The duty to provide and have fall protection when workers are above 6 feet from ground level or can fall more than 4 feet is a working surfaces requirement. When workers are elevated and performing w...The duty to provide and have fall protection when workers are above 6 feet from ground level or can fall more than 4 feet is a working surfaces requirement. When workers are elevated and performing work there is a risk of falls and there must be in place protective and prevention methods to ensure they can work safely.