SafetyQuestion 1346 of 1605
On a steep-slope roof, workers 6 feet or more above a lower level must be protected by:
a.Nothing if the shingles are new
b.A rope tied around the waist
c.Guardrails with toeboards, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems
d.Only rubber-soled shoes
Explanation
1926.501(b)(11) requires conventional fall protection — guardrails with toeboards, nets, or PFAS — for work on steep roofs at 6 feet or more above a lower level.
Law Reference: 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(11)Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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