Safety Rail Systems Are One Item with OSHA Guidelines and Regulations

Creating safe working environments is the responsibility of all organizations. Companies have to ensure that they have taken the proper steps to ensure the safety of their employees. In order to verify and confirm companies are providing the proper level of safety, different government agencies, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), issue compliance regulations, as well as reserve the right to conduct inspections on a regular basis. OSHA has guidelines for a wide variety of areas, including air quality levels, noise levels, the use of safety rail systems, fall arrest systems, safety gates, hatch and ladder guards, skylight guards, and visual warning line systems, in addition to how these items are to be utilized and installed in your industry.

Select a Safety Rail System Based on How It Will Be Used
 
Deciding what type of safety rail system is best for your organization depends upon how it will be used. For example, if you are in construction, purchasing and installing permanent guard rails would not be cost-effective because it is difficult to remove them once the project is completed. Instead, using portable guard rails is better suited for construction firms. During the construction processes, though, your project could including installing permanent systems for your customer. In these situations, you are able to use them in place of your portable system, once they are properly installed. You customer might want you to install railings for delivery docks, along the edge of the roof, or other such areas.

Create Additional Storage Using Mezzanines with Mezzanine Safety Gates and Guard Rails

Sometimes you need additional storage space within your facility, but are unable to expand the size of your building. One viable option many industrial and warehouse operations use is to install mezzanines. Mezzanines are raised open areas constructed above the ground floor, with limited obstructions. Mezzanines do require the proper support beams to be able to support the weight of equipment, items and people placed on them. Further, you need to make sure mezzanines are installed with safety in mind. Open sides of each mezzanine need to have safety guard rails installed, along with mezzanine safety gates. The gates need to be installed so that they swing inwards and have a latch preventing them from opening outwards in order to prevent someone from accidently falling.

Use Mezzanine Safety Gates and Guard Rails on a Mezzanine Installed Over Equipment

 In addition to being used for storage, mezzanines may also be installed to create raised platforms for gaining easier access to equipment. Some types of machinery can be rather large, and performing maintenance and repairs on this equipment requires access from above. Using a safety harness with a support line, and lowering yourself into place, limits what maintenance you are able to complete without the assistance of other employees, and has an increased risk of potential accidents and injury. However, by installing a mezzanine with mezzanine safety gates and guard rails over the equipment, you have a solid surface to stand on to complete repairs and maintenance. You are also able to eliminating the risks associated with attempting to fix equipment using a safety harness and support line.

A Safety Gate Can Be Used in Work Areas for Different Reasons

Certain areas of your facility may require the use of a safety gate for different reasons. One use for these types of gates is to install them into railings around dangerous equipment and machinery. The gates act as a deterrent and help to prevent unauthorized access and reduce the potential of accidents and injuries. Another use for gates is to use them at entryways through safety guard railings on elevated areas, like mezzanines or cat walks. Without the use of gates in elevated areas, someone could accidently fall through entry openings and be seriously hurt. Gates used in these locations should be installed so that they swing inwards and away from the opening. The safety catch on the gates is designed to stop the gate from opening outwards, in the event someone were to lean against the gate, and it prevents them from falling.

The Type of Safety Gate You Use Should Satisfy OSHA Requirements
 
OSHA has specific guidelines and requirements for the use of a safety gate in work areas. Depending upon the exact location where the gate is being used, it may have to be a self-closing gate. These types of gates automatically return to their closed position after a person enters through them. For instance, in raised areas, safety gates should be self-closing as once they are closed -- they are designed to be used along with your safety guard rails to prevent accidental falls. When used at the ground level of your facility, you might have the option to choose from manually closing and self-closing gates. However, you need to verify the kind of gate you select does satisfy OSHA safety regulations.

Permanent Guard Rails Need to Include Height Allowances for Securing Them in Place

The height of permanent guard rails has to be taken into consideration when installing permanent guard rails. This is because a portion of the guard rail is normally secured in place with brackets, which are cemented in place below the floor level where they are being installed. While the use of brackets may be optional, they do help to ensure that the proper amount of railing is placed into the floor, in order to provide the necessary support to remain securely in place. You also have to account for OSHA requirements for the height of the railings. OSHA guidelines are based upon measurements taken from the floor, to the top of the railings, and do not include any length of the railing placed below the floor level. For this reason, the total length of the railings needs to include both the required OSHA measurement and the length of railing secured into the floor.

