Question: Is fall protection required for workers who are using scaffolding as a work platform – not erecting or dismantling scaffolds – just working from them?

Answer: Yes, fall protection of some sort is required for anyone who will be working from a scaffold. The fall protection can be the guardrail system of the scaffolding itself, or a personal fall arrest system – and in some cases both are required, it just depends on the type of scaffold. See the chart below for specific guidance.

In addition, though not part of your question, fall protection is required for those erecting and dismantling scaffolds.