Product Manual A

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION
All specications and dimensions for building compliant railing systems given within these installation instructions are written to meet United
States Federal OSHA requirements of 1926.502(b)(3), (4), and (5) which are subject to change. Individual U.S. States with their own State run
OSHA agencies might have slightly dierent and varying specications for guardrail requirements. Be sure to check and conrm if your particular
state follows Federal OSHA or State OSHA regulations. Always follow the specic safety regulations for your state or region.
Make sure each person reads and understands these instructions prior to use. Failure to observe this warning could result in serious
injury or death. Manufacturer assumes no liability in the event of improper installation, product misuse, or failure of wood construction
substrate. Never alter or modify the Safety Boot or Tall Guardrail Brace. Make sure that the top rail and mid rail do not create a projection hazard.
ALWAYS CAREFULLY INSPECT EACH SAFETY BOOT AND TALL GUARDRAIL BRACE AND HARDWARE DAILY AND BEFORE
EVERY NEW INSTALLATION. REPLACE IMMEDIATELY IF YOU NOTICE ANY SIGNS OF EXCESSIVE WEAR, DAMAGE, ABUSE OR
PRODUCT DEGRADATION.
*OSHA Regulations (Standards - 29 CFR)
Guardrail Systems - Non-Mandatory Guidelines for Complying with 1926.502(b) -
1926 Subpart M App B states that for wood railings:
. . . (1) For wood railings: Wood components shall be minimum 1500 lb-ft/in(2) ber (stress grade) construction grade lumber; the posts shall be
at least 2-inch by 4-inch (5 cm x 10 cm) lumber spaced not more than 8 feet (2.4 m) apart on centers; the top rail shall be at least 2-inch by 4-inch
(5 cm x 10 cm) lumber, the intermediate rail shall be at least 1-inch by 6-inch (2.5 cm x 15 cm) lumber. All lumber dimensions are nominal sizes as
provided by the American Softwood Lumber Standards, dated January 1970 . . .
FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Safety Maker, Inc.
P.O. Box 880 • Cypress, Texas 77410-0880
800-804-4741 • [e-mail]
www.safetyboot.com
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