Osha 29 cfr 1926 501 fall protection general requirements is consistently the most violated osha standard in construction.
Roof edge fall protection osha.
Implement safe work practices to reduce the possibility of falls.
Each employee on a steep roof with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet 1 8 m or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems with toeboards safety net systems or personal fall arrest systems.
Understand the requirements of osha s fall protection standards at 29 cfr 1926 subpart m to protect workers exposed to falls six feet or more above a lower level.
Supervise workers to ensure fall protection equipment is used and maintained correctly.
Common violations under this standard include failure to provide protection from falling near unprotected sides or edges and on both low slope and steep roofs.