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 …

Employers can use guardrail systems around roof openings and at the roof perimeter to protect workers from fall hazards. Temporary guardrail systems that attach to rafters or other …

Ensure each fall protection system and falling object protection, other than personal fall protection systems, that this part requires meets the requirements in this section.

This "Fall Protection in Residential Construction" guidance document describes various methods that residential construction employers may be able to use to prevent fall-related injuries and …

Fall Protection Overview OSHA has developed this webpage to provide workers and employers useful, up-to-date information on fall protection. Why is fall protection important? Falls are …

Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee, and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that …

Even experienced roofers are exposed to unpredictable fall hazards caused by uneven sheathing, sudden gusts of wind, loose roofing materials, and surfaces that become slick when wet. …

These roofs are rarely designed with fall protection in mind, so roofers making repairs must plan ahead and take steps to reduce the risk of falls. This fact sheet describes several fall …

For fall protection training require-ments, refer to 29 CFR 1926.503. In all cases, employers must evaluate the hazards and take measures to reduce the risk of falls. More than one-third of fall …

Fall protection, for activities not in the construction industry, is addressed in specific standards for the general industry and maritime. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents …