- Standard Number:1910.23(e)(3)(v)
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February 9, 1983
Lawrence R. Stafford, P.E.
Consulting Engineer 8 Gracemore
Street Albany, New York 12203
Dear Mr. Stafford:
This is in response to your letter of January 28, 1983, concerning perimeter protection at setback roof levels.
A parapet height of 29 inches, where employees are exposed to falls from a roof, does not comply with the height requirement in 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) and can not be considered acceptable by OSHA. The employer may install a temporary portable section of guardrail which will comply with 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(v) and provide a minimum height of 36 inches at the exposure locations. Employers may also use a safety belt and rope tie-off system in this type of exposure.
If I may be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
John K. Barto
Chief, Division of Occupational
Safety Programming