1926.502(b)(10): Guardrail Gates at Hoist Areas
Where guardrails are used at hoisting areas, a chain, gate or removable guardrail section must close the access opening whenever hoisting is not taking place.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(10)
(10) When guardrail systems are used at hoisting areas, a chain, gate or removable guardrail section shall be placed across the access opening between guardrail sections when hoisting operations are not taking place.
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