Every Open Sided Floor Or Platform

Every open sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing or the equivalent as specified in paragraph e 3 of this section on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp stairway or fixed ladder.

Every open sided floor or platform.

Guard every open sided floor or platform feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level on all open sides by a standard rail. Provide a guardrail and toeboard around every open sided platform floor or runway that is 4 feet or higher off the ground or next level. Section 1 states the following. A floor opening is an opening measure in inches or more in its least dimensions in a floor platform or other work surface through which persons may fall.

Every open sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floors or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing or the equivalent as specified in paragraph e 3 of this section on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp stairway or fixed ladder. To prevent employees from being injured from falls employers must. Guard every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk by use of a railing and toeboard or a floor hole cover. Every open sided floor or platform four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level e g a raised packinghouse sorting table must be guarded by a standard railing or the equivalent as indicated in the section specifications for various railing materials on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp stairway or fixed ladder.

For all government owned operated facilities every open sided floor or platform 4 ft 1 2 m or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a guardrail system or equivalent.