Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13): "Residential construction." Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Exception: When the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible or creates a greater hazard to use these systems, the employer shall develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of paragraph (k) of 1926.502. Note: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to implement at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is appropriate to implement a fall protection plan which complies with 1926.502(k) for a particular workplace situation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. a. On or about January 19, 2017, at the residential Medallion Home site, an employee performing framing activities involving a rafter while on top of an outside wall was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, thereby exposing the employee to a fall hazard of approximately 9 feet (inside) to 15 feet (outside). b. On or about January 19, 2017, at the residential Medallion Home site, an employee performing framing activities involving the installation of a block while standing on the top plate was not protected by a guardrail system, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system, thereby exposing the employee to an inside fall hazard of approximately 9 feet, 7 inches.