How many pounds of force can a guardrail withstand?
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Asked by: Ben Hutchinson
Guardrail systems are capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches (5 cm) of the top edge, at any point along the top rail.
How much weight must a guardrail top rail support?
200 pounds
OSHA requires guardrail be strong enough to withstand force both outward and downward along the top rail and at the midrail section. Guardrail systems need to be capable of withstanding a force of at least 200 pounds (890 N) at any point along the top rail.
How much weight can a scaffold bar hold?
Rated Load Capacity
| Rated Load Capacity of Scaffold | Intended Load Should Be |
|---|---|
| Light-Duty “standard” | 25 pounds per square foot (applied uniformly) |
| Medium-Duty “brick masons” | 50 pounds per square foot (applied uniformly) |
| Heavy-Duty “stone-setters” | 75 pounds per square foot (applied uniformly) |
How much weight can an OSHA plank hold?
OSHA
| Rated load capacity | Intended load |
|---|---|
| Medium-duty | 50 pounds per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area. |
| Heavy-duty | 75 pounds per square foot applied uniformly over the entire span area. |
| One-person | 250 pounds placed at the center of the span (total 250 pounds). |
