It is important to note that:
- Minimum walking surface such as gangway, cat walks, and temporary
decking is 20 inches wide. [1915.73(f),
1915.74(b),
1915.75(a),
1915.75(g),
1915.74(a)(1), and
1915.77(d)]
- Typical guardrails are 42 inches high with a mid-rail. [1915.73(c),
1915.75(b), and
1915.77(d)]
- When working more than 5 feet over a solid surface, guardrails or
personal fall protection must be used. [1915.73(d)
and
1915.77(c)]
- When working over water, guardrails, personal fall protection, or
personal flotation devices are required. [1915.73(e)
and
1915.77(e)]
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Figure 1: Properly guarded gangway.
Figure 2: Guarded deck opening.
Figure 3: Scaffolds with guardrails in place. |