Fall protection regulations in Canada are designed to minimize the risks associated with working at heights. Generally, fall protection is required for any work at a height of 3 meters (10 feet) or more. This height threshold applies across various industries, including construction, maintenance, manufacturing, and more. When work is conducted at or above this elevation, employers are mandated to implement fall protection measures to ensure the safety of their employees. It is important to note that fall protection may be required at heights less than the 3-meter threshold if a hazard exists that may cause injury or loss of life in the event of a fall.

See the examples from Canada Occupation Health & Safety Regulations (SOR/86-304, AB Alberta and NS Nova Scotia)

(c) at a height of less than 3 m if the surface onto which the person might fall would present a greater risk of injury than a solid, flat surface.

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