Interpretation of OSHA Fall Protection Exemption (29 CFR 1926.500(a)(1)) during…

Filnamn: Interpretation of OSHA Fall Protection Exemption (29 CFR 1926.500(a)(1)) during inspection, investigation, and assessment activities.

OSHA interpretation letter #20091112-9340 addresses whether engineers inspecting a roof before construction are exempt from Subpart M fall protection under 29 CFR 1926.500(a)(1). It explains that OSHA declines to set a specific time limit for the exemption and that duration is one of several factors in deciding if fall protection is required.