Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection
29 CFR § 1910.28
29 CFR § 1910.28 is the federal OSHA standard governing duty to have fall protection and falling object protection, setting mandatory general industry employer duties, and California applies 8 CCR § 3210(a) that compliance officers verify during workplace inspections and enforce through citations. Employers should document hazard assessments, training and inspections so each requirement can be demonstrated on request.
Statutory Comparison
| Requirement | Baseline Fed Code | State Rule | Enforced Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated locations exceeding 30 inches above the floor or ground | 29 CFR § 1910.28 | Guardrails are required on open sides of unenclosed elevated work locations more than 30 inches above the floor, ground, or other working areas; the federal general-industry fall-protection trigger is generally 4 feet. | 8 CCR § 3203 - IIPP; California Labor Code § 6401.9 (SB 553) - WVPP, where applicable |
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Self-inspection workbook for 29 CFR § 1910.28 with Pass/Fail/N/A dropdowns and an automatic Audit Readiness Score.