Get a Detailed Schematic with Your Quote for Permanent Guard Rails
 
Installing permanent guard rails requires drawings which have to be added to architectural blueprints. Taking away the confusion of complex blueprints is possible by utilizing our CAD modeling services. We can take any drawing, blueprint or other schematic, and turn it into a simple and easily understood safety rail project. This additional service is free and is provided with a detailed quote that includes descriptions and quantities of all needed hardware and equipment for your project. In addition to guard rails, we also supply other safety equipment, including skylight guarding, hatch and ladder guards, fixed and caged ladders, and visual warning line systems, as well as mobile fall arrest systems.

Ladder Guards, Guard Rails, and Visual Warning Line Systems Are Safety Equipment You Might Need

One of the biggest causes of accidents in the work place is not having the right fall protection and equipment in use. How seriously a person is injured depends upon the length of the distance from where they fell and hit the ground. Falling even a few feet can result in bruising, sprains, and other minor injuries. As heights increase, the extent of potential injury also increases. For example, if one of your employees were to fall from a roof off of a three story building, they could experience broken bones, serious head injuries and internal organ damage, upon impact with the ground, and might ultimately die as a result of their injuries. As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure work spaces and areas within around your facility offer safe working environments. This means that you have to use the right kinds of safety equipment and gear, including ladder guards, guard rails, visual warning line systems and mobile fall arrest systems.

Provide Protection to Employees Working on Ladders with Ladder Guards

Ladder guards are designed to offer protection to your employees working on ladders. The guards are set up and installed around the base of ladders, in order to prevent other people from walking into the area any time work is being performed. In addition to placing the guards around the base of the ladder, your employee will also need fall arrest equipment, such as a body harness, in case they misstep while climbing up the ladder, or lose their footing and fall off the ladder. Ladder guards are available in both permanently installed and portable models, depending upon your needs and requirements.

OSHA Requires Skylight Guarding on Building with Skylights

Skylight guarding is a specific type of safety gear that is required to be installed and placed over areas on your roof where skylights are in use. The exact specifications, requirements and regulations for this kind of guarding is based upon OSHA standards and have to be followed in order to create a safe, secure and compliant workplace. The reason guarding has to be placed over skylights is because they do not provide any support or protection in the event someone were to trip and fall onto the skylight. The person could easily fall through the skylight and be seriously injured, or may subsequently die as the result of the fall. In fact, OSHA views unprotected skylights just as if you had an open hole in the roof of your building.

You have different installation options available with skylight guarding. One option is to use OSHA compliant guarding manufactured and assembled to your specifications and measurements. The guarding must be able to support a load of at least 200 pounds, when applied perpendicular to any area on the screen. The screens must also be high enough away from the glass so they do not bend downward and cause the glass to break under ordinary impacts. These finished pieces are designed to be simply placed over the top of the skylight. There is no welding, mounting or drilling required with this style. Another option is to use this style and mount it to the surface of your roof, which may be required, depending upon local regulations, such as locations impacted by tropical storms and hurricanes.

Make Sure Safety Railing Meets OSHA Guidelines and Requirements

Safety railing is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to be installed in specific locations throughout your facility. Any area that is raised over a predetermined and specified height off the ground has to have railings in place in order to prevent accidental falls. This includes locations like loading docks, mezzanines, roofs and cross over ladders. Additionally, railings may need to be installed at the ground level, when it is used as a barrier around equipment and machinery, in order to prevent and lower the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. It is worth your time to review the current OSHA guidelines on a regular basis, to ensure your facility is compliant. It would be a waste of previous corporate resources, to purchase the wrong size railing and discover later it did not meet the minimum OSHA requirements, and then had to be replaced.

Some Organizations Were Provided a Grandfather Clause with Their Safety Railing

OSHA has made allowances in certain situations in regards to safety railing. When they changed the height requirements of the railings and made them taller, some industries were grandfathered in at the previous requirements. This was done to prevent these businesses from having the expense of replacing all of their, then current, guard rails. However, these companies have to follow the new guidelines for any new railing installations within their facility. They also have to install new guard rails, in the event they have to remove and replace old railings covered under the grandfather clause.

Organizations Use Safety Guard Rails to Keep Workplaces Safe

Safety guard rails are used for multiple purposes to keep workplaces safe. One common application for guard rails is to provide fall protection assistance. Permanently installed railings can be used as an anchor point, when connected to a safety harness in elevated work locations. However, you need to make sure the railings are designed for this purpose, as they have to be able to support weight in the event someone accidently falls. Another application for guard rails is to use them in high traffic areas to control the movement of employees, from one work area to another. For instance, they are able to be used to section off access to production lines to ensure employees properly enter and exit these areas.

