Fall Protection Plan
Written plan when conventional fall protection is infeasible. Leading edge, roofing, pre-cast.
The regulation that requires it in Nevada
Nevada operates an approved state plan. The requirement for a written fall protection plan when conventional fall protection is infeasible comes from 29 CFR 1926.502(k) and applies to leading edge work, roofing, and pre-cast concrete under 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(2)(i) Exception.
Enforcing agency
Nevada OSHA (Division of Industrial Relations) enforces the plan. The agency inspects Nevada workplaces for compliance with fall protection rules. It issues citations and penalties under state authority while coordinating with federal OSHA on plan administration.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Nevada.
Penalties for non-compliance in Nevada
Penalties follow the standard Nevada OSHA (Division of Industrial Relations) schedule; refer 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 leading edge or roofing work.
- Have a competent person review and update the plan when conditions change.
- Keep the plan available at the worksite for inspection.
- Review the plan at least annually or after any incident.