Osha standards frequently cited during fy 2013 inspections of roofing contractors naics 238160 rank by number of citations issued categories standard 1 duty to have fall protection 1926 501 2 ladder safety 1926 1053 3 fall protection training requirements.
Osha roof work.
Is erected not less than 6 feet 1 8 m from the roof edge for work that is both temporary and infrequent or not less than 15 feet 4 6 m for other work.
Osha regulations for roofing focus on fall protection equipment to help protect the safety and health of roofing workers.
Roofing work poses safety risks for workers because of the high heights involved in installing roofs.