July 15, 2013

ANSI/ASSE A10.9-2013 BACKGROUND MATERIALS

Historic Background Only (July 2013)

ASSE, as secretariat of the A10 ANSI Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) for Construction
and Demolitions has continued to receive a number of inquiries related to the ANSI/ASSE
A10.9-2013 American National Standard titled: Safety Requirements for Concrete and Masonry
Work
Due to these inquiries for information about the standard we have put together a tech brief for
those with an interest. The following information below should hopefully be of assistance:
Title: Safety Requirements for Concrete and Masonry Work
Scope: Establishes safety requirements pertaining to concrete construction and masonry work in
construction. Covers all on-site concrete construction and masonry work including design,
erection, operation, and maintenance of aggregate processing plants, concrete mixing plants, and
conveyances. Also contains safety requirements pertinent to the specialty concrete operations of
reinforcing steel installation, prestressing by pretensioning or post tensioning, lift-slab
construction, tilt-up construction, and slip forms.
Past Versions of the Standard:
A10.9-2013
A10.9-2004 (Reaffirmed)
A10.9-1998
A10.9-1990
A10.9-1983
A10.9-1970
Current Status of the A10.9 Standard: Committee ballot and public review have already been
completed and the standard was approved by ANSI during Calendar Year 2013 and was
published during May 2013.
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The final version of the 2013 A10.9 Table of Contents from the approved standard:
Contents

SECTION ................................................................................................. PAGE

1. General ....................................................................................................11
1.1 Scope ..............................................................................................11
1.2 Purpose ...........................................................................................11
1.3 Interpretation ..................................................................................11
2. References ...............................................................................................11
2.1 Referenced and Related Standards.................................................11
2.2 Other References ............................................................................12
3. Definitions...............................................................................................13
4. Site Safety ...............................................................................................14
4.1 Fall Protection ................................................................................14
4.2 Personal Protective Equipment ......................................................15
4.3 Design and Drawings .....................................................................15
4.4 Project Safety Plan .........................................................................15
4.5 Housekeeping .................................................................................16
4.6 Access ............................................................................................16
4.7 Excavations ....................................................................................16
4.8 Rigging ...........................................................................................16
4.9 Related Site Hazards ......................................................................16
4.10 Training ..........................................................................................17
4.11 Machine Guarding, Lockout/Tagout ..............................................17
5. Reinforcing Steel ....................................................................................17
5.1 General ...........................................................................................17
5.2 Guying Support, Stability for Reinforcing Assemblies .................18
5.3 Wire Mesh (Wire Fabric, Welded Wire Fabric) ............................18
5.4 Prohibited Uses of Reinforcing Steel .............................................18
5.5 Non-Conforming Placement of Reinforcing Bars .........................18
6. Concrete, Cement and Related Chemical Handling ...............................18
6.1 General ...........................................................................................18
6.2 Bulk Cement Transfer Facilities ....................................................19
6.3 Storage Facilities ............................................................................19
7. Concrete Placement ................................................................................19
7.1 General ...........................................................................................19
7.2 Plant and Equipment ......................................................................19
7.3 Cutting, Grinding, Polishing and Abrasive Blasting .....................20
7.4 Concrete Placement .......................................................................21
7.5 Patching, Finishing and Curing......................................................22
7.6 Winter Protection ...........................................................................22
8. Vertical Shoring ......................................................................................23
8.1 General ...........................................................................................23
8.2 Loads and Design ...........................................................................23
8.3 Field Practices ................................................................................24
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8.4 Removal .........................................................................................24