Portable Safety Guard Rails Are Suited for Applications That Do Not Require Permanently Installed Railings

Some of your applications for using safety guard rails around your plant or facility do not require them to be permanently installed. For these situations, you are able to find portable guard rail systems available. Portable systems are designed to be set up and used until the work is completed. They can be used to block of equipment and machinery that is currently being serviced or repaired. You could use them around the edge of your roof for roofing repair projects. You are also able to use portable railings along sections of sidewalks or in parking lots, as well as other outdoor areas where work is being performed to keep employees safe. Just like permanently installed railings, portable systems have to meet the approved OSHA guidelines and requirements.

Portable Safety Rails Can Be Used for Crowd Control

Organizations that hold special events, concerts, and other activities where there are a large number of people could use portable safety rails to aid in crowd control. The guard rails are able to be set up to fit with your requirements for your event. You might set up the railings in order to create specific walk areas for people by using two different sections of railing. Another option is to place the railings around a specific area, such as the concert floor, to prevent too many people from entering the location, or be used in areas where you want to limit access to the location. You may even decide to use portable railings as a way to create line queues in order to direct the flow of people in a more controlled and precise manner as they are entering or existing specific areas.

Keep Work Areas Safe by Using Portable Safety Rails Along with Your Portable Equipment and Machinery
 
Any time you are using certain types of portable equipment and machinery, it is worth your time and effort to set up portable safety rails, first. In fact, there can be specific OSHA guidelines and requirements where you might be required to ensure the location is safe and secure before work begins. For example, you should section off the aisles when moving inventory around in a warehouse using a forklift. Using portable railings helps to prevent others from entering the area where the forklift is being operated. Once the work is completed, the railings are able to be taken down and stored for future use, or moved to another location where the forklift needs to be used.

Safety Gates Are Available in Permanent and Portable Models

Safety gates are an important piece of hardware that need to be installed into entryways in safety rails to help prevent accidental falls, unauthorized access, and keep work areas safer. There are different types of gates which you can select to use within your facility, depending upon where they need to be installed. Some models are able to be installed directly into your existing guard rails. These models are often self-closing and will return to a shut position without any assistance. Other models are included as part of portable safety railing systems. Portable models are not always self-closing, so they can require additional assistance in closing the gate after entering or existing work areas.

Take Measurements in Order to Select the Right Size Safety Gates

To ensure you select the right size safety gates, you should measure the size of the opening. To determine the height of the gate, you measure from the top of the rail, downwards. Gates do not have to go all the way to the floor, and may only cover the top half of the entry when installed. Gates need to be installed so that the top of the gate is even with the top of your guard rails. Otherwise, if the gates were installed where the top of the gates were lower than the railings, they would not be effective in providing fall protection. Someone could fall over the gate because it was mounted and installed too low and in the wrong location.

Safely Store Your Stanchions in a Stanchion Cart

It is important to make sure you properly and safely store your visual warning line posts at your job site. You want to avoid situations where they could easily get bumped and knocked over. When the posts are not secure, they might cause an accident as they fall over and cause injury to your employees. One way to make sure your posts are kept secure is to place them into a stanchion cart. By using this cart, not only are your posts properly stored, you are also able to easily move them around from one job location to another. Further, using the cart makes it easier to set up and take down your visual warning systems anytime they are needed for projects on the job site.

 A Stanchion Cart Can Accommodate up to Eight Stanchions

 A stanchion cart is designed to hold up to eight SRC visual warning line x-stanchions. X-stanchions are available in stainless steel or plastic posts with OSHA perimeter warning line flags. Stanchions are used for a variety of purposes to section off specific locations and keep them secure. You can use stanchions on construction job sites, for repaving parking lots, roofing jobs, unloading and loading delivery trucks, and any other type of work that requires creating a secure work area. When you have more than eight stanchions, you either have to load and unload the cart in batches, or obtain multiple carts to make it faster to set up and tear down your visual warning line systems.

An OSHA Safety Gate Is a Safety Gate Approved for Use by OSHA

An OSHA safety gate is a special type of safety gate which has been approved for use by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Our safety gates are designed to meet and exceed OSHA regulations for fall protection. Each gate is tested and independently certified to ensure they are in accordance with all current OSHA guardrail regulations when used as part of a fall protection system. The gates are easy to install into your existing guard rails and require no custom fabrications. You are also able to reverse the gates during installation so that they can open in any direction. Our gates are manufactured with a powder-coated covering for high corrosion resistance, and come standard in safety yellow, or may be ordered in custom colors.

 Help Prevent Accidents by Installing and Using an OSHA Safety Gate

There are multiple uses for an OSHA safety gate to fit the needs of many types of industries. This gate can be used for effective crowd control, as a hazard barrier, to control warehouse traffic lanes, as pier and rail yard protection, for dock door and truck pit protection, for new building construction, at construction excavation sites and other locations requiring fall protection. Not having the right OSHA-approved gates in use results in fines and citations for your business. However, these fines and citations are nothing, when they are compared to the financial cost associated with one of your employees being fatally injured or killed while on the job. The investment you make in safety gates could help prevent an accident, lower the risks of injury -- and even save a life.

