1926 760 d 2 fall arrest system components shall be used in fall restraint systems and shall conform to the criteria in 1926 502 see appendix g.
Cable guardrail system osha.
For any area with a floor or wall opening such as a stairway or access hole a standard railing is required on the exposed side of the structure.
You also requested clarification on when employees must tie off when a guardrail system is removed to facilitate hoisting operations.
1926 502 b 11 when guardrail systems are used at holes they shall be erected on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole.
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.
Construction sites with vertical drops of 6 feet or more may use a guardrail system instead of other osha approved safety measures.
Ladderway floor openings are specifically mentioned.
Osha 1910 29 b contains system requirements that employers must follow to ensure guardrail systems will protect workers from falling to lower levels.
Guardrail systems safety net systems personal fall arrest systems positioning device systems and their components shall conform to the criteria in 1926 502 see appendix g to this subpart.