Solar crews work on pitched and flat roofs at 6 feet and above all day; fall protection is the number one OSHA citation nationally. OSHA 1926.501 sets the 6-foot rule for construction; anchors, self-retracting lifelines (leading-edge rated where the line can run over an edge), rope grabs, lifelines and harnesses under ANSI/ASSP Z359; hard hats with chin straps for pitched roofs; hi-vis under ANSI/ISEA 107 near roads; cooling gear and electrolytes on the roof in summer.
Finders for this trade
Each finder lists every product we carry in that family with the ratings as the manufacturer publishes them, and starts with a "what is the job" pick.
- Fall Protection by Category
- Head Protection by Type and Class
- Hi-Vis Clothing by Class
- Eye Protection by Rating
- Gloves by Cut Level and Coating
Guides
Plain-words answers with the standard cited, and the products that carry the rating under each.
- How to calculate fall clearance
- How to put on a safety harness and check the fit
- Do you need a harness on a scissor lift or boom lift?
- OSHA safety harness requirements: what 1926.502(d) says
- How often must a harness be inspected, and what to look for
- What is a leading edge, and why does it need a leading-edge SRL?
- Safety helmet vs hard hat: what the chin strap and Type II change
- How long is a safety harness good for? Service life and retirement
Shop
Fall Protection Anchors Self-Retracting Lifelines Harnesses Head Protection Hi-Vis Apparel Heat & Cold Stress
Ordering
Card, purchase order or invoice terms; agencies and institutions welcome. Email a list of item numbers and quantities to cs@bayshoresafety.com, see how to buy, or call (925) 215-7337, Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Pacific. We sell nationwide.