When Is Fall Protection Required? OSHA Height Triggers Explained: Complete Guide for Construction and General-Industry Safety Managers | WC Safety
Fall protection is required at different heights by work type: OSHA construction triggers at 6 feet and general industry at 4 feet, with separate thresholds for scaffolds, steel erection, and fixed ladders. This guide decodes every trigger under 29 CFR 1926.501 and 1910.28 and walks a worked example of assessing a site's fall hazards.
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