W. Va. Code R. § 36-27-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024
Section 36-27-4 - Protection From Falls From Elevated Areas
4.1. Safety protection such as safety belts, lifelines, or lanyards to prevent a person from falling shall be provided at all times where the potential fall distance exceeds fifteen (15) feet, except that safety belts shall not be used where they are impractical or would pose a greater hazard.
4.2. Safety nets shall be provided when work places are more than twenty-five (25) feet above the ground where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts are impractical.

W. Va. Code R. § 36-27-4