Duty to have fall protection
1926.501(b)(1) Unprotected sides and edges. Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
HAZARD: Employee exposed to fall/death hazards.
ABATEMENT: Each employee on a walking/working surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet or more above a lower level MUST be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
