Guardrails, Handrails, Platforms, and Barricades
Employees should use the following guidelines for all guardrails, handrails, platforms, and barricades on board:
Check to make sure railings are not defective.
- Install these as required by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).
- Provide and maintain signs, barriers, and/or flag persons necessary to protect workers from injury.
- As required by regulation, install only approved guardrails with safe, sturdy walking surfaces in work areas, walkways, platforms, or other elevated areas.
- Securely install temporary covering or proper guardrails on all deck openings.
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4-3. Guardrails, handrails, platforms, and barricades on board should be installed as required by _____.
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