OSHA has specific rules and regulations in place pertaining to types of equipment organizations need to use for fall protection, such as guard rails, gates, and ladder and hatch guards. Part of these guidelines includes the specific acceptable measurements for each kind of fall protection equipment. For instance, safety guard rails must be a minimum height in order to be effective, and railings before this accepted height will not meet OSHA regulations.
Hatch guards are used to secure areas where there are openings or holes in the floor. The opening or hole could be the result of a hatch being left opened or in situations where hatch covers have not yet been installed while a building is still under construction. The guards have to fit around the hatch opening and allow for sufficient clearance for the hatch to fully open. There should not be any restrictions other than those created by the size of the hole. Safety gates need to be attached to the guards where they swing outwards and away from the hatch opening.
Secure Openings and Holes in the Floor by Installing Hatch Guards
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