mechengr12
Mechanical
Does anyone have a link or some information on the strengths of square tubing along with requirements of meeting OSHA standards. I am putting up handrails in my plant and have tons of 1" square tubing. OSHA requires the strength below;
c) Guardrail must withstand 200-pound force with no more than 3" deflection.
They give size requirements of;
1910.23(e)(3)(ii)
For pipe railings, posts and top and intermediate railings shall be at least 1 1/2 inches nominal diameter with posts spaced not more than 8 feet on centers.
1910.23(e)(3)(iii)
For structural steel railings, posts and top and intermediate rails shall be of 2-inch by 2-inch by 3/8-inch angles or other metal shapes of equivalent bending strength with posts spaced not more than 8 feet on centers.
The requirements also listed other shapes and sizes can be used as long as they meet several requirements, but the strength is my main concern. Can anyone help me on this with some general information?
c) Guardrail must withstand 200-pound force with no more than 3" deflection.
They give size requirements of;
1910.23(e)(3)(ii)
For pipe railings, posts and top and intermediate railings shall be at least 1 1/2 inches nominal diameter with posts spaced not more than 8 feet on centers.
1910.23(e)(3)(iii)
For structural steel railings, posts and top and intermediate rails shall be of 2-inch by 2-inch by 3/8-inch angles or other metal shapes of equivalent bending strength with posts spaced not more than 8 feet on centers.
The requirements also listed other shapes and sizes can be used as long as they meet several requirements, but the strength is my main concern. Can anyone help me on this with some general information?