N.H. Code Admin. R. Lab 1403.21
Fall Protection
Effective Nov 22, 2025#4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.29) New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15 (from Lab 1403.20); ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35Commissioner, Department of Labor
- (a) This section shall not apply to stairways, ladders, scaffolds, cranes, and derricks, or steel erection.
- (b) The employer shall ensure that each employee on a walking or working surface with an unprotected side or edge which is 4 feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
(c) The requirement in (b) above shall apply to the following surfaces:
- (1) Hoist areas;
- (2) Holes;
- (3) Form-work and reinforcing steel;
- (4) Ramps;
- (5) Runways and walkways;
- (6) Excavations;
- (7) Bricklaying;
- (8) Working above dangerous equipment;
- (9) Roofing work;
- (10) Pre-cast concrete erection;
- (11) Wall openings; and
- (12) Other walking or working surfaces.
Source. #4118 eff 8-22-86, EXPIRED: 8-22-92 New. #6684, eff 2-4-98, EXPIRED: 2-4-06 New. #8606, INTERIM, eff 4-12-06, EXPIRED: 10-09-06 (formerly Lab 1403.29) New. #8796, eff 1-11-07; ss by #10809, eff 4-9-15 (from Lab 1403.20); ss by #14431, eff 11-22-25, EXPIRES: 11-22-35