Subpart R
A site-specific erection plan is a written document that explains how steel erection activities will be done safely for a particular project, and employers should prepare it before steel erection begins. See the non-mandatory guideline Appendix A to Subpart R of Part 1926 which supports meeting the requirement in 1926.752(e).
The pre-construction conference should include the steel erector, the controlling contractor, and other stakeholders such as the project engineer and fabricator to coordinate the site-specific erection plan. Appendix A recommends these participants when developing the plan (Appendix A to Subpart R of Part 1926) and this coordination supports compliance with 1926.752(e).
The plan must describe the sequence of erection activities, including when materials will be delivered, where materials will be staged and stored, and how erection will be coordinated with other trades. Appendix A lists these required elements in 1926 Subpart R App A to support meeting the 1926.752(e) requirement.
The plan should describe crane and derrick selection and placement procedures, including site preparation, the path for overhead loads, and identification of critical lifts with rigging supplies and equipment. These items are listed in Appendix A to Subpart R to aid compliance with 1926.752(e).
The plan must explain stability measures, including when and how temporary bracing and guying will be used to prevent instability during erection. Appendix A specifically lists stability considerations and temporary bracing as components of a site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R) in support of 1926.752(e).
The plan should include notifications and procedures for repair, replacement, and modification of anchor rods (anchor bolts) so connections remain secure during erection. Appendix A lists anchor rod notification requirements as a component of the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R) tied to compliance with 1926.752(e).
The plan must describe the procedures for making structural connections—how connections will be made, inspected, and secured during erection. Appendix A identifies 'connections' as a necessary description to be included in the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R) to meet 1926.752(e).
The plan must describe the fall protection procedures that will be used to comply with the steel erection fall protection requirements in 1926.760. Appendix A advises including a clear description of the fall protection methods and procedures in the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R). For additional guidance on suspended-work fall protection, see OSHA's interpretation on scaffolds and fall protection (2023-12-05).
The plan must describe the procedures used to comply with hoisting and rigging requirements under 1926.759. Appendix A lists a description of these procedures as a required component of the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R).
The plan should describe special procedures for hazardous non-routine tasks—what steps, controls, and personnel are required when work falls outside normal erection operations. Appendix A explicitly calls for special procedures for hazardous non-routine tasks in the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R) to ensure compliance with 1926.752(e).
The plan must include a certification for each employee who has received steel erection training required by 1926.761. Appendix A requires this certification to be part of the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R).
The plan must list the qualified and competent persons who will be involved in erection activities and identify their roles and responsibilities. Appendix A states that a list of qualified and competent persons must be part of the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R), supporting compliance with 1926.752(e).
The plan should describe procedures for rescue and emergency response, including who will perform rescues, how injured workers will be reached, and what equipment will be available. Appendix A requires that rescue and emergency procedures be described in the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R).
The plan must clearly identify the jobsite and project by including the site name, location, and project identification so it is tied to the specific work being performed. Appendix A lists site and project identification as required plan information (Appendix A to Subpart R).
The site-specific erection plan must be signed and dated by the qualified person(s) responsible for preparing and modifying the plan. Appendix A explicitly requires signature and date by the qualified preparer(s) (Appendix A to Subpart R).
The site-specific erection plan should be developed in coordination with the controlling contractor and include staging, sequencing, and coordination measures so steel erection activities do not create hazards for other trades. Appendix A emphasizes pre-construction coordination with the controlling contractor and other parties (Appendix A to Subpart R), which supports compliance with 1926.753(c).
Yes; the plan can document alternate means and methods to provide employee protection as long as those methods provide equivalent safety to the rules in Subpart R and are developed by a qualified person. Appendix A describes these non-mandatory guidelines to assist employers who elect to develop a site-specific erection plan to meet 1926.752(e) and related provisions such as 1926.753(c)(5) and 1926.757(a)(4).
The plan should identify critical lifts and describe their rigging, required equipment, load paths, and control measures so those lifts are performed safely. Appendix A specifically lists critical lifts and associated rigging supplies as required plan elements (Appendix A to Subpart R) to support compliance with 1926.752(e) and 1926.759.
Yes; the plan must list the qualified and competent persons and their responsibilities so it is clear who can make technical judgments or correct hazards. Appendix A requires inclusion of a list of qualified and competent persons in the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R).
The plan should describe procedures for decking, ornamental, and miscellaneous iron, including sequencing, connections, and safety measures specific to those materials and tasks. Appendix A lists columns, beams, connections, decking, and ornamental iron among the steel erection activities that must be described in the plan (Appendix A to Subpart R).
Yes; the plan should describe the planned path for overhead loads to avoid exposing workers to suspended loads and to coordinate safe movement of materials. Appendix A specifically calls out 'path for overhead loads' as part of crane and derrick planning in the site-specific erection plan (Appendix A to Subpart R) and this ties into 1926.752(e) and hoisting rules at 1926.759.
The plan must be signed and dated by the qualified person(s) responsible for its preparation and modification, and those qualified persons should update the plan when site conditions or procedures change. Appendix A requires signature and dating by the qualified preparer(s) and indicates the plan should be modified as needed (Appendix A to Subpart R) to meet 1926.752(e).
Appendix A provides non-mandatory guidelines to help employers develop a site-specific erection plan, but following Appendix A alone does not automatically create compliance—employers must still ensure the plan and practices meet the requirements of the applicable standards such as 1926.752(e), 1926.759, and 1926.760. Appendix A itself is explicitly labeled as non-mandatory guidance (Appendix A to Subpart R).