California’s Safety Standards Are Shifting: Is Your Jobsite Compliant?

California’s Safety Standards Are Shifting: Is Your Jobsite Compliant?

Safety expectations on California jobsites are changing fast, and for good reason. With recent updates to CAL/OSHA residential construction requirements, roof edge protection is no longer just best practice; it’s the law. That means whether you’re a framing contractor, roofing professional, or site manager, your team needs safer, smarter ways to access rooftops without relying on unstable ladders or outdated workarounds.

At SafeSmart Access, we’re leading the charge toward safer residential building practices with innovative solutions like the AdjustaStairs, Platforma, and MiniMobile, all purpose-built for today’s fast-paced, compliance-driven construction environments.

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What’s Changing with CAL/OSHA?

California’s updated Title 8 Section 1632 mandates roof edge protection on all residential projects where workers are exposed to a fall of 7.5 feet or more. This includes single-family homes, low-rise apartments, and other wood-frame construction.

Previously, residential construction had looser exemptions from these rules, but not anymore. Contractors who fail to comply now risk serious fines and, more importantly, serious injuries on site.


Safer Alternatives to Ladders and Scaffolds

When it comes to accessing rooftops, ladders aren’t cutting it anymore. They’re time-consuming, offer limited stability, and fall far short when it comes to keeping your crew safe, or your project compliant.

That’s where AdjustaStairs come in.

AdjustaStairs are a portable, self-leveling stair system designed to quickly provide temporary access from the ground to the roof’s edge, with no tools or specialist knowledge required. They set up in minutes, offer wide, stable treads, and meet OSHA compliance for temporary stair systems.

Whether you’re staging roof trusses, sheathing, or conducting inspections, AdjustaStairs provide a safer way up, and a faster way to keep your team productive without sacrificing safety on longer-term projects.


Tools and Materials at the Ready

Need a platform for staging tools or prepping materials at ground level? Our MiniMobile and Platforma systems are the perfect jobsite companions.

  • MiniMobile is a lightweight mobile scaffold system ideal for
    low-level prep, siding, or window installs.

  • Platforma offers a fiberglass work platform with guardrails,
    giving tradespeople a secure workspace while reducing fall risk
    when working at height on smaller scopes.

Together with AdjustaStairs, they help eliminate the need for cobbled-together site solutions and ensure every level of the jobsite puts safety first.


Stay Ahead of the Standards

Don’t get caught behind on compliance. With California’s stricter safety mandates in place, now is the time to future-proof your jobsite with equipment that protects your crew, saves time, and keeps projects moving forward.

Shop our full line of safety solutions right here on our retail site, and make your next project not just safer, but smarter.

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