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Originally Posted by ton80
6/12 is the roof pitch. 6 inches is the roof rise over the span of 12 inches. The Villages roofs are more like a rise of 3 or 4 inches over the span of 12 inches. If the rule is safety harness if 6/12 or higher, the roof was not subject to mandatory safety harness.
My last house in NC was 3 stories and 12/12 roof so when the the roof was replaced all workers wore safety harnesses
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The OSHA rule as it applies, is "absolute height" (6') with some consideration given to "pitch", as to how & what "fall protection" protocol applies.
ChatGPT isn't always right, but in this case, it's close to 99% accurate in my opinion.
According to OSHA’s fall protection standard (29 CFR 1926.501), if you are working on a flat roof that is 7 feet off the ground, fall protection is required.
Required Fall Protection for a Flat Roof at 7 Feet
Since the work is above 6 feet, OSHA requires one of the following fall protection methods:
1. Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)
• Includes a full-body harness, lanyard, and anchor point rated for fall protection.
2. Guardrail System
• A standard railing (42 inches high) along all unprotected edges.
• Must have a top rail, mid-rail, and toe board if materials could fall off the edge.
3. Safety Net System
• Nets placed as close as possible to the working surface to catch falling workers.
4. Warning Line System + Safety Monitor (For Roofing Work Only)
• A warning line (set at least 6 feet from the roof edge) made of ropes, chains, or barriers.