Since, under §1926.500(a)(2)(i), it is the fall protection requirements of Subpart L that apply to workers on ladder jack scaffolds, the alternative fall protection methods specified in STD 3-0.1A are not available with respect to workers on ladder jack scaffolds. However, that compliance directive addresses the fall protection requirements in Subpart M, not Subpart L. OSHA's compliance directive STD 3-0.1A permits the use of certain alternatives to conventional fall protection for some specific work activities in residential construction (discussed in Question (3) below). (i) Each employee on a boatswains' chair, catenary scaffold, float scaffold, needle beam scaffold, or ladder jack scaffold shall be protected by a personal fall arrest system Note to paragraph (g)(1): The fall protection requirements for employees installing suspension scaffold support systems on floors, roofs, and other elevated surfaces are set forth in Subpart M of this Part.
Paragraph (g)(2) of this section addresses fall protection for scaffold erectors and dismantlers. Paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section establish the types of fall protection to be provided to the employees on each type of scaffold. (1) Each employee on a scaffold more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above a lower level shall be protected from falling to that lower level. Section 1926.451(g)(1) requires workers on ladder jack scaffolds to be protected by a personal fall arrest system at heights of over 10 feet: §1926.451 General requirements. (i) Requirements relating to fall protection for employees working on scaffolds are provided in Subpart L of this Part. (2) Section 1926.501 sets forth those workplaces, conditions, operations, and circumstances for which fall protection shall be provided except as follows: Exception: The provisions of this subpart do not apply when employees are making an inspection, investigation, or assessment of workplace conditions prior to the actual start of construction work or after all construction work has been completed. (1) This subpart sets forth requirements and criteria for fall protection in construction workplaces covered under 29 CFR Part 1926. However, under §1926.500(a)(2)(i), the fall protection requirements of the scaffold standard (Part 1926 Subpart L), rather than those of Subpart M, apply to workers on scaffolds: §1926.500 Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart. Each employee engaged in residential construction activities 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net system, or personal fall arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of this section provides for an alternative fall protection measure. Where applicable, 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart M (§§1926.500-1926.503) requires fall protection in residential construction beginning at 6 feet: §1926.501 Duty to have fall protection. Question (1): At what height is fall protection required for employees working on ladder jack scaffolds? For workers on ladder jack scaffolds, are alternatives to the conventional fall protection allowed in residential construction work and commercial work? We have paraphrased your questions as follows: We apologize for the delay in providing this response. You ask about the applicable standards and alternatives available for residential construction work and commercial work.
This is in response to your January 13, 2003, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding OSHA requirements for fall protection when ladder jack scaffolds are used.
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