North Carolina Administrative Code

13 NCAC 07D .1105 CONVERSION: MODIFICATION: ADDITION TO INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. April 11, 1979; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07D .1509 STANDBY PERSONNEL AT TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANHOLE History Note: Authority G.S. 95-133(b)(1); 95-133(b)(2); 95-133(b)(3); 95-136(g); Eff. February 1, 1983; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07D .1604 GROUNDING OF CORD-AND-PLUG CONNECTED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. November 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07D .1804 MOTOR-VEHICLE FATALITIES AND OSHA INJURY-ILLNESS RECORDS History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; Eff. March 7, 1977; Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07D .1805 EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SHOWER REQUIREMENTS History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. September 12, 1977; Amended Eff. January 1, 1983; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07D .1904 STANDARDS: OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE: REQUIREMENTS OF OSHANC History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. September 6, 1977; Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977; Amended Eff. July 1, 1988; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07D .2004 TABLE Z-1: CHLORINE History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. September 10, 1979; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07E .0303 EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: CHEMICAL EXPOSURES: CONSTRUCTION History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. November 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07E .0903 GROUND-FAULT PROTECTION IN CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; Eff. March 7, 1979; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07E .1203 UPPER AND LOWER CONTROLS ON ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. July 25, 1977; Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

13 NCAC 07E .1903 TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES: PERSONNEL AND BLASTING CAPS History Note: Authority G.S. 95-136(g); Eff. November 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. September 30, 1977; Repealed Eff. August 2, 1993.

SUBCHAPTER 07F - STANDARDS SECTION .0100 - GENERAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS 13 NCAC 07F .0101 GENERAL INDUSTRY The provisions for the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910 promulgated as of October 10, 2024;…

13 NCAC 07F .0102 LIFE SAFETY CODE History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; Eff. April 1, 1992; Recodified from 13 NCAC 07C .0107 Eff. August 2, 1993; Amended Eff. July 1, 1998; Repealed Eff. December 1, 2005.

13 NCAC 07F .0103 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Subpart H - Hazardous Materials, 29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous waste operations and emergency response, 1910.120(q)(6) is amended by adding a new level of training: "(vi) First responder operations plus level. First responders at operations plus…

13 NCAC 07F .0104 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; 95-133; 150B-21.6; Recodified from 13 NCAC 07F .0101(2) Eff. December 17, 2007; Repealed Eff. May 15, 2008.

13 NCAC 07F .0105 special industries History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; 95-133; 150B-21.6; Recodified from 13 NCAC 07F .0101(3) Eff. December 17, 2007; Expired Eff. April 1, 2016 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

13 NCAC 07F .0106 TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; 95-133; 150B-21.6; Recodified from 13 NCAC 07F .0101(4) Eff. December 17, 2007; Repealed Eff. May 1, 2009.

SECTION .0200 - CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS 13 NCAC 07F .0201 Construction The provisions for the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1926 promulgated as of January 1, 2025, and exclusive of subsequent amendments,…

13 NCAC 07F .0202 General safety and health provisions Subpart C -- General Safety and Health Provisions -- Personal protective equipment, 1926.28(a) is amended to read as follows: "(a) The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equip…

13 ncac 07F .0203 occupational health and environmental controls Subpart D -- Occupational Health and Environmental Controls: Addition to 29 CFR 1926.54, Nonionizing radiation, after subpart (a) to read: "(a1) This standard shall apply to all direct or reflected laser equipment e…

13 ncac 07f .0204 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE AND LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT Subpart E --Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment -- addition of (g) to 1926.104 Safety belts, lifelines, and lanyards, as follows: "(g) Snaphooks shall be a locking type designed and used to prevent disengag…

13 NCAC 07F .0205 Steel erection Subpart R—Steel Erection – additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.750 Scope, through 1926.754 Structural steel assembly, are applicable as follows: "Section 1926.750 Scope: (b)(1) Steel erection activities include hoisting, laying out, placing, c…

13 NCAC 07F .0206 Power transmission and distribution History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; 150B-21.6; Recodified from 13 NCAC 07F .0201(5) Eff. December 17, 2007; Repealed Eff. March 1, 2015.

13 NCAC 07F .0207 toxic and hazardous substances Subpart Z -- Toxic and Hazardous Substances -- incorporation of the existing standard for Bloodborne Pathogens, 29 CFR 1910.1030, excluding subparagraph (e) HIV and HBV Research Laboratories and Production Facilities, into the Safe…

SECTION .0300 - AGRICULTURE STANDARDS 13 NCAC 07F .0301 AGRICULTURE The provisions for the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1928, promulgated as of June 8, 2011, and exclusive of subsequent amendments, are …

13 NCAC 07F .0302 General environmental controls Subpart I - General Environmental Controls - 29 CFR 1928.110, Field Sanitation, the scope shall not be limited to any specific number of employees. History Note: Authority G.S. 95-131; 150B-21.6; Recodified from 13 NCAC 07F .0301 E…

SECTION .0500 - MARITIME STANDARDS 13 NCAC 07F .0501 SHIPYARD EMPLOYMENT (a) The provisions for the Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1915 promulgated as of October 4, 2021, and exclusive of subseque…

