Fall Protection Plan
Written plan when conventional fall protection is infeasible. Leading edge, roofing, pre-cast.
The regulation that requires it in Florida
Florida follows federal OSHA rules because it does not have an approved state plan. The written fall protection plan is required under 29 CFR 1926.502(k) when conventional fall protection is infeasible for leading edge work.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region IV enforces these rules in Florida. They inspect construction sites and workplaces under their jurisdiction and issue citations for violations of federal standards. They operate as direct extensions of federal OSHA without a state plan partner.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Florida.
Penalties for non-compliance in Florida
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region IV schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan for your specific job sites and tasks.
- Train workers on the plan before they begin work.
- Designate a competent person to oversee implementation.
- Review and update the plan whenever conditions change.
- Keep the plan available at the job site.