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What is the standard height for guardrails in general industry?

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  1. 36 inches nominal
  2. 42 inches nominal
  3. 48 inches nominal

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  1. 29 CFR 1910.29 Fall protection systems and falling object protection criteria www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-D/section-1910.29 Checked 2026-10-10.

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