For steep roofs having a slope greater than 4 inches of vertical rise for every 12 inches horizontal length 4 12 1926 501 b 11 follows the general rule but adds that any guardrail system must have toeboards to prevent any tools or equipment debris from falling below.
Roof inspection fall protection requirements.
With regard to fall protection requirements applicable to the construction work itself 1926 501 b 10 low slope roofs requires conventional fall protection a combination of a monitoring system and warning line or on roofs of 50 feet or less in width a monitoring system alone i e without a warning line be used.
How does osha define short duration within the context of 1926 500 a 1 and when would or could the length of an inspection or investigation negate the intent of the fall protection exemption.