![]() Working surfaces shall be constructed of scaffold plank, aluminum deck boards, or 3/4″ construction grade plywood.Scaffolds and work platforms 4 feet to 10 feet high with a working surface of less than inches shall have standard guardrails installed on all open sides and ends of the scaffold or platform. ![]() Guardrails and toeboards shall be installed on all open sides and ends of scaffolds.When the placement of the scaffold work platform prevents the installation of guardrails, other fall protection equipment shall be used.Toeboards shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the working surface.Wire rope toprails and midrails shall be stretched tight with no more than an approximate 2 inch deflection.Midrails shall be approximately 21 inches above the working surface.Toprails shall be approximately 42 inches above the working surface.Guardrails shall be constructed of 2″ x 4″ lumber, 1/2 inch wire rope, angle iron, or the prefabricated rail(s) supplied by the scaffold manufacturer.The following requirements are applicable to all scaffolds: In the case of contractors working on campus, the project manager, or foreman will be responsible for compliance. Supervisors are responsible for employee compliance to safety requirements. The EHS manager or designee shall be responsible to provide for the monitoring of work activities to assure compliance to the requirements of this program and compliance to the contractor’s (if applicable) safety requirements. The primary responsibility for the implementation of the requirements of this program shall rest with the jobsite supervisor, foreman, or leadman of record. The requirements, as set forth in this program, should be implemented to the fullest extent possible. The scope of this program applies to all university jobsite locations where scaffolds and ladders may be used. The purpose of this program is to provide directions and instructions for safety requirements to be implemented with the construction, erection, and dismantling of scaffolds and ladders.
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