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Toe board

Also known as toeboard.

A low protective barrier at a platform edge intended to reduce objects falling to levels below.

Safety notes

  • Secure it, control gaps and material height, and add screens or exclusion zones when falling-object risk remains.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Secure it, control gaps and material height, and add screens or exclusion zones when falling-object risk remains.

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Sources

  1. Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.