8.5 Tubular Welded Frame Shoring.....................................................25
8.6 Tube and Coupler Tower Shoring..................................................25
8.7 Single Post Shores..........................................................................26
9. Formwork ................................................................................................27
9.1 General ...........................................................................................27
9.2 Loads ..............................................................................................27
9.3 Formwork Design ..........................................................................28
9.4 Placing and Removal of Forms ......................................................29
9.5 Vertical Slipforms ..........................................................................30
9.6 Flying Deck Forms ........................................................................30
9.7 Horizontal Shoring Beams .............................................................31
10. Prestressed and Post-Tensioning Concrete .............................................32
10.1 General ...........................................................................................32
10.2 Pretensioning and Post-Tensioning................................................32
10.3 Post-Tensioning .............................................................................32
10.4 Tendons ..........................................................................................35
10.5 Fitting .............................................................................................35
10.6 Jacking ...........................................................................................35
11. Precast Concrete......................................................................................36
11.1 General ...........................................................................................36
11.2 Storage ...........................................................................................36
11.3 Handling and Erection ...................................................................36
11.4 Temporary Support and Bracing ....................................................37
11.5 Falling Hazard ................................................................................37
12. Lift-Slab Operations................................................................................37
12.1 General ...........................................................................................37
12.2 Designing and Planning .................................................................37
12.3 Jacking Equipment .........................................................................37
12.4 Uniform Lifting ..............................................................................37
12.5 Falling Hazard ................................................................................38
12.6 Load Transfer .................................................................................38
13. Masonry Construction .............................................................................38
13.1 General ...........................................................................................38
13.2 Handling and Storage of Masonry Materials .................................38
13.3 Masonry Saws ................................................................................38
13.4 Masonry Scaffolds .........................................................................39
13.5 Shoring and Bracing ......................................................................39
13.6 Limited Access Zones ....................................................................41

Below is taken from the first page of the actual standard

1.1
Scope. This standard establishes safety requirements pertaining to concrete
construction and masonry work in construction. The requirements contained in this standard
cover all on-site concrete construction and masonry work including design, erection, operation
and main-tenance of aggregate processing plants, concrete mixing plants and conveyances. It
also contains safety requirements pertinent to the specialty concrete operations of prestressing by
pretensioning or post-tensioning, lift-slab construction, tilt-up construction and slipforms.
1.2
Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to establish reasonable and practical safety
requirements and practices for concrete construction and masonry work.
1.3
Interpretation. In cases where additional explanation or interpretation of this standard
is required, such requests should be referred to Standards Committee A10, American Society of
Safety Engineers, 1800 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018-2187.
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REFERENCES

2.1

Referenced and Related Standards.

This standard is effective when used by itself. However, concrete and masonry worker protection
can be further enhanced by the use of other American National Standards. When these standards
are superseded by a revision approved by the American National Standards Institute, Inc., the
revision shall apply.
ANSI/ASSE A10, All applicable ANSI/ASSE A10 documents, see preface for titles and
specifically:
ANSI/ASSE A10.32, Fall Protection Systems for Construction Industry Users
ANSI/ASSE A10.33, Safety and Health Program Requirements for Multi-Employer Projects
ANSI/ASSE A10.38, Basic Elements of an Employer Program to Provide a Safe and Healthful
Work Environment
ANSI A14.1, Safety Requirements for Portable Wood Ladders
ANSI A14.2, Safety Requirements for Portable Metal Ladders
ANSI B7.1, The Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels
ANSI B7.5, Safety Code for the Construction, Use and Care of Gasoline-Powered, Hand-Held,
Portable Abrasive, Cutting-Off Machines
ANSI/ASME B15.1, Safety Standard for Mechanical Power Transmission Apparatus
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ANSI/ASME B20.1, Safety Standard for Conveyors and Related Equipment

ANSI/ASME B30 all applicable crane and lifting related documents.
ANSI/AWS Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, Occupational and Educational Personal Eye and Face Protection Devices
ANSI/AIHA Z88.2, Respiratory Protection
ANSI/AIHA Z88.6, Respirator - Physical Qualifications for Personnel
ANSI/ISEA Z89.1, Industrial Head Protection
ANSI/ASSE Z117.1, Safety Requirements for Confined Spaces
ANSI/ASSE Z244.1, Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout and Alternative Methods
ANSI/ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete
ANSI/ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration and Demolition
Operations
2.2

Other References.

