Roof Edge Fall Protection Requirements

For general industry working at a 4 foot height or a low sloped roof osha requires.

Roof edge fall protection requirements. Also osha compliance officers often do not cite a circumstance unless the worker is reasonably close to an unprotected edge. Understand the requirements of osha s fall protection standards at 29 cfr 1926 subpart m to protect workers exposed to falls six feet or more above a lower level. I believe the misconception of a specific safe distance has surfaced since warning line rules require setbacks from the edge at 6 10 or 15 feet depending on the circumstances. Osha defines what fall protection is required based on how close employees are to the edge of the roof.

For work more than 15 feet from a roof edge the new rule states that the employer is not required to provide any fall protection provided the work is both infrequent and temporary. Conventional fall protection guardrail fall restraint or. 6 feet from the edge. Supervise workers to ensure fall.

Employers are to ensure that each employee is protected from falling by using fall. Less than 6 feet from the roof edge. Each employee on a walking working surface horizontal and vertical surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet 1 8 m or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems. Between 6 feet and 15 feet from the roof edge.

Between 6 feet and 15 feet from the edge. In addition the code continues to specifically address fall protection near mechanical equipment which is where the edge accufit safety railing was being placed to protect requirements stating guards shall be provided where various components that require service are located within 10 feet of a roof edge or open side of a walking surface and such edge or open side is located more than 30 inches 762mm above the floor roof or grade below. Implement safe work practices to reduce the possibility of falls. Fall protection systems and other equipment they will be using on the job.

Conventional fall protection guardrail fall restraint or fall arrest system is required. Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet 1 8 m or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems. The guard shall extend not less than 30. Unprotected sides and edges.

1910 28 b 8 i limits access within 6 feet 1 8 m of the edge of the pit to authorized employees trained in accordance with 1910 30.