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1926.759 Falling Object Protection
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1926.759(a) Securing Loose Items Aloft
All materials, equipment, and tools, which are not in use while aloft, shall be secured against accidental displacement.
1926.759(b) Protection From Falling Objects Other Than Materials Being Hoisted
The controlling contractor shall bar other construction processes below steel erection unless overhead protection for the employees below is provided.
[66 FR 5272, Jan. 18, 2001]
[66 FR 5272, Jan. 18, 2001]
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