OSHA
acknowledges the Safety Boot Guardrail System as a viable solution for
temporary guardrail and stair rail systems in the construction industry.
US
Department of Labor Correspondence
October
6, 2003
".
. . We appreciated the opportunity to review your product and complement
your efforts in providing the construction industry with a new technology
for protecting workers . . ."
US
Department of Labor Standard Interpretation
September
25, 1995
".
. . With regard to"The Safety Boot," we reviewed the information
you submitted. It appears that if used according to the manufacturer's
recommendation, "The Safety Boot" is in compliance with our
fall protection regulations.
We
concur that two 2x4s should be used for the posts of wooden guardrail
systems . . ."