Conceptual engineering cost estimate detailed cost. Guardrail systems field guide for construction engineers and. As defined under article 3 of the ilo labour inspection convention, 1947 no. To provide a method and direction for the inspection, repair, or replacement of guardrail and cable barrier on the state highway system. Plan diagram to show location of guardrails on structure. The flexiguard portable construction guardrail is designed to. Guardrail systems also consist of vertical stanchions or posts.
When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the 45inch height, provided the guardrail system meets all. The inspectors manual is a work in progress as we look to further enhance the materials with input from all users including inspectors. Guardrail inspection checklist the national work zone safety. Minimum information required in residential construction plans. Gee associate administrator office of infrastructure contents construction program management and inspection guide 50104 v. Guardrail systems and their use shall comply with the following provisions. Wire rope must be 14 inches in diameter and the top rope flagged every 6 feet. Guardrail inspection checklist the national work zone. Fall protection in construction california department of.
When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the 45inch height, provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of this paragraph. Guardrail installation checklist iowa department of. This is achieved through inspections of construction sites, awarenessraising campaigns, and working. Guardrail systems field guide for construction engineers cdot. For more information on guardrail inspection, maintenance, and installation information, please contact the office of safety, william longstreet will. Fdot design standards for construction and maintenance operations on the state highway system.
Cdot guardrail systems field guide for construction engineers and inspectors page 11 of 57 srt35031 end rail panel the srt guardrail panels have two sets of three long slots with a slot guard bolted on the downstream side of the slots. Maximum flare for metal beam guardrail and thrie beam guardrail is 15. To access a new guardrail report, click the report name field and select guardrail. Longer posts may be needed if there is not enough distance from the post to the hinge point check revised standard plan a77n3. The training is valid for 12 months from the date of receiving the training. This list is made available as a convenience and is not intended to be all inclusive. Guardrail, cable barrier, and crash attenuator inspection. Daily guardrail installation checklist gr only daily guardrail. Agent kentucky, along with most other states, ha in the pa t relied on the american association of state highway and transportation officials aashto guide for selecting, locating. I believe this document is an excellent tool for adding value, enhancing technical expertise, ensuring the highest level of construction quality, and maintaining accountability. The recommendations for construction critical inspection are minimal inspection requirements and based on preventing high risk consequences of. The guardrail system must not deflect to a height less than 39 inches. For construction sites, please use the checklist guardrails, handrails, and. General guidance section provided as a tool for those new to odot construction inspection.
Construction engineering inspections services guidebook. Administration legal agreement including the construction administration and inspection task manual. This guide is an update of a document, wbeam guardrail repair and maintenance. Construction fall protection standards grainger knowhow. The objective of this manual is to provide guidance and strengthen the application of construction critical inspection throughout the life of a construction project. Article in construction and building materials 209. This is not a specification document and its content is not legally binding upon any department contract and. Gee associate administrator office of infrastructure contents construction program management and inspection. Chains or gates are acceptable if they offer equivalent protection. These passive railing systems offer fall protection that doesnt require the active involvement of the worker. Handrails must be continuous for the full length of.
Standard operating procedures inspection of guardrail objectives. Recognition of hazards and their elimination is essential to prevention of jobrelated injuries. Minor adjustments to existing guardrail beam less than 50 shall be replacement in kind. This list is not allinclusive and does not negate the. Appendices provide information on the resources equipment, tools, crew, and time that will be needed and forms for inspection and maintenance. Construction fall protection standards here are the relevant guidelines and requirements for construction fall protection the following list of questions and associated regulations provide guidance on common safety issues related to 29 cfr 1926. Conceptual engineering cost estimate detailed cost estimate breakdown per fra categories x summary x category 10 x category 20 x category 30. The purpose of this sop is to establish guidelines for the inspection, the acceptance and the reporting of guardrail and anchor units. Top rail must withstand 200 lbs load in any direction. When you need to guard your crew from fall hazards, trust 3m fall protection permanent and portable temporary guardrail systems to keep them at a safe distance. For questions about guardrail standards and specifications, contact shawn yu at 3037579474 or joshua keith at 3037579021.
Inspection the tdot inspector should complete the attached daily guardrail installation checklist. Fall protection in washington state all industries. Request pdf compositereinforced timber highway guardrail. The sop is designed to insure all inspectorstechnicians follow the same procedures and comply with all ncdot, astm and aashto specifications. Wbeam guardrail repair guide safety federal highway. The rate of injury for workers in the construction industry is approximately 60 percent higher than the overall average for all workers. Along with the manual text, additional resources are included. Developed and tested by guardrail inspectors in the field, this checklist provides an organized way to document all inspections. These slots should be between posts 1 and 2, 2 and 3, 3 and 4, and 4 and 5. Determined inquiring minds can consult oshas revised walking working surfaces ruling for general industry, but this can be a laborious process. Construction methodology statement planning inspectorate. It identifies key aspects of the construction phase and describes how proposals are being. Falls are among the most common reasons for workplace injuries and fatalities in california. Feb 11, 2020 ada ramp inspection forms list of new construction standard comments oregon department of transportation updated.
