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 Washington applies WAC 296-880-20005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall hazards of four feet or more on covered walking-working surfaces | 29 CFR § 1910.28 | Fall protection is required at four feet or more under the general rule, subject to listed exceptions and activity-specific provisions. A written fall protection work plan is required for fall hazards of ten feet or more unless guardrails eliminate the hazard. | WAC 296-800-140 - Accident Prevention Program (APP); WAC 296-880-10020 - Fall Protection Work Plan (at 10 feet or more, subject to exception) |
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Self-inspection workbook for 29 CFR § 1910.28 with Pass/Fail/N/A dropdowns and an automatic Audit Readiness Score.