Safety
Top rail
The upper horizontal member of a guardrail system intended to help prevent passage over an edge.
Hazards
- The upper horizontal member of a guardrail system intended to help prevent passage over an edge.
Controls
- Maintain required height and strength and keep cables, scenery, or equipment from compromising it.
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
Maintain required height and strength and keep cables, scenery, or equipment from compromising it.
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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