Is erected not less than 6 feet 1 8 m from the roof edge for work that is both temporary and infrequent or not less than 15 feet 4 6 m for other work.
Osha roof work.
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph b of this section each employee engaged in roofing activities on low slope roofs with unprotected sides and edges 6 feet 1 8 m or more above lower levels shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems safety net systems personal fall arrest systems or a combination of warning line system and guardrail system warning line system and safety net system or warning line system and personal fall arrest system or warning line system and.
Below is a table of frequently cited osha standards for roofing contractors during fy 2013.
Osha standards frequently cited during fy 2013 inspections of roofing contractors naics 238160 rank by number of citations issued categories standard 1 duty to have fall protection 1926 501 2 ladder safety 1926 1053 3 fall protection training requirements.