You Can Rent Mobile Safety Railings for Your Projects

Certain projects around your facility can require using safety rails in order to create safe working environments. Depending upon the natural of the project, you may only require the railings short term and will no longer need them once the project is completed. For example, you are installing a new roof and need the railings until the project is finished. In these situations you have the option to rent mobile safety railings from our company, in place of purchasing them.

Different Options for Obtaining Mobile Safety Railings

 

You have several different options available through our company in order to secure the mobile safety railings you require. One option we provide our customers is the ability to rent railings for any length of time needed. Another option offered is the option of a long term lease when you require the railings for an extended period of time. You are also able to choose from rent-to-own options, where you can convert your rental costs towards your purchase should you change your mind and want to keep the railings.

Prevent Accidental and Fatal Falls by Installing Hatch and Ladder Guards

Some of the most common causes of injuries in the workplace are due to accidental falls. More importantly, around one third of all serious fatal falls are the result of failing to use the right fall protection equipment. Both accidental and seriously fatal falls are able to be prevented by using the right types of safety equipment in and around you building, including hatch and ladder guards.

Hatch and Ladder Guards Are One Type of Safety Equipment Used by Construction Firms

 

All organizations which provide construction services should make sure they use the correct safety equipment. During construction projects, when a new building is being erected, there are very few enclosed areas let alone safe locations. Instead, workers have to rely upon using portable safety equipment and setting it up prior to starting work. Typical equipment construction firms need to have in their inventories includes portable guard rails, visual warning line systems, mobile fall arrest systems, and hatch and ladder guards.

Make Sure Your Hatch Guards Meet OSHA Requirements

OSHA has specific rules and regulations in place pertaining to types of equipment organizations need to use for fall protection, such as guard rails, gates, and ladder and hatch guards. Part of these guidelines includes the specific acceptable measurements for each kind of fall protection equipment. For instance, safety guard rails must be a minimum height in order to be effective, and railings before this accepted height will not meet OSHA regulations.

Secure Openings and Holes in the Floor by Installing Hatch Guards

 

Hatch guards are used to secure areas where there are openings or holes in the floor. The opening or hole could be the result of a hatch being left opened or in situations where hatch covers have not yet been installed while a building is still under construction. The guards have to fit around the hatch opening and allow for sufficient clearance for the hatch to fully open. There should not be any restrictions other than those created by the size of the hole. Safety gates need to be attached to the guards where they swing outwards and away from the hatch opening.

Create Noticeable Barriers with Visual Warning Line Systems

Visual warning line systems help section off specific areas for a variety of purposes. For instance, you could place this type of system around a parking lot prior to resealing the pavement. You are also able to use the system as a warning method in locations where a flat surface abruptly ends and is followed by a large drop-off, like on the ends of a roof. When used in this manner, it creates a clear barrier to prevent accidental falls anytime roofing work is being completed.

Visual Warning Line Systems Can Be Used for Crowd Control

 

Besides helping to section off areas and create barriers, visual warning line systems can also be used for situations requiring crowd control. The warning line posts are often set up where warning flags or ropes are attached in between each one to create a clear path for people to follow. You could also section of large areas for times you want people to wait in specific locations, such as prior to retail store openings during special sales events like Black Friday.

Prevent Accidental Falls through Skylights by Installing Skylight Guards

Accidental falls through skylights on roofs is an issue organizations need to address and resolve. The best way to prevent this type of accident in your work place is to install skylight guards directly over every single skylight on the roof of your building. The guards have wire mesh openings on the top and sides, to still allow sunlight to pass through and into the building, while creating a protective barrier.

Skylight Guards Are Designed to Break Falls and Support Weight

 

The design of OSHA-approved skylight guards is able to break the fall and support the weight of a person, and prevent them from falling through the skylight. The frame has cross sections of metal supports, which evenly distribute weight when it is applied to the top of the guards. There are different options for installing guards over your skylights, including guards that require no welding, mounting or drilling.

Portable Guard Rails Provide Fall Protection for Roofing Projects

Installing new roofs on your facility will require using portable guard rails. The rails should be set up and installed around the exterior of the roof prior to work starting. The rails are necessary in order to prevent workers from accidently falling off of the roof and being seriously injured. Once work is completed, the guard rails can be taken down and stored for future roofing projects.

