Guardrail Inspection Checklist

Use the Guardrail Inspection Checklist to evaluate the stability, height, and strength of guardrails, ensuring they meet safety standards to prevent falls.

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Guardrail Inspection Checklist

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Longitudinal Guardrail

Terminals

Anchorage To Rigid Object

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Guardrail Inspection Checklist

Use the Guardrail Inspection Checklist to evaluate the stability, height, and strength of guardrails, ensuring they meet safety standards to prevent falls.

1. Are guardrails warranted?

2. Has the site been located for public & private utilities?

3. Are overhead conflicts present?

1. Is the slope in front of the guardrail 10:1 or flatter?

2. Does the barrier need to be reset?

3. What is the width of the flat slope (10:1) behind the posts?

4. Does this meet state standards? If not, what special design has been used?

5. Is the barrier flared?

6. Is the flare rate appropriate?

7. What type of guardrail is present?

8. What type of blocks are used?

9. What is the block size?

10. What is the length of the posts?

11. What type of posts are used?

12. What is the post spacing?

13. Are there posts on the splices?

14. What is the height of the guardrail?

15. Are washers used on the face of the standard rail?

16. Are the rail connections lapped correctly?

17. Are all bolts in place and are the nuts tight?

1. What is the name of the terminal?

2. Who is the manufacturer of the terminal?

3. Was a manufacturer checklist used?

4. What type of terminal is present?

5. Is the grading appropriate (or proper)?

1. Is the structural connection adequate?

2. Are there deficiencies?

3. Is the post size/spacing correct?

4. Is the rail nested?

5. Is there appropriate snag prevention?

6. What method is used?