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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 or ramp.
it should be protected by a top rail, intermediate rail and toeboard. A solid barrier Figure 1. This guardrail system demonstrates how to protect an opening by using a top rail, an intermediate rail, a toeboard and posts. Note that the bracings are on the outside to avoid a tripping hazard. (Courtesy Construction Safety Association of Ontario)
Guardrails are a common and convenient fixed barrier. They can be used to protect the worker from falling into or onto a hazardous surface or equipment. Manitoba's legislated requirements are discussed in the Workplace Safety and Health Regulation Part 14.3 to 14.5.
Falls are a leading cause of construction injuries and fatalities. Workers can fall from ladders, scafolds, vehicles, heavy equipment, aerial lifts, platforms, and roofs, and through holes or openings in floors or roofs. Guardrails can prevent a fall.
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.
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
Guardrail systems are safety barriers installed along edges, openings, or elevated areas to prevent falls. These systems come in various forms, including portable, permanent, and temporary installations, each serving specific purposes.
