OSHA Guardrail Requirements

Reminder of OSHA Guardrail Requirements:

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1910.29(b)(1)

The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface.

1910.29(b)(2)(i)

Midrails are installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface;

1910.29(b)(3)

Guardrail systems are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail.

1910.29(b)(4)

When the 200-pound (890-N) test load is applied in a downward direction, the top rail of the guardrail system must not deflect to a height of less than 39 inches (99 cm) above the walking-working surface.

1910.29(b)(5)

Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and other equivalent intermediate members are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 150 pounds (667 N) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the intermediate member.

1910.29(b)(9)

Top rails and midrails are at least 0.25-inches (0.6 cm) in diameter or in thickness.