Create Temporary Barriers to Limit Access with Portable Guard Rails

 

Portable guard rails are able to be used to create barriers around areas where you want to temporarily limit access. For example, you could set up and place the railings around a parking lot that is being resealed, to prevent people from parking and walking in the area. Portable railings are also be used to block off specific areas where equipment is being used, such as any time the exterior windows on your building are being washed.

Protect Against Falls by Installing Safety Rails and Mezzanine Safety Gates

Ensuring your employees’ safety while accessing and working in raised areas is your responsibility. Raised walk ways and storage areas in your plant need to be outfitted with the right types of fall protection. When there is a drop off to areas below, you need to have a barrier in place in order to prevent accidental falls. You might create this barrier by using approved safety rails. Entry ways into these areas also need to be properly secured by installing mezzanine safety gates.

Mezzanine Safety Gates Need to Be Installed Correctly to be Effective

 

Correctly installing mezzanine safety gates is important in order to prevent someone from walking through the gate and accidently falling. Gates are commonly installed where they open inwards into the mezzanine area rather than outwards. If they were installed so they swung outwards, the gates would not be effective in preventing accidental falls as they would open into empty space.

Use a Ladder Safety Gate with Fixed and Caged Ladders

Falls from high areas can be fatal so it is important to take the necessary precautions to lower the risks of accidents occurring. A ladder safety gate is a necessary component you should make sure is included anytime you are using fixed and caged ladders on the exterior of your building. The safety gate is designed to stop employees from accidently walking off of raised locations and falling to the ground.

Portable Guard Rails Could Include Using a Ladder Safety Gate

 

A ladder safety gate can be part of your portable guard rails when they are moved from one location to another. The rails and gate should be fully set up and in place prior to starting work on the ladder. By taking the time to ensure safety is followed, it helps to prevent avoidable accidents, such as employees accessing areas where maintenance work is being completed.

Review Current Guidelines for Safety Rail Requirements Prior to Starting New Building Projects

Certain types of buildings and structures require installing safety rail in order to create safe working environments. The size and overall design of the railing must meet and satisfy OSHA guidelines in order for it to be compliant. Whenever starting a new building construction project where railings are to be installed, it is worth your time to review the current requirements. This will help you avoid situations of having to replace them later when your building is inspected.

Some Organizations Use both Portable and Permanently Installed Safety Rail Products

 

It is possible you might require both portable and permanently installed safety rail at your facility. Portable railing is designed to be used to temporarily block off work areas and locations, such as during truck loading and unloading or maintenance projects. Permanent railing should be installed in areas where you require the railing to remain long term, like along elevated walk ways and mezzanines.

Use a Safety Gate to Prevent Access in Restricted Work Areas

A safety gate helps to prevent unauthorized access in restricted work spaces throughout your facility. For example, you may want to place a gate at entrances and exits to production floors where specific kinds of safety gear are required. You can display warning and caution signs on the exterior of the gates announcing what equipment are required in order to enter the work location. As a result, your employees are well aware that they should not enter the area unless wearing the proper equipment.
 

Install a Safety Gate along Openings in Railings Which Are Elevated Off of the Ground

 

The openings at the top of railings which are elevated above the floor frequently require a safety gate to be installed. The safety gate allows people to move and transition up and down stairs or a ladder, while at the same time works as a preventive measure against accidental falls. The gate should also never be propped open and needs to remain closed whenever it is not being used in order to be effective.

Skylight Guarding Helps to Prevent Accidental Falls

Some building designs may include the use of skylights to allow natural sunlight into the interior of the building. By using natural sunlight, it helps to illuminate work areas and help reduce the number of lights in operation during the day. Any building that has skylights also needs to have skylight guarding installed. The guarding acts as a barrier anytime someone is working or performing maintenance on the roof to prevent accidentally falling through the skylight.

Not Using Skylight Guarding over Skylights Is Just Like Having a Hole in Your Roof

 

Unprotected skylights on the roof your building is considered the equivalent of a hole in your roof according to OSHA guidelines and regulations. This is because skylights do not provide any protection in the event someone was to trip, fall and land on top of the skylight. The force of the impact from the fall could be strong enough where the person actually falls through the skylight and be seriously injured. It is your responsibility to ensure your employees, contractors and other people who access your roof are protected by making sure you have skylight guarding installed over all of your skylights.

Make Sure Permanent Guard Rails Are Correctly Anchored in Place

It is important to ensure permanent guard rails are properly anchored and secured in place. You could use mounting brackets to attach the railing to and bolt it down into the surface where the railing is being installed. You need to make sure railings are firmly in place and do not wobble or sway excessively after mounting processes are complete. In the event you notice the railings seem loose and not secure, you may need to use shorter sections of railings and increase the number of mounting brackets.

