29 CFR 1926.501 — Duty to have fall protection

Source reference: 29 CFR 1926.501
Category: Working at Height
Jurisdiction: US Federal

About this document

OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.501 sets out when construction employers must provide fall protection on walking and working surfaces, including unprotected edges, leading edges, holes, roofs, excavations, wall openings and other specified work. It identifies permitted protection systems and circumstances for fall protection plans, and requires measures to protect employees from falling objects.

Useful for

Walking and working surface strength and structural integrity
Unprotected sides and edges
Leading edges and controlled access zones
Holes and skylights
Hoist areas and wall openings
Ramps, runways and walkways
Excavations and dangerous equipment
Overhand bricklaying and related work
Low-slope and steep roofs
Precast concrete erection and residential construction
Guardrail, safety net and personal fall arrest systems
Fall protection plan exceptions
Falling object protection

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