When is fall protection mandated?

Fall protection is mandated at elevations of 6 feet in the construction industry for general industry operations and at 4 feet in the general industry settings. However, there are specific scenarios where different height thresholds apply. In the case of construction work, fall protection is required when working at heights of 6 feet or more.

In your answer, the choice of 10 feet does not align with the established standards outlined by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). The OSHA regulations dictate that for most construction activities, fall protection should be implemented at heights of 6 feet, as this height represents a point where a worker can sustain serious injury from a fall.

Therefore, safety regulations emphasize the need for fall protection at lower heights than 10 feet in many situations, particularly in construction, where the risk of injury is significant even at 6 feet. This is in line with maintaining a safe work environment and reducing the potential for workplace accidents.