SafetyQuestion 510 of 700
A worker is exposed to an unprotected edge on an elevated surface during construction. What is the general Cal/OSHA expectation for fall protection?
a.Provide fall protection such as guardrails, personal fall arrest systems, or safety nets where workers are exposed to falls to a lower level
b.Fall protection is only required above 30 feet
c.A verbal warning to be careful satisfies the requirement
d.Fall protection applies only to roofing work
Explanation
Cal/OSHA requires fall protection, guardrail systems, personal fall arrest, or safety nets, wherever workers are exposed to falls to a lower level beyond the regulated trigger height for the operation. Option a states this correctly. There is no blanket 30-foot rule (b), a verbal warning does not control the hazard (c), and fall protection applies across many operations, not just roofing (d).
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