What is the largest gap allowed between a guard rail and the toe board, or between intermediate rails?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 470 millimetres
- Step 1: The gap must not exceed 470 mm so a person cannot fall through. Step 2. An intermediate rail is fitted between the top rail and the toe board to achieve this. Answer: 470 millimetres. Why not the others: 200 mm is stricter than required and 700 mm and 950 mm are too big.
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