Which of the following is a California-specific requirement that differs from federal OSHA fall protection standards?
Correct Answer
B) Fall protection required at 6 feet instead of 10 feet
Cal/OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet for most construction work, while federal OSHA typically requires it at 10 feet, making California more stringent.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Cal/OSHA requires fall protection at 6 feet for most construction work, while federal OSHA typically requires it at 10 feet, making California more stringent.
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