The hazards OSHA cites most — explained.
For each Walking-Working Surfaces hazard: what it is, why it matters, how often it's inspected or re-certified, and how we close it out. Click any one to read the guide.
Unprotected Sides & Edges
No guardrail where a 4 ft+ fall is possible.
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Floor Holes & Openings
Uncovered pits, holes, and floor openings.
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Poor Housekeeping
Cluttered, obstructed, or untidy walkways.
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Damaged Walking Surfaces
Spalled concrete, cracks, and trip hazards.
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Standing Water & Drainage
Surfaces not kept dry or properly drained.
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Guardrail Systems
Rails that miss height or strength criteria.
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Non-Compliant Stairways
Missing stair rails, handrails, or treads.
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Uncertified Roof Anchors
Tie-offs never load-tested or certified.
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Window-Washing & Rope-Descent Anchors
Uncertified rooftop anchors for window cleaning.
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Low-Slope Roof-Edge Work
Work near low-slope roof edges, unprotected.
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Unsafe Fixed Ladders
Fixed ladders missing cages or fall-arrest.
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Dockboards & Loading Docks
Unsecured dockboards and unguarded dock edges.
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Skylights & Roof Openings
Fragile skylights and uncovered roof hatches.
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Slippery Surfaces
Low-traction or chronically wet surfaces.
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Ramps & Elevated Walkways
Elevated walkways and ramps without protection.
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Rooftop Pipe & Utility Crossovers
Crossing over roof pipes, gas & water lines.
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Deadlines, rules and Florida-specific requirements worth knowing.
Florida 40-Year Recertification & Milestone Inspections
When your building's recert is due — and the repairs it triggers.
Read the guide arrow_forward§1910.23(d)The Fixed-Ladder 2036 Deadline
Cages out, fall-arrest in — by Nov 18, 2036.
Read the guide arrow_forward§1910.28The OSHA 4-Foot Rule
Why 4 feet is the general-industry fall trigger.
Read the guide arrow_forwardPenalties2026 OSHA Penalty Amounts
What a Subpart D citation actually costs in 2026.
Read the guide arrow_forwardFree downloadFree OSHA Subpart D Inspection Checklist
The field checklist we inspect against — yours to download.
Read the guide arrow_forwardSelf-checkIs My Building Exposed? A 2-Minute Self-Check
Five questions that tell you whether you're carrying an OSHA Subpart D violation right now.
Read the guide arrow_forwardEnforcementOSHA's Fall-Protection Emphasis Program, Explained
Why an inspector can open a fall-protection case on your building with no complaint and no warning.
Read the guide arrow_forwardResources & collateral.
Hand these to your board, your safety committee, or your team — or self-audit before an inspector does.
Program Flyer
The one-page overview of the WWS compliance program.
Download PDF download redeemFree Assessment Offer
Our no-cost, no-obligation compliance assessment.
Download PDF download checklistInspection Checklist
The Subpart D field checklist we inspect against (.22–.30).
Download PDF download mail4×6 Postcard
Print-ready direct-mail card for outreach.
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