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Each worker constructing a leading edge 6 feet or more above a lower level must be protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems. 29 CFR
Setting up Guard Railings. Hazards Present: Fall from heights, Impact injuries from fall. PPE Required: Full Body Harness, safety line, Lanyard at all times when setting up railings at the edge.
Section 26.3 of the Construction Projects regulation (213/91) requires a guardrail to be used if a worker is exposed to a fall of 2.4 metres or more and has access to the open side of a: • Floor, including a mezzanine or balcony floor • Bridge surface • Roof while formwork is in place • Scaffold platform or other work platform, runway ...
Ensuring a safe working environment and welfare facilities for construction workers, e.g. access, safe traffic routes Following a general Framework to manage health and safety, including: assessment and prevention of risks; giving priority to collective measures to eliminate risks; consulting employees,
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.
A guard rail, also known as a safety rail, is a protective barrier or railing system designed to prevent falls and create a secure working environment. A guardrail system generally consists of 4 components: a top rail, mid rail, post and a secure base.
