Controlled Access Zones
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Talking points
- A controlled access zone is an area set back from a leading edge where conventional fall protection is infeasible and only authorized workers may enter.
- The control line must be set back at least 6 feet from the edge (10 feet when working with overhand bricklaying or precast concrete).
- Control lines must be 39-45 inches high, flagged every 6 feet, and supported by stanchions strong enough to prevent displacement.
- Only the minimum number of workers necessary may enter the controlled access zone. Everyone inside must be trained on the specific procedures.
- A controlled access zone is not the same as a warning line and is not a license to work unprotected — it is a last resort when other methods won't work.
Ask the crew
Is the controlled access zone properly set up today — line height, flags, distance from the edge — and who is authorized to enter?
Standards this talk is built on
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