Skylights & Roof Openings

priority_high Why it matters

Skylights are treated as holes under §1910.28 — an unguarded or non-load-rated skylight is a fall-through fatality waiting to happen, and roof hatches left open are the same hazard. Workers routinely fall through skylights they assumed would hold their weight; they won't.

event_repeat How often it's checked

OSHA cites unguarded skylights and hatches on inspection and it's a known fatality category, so it draws NEP attention. The duty is continuous — guarding has to be in place whenever the roof is accessed.

construction How we fix it (with La Gala Construction)

We install skylight screens or guardrails rated to hold the load, and self-closing hatch guards, so the opening is protected without blocking access or light.

Got this on a citation — or want to get ahead of it?

Our PE partner certifies it, our field team inspects it, and La Gala Construction fixes it — under one contract. Start with a comprehensive, no-obligation assessment, or build a custom compliance plan in two minutes.

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Window-washing or swing-stage crews on your facade? Start with tie-back anchor inspection & load testing.