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Holes and openings are made in roofs and floors of buildings, both when they are built and when they are torn down. Workers can be injured or killed if they fall through the holes.
Guard or cover all holes you have created or uncovered before you leave the work area. Other workers might not notice and uncovered hole and could fall through.
Label all covers with the word "hole or cover" to provide warning of the hazard.
Keep an eye out for your coworkers and if a whole is uncovered take action to cover it, even if you did not uncover it.
Make sure covers can support at least two times the weight of workers, equipment and materials that may cross over them. OSHA Regulations require that covers be of standard strength and construction.
Secure all covers so they do not move.
This information provided by: CPWR
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