Permanent Guard Rails Can Be Installed Using Concrete

 

Another option for installing permanent guard rails commonly used during new building construction is to use concrete to firmly secure each leg support. The length of each leg does require it to be sunk to a specific depth in order to avoid the top of the railing from swaying and moving excessively. You also have to account for this added length so your railings are the recommended height once they have been fully installed.

Lower the Risks of Accidents and Injuries by Using Safety Guard Rails

Organizations are required by law to create and maintain safe working environments for their employees. The types of laws which influence the materials and items required for your facility depends upon industry. For instance, manufacturing firms often require safety guard rails to be placed around dangerous equipment and on elevated walk ways and storage areas. The guard rails are necessary because they help to lower the risks of accidental falls, accidents and injuries.

Safety Guard Rails Have to Satisfy Specific Regulatory Standards

 

There are specific guidelines used to determine whether your safety guard rails meet OSHA and other government regulatory compliances. In certain cases older buildings may have railings which do not meet current standards. Specific provisions were made in the past that has allowed these organizations to continue using their pre-existing safety equipment. However, any time the business removes and replaces their older railings and other equipment, they must replace it with the currently accepted standards.

Ladder Guards Are One Kind of Equipment Used at Construction Sites

Construction sites need to make sure they incorporate specific kinds of safety equipment during building processes. For instance, ladder guards should be used at the base and top of the ladders to prevent accidents. Guards placed around the base of the ladder help to prevent people from walking around and under the ladder when a worker is on the ladder. Base guards also aid in lowering the risks of accidently knocking the ladder over. Safety guards placed at the top of the ladder helps to lower the risks of workers falling from elevated work areas.

Portable and Permanently Installed Ladder Guards Are Available for Your Building

 

There are different styles of OSHA approved ladder guards available to meet the needs of your business. You are able to find guards that can be installed permanently in a fixed location. These styles are often installed after building construction has been completed, such as over hatch openings. Other styles provide portability in order to be used in multiple locations throughout your facility. Portable models are ideal anytime maintenance, repairs or construction is being performed in specific areas in and around your building.

Safety Railing Is Available in Two Basic Styles for Your Organization

There are two basic styles of safety railing available for use in and around your facility. One type of railing you can select is permanently installed in fixed locations around your building. For example, you may use this railing on elevated walk ways, loading docks and other areas which remain the same. The railing should meet the minimum OSHA requirements for height after installation, based upon the measurement from the ground to the top of railing. 

Portable Safety Railing Is another Type of Railing You Can Use

 

Another type of safety railing you can use in your building is portable railing. This kind of railing allows you to move it from one area to another, set it up, use it short term and then take it back down. Portable railing is well suited for temporary job tasks and functions, like maintenance duties and unloading and loading trucks. You are also able to use portable railing for construction projects and roofing projects.

Make Sure Safety Gates Are Installed at the Correct Height

When installing safety gates you need to make sure they are installed at the same height as your guard railing. You would not want to install the gate at the floor level as this could make the entryway unsecure and unsafe. Rather the gate should be able to block entry to the location where someone has to physically open the gate and are unable to step over it.

Install Safety Gates at the Same Time You Install Permanent Guard Railings

 

Anytime you are installing permanent guard railings in your facility you will also want to include safety gates at set intervals. The gates allow your authorized employees to cross from one work area to another. Gates also help to prevent people from falling when they are used on walkways elevated above dangerous equipment and machinery. In this situation the gate not only serves as an entry and exit but also a barrier.

Always Make Sure to Install OSHA Approved Safety Rails

Certain work locations around your building need to have safety rails installed for various reasons such as preventing accidental falls from high locations. You should make sure the gates you select meet or exceed current OSHA guidelines. By ensuring you use railings that meet OSHA safety guidelines is smart risk management.

Use Approved OSHA Safety Gates Along with Your Guard Rails

You have to make sure to include approved OSHA safety gates anytime you want an opening along railings. Gates should be placed in locations where ladders and stairs are used to prevent people from accidently falling. You will want to also include gates to make accessing equipment and machinery easy by authorized personnel. The gate should be mounted corrected so the top rail of the gate is level with the top rail of your guard rails and should satisfy the current OSHA guidelines.

Approved OSHA Safety Gates Are Often Installed to Swing Outwards

 

The swing of approved OSHA safety gates will depend upon how the gate is mounted to your railing. In most situations the gate is attached to your railings where it swings outward rather than inwards. For instance, if the gate is placed at the top of stairs or a ladder, then the gate should swing outwards and not towards the stairs or ladder. If the gate is installed into railings placed around dangerous equipment, the gate also swings outwards and away from the equipment.

