1910.28(b)(13)(iii)(A): Fall Protection on Low-Slope Roofs Away from Edge
For work on low-slope roofs in the specified area away from the roof edge, employers must protect each employee from falling with a guardrail, safety net, travel restraint or personal fall arrest system or a designated area. No fall protection is required if the work is both infrequent and temporary.
Key takeaways
- 1910.28(b)(13)(iii)(A) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D).
- OSHA cited it 14 times in the last 3 years, in 14 inspections, with $67,625 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PA (3), AZ (2), KY (2).
- Related part: 1910.28(b) Protection from fall hazards (3,551 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(13)(iii)(A) is one requirement inside 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart D). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(A) Protect each employee from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest system or a designated area. The employer is not required to provide any fall protection, provided the work is both infrequent and temporary; and 14 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.28.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: PA (3), AZ (2), KY (2), ME (2), TN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| URX2024XTM082X0002 - MARK-TAYLOR RESIDENTIAL, INC. | GILBERT, AZ | $11,162 |
| PPX2024XJW184X0084 - REEIS A/C, LLC DBA REEIS | PHOENIX, AZ | $10,372 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS, LLC | NEW CASTLE, DE | $9,930 |
| STANDARD STEEL, LLC | BURNHAM, PA | $9,000 |
| 67289 - DIPPIN DOTS LLC | PADUCAH, KY | $7,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Duty to have Fall Protection and Falling Object Protection While Performing Temporary and Infrequent Work on Roofs (2020-06-12)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.28(b) Protection from fall hazards 3,551 citations
- 1910.28(b)(1) Unprotected sides and edges 1,938 citations
- 1910.28(b)(1)(i) 1,933 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3) Holes 667 citations
- 1910.28(b)(11) Stairways 407 citations
- 1910.28(b)(11)(ii) 351 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3)(ii) 288 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3)(i) 238 citations
- 1910.28(b)(13) Work on low-slope roofs 132 citations
- 1910.28(b)(6) Dangerous equipment 123 citations
- 1910.28(b)(3)(iv) 108 citations
- 1910.28(b)(6)(i) 106 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What fall protection options are allowed?
A guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, personal fall arrest system or a designated area.
When is no fall protection required?
When the work is both infrequent and temporary.
Does infrequent alone qualify?
No. The work must be both infrequent and temporary.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.28 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.