13 NCAC 07F .0502 MARINE TERMINALS (a) The provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations for Marine Terminals, Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1917, promulgated as of March 25, 2016, and exclusive of subsequent amendments are incorporated by refere…

SECTION .0600 – COMMUNICATION TOWER STANDARDS 13 NCAC 07F .0601 SCOPE AND APPLICATION (a) The rules in this Section contain requirements for policies, procedures, and safe work practices to protect employees throughout North Carolina from the hazards of working on communication t…

13 NCAC 07F .0602 DEFINITIONS In addition to the definitions set forth in 29 CFR Part 1910 and 29 CFR Part 1926, the following definitions apply throughout the rules in this Section: (1) Acceptable Conditions for Access mean the conditions that must exist before the employer gran…

13 NCAC 07F .0603 EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES (a) The employer shall require employees to adhere to acceptable conditions for access, as defined by 13 NCAC 07F .0602(1), prior to climbing the tower at heights above six feet. (b) The employer shall ensure that at least two employees…

13 NCAC 07F .0604 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT (a) In addition to the inspections required by 13 NCAC 07F .0603(c) and 13 NCAC 07F .0605(b), the employer shall conduct a hazard assessment to identify, assess, and control employee exposure to hazards as required by the rul…

13 NCAC 07F .0605 FALL PROTECTION (a) General. Prior to employees climbing the tower at heights above six feet, the employer shall ensure that 100% fall protection systems compatible with the tasks assigned are provided, used, and maintained. The rules in this Section shall not r…

13 NCAC 07F .0606 NON-IONIZING RADIATION (a) General. Employers shall ensure that employees performing work on communication towers are not exposed to Radio Frequency (RF) Electromagnetic Fields in excess of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) maximum permissible exposure…

13 NCAC 07F .0607 HOISTS AND GIN POLES (a) Hoists. Hoists used during the construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, or demolition of communication towers shall meet the following requirements: (1) All hoists shall meet the requirements set forth in this rule, 29 CFR 1910, Su…

13 NCAC 07F .0608 RECORD KEEPING In order to fulfill responsibilities under the provisions of the rules in this Section, the employer shall, upon request, provide the Deputy Commissioner of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health or his designee access to the following records: …

13 NCAC 07F .0609 TRAINING (a) In order for employees to work at heights above six feet on a communication tower, they must be approved for such work by a qualified person. (b) Competency of the Trainer. Training of employees in communication tower work shall be performed by or u…

SECTION .0700 – BLASTING AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES 13 NCAC 07F .0701 Blasting and use of explosives The provisions of Subpart U of Title 29, Part 1926 of the Code of Federal Regulations promulgated as of March 7, 2005, and exclusive of subsequent amendments, are incorporated by refer…

13 NCAC 07F .0702 DEFINITIONS Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.914 Definitions apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) "American Table of Distances" (also known as Quantity Distance Tables) – the current edition of the American Table of Distances for Sto…

13 NCAC 07F .0703 GENERAL PROVISIONS Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.900 General Provisions apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) The employer shall permit only persons qualified pursuant to §1926.901 to handle and use explosives. A blaster shall be i…

13 NCAC 07F .0704 BLASTER QUALIFICATIONS Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.901 Blaster Qualifications apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) Blasters shall be able to understand and give written and oral orders. (b) Blasters and others authorized to hand…

13 NCAC 07F .0705 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.902 Surface Transportation of Explosives apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) Surface transportation of explosives and blasting agents shall be in accordance with …

13 NCAC 07F .0706 UNDERGROUND TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.903 Underground Transportation of Explosives apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) In order to prevent explosives hazards, all explosives or blasting agents in …

13 NCAC 07F .0707 STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING AGENTS Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.904 Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) Explosives and blasting agents shall be stored in magazines or containers t…

13 NCAC 07F .0708 LOADING OF EXPLOSIVES OR BLASTING AGENTS Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.905 Loading of Explosives or Blasting Agents apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) Procedures that permit safe and efficient loading shall be established by the…

13 NCAC 07F .0709 INITIATION OF EXPLOSIVE CHARGES-ELECTRIC BLASTING Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.906 Initiation of Explosive Charges-Electric Blasting apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) Electric detonators shall not be used where sources of extr…

13 NCAC 07F .0710 USE OF SAFETY FUSE Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.907 Use of Safety Fuse apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) A safety fuse that has been hammered or injured in any way shall not be used. (d) Only a cap crimper shall be used for at…

13 NCAC 07F .0711 USE OF DETONATING CORD AND SHOCK TUBE Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.908 Use of Detonating Cord and Shock Tube apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) A detonating cord consistent with the type and physical condition of the bore hole …

13 NCAC 07F .0712 FIRING THE BLAST Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.909 Firing the Blast apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (a) The Blaster-in-Charge shall establish a code of blasting signals and all blast site employees shall familiarize themselves wi…

13 NCAC 07F .0713 INSPECTION AFTER BLASTING Additions and amendments to 29 CFR 1926.910 Inspection After Blasting apply throughout the Rules in this Section as follows: (b) Sufficient time shall be allowed, not less than 15 minutes in tunnels, for the smoke and fumes to dissipate…