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers

Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust
American Concrete Institute (ACI), 38800 Country Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331,
248-848-3700, such as ACI 347, 3744.
AGC Guide for a Basic Company Safety Program, Publication No. 140. Associated General
Contractors of America, 2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201, 703-548-3118.
ACPA Safety Bulletins, American Concrete Pumping Association):
http://www.concretepumpers.com, such as: Safety Bulletin; Hose Whipping; Setting Outriggers
to Avoid Accidents I & II.

Erection Safety for Precast and Prestressed Concrete, MNL 132-95, Precast/ Prestressed
Concrete Institute, 209 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606, 312-786-0300.
Guide to Formwork for Concrete, American Concrete Institute Document 347, 38800 Country
Club Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331, 248-848-3700.
Guidelines for Safety Requirements for Shoring Concrete Formwork, Scaffolding, Shoring and
Forming Institute 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115-2851, 216-241-7333,
www.ssfi.org.
Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Precast and Prestressed Concrete
Products, such as MNL 116-852, SPL-100-732, SPL-732, Post-tensioning Manual,
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, 209 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606, 312-7860300.
Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ANSI/ASCE 7-88, 1801 Alexander
Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191, 800-548-2723.
Home Builders' Safety Program, First Edition. National Association of Home Builders
(NAHB)/BuilderBooks.com.
ANSI/SSFI SH-300, Standards for Testing and Rating Shoring Equipment, Scaffolding, Shoring
and Forming Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115-2851, 216-241-7333,
www.ssfi.org.
Recommended Steel Frame Shoring Erection Procedure, Scaffolding, Shoring and Forming
Institute, 1300 Sumner Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115-2851, 216-241-7333, www.ssfi.org.
Safety and Loss Prevention Manual, SLP-100-73 and Supplement Section IV, Prestressed
Concrete Institute, 209 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL, 60606, 312-786-0300.
Safety Manual, American Concrete Pumping Association, 606 Enterprise Dr., Lewis Center, OH
43035, (614) 431-5618.
Links&Information
Links and information related to the A10.9 American National Standard:
General Standards Related Links
ANSI Essential Requirements
ASSE Info on Standards Development Process
Official Memorandum of Understanding Between OSHA & ANSI
Office of Management & Budget Circular OMB-A119
Position Statement on Consensus Standards
Safeguarding: Are ANSI Standards Really Voluntary?
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Whats the Difference Between an OSHA Rule and an ANSI Standard?

