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Guard rail

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(Railroads) a rail placed on the inside of a main rail, on bridges, at switches, etc., as a safeguard against derailment.

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Philip Deebank, HM principal specialist inspector for the Health and Safety Executive, told the jury the edge guard rail was "an inadequate support for an item such as a rubbish chute".
But when the guard rail gave way, Mr Davis fell and landed head-first on the ground below.
Wooden work consisting of decorative panel work with matching guard rails look very elegant and charming.
 
 
 
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