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Top rail
The upper horizontal member of a guardrail system intended to help prevent passage over an edge.
Safety notes
- Maintain required height and strength and keep cables, scenery, or equipment from compromising it.
- Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.
In practice
Maintain required height and strength and keep cables, scenery, or equipment from compromising it.
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Sources
- Electrical Safety Glossary · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.