Which components are required at the back side, on scaffold ends (if stirrups more than 12 inches from platform end), and in front if scaffold is more than 6 inches from building façade?

Which components are required at the back side, on scaffold ends (if stirrups more than 12 inches from platform end), and in front if scaffold is more than 6 inches from building façade?

• A. Top Rail, Mid Rail, and 5 1/2 Inch Toeboard
• B. Top Rail and Toeboard Only
• C. Mid Rail and Toeboard
• D. Guard Rail, Mid Rail, and 6 Inch Toeboard

Answer: (A)

Guardrails and toeboard are the protective features required on scaffold sides that meet specific reach and distance criteria to prevent falls and dropped objects. When the back side ends extend beyond 12 inches from the platform end, guardrails are required there; when the front projects more than 6 inches from the building façade, guardrails are required on that front side as well. The guardrail system must include a top rail, a midrail, and a toeboard. The top rail acts as the primary barrier, the midrail provides additional protection to prevent a person from slipping through, and the toeboard keeps tools and materials from falling off the edge. This combination—top rail, midrail, and a 5 1/2 inch toeboard—best meets the safety requirements for those scaffold locations. Other options omit one of these essential components or use a term that doesn’t reflect the full guardrail system.

Guardrails and toeboard are the protective features required on scaffold sides that meet specific reach and distance criteria to prevent falls and dropped objects. When the back side ends extend beyond 12 inches from the platform end, guardrails are required there; when the front projects more than 6 inches from the building façade, guardrails are required on that front side as well. The guardrail system must include a top rail, a midrail, and a toeboard. The top rail acts as the primary barrier, the midrail provides additional protection to prevent a person from slipping through, and the toeboard keeps tools and materials from falling off the edge. This combination—top rail, midrail, and a 5 1/2 inch toeboard—best meets the safety requirements for those scaffold locations. Other options omit one of these essential components or use a term that doesn’t reflect the full guardrail system.