To ensure compliance and maximum safety, your guardrail system must meet the following technical specifications: 42 inches (plus or minus 3 inches) above the walking/working level. Must withstand a force of at least 200 pounds. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided. OSHA mandates guardrails at 4 feet in general industry and 6 feet in construction to prevent fatal falls from unprotected edges. 29 for general industry and 29 CFR 1926. For a guardrail to meet OSHA standards, it must be at least 42 inches in height, with a permissible variance of plus or. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established stringent requirements for guardrail systems, including specific height measurements, to protect workers from falls—the leading cause of fatalities in construction and general industry.
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