Roof Inspection Fall Protection Requirements

For steep roofs having a slope greater than 4 inches of vertical rise for every 12 inches horizontal length 4 12 1926 501 b 11 follows the general rule but adds that any guardrail system must have toeboards to prevent any tools or equipment debris from falling below. Under the standard the requirement for fall protection for this work does not depend on the duration of the fall hazard exposure. How does osha define short duration within the context of 1926 500 a 1 and when would or could the length of an inspection or investigation negate the intent of the fall protection exemption.