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Guardrail system
Also known as edge protection.
A physical edge-protection system designed to prevent people from falling from an elevated surface.
Safety notes
- Components, height, strength, openings, gates, toe protection, inspection, and installation must meet the applicable standard and site conditions; scenic rails are not automatically compliant.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Components, height, strength, openings, gates, toe protection, inspection, and installation must meet the applicable standard and site conditions; scenic rails are not automatically compliant.
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Sources
- Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.