SafetyQuestion 385 of 690
A standard guardrail system used for fall protection on a construction site generally consists of:
a.A top rail approximately 42 inches high, a midrail, and toeboards where needed
b.A single rope at waist height
c.Caution tape only
d.A 6-foot fence around the entire site
Explanation
Cal/OSHA standard guardrails generally consist of a top rail roughly 42 inches above the walking surface, a midrail at about half that height, and toeboards where there is a danger of falling objects, supported to withstand required loads.
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