Obtain Safety Equipment Required for Construction Projects from a Rail Company

You will need to include safety equipment like guard rails, gates, skylight guarding, and hatch guards as part of a new building. Even during the building process the construction company needs to use safety railing and other safety equipment to complete the required work. You can obtain the necessary equipment needed during construction work, as well as for the building from our rail company.

Use the Safety Equipment Available from a Rail Company to Make Your Building Safe

 

The types of items you require from our rail company depend upon the location where the safety equipment is going to be used. For example, your maintenance workers often need portable guard rails to set up and block off areas where they are performing repairs and maintenance on equipment. Anytime work is being performed on your roof you also require guard rails as well as mobile fall restraint systems. If you maintain your own parking lot and sidewalks around your building you will want to make sure you have visual warning line systems. In addition to these items there are other safety systems and equipment available to help make your workplace safe.

Move Your Visual Warning Systems Using a Stanchion Cart

When you need to move your visual warning line system from one work site to another you can easily transport the poles using a stanchion cart. This type of cart is designed to hold a specific number of stanchion poles securely in place. Using the cart makes it easier to set up and take down your warning line posts. Since the cart is on wheels you are able to move it to each area you need to place or pick up a post.

You Can Use a Stanchion Cart for Storing You Stanchion Posts

 

There are several pieces of equipment required in order to set up a visual warning line system. You will need the right types of stanchion posts and flags placed at the correct spacing. For instance, you should place a stanchion every 50 feet when using plastic OSHA flags. In addition to these basic items you may want to also have access to a stanchion cart for storing your stanchion posts anytime they are not in use.

Use an Industrial Safety Gate and Guard Rails to Section off Restricted Work Areas

You can section off unsafe work areas in your facility my installing an OSHA approved industrial safety gate and guard rails. The rails will prevent employees from wandering into these restricted locations or getting too close to production equipment. Gates allow authorized workers the ability to access the work locations when wearing the appropriate safety equipment or to perform routine maintenance.

Use Signage with Your Industrial Safety Gate and Guard Rails

 

You will want to make sure to use the right types of signage in locations where you have installed an industrial safety gate and guard rails. For example, if workers are required to wear hard hats and safety goggles, you should have a warning sign stating this equipment is needed to enter the location. When the gate and railings are near working machinery you might want a sign that states to keep the gate closed while equipment is in operation. By properly placing signage near gates you help increase awareness about potential hazards and often help to prevent accidents in your workplace.

What Is the OSHA Guard Rails Height Requirement?

There might be some confusion about OSHA guard rails height requirements. Depending upon the age of your plant you may have some guard rails which were grandfathered in at the time OSHA increased the height requirement to 42 inches. Existing railings that had a vertical height of at least 36 inches have been accepted to provide suitable safety in work areas. It should be pointed out the railings had to be permanently installed in their locations in order to be grandfathered in when the height was increased.

Removing Existing Railings Requires Replacing Them with Approved OSHA Guard Rails

 

Companies which remodel or update their facilities have to make sure they meet the current safety guidelines and requirements. You might be expanding your loading dock or installing a new roof where your existing rails has to be removed. If you were to remove any permanently installed guard rails that were grandfathered in by OSHA you must replace them with the new OSHA guard rails height requirement. It is your responsibility to check the current guidelines and make sure your facility remains compliant.

Install a Self-Closing Safety Gate to Help Prevent Falls

In certain locations in your facility you will want to install a self-closing safety gate. This type of safety gate automatically closes after someone passes through the gate. An ideal location to install these kinds of gates is at the tops of stairwells leading up to mezzanines used for storage. The gate can prevent someone from accidently falling down the stairs anytime they are picking up or dropping off items in storage.

Use a Self-Closing Safety Gate in Areas Where Employees May Have Items in Their Hands

 

A self-closing safety gate is well suited for areas where your employees may not always be able to have their hands free. For instance, you maintenance workers could be entering a restricted area and carrying tools and replacement parts. Rather than having to set down these items, they can still open the safety gate and it will close behind them. The direction the gate opens is reversible to suit with your facility and needs.

A Ladder Safety Gate Helps to Restrict Access to Ladders

When using ladders in your work environments it is important to restrict access to only those employees who need to use the ladders. You also need to make sure the ladders are securely in place and they cannot be easily knocked over. One way to create a restricted location, while also taking steps to help lower the risks for accidents is to use a ladder safety gate. This type of gate blocks off the location where the ladder is being used.

Construction Industries Move a Ladder Safety Gate around Their Job Sites

 

A ladder safety gate can be installed permanently in a fixed location or moved from one location to another. For example, in the construction industry, this type of safety gate has to be moved from one job site to the next as construction projects are completed. Rather than installing the gate permanently at the job site, it is set up in the desired location and moved around until the work has been completed.

