Fall Protection - Safety Compliance Codes

Federal OSHA, Cal-OSHA, and WA-OSHA Compliance Information for all CAISS Fall Protection Systems

GUARDRAILS

LADDER FALL ARREST

FALL PROTECTION ANCHORS

MEZZANINE GATES

HATCH SYSTEMS

SKYLIGHT SYSTEMS

LOADING DOCK GATES

FIXED LADDERS

STAIRS & RAMPS

WARNING LINES

PORTABLE LADDERS

Guardrail / Railing Systems

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
icon Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 10ft. on center (120in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 10ft. on center (120in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Not Compliant
Steel Non-penetrating Guardrails (Modular) Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 10ft. on center (120in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29(b) and 1926.502(b)
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
icon Aluminum Non-penetrating Guardrails (Modular) Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
Aluminum Non-penetrating Weighted Base Guardrails Aluminum Non-penetrating Weighted Base Guardrails (Modular) Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
icon Fixed Mounted Guardrails Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 10ft. on center (120in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
icon Steel Fixed Guardrails for Metal Decks (Modular) Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 10ft. on center (120in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29(b) and 1926.502(b)
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
icon Aluminum Fixed Top Mounted Guardrails (Modular) Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
icon Aluminum Fixed Side Mounted Guardrails (Modular) Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.29 and 1926.502
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 8ft. on center (96in.)
  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 9, 1620 and 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
Forklift Rated Protective Guardrail Forklift Rated Protective Guardrail Federal OSHA:

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 10ft. on center (120in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.176(a), ANSI MH31.2-201
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA (same as Fed OSHA):

  • Maximum Post Spacing: 10ft. on center (120in.)
  • Compliance: OSHA 1910.176(a), ANSI MH31.2-201
Gate & Guardrail Kit for Roof Ladder (LadderGuard) Gate & Guardrail Kit for Roof Ladder Federal OSHA:

  • Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 (a) (2), 29 CFR 1910.23 (c) (1), 29 CFR 1926.502
  • American Welding Society Certified (AWS D1.1 & D1.3)
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Compliance (CA & WA): OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 (a) (2), 29 CFR 1910.23 (c) (1), 29 CFR 1926.502
  • American Welding Society Certified (AWS D1.1 & D1.3)
Gate & Guardrail Kit for Work Area Gate & Guardrail Kit for Work Area Federal OSHA:

  • Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29 and CFR 1926.502
  • American Welding Society Certified (AWS D1.1 & D1.3)
 Cal-OSHA / WA-OSHA:

  • Compliance (CA): Cal-OSHA Title 8, Chapter 4, Article 19, 3212; 3209
  • Compliance (WA): WA-OSHA WAC 296-24-75011
  • American Welding Society Certified (AWS D1.1 & D1.3)

Ladder Fall Arrest

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Ladder Cable Fall Arrest for Fixed Ladders Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.1053 & 1910.29, ANSI Z359.16, CSA Z259.2.5, EN353-1:2014+A1:2017
Ladder Cable Fall Arrest for Roof Hatch Ladder Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.1053 & 1910.29, ANSI Z359.16, Z359.0, CSA Z259.2.5, EN353-1:2014+A1:2017
Ladder Rigid Track Fall Arrest Ladder Rigid Track Fall Arrest Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.29(i), ANSI Z359.16
  • Retractable Anchor Post Kit: OSHA 1926.502, 1910.140, ANSI Z359.18
Fixed Ladder SRL Fall Arrest Anchor Fixed Ladder SRL Fall Arrest Anchor Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502 & 1910.140, ANSI Z359.2 / ASSP Z359
Ladder Cable Fall Arrest - Steel Pole Steel Pole & Wood Pole Cable Fall Arrest Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.1053 & 1910.29, ANSI Z359.16, Z359.0, CSA Z259.2.5, EN353-1:2014+A1:2017

Fall Protection Anchor Points

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Counterweight Horizontal Lifeline Counterweight Horizontal Lifeline Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.140, 1926.502, CEN/TS 16415:2013 (Type B), EN 795:2012 (Type B)
Counterweight & Freestanding Single Anchor - Mast/Jib Counterweight & Freestanding Single Anchor Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.140, 1926.502, CEN/TS 16415:2013 (Type B), EN 795:2012 (Type A, Type B, Type E)
Freestanding Horizontal Lifeline Freestanding Horizontal Lifeline Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.140, 1926.502
Freestanding Rotating Anchor Freestanding Rotating Anchor Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M
Fixed Roof Anchors Fixed Roof Anchors Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • ANSI Z359.1, OSHA 1926.500, 1910.66
Counterweight Roof Top Anchor Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.66 and 1926.500, ANSI Z359 (.0, .1, .2, .3, and .4), A10.32
Portable Vacuum Anchor Portable Vacuum Anchor (General & Aviation Industry) Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.1053 & 1910.29, ANSI Z359.16, Z359.0, CSA Z259.2.5, EN353-1:2014+A1:2017

Mezzanine Safety Gates

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Horizontal Opening Mezzanine Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.28, OSHA 1910.29
Vertical Opening Mezzanine Safety Gate Vertical Opening Mezzanine Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.28, OSHA 1910.29
Pallet Self-Closing Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.28, OSHA 1910.29
Pallet Rack Safety Gate Pallet Rack Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.28, OSHA 1910.29, OSHA 1910.23(a)(2)
Mini Dual Mezzanine Safety Gate Mini Dual Mezzanine Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.29(b), 1926.502(b)
Mega Dual Mezzanine Safety Gate Mega Dual Mezzanine Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.23, ANSI MH28.3 Section 6.4.3, A1264.1-2007

