1926.502(j)(1): Where Toeboards Go
Toeboards used as falling object protection must be put along the edge of the overhead surface far enough to protect the workers below.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(j)(1)
(1) Toeboards, when used as falling object protection, shall be erected along the edge of the overhead walking/working surface for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.
19 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Top states: VA (6), MD (5), MA (2), FL (2), NY (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| CAMP ROOFING, LTD | SUNRISE, FL | $8,683 |
| KBS, INC. | RICHMOND, VA | $6,270 |
| BRIGANTI CONSTRUCTION LLC | BOSTON, MA | $4,965 |
| GUTTERS ON WHEELS, INC. | BROOKLYN, NY | $3,457 |
| XS GROUP LLC | SAN JUAN, PR | $3,000 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(j)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.502(j) Protection from falling objects 23 citations
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