Details requirements for guardrails to prevent falls from open-sided floors, platforms, stairway floor openings, and walking or working surfaces that are more than 4 feet above the ground; describes the use of standard railings, stair railings, and toeboards.

This fact sheet gives recommendations to make ship's ladders and alternating tread stairs safe, although they don't comply with Oregon OSHA's existing standards on ladders and stairs. Oregon OSHA will consider it a minimal violation if they meet the criteria in this fact sheet and were installed because regular stairs are not feasible.