Roof Hatch Systems

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Roof Non-penetrating Hatch Guard Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.500,501,502,503, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28(b), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29(b), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23, CAL-OSHA 1620, 1621, 1633, 3209 to 3214
Roof Hatch Fixed Guardrail System Roof Hatch Fixed Guardrail Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28(b), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29(b), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23
Roof Non-penetrating Hatch Guardrail Roof Non-penetrating Hatch Guardrail Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28(b), 1910.29(b) and 29 CFR 1926.502

Roof Skylight Systems

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Fixed Roof Dome Skylight Screens Fixed Roof Dome Skylight Screens Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500,501,502,503, CAL-OSHA 1620, 1621, 1633, 3209 to 3214
Non-penetrating Skylight Cover Guard Non-penetrating Skylight Cover Guard Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500,501,502,503, CAL-OSHA 1620, 1621, 1633, 3209 to 3214
Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail Non-penetrating Skylight Guardrail Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.502, 1910.28
Skylight Screens for Corrugated Metal Roofs Standing Seam, R-Panel & Corrugated Skylight Screens for Metal Roofs Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501,502

Loading Dock Safety Gates

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Single Self-Closing Safety Gate - Powdercoat Safety Yellow Single Self-Closing Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29 & 29 CFR 1926.502, American Welding Society Certified (AWS D1.1 & D1.3)
Split Self-Closing Safety Gate Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.29; OSHA 1910.28; ANSI A1264.1-2017; ANSI A14.3; Canada COHS SOR-86-304 Part II
Single Opening Cantilever Gate Single Opening Cantilever Gate (4ft. to 12ft.) Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500,501,502,503, OSHA 1910.140, ANSI A14.3, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3
Split Opening Cantilever Gate Split Opening Cantilever Gate (9ft. to 27ft.) Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.29, OSHA 29 CFR 1926.500,501,502,503, OSHA 1910.140, ANSI A14.3, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.3

Fixed Vertical Ladders

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Fixed Vertical Ladders Fixed Vertical Ladders only — Upto 20ft. Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.23, 1910.28, ANSI A14.3, Cal-OSHA 3277
Fixed Vertical Ladder and Fall Arrest System Combined Fixed Vertical Ladders + Fall Arrest System Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • Vertical Ladder: OSHA 1910.23, 1910.28, ANSI A14.3, Cal-OSHA 3277
  • Fall Arrest: 1910.140 and 1926.502, ANSI Z359.16
Modular Access Systems - Fold Down Ladders Fold Down Ladders, Attic Ladder Access Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.23, 1910.28, ANSI A14.3, Cal-OSHA 3277

Access Stairs, Platforms, Ramps, Walkways

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Crossover Stair Bridge Crossover Stairs Safety Bridge Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.25, 1910.28, 1926.451(f) (16)
  • ASCE 7-10 table 4-1 for catwalks
Crossover Walkway Ramp with Handrails Crossover Walkway Ramp Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.23, 1910.25, 1926.502(f)(2)(iii), 1910.28, 1910.29, ANSI A1264.1, A14.3
Aluminum Modular Access Stairs Aluminum Modular Roof Access Stairs Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.23, 1910.25, 1926.502(f)(2)(iii), 1910.28, 1910.29, ANSI A1264.1, A14.3
Modular Access Systems - Fold Down Ladders Fold Down Ladders, Attic Ladder Access Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1910.23, 1910.28, ANSI A14.3, Cal-OSHA 3277

Warning Line Systems

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Fixed Roof Warning Lines - Standing Seam Kit Permanent Non-penetrating Roof Warning Lines Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.501(b)(10), 1926.501(b)(1), 1926.501(b)(2), 1926.502(b), 1926.502(f)(2)
Permanent Warning Line System Fixed Warning Lines for Roof Metal Decks Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1926.501(b)(10), 1926.501(b)(1), 1926.501(b)(2), 1926.502(b), 1926.502(f)(2)

Portable Safety Ladders

Fall Protection System Compliance Codes
Standard Dual Safety Ladder with Enclosed Work Platform Standard Dual Ladder with Enclosed Work Platform Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1918.24, MSHA Complaint
  • ANSI Type IAA rated to hold 375 lbs.
  • CSA Compliant, CSA Grade 1AA rated to hold 170 kg.
Compact Dual Safety Ladder with Enclosed Work Platform Compact Dual Ladder with Enclosed Work Platform Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1918.24, MSHA Complaint
  • ANSI Type IAA rated to hold 375 lbs.
  • CSA Compliant, CSA Grade 1AA rated to hold 170 kg.
Adaptive Step Ladder with Workstation (Fiberglass) Adaptive Step Ladder with Workstation (Fiberglass) Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1918.24, MSHA Complaint
  • ANSI Type IAA rated to hold 375 lbs.
  • CSA Compliant, CSA Grade 1AA rated to hold 170 kg.
Extension Safety Ladder - V-Rung Extension Safety Ladder Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1918.24, MSHA Complaint
  • ANSI Type IA rated to hold 300 lbs. & Type IAA rated to hold 375 lbs.
  • CSA Compliant, CSA Grade 1A rated to hold 136 kg. & Grade 1AA rated to hold 170 kg.
Industrial StepLadders Industrial Step Ladders Federal OSHA / Cal-OSHA COMPLIANCE:

  • OSHA 1918.24, MSHA Complaint
  • ANSI Compliant
  • CSA Compliant

Explore CAI Safety’s Fall Protection Systems Safety Compliance Codes for guidance on applicable Federal OSHA, Cal-OSHA, WA-OSHA, ANSI, CSA, and related safety standards. Review compliance information for guardrails, ladder fall arrest systems, fall protection anchors, mezzanine gates, roof hatch and skylight systems, loading dock gates, fixed ladders, stairs, ramps, warning lines, and portable ladders to help identify appropriate workplace fall protection requirements.