OSHA SOLUTIONS
Important OSHA Standards for Every Industry
Unprotected Construction Sites
Cal/OSHA Code 1621: "Unless otherwise protected, railings as set forth in Section 1620 shall be provided along all unprotected and open sides."
Unprotected Personnel at Heights
OSHA Code 1910.140(d)(2(ii)): "Personal fall arrest systems must be rigged such that an employee cannot free fall more than 6 feet (1.8 m) or contact a lower level."
Unprotected Roof Edges
OSHA Code 1910.28(b)(13): “When work is performed less than 6 feet (1.8 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling."
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."
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 or fixed guardrail system."
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."
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.”
