Manitoba Fall Protection Regulation

Non-penetrating guardrail standard

Guardrail system requirements

14.3 Subject to section 14.6, an employer must ensure that a guardrail system is used where there is a risk of a worker falling in any of the circumstances set out in subsection 14.1 (1)

Guardrail requirements

14.4

(1) An employer must ensure that a guardrail

(a) is at least 900 mm high and not more than 1,060 mm above the working surface, with an intermediate rail at between 450 and 530 mm above the working surface; and
(b) is constructed and secured to resist a static load of 900 N in any direction in which the load may be applied at any point on the top rail and on any intermediate rail.

(2) A guardrail must have a toe board securely fastened to the posts and extending from the surface of the working area to a height of at least 125 mm when there is a risk of falling objects.

(3) If a guardrail is made from wood, it must

(a) be free from splinters and protruding nails; and
(b) have a top and mid rail of at least 38 mm × 89 mm securely supported on posts of at least 38 mm × 89 mm and spaced at not more than 2.4 m.

Temporary guardrail removal

14.5 An employer may temporarily remove a guardrail when it is necessary to do so to facilitate work in the immediate area. The employer must ensure that any worker in the area uses a fall protection system while the guardrail is removed.

Source: Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulation (Part 14 Fall Protection)