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Fall protection is defined as any means used to protect workers from falls during work in areas where fall hazards exist. Fall protection is essentially a system that protects workers who could lose their balance at any given height (four feet in General Industry) from falling, usually resulting in injuries.
OSHA’s fall protection requirements apply to all employers in General Industry.
Employers must: