Installing Roof Trusses. Falls generally occur when employees are working at an elevated height and are not adequately protected. Contained within OSHA’s Fall Protection regulations, a ‘hole’ is defined as a gap or open space in a floor, roof, horizontal walking-working surface, or similar surface that is at least 2 inches (5 cm) in its least dimension.

This incident summary provides an overview of a fatal fall from a telecommunications tower, including likely causes of the incident and how it could have been prevented.

This fact sheet provides information on step ladders and how to use them safely. This Fact Sheet is intended to provide information about standards relating to fall protection in residential construction work. Some

holes) are among the myriad of safety concerns commonly found on construction sites. In 2009, nationally there were fatal 520 falls, while in California there were 54 fatal falls of which 41 would have been prevented with adequate fall protection. The Fall Protection program provides information for workers who may work at heights over four feet. ≥ = Fall protection system required at heights greater than or equal to the listed height. Fall Protection in Construction. OSHA - Fall Protection Quick Card. Table of Contents.

This threshold differs from Subpart M (fall protection), which requires the use of fall protection at six feet for most construction activities. External References .

The layout is simple and often standardized, e.g. OSHA - Walking and Working Surfaces Topic Page. Note: OSHA’s fall protection requirements for residential construction work performed on scaffolds and ladders are specified in Subpart L and Subpart X, respectively, not in 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13). * Whichever height is less.

Installing Tile Roofs.

Also available in Spanish. Fact Sheet OSHA’s Final Rule to Update, Align, and Provide Greater Flexibility in its General Industry Walking- ... OSHA deines fall protection as “any equipment, device, or system that prevents a worker from falling from an elevation or mitigates the effect of such a fall.” Under the inal rule, employers may The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to comply with safety and health standards promulgated by OSHA or by a state with an OSHA-approved state plan.

Safety & Health Fact Sheet Cal/OSHA Publications Unit Division of Occupational Safety and Health. This fact sheet provides an overview of types of fall protection systems for stopping falls from the Cal/OSHA regulations. Fall protection is required when working more than 5 feet above a solid surface or any distance above water (See 29 CFR 1915.71(j) and 1915.77(c)).

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OSHA Fact Sheet. Fall Protection in Residential Construction.

Also available in Spanish.

OSHA Fact Sheet : A fact sheet , factsheet or (in some industries) one-sheet is a presentation of data in a format which emphasizes key points concisely. OSHA 3710 - Fall Protection for Telecommunications. OSHA 3662 - Step Ladders. Fall Protection Safety for Commercial Fishing Fact Sheet 2011 (English: HTML PDF) Fall Protection: Reducing Falls During Residential Construction: Installing Standing Seam Metal Roofs Fact Sheet (OSHA FS 3502 - 2012) (English: HTML PDF) (OSHA FS 3578 - 2013) (Spanish: PDF)