Tip of the Week No. 280 - 04/19/10 - Roof Edge Work
Roof-edge work (within 12 feet) requires a protected zone for restraint systems. Roof corners can only be addressed through a fall arrest approach with anchor points at least 5 feet high.
(Note: OSHA roofing standards state a 6-foot or 10-foot rule, depending upon whether mechanical equipment is being used. The 12-foot guidance is a practical measure adopted by some corporations.)
See "Introduction to Fall Protection, 3rd Edition" page 58.
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