# 7-21-2025 TBT Warning/Safety Lines

ToolBox Talk -07-21-2025 – **<u>Warning/Safety Lines on Structures</u><u><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></u>**

[<span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Fall protection warning lines</span><span style="color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"> are critical safety measures used in construction to prevent falls. According to OSHA regulations, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">warning lines must be erected around all sides of the roof work area</span>, or unprotected edge typically at least 6 feet from the roof/wall edge when mechanical equipment is not in use. These lines serve as a visual barrier to alert workers of the unprotected edges and are essential in fall protection plans, especially on low slope roofs. It's important to note that while warning lines are a key component of fall protection, they should be used in conjunction with other safety measures, such as guardrails, to ensure comprehensive safety. </span>](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=43374fcc8681d11e72b5bdb454712924085afea4201a6bd379088104a71000b1JmltdHM9MTc1MzA1NjAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=02604922-c84b-670a-18ed-5cebc935665c&psq=warning+lines+fall+protection&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub3NoYS5nb3YvbGF3cy1yZWdzL3JlZ3VsYXRpb25zL3N0YW5kYXJkbnVtYmVyLzE5MjYvMTkyNi41MDI&ntb=1)

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