Given the state of OSHA rulemaking, the author advocates a best practices approach to protect employees from falling from industrial roofs. OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) is unambiguous and ...

OSHA’s fall protection and guardrail requirements along with the International Building Code (IBC) are standards all builders, contractors and construction workers should follow for optimal building ...

The skylight hazard to roof contractors and roof maintenance ... of millions in revenue that invest heavily in fall protection. Safety Rail Source sells mostly non-penetrating systems, Swindell ...

However, under the new rule, if the distance is less than six feet from the roof edge, conventional fall protection systems are required. This includes guardrail systems, personal fall arrest ...

On June 28, 2023, OSHA officials witnessed a lack of fall protection ... Roofing received three serious violations for unsafe practices, such as using an interior staircase without a rail ...

EDGE Fall Protection's services now include risk assessments and turnkey installations. Their experts conduct thorough Roof Safety Audits and Risk Assessments, identifying hazards and recommending ...

No guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest ... Three workers were installing asphalt roofing shingles without any eye protection. “Employees performing roofing work on the 5:12 pitch ...