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§1926.451 General Requirements (con't)
  • (g) Fall protection (PFAS or guardrails)
    • Required at 10 foot
    • PFAS in lieu of guardrails on some scaffolds
    • PFAS & guardrails on suspension scaffolds
    • PFAS required for erectors and dismantlers were feasible after Sepetmber 2, 1997
    • Toprails after 1-1-2000, 38" to 45" high
    • Use crossbracing in lieu of top or midrails in some cases
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