SafetyQuestion 635 of 690
On a California construction site, personal fall protection is generally required for workers exposed to falls of:
a.4 feet or more
b.7-1/2 feet or more (with specific lower thresholds for certain operations such as steel erection)
c.10 feet or more on any surface
d.Only when working from a scaffold over 30 feet high
Explanation
Under Title 8 CCR §1670 and related construction-safety orders, fall protection for general construction is required at heights of 7-1/2 feet or more, with certain operations (such as steel erection in §1710, and some scaffold and roofing work) having different thresholds. Cal/OSHA's 7-1/2-foot threshold for general construction is stricter than federal OSHA's 6-foot rule. The 4-foot threshold is for general industry walking-working surfaces under §3210, not construction. 10 feet and 30 feet are incorrect general thresholds.
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