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The employer must ensure guardrail systems meet the following requirements: 1910.29 (b) (1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface.
17 kwi 2006 · Under OSHA Directive STD 01-01-010 and subsequent proposed rulemaking, the use of such a guardrail by General Industry employees is only a technical violation of the General Industry standard 29 CFR 1910.23 (e) (1), which otherwise requires a nominal vertical height of 42 inches.
Where workers on a construction site are exposed to vertical drops of 6 feet or more, OSHA requires that employers provide fall protection in one of three ways before work begins: Placing guardrails around the hazard area. Deploying safety nets. Providing personal fall arrest systems for each employee.
The employer must ensure guardrail systems meet the following requirements: (1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface.
OSHA requires guardrails on any landing that is 4 feet or more above a lower level, just like with standard general industry requirements. A stair rail system with a handrail is required on stairs that have 4 steps or more, including the landing.
18 kwi 2017 · OSHA’s fall protection and guardrail requirements along with the International Building Code (IBC) are standards all builders, contractors and construction workers should follow for optimal building safety.
8 gru 2023 · OSHA has specific requirements for construction that include the installation of guardrails at heights of 6 feet or more, and 4 feet or more for general industries. If an employee is reaching 10 inches below the walking or working surface, then fall protection is required, like a guardrail.
