Osha Requirements For Floor Openings
29 cfr 1910 23 a 9 does require that every floor hole into which persons cannot accidentally walk on account of fixed machinery equipment or walls shall be protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide.
Osha requirements for floor openings. 1910 22 a 2 the floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and to the extent feasible in a dry condition. All planking and other materials used to cover these temporary floor openings should support 400 pounds or twice the weight of the employees equipment and materials that may access one square foot area of the cover at any time. When wet processes are used drainage must be maintained and to the extent feasible dry standing places such as false floors platforms and mats must be provided. The floor covering should overlap the surrounding structure by 12 inches.
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