Question: Are there requirements for safety monitoring systems?

Answer: Yes. Safety monitoring systems must meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.502(h) including, but not limited to, requirements that the monitor: be competent to recognize fall hazards; be on the same walking working surface and within visual sighting distance of the employee being monitored; be close enough to communicate orally with the employee; and not have other responsibilities which could take the monitor's attention from the monitoring function.