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What top rail force does subpart L require for a guardrail on a scaffold other than a suspension scaffold?

Correct Answer

C) At least 200 pounds

Section 1926.451(g)(4)(vii) sets two figures: "at least 100 pounds (445 n) for guardrail systems installed on single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds or two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds, and at least 200 pounds (890 n) for guardrail systems installed on all other scaffolds." The matching midrail capacities in (ix) are 75 and 150 pounds respectively.

Answer Options
A
At least 150 pounds
B
At least 75 pounds
C
At least 200 pounds
D
At least 100 pounds

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 1926.451(g)(4)(vii) sets two figures: "at least 100 pounds (445 n) for guardrail systems installed on single-point adjustable suspension scaffolds or two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds, and at least 200 pounds (890 n) for guardrail systems installed on all other scaffolds." The matching midrail capacities in (ix) are 75 and 150 pounds respectively.

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