# float-scaffold-edging-minimum-dimensions — Every numeric dimensional tolerance and safety factor in OSHA's scaffold general requirements (29 CFR 1926.451)

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.

- **Requirement ID:** float-scaffold-edging-minimum-dimensions _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Paragraph citation:** 1926.451(h)(2)(ii) _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Type of requirement:** permitted alternative dimensions _(our reading, not quoted from the source)_
- **Value (imperial):** 3⁄4 × 11⁄2 inch _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Value (metric):** 2 × 4 cm _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Applies to:** float (ship) scaffolds _(verified: appears in the quote below)_
- **Regulation section heading:** Falling object protection _(verified: appears in its own passage below)_

## What the source says

> (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;

## Where each value comes from

This source states these in separate places, so each value is shown with the passage that states it.

### Regulation section heading

> (h) Falling object protection.

## Source

- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1926/subpart-L/section-1926.451

Last verified: 2026-09-14. Review by: 2027-09-01.
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