Subpart M

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Subpart M Fall Protection
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Definitions

• "Body belt (safety belt)" means a strap with
  means both for securing it about the waist and
  for attaching it to a lanyard, lifeline, or
  deceleration device.

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1926.501 Duty to Have Fall Protection

• "Unprotected sides and edges." Each employee on a
  walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical
  surface) with an unprotected side or edge which
  is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level
  shall be protected from falling by the use of
  guardrail systems, safety net systems, or
  personal fall arrest systems.

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1926.501 Duty to have fall protection

• Protect from falling through, tripping or
  stepping into, and objects falling through

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1926.502 Fall protection systems criteria and
practices

• Top rail, mid-rail, and toeboard
• Top rail 42" (plus or minus 3 inches)
• Toeboard minimum 3 1/2 inches high

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OSHA Violations
Subpart M
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