Work on low-slope roofs · 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection

What is the hazard situation for Work on low-slope roofs · 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection?

For Work on low-slope roofs · 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection, hazard situation is Work on low-slope roofs; standard is 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection; trigger height is less than 6 feet (1.6 m) from the roof edge; required protection once triggered is a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system; subpart is Subpart D —Walking-Working Surfaces, recorded from its source on 2026-08-25; source re-checked 2026-09-14.

(13) Work on low-slope roofs. (i) When work is performed less than 6 feet (1.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system. (ii) When work is performed at least 6 feet (1.6 m) but less than 15 feet (4.6 m) from the roof edge, the employer must ensure each employee is protected from falling by using a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system. The employer may use a designated area when performing work that is both infrequent and temporary.

— ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-08-25