Skylights, Floor Holes, and Wall Openings
Employees on a construction site are exposed to floor holes and wall openings that can result in serious or fatal falls.
Falls in Construction: Skylights
Generally, in residential construction, when employees are exposed to a hazard of falling 6 feet or more to a lower level, the employer must ensure that fall protection systems are provided, installed, and implemented.
To protect employees, follow these safe work practices:
- Skylights: Install guarding in the form of standard railing around skylight openings, or install a cover capable of supporting the maximum intended load. Covers over skylight openings should be installed to prevent accidental displacement.
- Falling objects: To protect employees on a walking/working surface from objects falling through holes (including skylights), cover the holes and install toeboards around the edges of permanent floor openings.
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2-4. Which is the requirement for skylight covers?
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