Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 229 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter 4 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Section 229-4-009

Universal Citation: 229 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 4 ยง 009

Current through March 20, 2024

Ladders and walkways or runways shall be provided between or over the top of boilers which are more than eight feet above the operating floor to afford accessibility for operation, maintenance and inspection.

A. All walkways, runways, and platforms shall be OSHA compliant and shall:

(1) Be of metal construction;

(2) Be constructed of safety treads, standard grating, or similar material and have a minimum width of 30 inches;

(3) Be of bolted, welded or riveted construction;

(4) Be equipped with handrails 42 inches high with an intermediate rail and 4 inch toe board; and

(5) Have gates or chains installed at entries and exits to the platform to reduce risk of falls.

B. Stairways which serve as a means of access to walkways, runways or platforms shall not exceed an angle of 45 degrees from the horizontal and be equipped with handrails 42 inches high with an intermediate rail.

C. Ladders which serve as a means of access to walkways, runways, or platforms shall:

(1) Be of metal construction and not less than 18 inches wide;

(2) Have rungs that extend through the side members and are permanently secured;

(3) Have a clearance of not less than 30 inches from the front of the rungs to the nearest permanent object on the climbing side of the ladder;

(4) Have a clearance of not less than 6-1/2 inches from the back of the rungs to the nearest permanent object; and

(5) Have a clearance width of at least 15 inches from the center of the ladder on either side across the front of the ladder.

D. There shall be at least two permanently installed means of egress from walkways, runways, or platforms that exceed six feet in length.

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