10' to roof edge rule
10' to roof edge rule
(OP)
When did the requirement for guards when equipment is less than 10 feet from a roof edge come into effect? Have a client who is being pressured to add guards at exisitng roof edges by union maintenance staff that are pointing out the unsafe conditions that have been in place for at least 10 years. While we agree, some obvious situations warrant a guard others are borderline 8 or nine feet from a roof edge.
Any input is appreciated.
Any input is appreciated.





RE: 10' to roof edge rule
Osha Standerd 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. Go to standerd for more info
RE: 10' to roof edge rule
RE: 10' to roof edge rule
My complaint is that a tech that will take the time to use tie-offs and fall arrest is the type of person that won't ever fall off a roof. The type of person that refuses to use the tie-offs is the same genius that ends up falling off.
RE: 10' to roof edge rule
RE: 10' to roof edge rule
RE: 10' to roof edge rule
Hope that helps. It came up not too long ago here also.
RE: 10' to roof edge rule
RE: 10' to roof edge rule
i might be missing something but i dont see anywhere in the code or the commentary that says temporary measures are acceptable. i would have a local authority sign of before assuming that.