The virginia uniform statewide building code, part i, construction, may be cited as the virginia construction code or as the vcc. A removable guardrail section, consisting of a top rail and midrail, must be placed across the access opening between guardrail sections when the hoist is not being used. For construction sites, please use the checklist guardrails, handrails, and covers for. Standard operating procedures inspection of guardrail. Normally, when work is performed by a highway contractor within the railroad rightofway, or within 25 feet of the nearest track,railroad protective insurance required. The checklist includes critical and pertinent information such as. As a result, these systems have more requirements and standards.
If the damaged section is longer than 50 andor includes guardrail end terminal, replace the section with 31 guardrail and transition back to 28 guardrail using the standard drawing sgrs4. Osha requirements for guardrail and safety railing. Stairs handrail 41 2 max 11 min 36 min guardrail with vertical pattern guardrail with horizontal pattern handrails stairways must have a handrail if the stairway has more than three risers. A list on mndot approved vendors for new construction. A guide for local highway and street maintenance personnel, published in 1990 by fhwa. Guardrail inspection end treatment inspection nchrp 350.
Here are the relevant guidelines and requirements for construction fall protection. Inspection checklist construction employee information and training. Proper construction and specification of 4 guardrails. Wooden guardrail posts and blocks shall be construction grade stress grade of 1,2000 psi or more posts and timbers, or better, as rated by the west coast lumber inspection bureau, and shall be fabricated from on of the following timber species, douglas fir, western pine, larch, or hemlock. Some examples include employees working on elevated work surfaces, ladders, stairs, scaffolds, aerial devices, roofs. A formal inspection of the flexiguard portable construction guardrail must be performed before every installation. Handrails may project over stairs by 412 inches maximum on each side of the stairway. Construction manual washington state department of. Check that the construction of guardrail flares conforms to the plans. For regulations relating to the safety of persons employed in construction or demolition.
For questions about the guardrail systems for construction engineers and inspectors elearning courseand other transportation engineering training program tetp coursescontact allison. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the conduct of all construction or demolition operations with regard to the safety of the public and property. Guardrail systems, stair rail systems, and handrails in. Refer to the general notes in the current wood construction connectors catalog for additional important information. Grade separation structures may require inside guard rail. The following forms are for use with the manual of procedures, standard procedures, and other guidance issued by the division of construction management. Construction safety and environmental manual, march 20 page 9 of 63.
Below is a checklist to help you examine each section. Scdot guardrail, cable barrier, and attenuator inspection and repair guidelines. Chapter 12 traffic operations maintenance of traffic during construction 121 in the design of a project, the traffic control plan is an essential element in determining a method for maintaining a safe flow of traffic through a construction zone. Shift inspect the installed equipment according to section 3. This is not a specification document and its content is not legally binding upon any department contract and should be recognized as a guide only.
The following list of questions and associated regulations provide guidance on common safety issues related to 29 cfr 1926. Guardrail systems field guide for construction engineers. User instruction manual flexiguard this manual should be. In addition, the memo shall clearly identify any deviations from the inspection guidance outlined in the vdot construction manual such as items that will be eliminated from the details of inspection andor inspectors checklist in order to inspect the work with reduced staff. Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches 1. Oshas fall protection and guardrail requirements along with the international building code ibc are standards all builders, contractors and construction workers should follow for optimal building safety. Construction program management and inspection guide. This manual has been prepared to inform and assist construction inspection personnel in the performance of their duties and in the documentation of project activities. Today, adequate construction staffing remains one of the most critical resources for successful performance of highway construction projects, since state transportation agencies stas across the country continue to face a lack of sufficient inhouse personnel. User instruction manual flexiguard stronger security is.
Completed work inspection checklist end treatments. Guardrail maintenance and repair attc3mn02916t1ja02 published january 2017 1 proper inspection of guardrail sections in the standard section of a guardrail, inspection of and repairs to each part of the guardrail is critical. There are non mandatory guidelines in the fall protection standard appendix b to assist in meeting the requirements. Guidelines for the design and construction of railroad overpasses and underpasses 4 1.
Judgment must be exercised regarding the manner and regularity of inspections. Virginia department of transportation inspection manual. Guardrail replacement and maintenance guidelines lrrb. Guardrail resources and inservice performance evaluation. Concrete guardrail cannot be flared at greater than 20. Guardrail maintenance is a key component of protecting the roadside, but there is uncertainty as to how to maintain the various guardrails and end treatments that are currently in use. Generally speaking, guardrail requirements are categorized into two groups. The length and cross section shall be as shown on the. Falls generally occur when employees are working at an elevated height and are not adequately protected.
Development and structural testing various government. Niosh publications and products safety checklist program. Cdot guardrail systems field guide for construction engineers and. A list on mndot approved vendors for new construction is currently. Use of consultants for construction engineering and inspection. One of the more popular fall protection questions we receive relates to osha requirements for safety railing and guardrail systems. Detail of handrail andor guardrail, showing height and baluster spacing residential projects vary in design and construction.
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