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From a discussion at http://www.fallsafety.com/faq_topic.cfm?topic=Regulatory%20Interpretation
My father talked to you at the 2004 ASSE conference and asked that I email you
with my question concerning Hawaii fall protection regulations.
I have a client building condo, with traditional stick frame construction. In the Hawaii Administrative Rules they have adopted Subpart M, however no mention is made regarding STD 03-00-001. I have contacted HIOSH several times and my calls are not returned. Can this contractor follow STD 03-00-001?
So, the only thing to make HIOSH happy would be guard rails on the leading edges (roofs) or would a tie-off type system be more commonly used?
You cannot follow the STD 3-0.1A* as it was never adopted by Hawaii. Reason:
Jennifer Shisheido maintained that the current wording 1926.501(b)(13) and
1926.502(k) was protective enough (I think these cites are correct).
Only North Carolina also vetoed the STD.
The result is a stronger standard. It means that first level and second level residences require railings for stick-built wall assembly to keep a compliance oficer happy. I did some expert work for Hawaii in this area a year and half ago.
The STD now has a new number - check www.osha.gov
That is correct.
Suggestion: Contact HIOSH Consultation 1 808 586 9100 for more information. Go into the website through the State of Hawaii as an alternative route for other contacts www.hawaii.gov. I understand that HIOSH won their case against a major home builder in Kona on this type exposure where I was an expert for the State. J. Nigel Ellis
