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OSHA treats solar panel maintenance as general industry work. At what fall height is protection required?

4 feet or more, under general industry rules.

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  1. 10 feet
  2. 4 feet ✔
  3. 20 feet

Why: Installation falls under construction rules, where the trigger is 6 feet. Maintenance falls under general industry, where falls of 4 feet or more need railings or other fall protection.

Huh, didn't know that: OSHA says panels covering a roof can remove walking space and push workers close to skylights and roof hatches.

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Answer: 4 feet. Installation falls under construction rules, where the trigger is 6 feet. Maintenance falls under general industry, where falls of 4 feet or more need railings or other fall protection.

  1. OSHA: Green Job Hazards, Solar Energy: Falls www.osha.gov/green-jobs/solar/falls
    Such workers when exposed to fall hazards of 4 feet or more must be protected by a standard railing.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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