OSHA SOLUTIONS
Important OSHA Standards for Every Industry
Unprotected Construction Sites
Fall hazards remain a leading risk on unprotected construction sites. This guide breaks down Cal/OSHA Section 1620 guardrail regulations, common jobsite compliance mistakes, and effective passive fall protection solutions—from the NextGen Tensioned WebRail to non-penetrating roof guardrails—to keep elevated work zones secure.
Unprotected Personnel at Heights
Working at heights puts employees at serious risk without proper fall protection. Learn OSHA's requirements, guidelines and how to stay compliant.
Unprotected Roof Edges
Learn what qualifies as an unprotected roof edge under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28 and explore code-compliant guardrails, anchors, and fall protection solutions.
Unprotected Skylights
Unprotected skylights create serious fall hazards on rooftops. Learn OSHA regulations, guidelines, and solutions for fall protection and safety.
Unprotected Roof Hatches
Open roof hatches pose major fall risks. Learn OSHA fall protection requirements and how to bring existing roof hatches into full compliance.
Unprotected Fixed Ladders
Learn what makes a fixed ladder unprotected under OSHA 1910.28 and explore compliant guardrails, self-closing gates, and vertical lifeline safety systems.
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.”
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.”
