what is the required height of a Gard rail for a loading dock

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# 1926.451 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (cont.) ## 1926.451(g) "Fall protection." (cont.) 1926.451(g)(3) In addition to meeting the requirements of 1926.502(d), personal fall arrest systems used on scaffolds shall be attached by lanyard to a vertical lifeline, horizontal lifeline, or scaffold structural member. Vertical lifelines shall not be used when overhead components, such as overhead protection or additional platform levels, are part of a single-point or two-point adjustable suspension scaffold. 1926.451(g)(3)(i) When vertical lifelines are used, they shall be fastened to a fixed safe point of anchorage, shall be independent of the scaffold, and shall be protected from sharp edges and abrasion. Safe points of anchorage include structural members of buildings, but do not include standpipes, vents, other piping systems, electrical conduit, outrigger beams, or counterweights. 1926.451(g)(3)(ii) When horizontal lifelines are used, they shall be secured to two or more structural members of the scaffold, or they may be looped around both suspension and independent suspension lines (on scaffolds so equipped) above the hoist and brake attached to the end of the scaffold. Horizontal lifelines shall not be attached only to the suspension ropes. 1926.451(g)(3)(iii) When lanyards are connected to horizontal lifelines or structural members on a single-point or two-point adjustable suspension scaffold, the scaffold shall be equipped with additional independent support lines and automatic locking devices capable of stopping the fall of the scaffold in the event one or both of the suspension ropes fail. The independent support lines shall be equal in number and strength to the suspension ropes. 1926.451(g)(3)(iv) Vertical lifelines, independent support lines, and suspension ropes shall not be attached to each other, nor shall they be attached to or use the same point of anchorage, nor shall they be attached to the same point on the scaffold or personal fall arrest system. 192…

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# 1910.27 SCAFFOLDS AND ROPE DESCENT SYSTEMS (cont.) 1910.28 DUTY TO HAVE FALL PROTECTION AND FALLING OBJECT PROTECTION ## (a) General. (1) This section requires employers to provide protection for each employee exposed to fall and falling object hazards. Unless stated otherwise, the employer must ensure that all fall protection and falling object protection required by this section meet the criteria in § 1910.29, except that personal fall protection systems required by this section meet the criteria of § 1910.140. (2) This section does not apply: (i) To portable ladders; (ii) When employers are inspecting, investigating, or assessing workplace conditions or work to be performed prior to the start of work or after all work has been completed. This exemption does not apply when fall protection systems or equipment meeting the requirements of § 1910.29 have been installed and are available for workers to use for pre-work and post-work inspections, investigations, or assessments; (iii) To fall hazards presented by the exposed perimeters of entertainment stages and the exposed perimeters of rail-station platforms; (iv) To powered platforms covered by § 1910.66(j); (v) To aerial lifts covered by § 1910.67(c)(2)(v); (vi) To telecommunications work covered by § 1910.268(n)(7) and (8); and (vii) To electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work covered by § 1910.269(g)(2)(i). (b) Protection from fall hazards. (1) Unprotected sides and edges. (i) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following: (A) Guardrail systems; (B) Safety net systems; or (C) Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. (ii) When the employer can demonstrate that it is not feasible or creates a …

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# 1910.27 SCAFFOLDS AND ROPE DESCENT SYSTEMS (cont.) ## (a) General. (cont.) (v) Each employee is protected from falling through a hatchway and chute floor hole by: (A) A hinged floor-hole cover that meets the criteria in § 1910.29 and a fixed guardrail system that leaves only one exposed side. When the hole is not in use, the employer must ensure the cover is closed or a removable guardrail system is provided on the exposed sides; (B) A removable guardrail system and toeboards on not more than two sides of the hole and a fixed guardrail system on all other exposed sides. The employer must ensure the removable guardrail system is kept in place when the hole is not in use; or (C) A guardrail system or a travel restraint system when a work operation necessitates passing material through a hatchway or chute floor hole. (4) Dockboards. (i) The employer must ensure that each employee on a dockboard is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system or handrails. (ii) A guardrail system or handrails are not required when: (A) Dockboards are being used solely for materials-handling operations using motorized equipment; (B) Employees engaged in these operations are not exposed to fall hazards greater than 10 feet (3 m); and (C) Those employees have been trained in accordance with § 1910.30. (5) Runways and similar walkways. (i) The employer must ensure each employee on a runway or similar walkway is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by a guardrail system. (ii) When the employer can demonstrate that it is not feasible to have guardrails on both sides of a runway used exclusively for a special purpose, the employer may omit the guardrail on one side of the runway, provided the employer ensures: (A) The runway is at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide; and (B) Each employee is provided with and uses personal fall arrest system or travel restraint system. a (6) Dangerous equipment. The employer must …

