Runways and Similar Walkways
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. 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:
- The runway is at least 18 inches (46 cm) wide; and
- Each employee is provided with and uses a personal fall arrest system or travel restraint system.
Not quite 4 feet above the ground. Guard rails not required.
Openings
The employer must ensure each employee on a walking-working surface near an opening where the inside bottom edge of the opening is less than 39 inches (99 cm) above that walking-working surface and the outside bottom edge of the opening is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by the use of:
Guardrails used for wall openings.
- guardrail systems;
- safety net systems;
- travel restraint systems; or,
- personal fall arrest systems.
Dangerous Equipment
Employees must be protected from falling into dangerous equipment while working at any height.
Work Under 4 Feet
The employer must ensure that each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment is protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard.
Work at 4 Feet or More
Each employee 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above dangerous equipment must be protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system, or personal fall arrest systems (PFAS).
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2-3. When must an employee be protected from falling while working above dangerous equipment?
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