Hello,
Sorry to hear about the workplace injury. I found OSHA's page and was
able to find the regulations sections after some site exploration.
Included below are some individual OSHA regulations that, in my
opinion, cover the situation you described (I am not an attorney).
Also included are links to help you navigate OSHA's web pages and find
what you need.
OSHA Regulation and Compliance Links
Main page - gateway to regulations section
<http://www.osha.gov/comp-links.html>
Regulations - 29 CFR
Searchable online manual of regulations for gneral industry, maritime,
and construction
<http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=0&p_keyvalue=>
Individual OSHA regulations:
Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
1910.23(a)(6)
<http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9715&p_text_version=FALSE>
Every manhole floor opening shall be guarded by a standard manhole
cover which need not be
hinged in place. While the cover is not in place, the manhole opening
shall be constantly attended by
someone or shall be protected by removable standard railings.
Tools and protective equipment
1926.951(a)(2)
<http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10822&p_text_version=FALSE>
Protective hats shall be in accordance with the provisions of ANSI
Z89.2-1971 Industrial
Protective Helmets for Electrical Workers, Class B, and shall be worn
at the jobsite by employees
who are exposed to the hazards of falling objects, electric shock, or
burns.
Head Protection
1917.93(a)
<http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10394&p_text_version=FALSE>
The employer shall ensure that each affected employee wears a
protective helmet when working in
areas where there is a potential for injury to the head from falling
objects.
Falling object protection
1926.759(a)
<http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=12750&p_text_version=FALSE>
Securing loose items aloft. All materials, equipment, and tools, which
are not in use while aloft,
shall be secured against accidental displacement.
Falling object protection
1926.759(b)
<http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=12750&p_text_version=FALSE>
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.
Search tips:
Google keywords:
osha regulations online
OSHA regulations (standards - 29 cfr):
My search terms
-"falling objects"
-hand tools and falling
-hand tools and safety
-hand tools
Good luck. I hope this works for you. Please remember to submit a
clarification request if you feel this answer needs further
articulation, or if you're confused by anything I've provided here.
Thanks,
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