1926.502(b)(6): Guardrail Surfaces
Guardrails must be surfaced so they do not cause punctures or cuts and do not snag clothing.
Official text: 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(6)
(6) Guardrail systems shall be so surfaced as to prevent injury to an employee from punctures or lacerations, and to prevent snagging of clothing.
12 citationsSource: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.502.
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Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: OR (9), MD (1), PA (1), MI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 317742716 - COBALT BUILDERS INC | PRINEVILLE, OR | $3,530 |
| 317742741 - B & A CONSTRUCTIONS LLC | PRINEVILLE, OR | $2,118 |
| 317744305 - CONSTRUCTIVE INC | BEND, OR | $1,822 |
| 317735765 - KEYWAY CORP | TROUTDALE, OR | $1,153 |
| 317735815 - WHISKEY HILL ELECTRIC INC | TROUTDALE, OR | $1,153 |
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.502(b)(6).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.502(b) Guardrail systems 362 citations
- 1926.502(b)(2) 124 citations
- 1926.502(b)(1) 112 citations
- 1926.502(b)(3) 58 citations
- 1926.502(b)(2)(i) 24 citations
- 1926.502(b)(13) 18 citations
- 1926.502(b)(9) 14 citations
- 1926.502(b)(4) 6 citations
- 1926.502(b)(10) 3 citations
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