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Learn about the criteria and practices for guardrail systems to prevent falls and falling objects in the workplace. Find out the height, strength, spacing, and installation standards for top rails, midrails, screens, mesh, and other components.
Learn about the requirements and standards for guardrail systems, safety net systems, personal fall arrest systems, and other fall protection methods in construction. Find out the height, strength, testing, and installation specifications for each system.
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.
Guardrail systems and their use shall comply with the following provisions: (1) Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level.
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.
use of a fixed guardrail system (e.g., holes located in aisle spaces), the em-ployer may protect employees from falling into the hole by using a hinged floor hole cover that meets the criteria in §1910.29 and a removable guardrail system on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the stairway. (iv) Each employee is protected from
• Guardrails are required on work surfaces where workers are at risk of falls greater than 6 feet. • Guardrails must be 42 inches high (+/- 3”) and have a mid-rail. • Body harnesses with lanyards and secure attachment points provided by employers must be used if guardrails cannot be provided. How can we stay safe today?
