Fall Protection Plan
Written plan when conventional fall protection is infeasible. Leading edge, roofing, pre-cast.
Citation:29 CFR 1926.502(k)
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Texas — Federal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region VI
The regulation that requires it in Texas
Texas 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 VI enforces these rules in Texas. They inspect construction sites and workplaces across the state. They have authority to issue citations and penalties under federal OSHA standards.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Texas.
Penalties for non-compliance in Texas
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VI 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 start leading edge work.
- Designate a competent person to oversee implementation.
- Review and update the plan whenever site conditions change.
- Keep the plan available at the worksite for reference.