ANAB Accreditation for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Official Statement from the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and
Reinforcing Iron Workers Union addressing the revised ANSI/ASSE A10.9 Standard:
http://www.ironworkers.org/who-we-are/president%27s-message
http://www.ironworkers.org/news-magazine/ironworkermagazine/archives/articles/2013/03/26/2013-brings-new-ansi-safety-standards-for-reinforcingsteel-and-post-tensioning-operations
http://www.ironworkers.org/news-magazine/news/2013/01/25/ansi-construction-standardrevised-to-cover-reinforced-post-tensioned-concrete
***Recognition by OSHA:
1. 1987 - 09/26/1987 - Lift Slab Construction.
September 26, 1987 MEMORANDUM FOR: REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS THROUGH: LEO CAREY,
DIRECTOR DIRECTORATE OF FIELD PROGRAMS FROM: THOMAS J. SHEPICH, DIRECTOR
DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS SUBJECT: Lif...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=19599
2. 1988 - 06/16/1988 - Concrete and Masonry Construction - 53:22612-46
Abstract: This rule revises OSHA''s safety standards for Concrete and Masonry Construction (formerly
Concrete, Concrete Forms, and Shoring) located in Subpart Q of 29 CFR Part 1926. The rule corrects ...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=12824
3. 1926 Subpart Q App A - References to Subpart Q of Part 1926
(This Appendix is non-mandatory.) The following non-mandatory references provide information which can
be helpful in understanding and complying with the requirements contained in Subpart Q. - Accide...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10938
4. 1926.703 App - General Requirements for Formwork
(This Appendix is non-mandatory.) This appendix serves as a non-mandatory guideline to assist employers in
complying with the formwork requirements in 1926.703(a)(1). Formwork which has been designed...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10781
5. 1977 - 08/17/1977 - Allowable TLV of coke gases at the breathing levels of the employees.
August 17, 1977 Mr. J.P. O'Donovan Safety Director Eastern Region Turner Construction Company 1528
Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 Dear Mr. O'Donovan: This is in response to your lette...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=18658
6. 1978 - 09/11/1978 - Temporary bracing of brick walls during construction.
September 11, 1978 Mr. G. Camardo 1705 Shire Court Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Dear Mr. Camardo: This is
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in response to your letter concerning the temporary bracing of brick walls during construction. Pl...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=18749
7. 1985 - 02/26/1985 - Clarification of the term "clip" as used in the last sentence of the subject ANSI
reference.
February 26, 1985 MEMORANDUM FOR: JOHN B. MILES, JR. Director Directorate of Field Operations
SUBJECT: Clarification of 29 CFR 1926.700(a) Re: ANSI A10.9.10.3 We request a clarification of the term
"...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=19266
8. 1988 - 09/15/1988 - Concrete and Masonry Construction; Lift-Slab Operations - 53:35972-82
Abstract: This notice announces that OSHA is reproposing its Construction Safety Standards for Lift-Slab
Operations. Specific requirements for lift-slab operations were orginally proposed for revision...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=12860
9. 1990 - 10/18/1990 - Final Rule on Lift Slab Construction Operations, Concrete and Masonry
Construction Safety Standards. - 55:42306
Abstract: This rule revises OSHA''s Safety Standards for Lift Slab Construction Operations. This rulemaking
updates specific requirements for lift-slab construction operations that were incorporated b...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=FEDERAL_REGISTER&p_id=13110
10. 1991 - 03/01/1991 - STD 03-15-003 [STD 3-15.3] - 29 CFR 1926.705, Requirements for LiftSlab Construction Operations -- Inspection Procedures and Guidelines
U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Washington, DC
20210 OSHA Instruction STD 3-15.3 FEB 24, 1991 Office of Construction and Maritime Compliance
Assistance...
http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=DIRECTIVES&p_id=1815

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11. Concrete and Masonry Construction

Concrete and Masonry Construction - OSHA Document...
http://www.osha.gov/doc/outreachtraining/htmlfiles/concrete.html

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12. Overview for Subpart Q - Concrete and Masonry

1926 Subpart Q Overview OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH1926 Subpart Q Overview for
Subpart Q Concrete and Masonry Q-1 What are the most frequently cited serious violations of the
concrete and masonry ...
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/Const_Res_Man/1926sub-q-overview.html

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13. Safety and Health Topics: Construction - Concrete and Masonry - Standards
Construction - Concrete and Masonry Public Safety and Health Topic Page...
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/constructionconcrete/standards.html
Category: Safety & Health Topics Score: 4

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14. The 100 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Construction Standards in 1991: A Guide for the
Abatement of the Top 25 Associated Physical Hazards.
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PUBLICATION DISCLAIMER OSHAs 100 Most Frequently Cited Standards: The information
contained in this document was correct at the time of publication in 1991. Several standards have
changed since that time....
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/100most.pdf
Category: Other OSHA Information Score: 4
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Establishment Name
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Foundation Contractors, Inc.
Foundation Contractors, Inc.
Foundation Contractors, Inc.
Foundation Contractors, Inc.
United Forming Inc.
Henry Carlson
Henry Carlson
Cretex Concrete Products West

***Recognition of the Standard by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission:
http://www.oshrc.gov/decisions/html_1974/1329.html
***Recognition by the U.S. Department of Energy:
http://www.eh.doe.gov/techstds/forum/tsm9902.pdf
***Recognition of the Standard at the state level:
http://www.leg.wa.gov/pub/wac/WAC%20296%20%20TITLE/WAC%20296%20155%20%20CHAPTER/WAC%20296%20-155%20-690.HTM
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CIS_WSH_part25_35542_7.pdf
http://www.lni.wa.gov/WISHA/Rules/construction/PDFs/155of.pdf
http://orosha.org/pdf/ansi.pdf
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