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# APPENDIX G to Subpart R of Part 1926 -1926.502(b)-(e) # Fall Protection Systems Criteria and Practices (b) "Guardrail systems." Guardrail systems and their use shall comply with the following provisions: (1) Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches cm) above the walking/working level. When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the 45-inch height, provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of Construction Safety Standard Part 45 "Fall Protection," being R 408.[redacted postal code] et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code. - Note: When employees are using stilts, the top edge height of the top rail, or equivalent member, shall be increased an amount equal to the height of the stilts. (2) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members shall be installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches (53 cm) high. (i) Midrails, when used, shall be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working level. (ii) Screens and mesh, when used, shall extend from the top rail to the walking/working level and along the entire opening between top rail supports. (iii) Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between posts, shall be not more than 19 inches (48 cm) apart. (iv) Other structural members (such as additional midrails and architectural panels) shall be installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail system that are more than 19 inches m) wide. (3) Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 n) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge. (4) When the 200 pound (890 N) test load specified in Construc…

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## 1910.28(a)(2)(ii). (cont.) systems. 1910.28(b)(1)(ii) When the employer can demonstrate that it is not feasible or creates a greater hazard to use guardrail, safety net, or personal fall protection systems on residential roofs, the employer must develop and implement a fall protection plan that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.502(k) and training that meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.503(a) and (c). Note to paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section: There is a presumption that it is feasible and will not create a greater hazard to use at least one of the above-listed fall protection systems specified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section. Accordingly, the employer has the burden of establishing that it is not feasible or creates a greater hazard to provide the fall protection systems specified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) and that it is necessary to implement a fall protection plan that complies with § 1926.502(k) in the particular work operation, in lieu of implementing any of those systems. 1910.28(b)(1)(iii) When the employer can demonstrate that the use of fall protection systems is not feasible on the working side of a platform used at a loading rack, loading dock, or teeming platform, the work may be done without a fall protection system, provided: 1910.28(b)(1)(iii)(A) The work operation for which fall protection is infeasible is in process; 1910.28(b)(1)(iii)(B) Access to the platform is limited to authorized employees; and, 1910.28(b)(1)(iii)(C) The authorized employees are trained in accordance with § 1910.30. - 1910.28(b)(2) Hoist areas. The employer must ensure: 1910.28(b)(2)(i) Each employee in a hoist area is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by: - 1910.28(b)(2)(i)(A) - A guardrail system;

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## 1926.502(b)(1) (cont.) Note: When employees are using stilts, the top edge height of the top rail, or equivalent member, shall be increased an amount equal to the height of the stilts. - 1926.502(b)(2) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members shall be installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches (53 cm) high. ## 1926.502(b)(2).(i). Midrails, when used, shall be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working level. 1926.502(b)(2)(ii) Screens and mesh, when used, shall extend from the top rail to the walking/working level and along the entire opening between top rail supports. - 1926.502(b)(2)(iii) Intermediate members (such as balusters), when used between posts, shall be not more than 19 inches (48 cm) apart. - 1926.502(b)(2)(iv) Other structural members (such as additional midrails and architectural panels) shall be installed such that there are no openings in the guardrail system that are more than 19 inches (.5 m) wide. - 1926.502(b)(3). Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge. - 1926.502(b)(4) When the 200 pound (890 N) test load specified in paragraph (b)(3) of this section is applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail shall not deflect to a height less than 39 inches (1.0 m) above the walking/working level. Guardrail system components selected and Submit Feedback

