Toeboards shall be provided when employees below could be exposed to falling objects such as tools. Toeboards shall be at least 3½ inches (8.9 cm) in height from top edge to floor level, and be capable of withstanding a force of 50 pounds (222 N) applied in any direction.

Are toe boards mandatory?

While some of OSHA's revised walking-working surface regulations require toeboards as part of a guardrail, they are not mandatory with every guardrail. ... Still, including them on guardrails may be a good idea if they could be needed in the future to protect workers from falling objects.

What height do you need toe boards?

What are the general OSHA requirements of toe board? According to OSHA 1910.29(k)(1), the new toeboard requirement needs to be at least 3.5" tall, with no more than a 1/4" gap at the bottom. It also must be able to withstand 50lbs being applied to it.