Is This a Safe Way to Guard a Floor Opening?

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What is wrong with this picture? The railing arrangement in this photo is in some ways more dangerous than the floor hole it's guarding:

There's no intermediate railing; and
The post ends jutting out from over the top railing are uncapped and could cause serious damage if workers stumble into them.

Moral: Make sure your floor hole guarding arrangements meet OSHA standards and don't expose workers to additional hazards. FLOOR HOLES & FALLS: 3 Reasons to Pay Attention

Falls are the leading cause of workplace accidents
15% of all workplace deaths are the from falls (the second leading cause of […]

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Is This a Safe Way to Guard a Floor Opening?

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