Question: Why did OSHA add the residential roof provision to the final rule?

Answer:

OSHA included this provision in the final rule to increase consistency between its general industry and construction standards, and make compliance more uniform for general industry employers who perform both types of activities on residential roofs. Also, requiring employers to develop and implement a fall protection plan ensures that employers take additional action to reduce fall hazards when guardrail, safety net, and personal fall protection systems cannot be used. Many stakeholders urged OSHA to add this provision to the rule.