SafetyQuestion 89 of 1605
At what height above a lower level does California require fall protection for employees in the construction industry?
a.4 feet
b.6 feet
c.10 feet
d.15 feet
Explanation
Cal/OSHA requires fall protection (guardrails, safety nets, personal fall arrest systems) when employees are working at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level in construction.
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