Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 47 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Subchapter G - RAILINGS, TOEBOARDS, OPEN-SIDED FLOORS,PLATFORMS AND RUNWAYS
RUNWAYS AND PLATFORMS FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS
Section 47.254 - Exceptions

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 47.254

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024

(a) The requirements for elevated runways and platforms shall not apply to the following:

(1) Small platforms for motors or other similar equipment unless there is standing room of at least 18 inches in width on the platform beside the equipment.

(2) Shelves used for the storage of material on which persons have no occasion to stand.

(3) Platforms used for loading and unloading freight.

(4) Runways used in filling tank cars when equipped with standard railing on one side.

(5) Platforms used for pouring molten metal.

(b) Toeboards and intermediate rails are not required on platforms used only for storing lumber.

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