JHASaturday, May 9, 2026

Steel erection — Level 17 beam placement

Iron workers (Atlas Steel)

Prepared by D. Whitfield (Atlas Steel safety lead)

Task / scope

Erection of W18x40 beams and bracing on Level 17, including crane-assisted pick and bolt-up.

Site conditions

Active commercial site, adjacent to active concrete work on Level 14, public sidewalk below with covered walkway.

Hazards & controls

Falls from elevation (>6 ft)

High

100% tie-off above 6 ft using approved harnesses and lanyards.
Perimeter cable installed before crew accesses floor.
Designated safety monitor on each level during erection.

Struck by suspended load

High

Tag lines on all picks. No personnel under suspended loads.
Designated landing zone marked and barricaded.
Spotter for each pick in radio contact with operator.

Caught between members during bolt-up

Medium

Use of connector clamps and approved bolt-up procedure.
Hands free of pinch points until member is set.

Adverse weather

Medium

Stop work if winds exceed 25 mph sustained at the working level.
Anemometer at crane operator station.

Required PPE

Hard hat (Type II)Safety glassesSteel-toe bootsHigh-vis vestFull body harness w/ double lanyardCut-resistant gloves

Training required

OSHA 30
AWS D1.1 (where welding required)
Tower crane signal certification (signal persons only)

Energy isolation (LOTO)

N/A for erection scope. Power tools to be plugged into GFCI-protected circuits only.

Emergency procedure

In event of injury: stop work, secure load, call site safety supervisor (M. Reyes, ext. 102) and 911 if serious. Fall: do not rescue without proper equipment — call FDNY (rescue team familiar with site).

Sign-off

Foreman + safety officer signatures captured in the PDF (open via the buttons above).