When workers are exposed to fall hazards while working at elevations of more than five feet, or over water, fall protection is required. Typically, guardrails or other barriers are used to protect …

Regardless of height, if a worker can fall into or onto dangerous machines or equipment (such as a vat of acid or a conveyor belt) employers must provide guardrails and toe-boards to prevent …

Fall protection, for activities not in the construction industry, is addressed in specific standards for the general industry and maritime. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents …

Scope and application. This section establishes performance, care, and use criteria for all personal fall protection systems. The employer must ensure that each personal fall protection …

Final rule revising and updating OSHA's general industry standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace slips, trips, and falls; adding requirements on the design, …

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) » Fall Protection Equipment Two types of fall protection equipment are used in power generation, transmission, and distribution work—work …

Before you can begin a fall protection program, all potential fall hazards must be identified. The following references aid in recognizing and evaluating hazards and possible solutions in the …

This section requires employers to provide protection for each employee exposed to fall and falling object hazards.

Fall protection equipment rigged for work positioning is considered work-positioning equipment and must meet the applicable requirements for the design and use of that equipment.

Each employee 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above dangerous equipment shall be protected from fall hazards by guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, or safety net systems.