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Bad Practice
This image shows an example of an unsafe work practice.
Summary Statement
Insufficient guard rail system, mid rails missing.
1926.502(b)(3) Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied within 2 inches (5.1 cm) of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge.
Falls, Images
NIOSH/John Rekus
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