Safety
Guardrail system
A barrier system erected along an exposed side to prevent falls to a lower level.
Hazards
- A barrier system erected along an exposed side to prevent falls to a lower level.
Controls
- Meet height, strength, top-rail, midrail, toe-board, opening, and inspection requirements for the jurisdiction.
Personal protective equipment
- Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.
Regional considerations
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Meet height, strength, top-rail, midrail, toe-board, opening, and inspection requirements for the jurisdiction.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary — Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs — Occupational Safety and Health Administration