fall protection & tank top safety peter a. williams | vice-president | concord tank corporation
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Topics
1. OSHA Code
2. Tank Guardrails
3. Personal Fall Protection
4. Roof Access Hatches
5. Tank Integrity
Guardrails - OSHA Code
“OSHA has determined that there is no safe distance from an unprotected side or edge that would render fall protection unnecessary.”
- Preamble to Subpart M in volume 59 of the Federal Register (page 40683)
Guardrails - OSHA Code
Toeboard: 4” tall and less than ¼” gap above floor.
Top Rail: 42”
Mid Rail: 21”
Uprights: Max = 8’ on Centers