29 C.F.R. § 1918.25

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 1918.25 - Bridge plates and ramps (See also Section 1918.86)
(a)Bridge and car plates (dockboards). Bridge and car plates used afloat shall be well maintained and shall:
(1) Be strong enough to support the loads imposed on them;
(2) Be secured or equipped with devices to prevent their dislodgement;
(3) Be equipped with hand holds or other effective means to permit safe handling; and
(4) Be designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent vehicles from running off the edge.
(b)Portable ramps. Portable ramps used afloat shall be well maintained and shall:
(1) Be strong enough to support the loads imposed on them;
(2) Be equipped with a railing meeting the requirements of § 1918.21(b) , if the slope is more than 20 degrees to the horizontal or if employees could fall more than four feet (1.22 m);
(3) Be equipped with a slip resistant surface;
(4) Be properly secured; and
(5) Be designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent vehicles from running off the edge.

29 C.F.R. §1918.25

62 FR 40202, July 25, 1997, as amended at 65 FR 40944 , June 30, 2000