Unprotected Personnel at Heights OSHA 1910.140: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to set up the workplace to prevent employees from falling off overhead platforms, elevated workstations, and into holes in... Read More
Unprotected Roof Edges OSHA Code 1910.28(b)(13): “When work is performed less than 6 feet (1.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by a guardrail... Read More
Unprotected Skylights OSHA Code 1910.28(b)(3)(i): "Each employee must be protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level as per..." Read More
Unprotected Roof Hatches OSHA Code 1910.28(b)(3)(v): "Each employee is protected from falling through a hatchway and chute-floor hole by: a hinged floor-hole cover that meets the criteria..." Read More
Unprotected Fixed Ladders OSHA Code 1910.28(b)(3)(iv): “Each employee is protected from falling into a ladderway floor hole or ladderway platform hole by a guardrail system and toe boards erected on all exposed sides..." Read More
Unprotected Extension Ladders OSHA 1918.24(c): “Where portable straight ladders are used, they shall be of sufficient length to extend three feet (.91 m) above the upper landing surface and be positively secured or... Read More
Unprotected Walking-Working Surfaces OSHA 1910.22(c): “The employer must provide, and ensure each employee uses, a safe means of access and egress to and from walking-working surfaces as per...” Read More
