Product Manual

STEP FOUR
For mid rail placement, measure from the top of the
walking/working surface up to a height of 21 inches and
mark the post.
Federal OSHA Standard 1926.502(b)(2)(i) states:
Midrails, when used, shall be installed at a height
midway between the top edge of the guardrail system
and the walking/working level (See Figure 6).
For top rail placement, attach the top rail flush with the
top of the 42 inch post.
Federal OSHA Standard 1926.502(b)(1) states:
Top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail
system members, shall be 42 inches (1.1 m) plus or
minus 3 inches (8 cm) above the walking/working level.
When conditions warrant, the height of the top edge may
exceed the 45-inch height, provided the guardrail
system meets all other criteria of this paragraph (See
Figure 7).
Measure and cut 2X4’s to fit into the slots on each Safety
Boot
®
for simple OSHA required toeboard protection
(See Figure 8).
ATTACH MID RAILS AND TOP RAILS TO POSTS
Figure 8
Figure 7
Figure 6