Section 408.16322. Floors, aisles and catwalks.

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(1) An aisle or floor work area shall be free of protruding objects, holes, and loose boards.

(2) An aisle shall be 3 feet wider than the widest load transported in the aisle and the outline of the aisle marked.

(3)   A slip-resistant surface shall be provided on platforms, at work stations, on walk ramps, plank walks, and catwalks.

(4)   A stair tread leading to a catwalk or platform shall have a slip-resistant surface.

(5)   A catwalk 4 feet or more above the floor, ground, or platform shall be guarded by a standard barrier and   toeboard on the open side as prescribed in R 408.10211, R 408.10231 and R 408.10233 of General Industry Safety Standard, Part 2 “Floor and Wall Openings, Stairways and Skylights,” as referenced in R 408.16302. However, a catwalk, regardless of height, above or adjacent to dangerous equipment shall be guarded with a standard barrier and toeboard.

History: 1979 AC; 1983 AACS; 1993 AACS; 2014 AACS.

                    
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