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# Rope Descent & Rope Access Systems I Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection (cont.) ## 1910.28 Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection (cont.) D Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection Division 2 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (vi) To telecommunications work covered by § 1910.268(n)(7) and (8); and (vii) To electric power generation, transmission, and distribution work covered by OAR [redacted phone](2) within Subdivision 2/RR. (b) Protection from fall hazards. (1) Unprotected sides and edges. (i) Except as provided elsewhere in this section, the employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by one or more of the following: (A) Guardrail systems; (B) Safety net systems; or (C) Personal fall protection systems, such as personal fall arrest, travel restraint, or positioning systems. - Note: Oregon OSHA did not adopt paragraph 1910.28(b)(1)(ii) or the corresponding note to paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section. (iii) When the employer can demonstrate that the use of fall protection systems is not feasible on the working side of a platform used at a loading rack, loading dock, or teeming platform, the work may be done without a fall protection system, provided: (A) The work operation for which fall protection is infeasible is in process; (B) Access to the platform is limited to authorized employees; and, (C) The authorized employees are trained in accordance with § 1910.30. (2) Hoist areas. The employer must ensure: (i) Each employee in a hoist area is protected from falling 4 feet (1.2 m) or more to a lower level by: (A) A guardrail system; (B) A personal fall arrest system; or 1910.28 (a)(2)(vi) D 40 1910.28 (b)(2)(i)(B)

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# 1910.22-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (cont.) ## Training and Communications 1910.28(b)(1)(iii-When the employer can demonstrate that the use of. "fall protection systems is not feasible on the working side of a platform used at a loading rack, loading dock, or teeming platform, the work may be done without a fall protection system, provided: 1910.28(b)(1)(iii)(C)-The authorized employees are trained in accordance with $ 1910.30-Training Requirements. - 1910.28(b)(4)(ii)-A guardrail system or handrails are not required when: 1910.28(b)(4)(ii)(C)-Those employees have been trained in accordance with § 1910.30-Training Requirements. 1910.28(b)(8)-Repair pits, service pits, and assembly pits less than 10 feet in depth. The use of a fall protection system is not required for a repair pit, service pit, or assembly pit that is less than 10 feet (3 m) deep, provided the employer: 1910.28(b)(8)(i)-Limits access within 6 feet (1.8 m) of the edge of the pit to authorized employees trained in accor- dance with $ 1910.30-Training Requirements. 1910.28(b)(10)(ii)-When an employee engaged in outdoor advertising climbs a fixed ladder before November 19, 2018 that is not equipped with a cage, well, personal fall arrest system, or a ladder safety system the employer must ensure the employee: 1910.28(b)(10)(ii(A)-Receives training and demonstrates the physical capability to perform the necessary climbs in accordance with $ 1910.29(h)-Outdoor Advertising. 1910.28(b)(14)(ii)-When the employer can demonstrate the use of a guardrail or travel restraint system is not feasible, the work may be done without those systems provided: 1910.28(b)(14)(ii)(C)-The authorized employees are trained in accordance with $ 1910.30-Training Requirements. Qualified Person 1910.28(b)(1)(iii-When the employer can demonstrate that the use of `fall protection systems is not feasible on the working side of a platform used at a loading rack, loading dock, or teeming platform, the work may be done without a f…

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR # Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Part Number: 1926 - Part Number - Title: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction - Subpart: 1926 Subpart M - Subpart Title: Fall Protection - Standard - Number: - 1926.502 - Title: Fall protection systems criteria and practices. - GPO Source: e-CFR ## 1926.502(a) ## General. 1926.502(a)(1) Fall protection systems required by this part shall comply with the applicable provisions of this section. ## 1926.502(a)(2) Employers shall provide and install all fall protection systems required by this subpart for an employee, and shall comply with all other pertinent requirements of this subpart before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection. ## 1926.502(b) Guardrail systems. Guardrail systems and their use shall comply with the following provisions: ## 1926.502(b)(1) Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, shall be 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level. When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may exceed the 45-inch height, provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of this paragraph. Submit Feedback