float-scaffold-edging-minimum-dimensions
What is the paragraph citation for float-scaffold-edging-minimum-dimensions?
For float-scaffold-edging-minimum-dimensions, paragraph citation is 1926.451(h)(2)(ii); type of requirement is permitted alternative dimensions; value (imperial) is 3⁄4 × 11⁄2 inch; value (metric) is 2 × 4 cm; applies to is float (ship) scaffolds, recorded from its source on 2026-09-01; source re-checked 2026-09-14.
(ii) A toeboard shall be erected along the edge of platforms more than 10 feet (3.1 m) above lower levels for a distance sufficient to protect employees below, except on float (ship) scaffolds where an edging of 3⁄4 × 11⁄2 inch (2 × 4 cm) wood or equivalent may be used in lieu of toeboards;
— ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
- Requirement ID
- float-scaffold-edging-minimum-dimensions our reading
- Paragraph citation
- 1926.451(h)(2)(ii) our reading
- Type of requirement
- permitted alternative dimensions our reading
- Value (imperial)
- 3⁄4 × 11⁄2 inch verified
- Value (metric)
- 2 × 4 cm verified
- Applies to
- float (ship) scaffolds verified
- Regulation section heading
- Falling object protection verified
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Where each value comes from
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Regulation section heading
(h) Falling object protection.
— all from ecfr.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Source
- ecfr.govhttps://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1926/subpart-L/section-1926.451