Guardrails

Guardrails must be employed when employees are working on raised platforms that leave an opportunity for someone to fall off and injure themselves. The rails must fit the following criteria:

(b)(1) Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches            plus or minus 3 inches above the walking/working level.

(b)(3) Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200           pounds.

(b)(9) Top rails and mid-rails shall be at least one-quarter inch nominal diameter or thickness to           prevent cuts and lacerations. If wire rope is used for top rails, it shall be flagged at not                   more than 6-foot intervals with high-visibility material.