The purpose of this standard is to establish minimum requirements for working and walking areas to provide reasonable safety of persons pursuing their foreseeable duties. The requirements of this standard apply to 1) new and existing installations and workplace exposures to fall hazards, 2) construction and installation of all walking and work surfaces, guardrail systems and all other protective measures shall be of materials and methods suitable for the environment of intended use and 3) falls which may cause injury occuring from a height.

Table of Contents

    1. Scope, Purpose, and Application
        1.1 Scope
        1.2 Purpose
        1.3 Application
    2. Definitions
    3. Protection of Floor and Roof Openings and Holes
        3.1 Personnel Fall Protection
        3.2 Prevention of Falling Objects
    4. Protection of Wall Openings and Holes
        4.1 Personnel Fall Protection
        4.2 Prevention of Falling Objects
    5. Protection of Open-Sided Floors, Roofs, Platforms, Runways and Ramps
        5.1 Personnel Fall Protection
        5.2 Prevention of Falling Objects
    6. Railing System Design Requirements for Elevated Walking/Working Surfaces
        6.1 Guardrail System Height
        6.2 Guardrail System Load Requirements
        6.3 Toeboard
        6.4 Guardrail Opening Protection
        6.5 Equivalent Barriers
    7. Requirements for Fixed Stairways
        7.1 Fixed Stairways for Access
        7.2 Load Criteria
        7.3 Width
        7.4 Handrail
        7.5 Tread Depth and Rise Height
        7.6 Nosing
        7.7 Slip Resistance
        7.8 Trip Hazards
        7.9 Uniformity of Step Dimensions
        7.10 Long Flights of Stairs
        7.11 Stairway Landing
        7.12 Door and Gate Openings
        7.13 Vertical Clearance
        7.14 Open Risers
    8. Requirements for Guardrail Systems and Handrails on Stairways
        8.1 Provision and Design
        8.2 Stair Handrail/Guardrail Systems
    9. Inspections and Maintenance
    10. References

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