Boom Walkways
When lattice boom cranes are assembled and disassembled, it is sometimes necessary for employees to walk and work on the boom sections to install and remove pins or for other purposes.
This boom shows a built-in walkway.
To provide them with a safer surface on which to walk and work, certain booms manufactured after November 8, 2011 must have built-in walkways, and booms must comply with the following requirements (1926.1423(b)
- the booms that must be equipped with walkways are those more than six feet from cord centerline to cord centerline;
- the walkways must be at least 12 inches wide; and
- the walkways need not be protected by guardrails, railings, or other permanent fall protection attachments.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
2-6. To provide employees with a safer surface on which to walk and work, certain lattice booms manufactured after November 8, 2011 must _____.
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