone:202 693-2020 Fax:202 693-1689 Email: mckenzie.dean@dol.gov |
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