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Guardrail systems. 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.
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.
Guardrail systems. Guardrail systems and their use shall comply with the following provisions: 1926.502 (b) (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 criteria and practices requirements for guardrail systems on scaffolds are contained in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart L. (c) Safety net systems. The employer must ensure each safety net system meets the requirements in 29 CFR part 1926, subpart M. (d) Designated areas.
The employer must ensure: (i) Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.
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
8 gru 2023 · Hilmerson guardrails not only meet but exceed OSHA standards for safety. Top rails are designed to withstand 200 pounds of force without bending below 39 inches, ensuring your protection. Midrails are also built to handle 150 pounds of force in both outward and downward directions.
