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At what height does OSHA require fall protection in the construction industry?

Six feet.

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  1. Six feet ✔
  2. Sixteen feet
  3. Thirty feet

Why: Falls are among the most common causes of serious work injuries. OSHA says solar installers facing falls of 6 feet or more need guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems.

Huh, didn't know that: OSHA also lists guard rails and toe-boards around elevated open-sided platforms.

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Answer: Six feet. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work injuries. OSHA says solar installers facing falls of 6 feet or more need guardrails, safety nets or personal fall arrest systems.

  1. OSHA: Fall Protection www.osha.gov/fall-protection
    six feet in the construction industry
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. OSHA: Green Job Hazards, Solar Energy: Falls www.osha.gov/green-jobs/solar/falls
    Construction workers involved in the installation of solar panels exposed to fall distances of 6 feet or more must be protected
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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