OSHA 10-Hour Construction ReviewPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Easy
An employee is working on a scaffold 15 feet above the lower level. What is the minimum height requiring fall protection on a scaffold in construction, according to OSHA standards?
- A12 feet
- B10 feet
- C4 feet
- D6 feet
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. 10 feet
OSHA requires fall protection for employees working on scaffolds at heights of 10 feet or more above a lower level.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 12 feet is not a specific OSHA trigger height for fall protection on scaffolds.
- C. 4 feet is the general industry standard for walking/working surfaces, not scaffolds in construction.
- D. 6 feet is the general construction standard for unprotected sides and edges, not scaffolds specifically.
OSHA Fall Protection Height (Scaffolds)
OSHA mandates fall protection for employees on scaffolds when working at or above a specific height.
- Construction Scaffolds: Fall protection required at 10 feet (3.0 m) or higher.
- General Industry Scaffolds: Fall protection required at 4 feet (1.2 m) or higher.
- Fall Protection Methods: Guardrails, personal fall arrest systems.
Memory trick: Scaffolds at Ten, Protect Your Men!