- (a) An opening in a railing must have a removable chain.
- (b) A open valve box, pit, tank, or basin that extends less than 4.0 feet above ground must have a railing capable of preventing a person from falling into it.
- (c) A steep or vertical ladder is acceptable only for infrequent access to equipment.
- (d) A ladder must have flat safety tread rungs and extensions at least 1.0 foot out of a vault.
- (e) A walkway above an open tank must have a raised edge designed to prevent a person from slipping off the walkway.
- (f) Walkways, steps, landings, and ladder rungs must have a non-slip finish.
- (g) An overhead pipe must have at least a 7.0-foot clearance, unless the pipe is padded to prevent head injury and has a warning sign.
Source Note:The provisions of this §217.325 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843.