Reinforcing Steel (C-50) · Lesson 7 of 7

Reinforcing Steel Assemblies: Bracing, Hoisting, and Fall Protection

"Reinforcing Steel Assemblies: Bracing, Hoisting, and Fall Protection" is lesson 7 of 7 in the Reinforcing Steel (C-50) Learning Hub. It opens with "What Section 1711 Covers" and works through 5 short steps, then a worked example you can check yourself against.

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Steps in this lesson

  1. What Section 1711 Covers
  2. Stability: Guy, Brace, Support (Section 1711(e))
  3. Fall Protection While Tying (Section 1711(i))
  4. Hoisting and Rigging (Section 1711(g))
  5. Notifications and Post-Tensioning

The worked example in the course applies this lesson to a realistic job in 4 steps, starting with "Support of a tall assemblage".

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the main idea of "Reinforcing Steel Assemblies: Bracing, Hoisting, and Fall Protection" in plain language you can use on the exam.
  • Apply this step with confidence: "Fall Protection While Tying (Section 1711(i))".
  • Apply this step with confidence: "Hoisting and Rigging (Section 1711(g))".
  • Apply this step with confidence: "Notifications and Post-Tensioning".
  • Test yourself on the worked example and the quick-check quiz inside the classroom.
REINFORCING STEEL ASSEMBLIES: THE HEIGHT NUMBERS8 CCR Sec. 1711(e), (g), (i) | 2025 Caltrans Std Spec Sec. 52-1.03A | 29 CFR 1926.703(d)26-FT PIER CAGEtop 26 ft24 ft: travel limit20 ft: support interval6 ft: tie-off above(point-to-point, no impalement)(Caltrans 52-1.03A)(Sec. 1711(i))8 CCR SEC. 1711 IN BRIEFGuy, brace or support assemblies;designed by a qualified personRebar is never a guy or braceSecure wire mesh rolls (no recoil)Braces in before release from hoistQualified rigger rigs and inspectsSelf-closing latches on hooksSpreader bars: CA engineer designedNo one under the load or hazard areaPT: nobody behind the jack1Tying at 5 ft: 5 is not more than 6 ft, so 1711(i) does not require fall protection2Tying at 8 ft: 8 is more than 6 ft, so use personal fall protection (Sec. 1670) or equal3Climbing to the top: 26 is more than 24 ft, so the point-to-point exception does not apply4Cage is 26 ft: over 20 ft needs support every 20 ft (Caltrans 52-1.03A) plus guys, 1711(e)RESULT: tie off above 6 ft; no climbing above 24 ft; brace before releaseHeights are measured above the adjacent surface. Impalement hazards must also be covered under Sec. 1712.CC
The diagram for this lesson, exactly as it appears in the Learning Hub.

The first steps of this lesson

Step 1: What Section 1711 Covers

8 CCR Section 1711 sets requirements for protecting employees associated with the use of reinforcing steel assemblies in the construction of concrete and masonry structures, including post-tensioning operations. "Reinforcing Steel Assemblies" means vertical and horizontal columns, caissons, walls, drilled piers, mats and similar structures. Subsection (a)(2) assigns specific duties to the controlling contractor: site access and layout, written notifications, controlling activity near and below assemblies, covers, hoisting areas and post-tensioning access.

Step 2: Stability: Guy, Brace, Support (Section 1711(e))

Reinforcing steel for walls, piers, columns, prefabricated assemblies and similar vertical structures must be guyed, braced or supported to prevent collapse. The guying, bracing or support system must be designed by a qualified person, and guys, braces and supports must be installed and removed as directed by a competent person. Reinforcing steel may never be used as a guy or brace. Wire mesh rolls must be secured to prevent dangerous recoiling action (29 CFR 1926.703(d)(2) says the same, for example by securing each end of the roll or turning it over). The reinforcing steel contractor flags the work areas, and the guying and bracing must be in place before the assembly is released from the hoist rigging. On Caltrans work, Section 52-1.03A also requires support for any portion of a bar reinforcing steel assemblage that exceeds 20 feet in height, with temporary or permanent supports at a maximum interval of 20 feet.

The remaining 3 steps, the worked example and the quiz are in the course. This is a preview. The full lesson, with the step-by-step explanations, a worked example and a quick-check quiz, is inside the classroom.

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