The guardrail system should consist of a top rail, intermediate rail, and posts. The top rail needs to be smooth, free from sharp edges or projections, and constructed of materials such as metal, wood, or plastic that can handle the prescribed load. We know how difficult it can be to maintain the 36” or more of clearance required by OSHA in front of your electrical panels. Even when the floor is clearly marked, carts, boxes and other miscellaneous items end up being left in the restricted area. That is why many of our clients have added. Protect your people and your property from the ground up with Cogan guardrails, safety rails and rack protectors. This appendix serves as a non-mandatory guideline to assist employers in complying with these. Installing guard rail kits correctly plays an essential role in accident prevention while maintaining safety regulation compliance. 29 (b) is the portion of the regulations that contains system requirements that employers must follow to.
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