Not Following OSHA Safety Gate Requirements Can Result in Fines and Accidents

Providing and maintaining safe working environments are the responsibility of organizations. It is does not matter what industry the business is in, as there are safety requirements for all types of operations. OSHA and other government agencies set standards for maintaining safe working conditions. These guidelines must be followed otherwise the organization runs the risk of not only having employees get injured while at work, but also being fined. A good example is lack of OSHA safety gates. OSHA safety gates are inexpensive, easy to install and an easy way to avoid fines.

You Need to Verify Safety Gates Meet OSHA Safety Gate Requirements

 

When ordering safety equipment for your organization, such as safety gates, you need to verify the equipment meets and satisfies OSHA safety gate requirements. Failing to verify this information could result in added expenses for your company. Should OSHA come in and discover you were not using approved safety gates they will require you to replace the gates as well as may fine you for not following the regulations. Fortunately, you do not have to worry about this anytime you obtain your safety equipment from Safety Rail Company, as all of our products meet or exceed the current OSHA requirements.

Organizations Need to Install Safety Railings in Order to Prevent Falls

Safety railings should be installed in any location where one of your employees could accidently fall and get injured or hurt. Railings can be placed along the edges of elevated locations and have to meet the OSHA required heights. Railings need to be inspected on a regular basis to ensure they remain secure, intact and are noticeable. For example, if your inspection reveals paint is missing from areas of the railing, you will want to repaint the railing.

Safety Railings Can Be Placed Around Machinery and Equipment

 

Another application for safety railings is to place them around dangerous machinery and equipment. The railings will prevent employees from walking up to or near the machinery or equipment while it is in operation. In addition to using the railings, it is often common for employers to attach warning, danger or notice signs to the railings. It is important to remember as an employer, it is your responsibility to create a safe working environment for your employees.

Make Sure Every Hatch in Your Facility Has Hatch Guards Installed

There can be several locations where hatches need to be installed in your building. Hatches may be found on your roof as well as on the ground floor for access to sewer and electrical lines. It is your responsibility to make sure every hatch has hatch guards placed around it. These guards will prevent people from accidently falling down into the hole whenever the hatch cover is open.

Several Types of Businesses Requires Using Hatch Guards

 

Construction companies, electric companies, telephone companies and other such businesses should have a supply of hatch guards on hand and available. Anytime work is being performed in a location where a cover is opened or removed the guard needs to be set up and in place around the opening. For example, telephone or electric companies working on lines underground accessed through a manhole cover have to block off the area with the guard before workers descend into the hole.

Section of Work Areas by Using Visual Warning Line Systems

Visual warning line systems can be used in order to section off specific areas and locations. You are able to set up posts and flags to block off access while certain types of work are being performed. For example, this system is ideal for companies specializing in paving and sealing parking lots. Anytime a section of the parking lot is being paved or sealed, the warning lines prevent people from driving through the area and keep your workers safe.

Use Visual Warning Line Systems to Load or Unload Trucks

 

You can use visual warning line systems anytime you receive a delivery or are loading a truck for shipment. You will want to section off the location to prevent employees and other people from accessing the area. Only the workers who are responsible for unloading or loading the truck are allowed to be in the sectioned off area. This type of setup is ideal especially if forklifts or other kinds of machinery are being used to load or unload the truck.

Hatch and Ladder Guards Can Help Prevent Accidental Injuries and Falls

Using hatch and ladder guards aids in preventing accidental falls and injuries. These types of protective railing systems are designed to fit around hatch locations and places where ladders are used. You can find both permanent and portable solutions to fit with your organizational needs and requirements. Before opening a hatch or using a ladder you should make sure the guards are properly set up and installed.

Hatch and Ladder Guards Are Necessary Equipment for Construction Sites

 

Construction sites will require the use of hatch and ladder guards. Not only can portable hatch guards be used around hatches, but also converted and set up to be used as portable guard rails. You do need to use guard rails in any area where there is a direct drop off to the ground below, such as on the roof or on floors that are still under construction. The use of ladder guards helps to prevent people from walking into or under the ladder, as well as lower the chances for accidently knocking the ladder over.

What is the Required Height of a Permanent Safety Rail?

There can be some confusion about the required height of a safety rail in order to satisfy OSHA requirements. At one time, rails which were at least 36 inches tall and permanently installed were sufficient because they were installed before OSHA building codes went into effect. However, after building codes went into effect, OSHA changed the requirements for the overall height required for guard rails. Certain organizations were grandfathered in and allowed to leave the 36 inch tall rails in place, due to the expense for replacing such systems. The current OSHA building code states that guard rails should be at least 42 inches tall, measured from the base of the floor to the top of the rail.

What is the Required Height of a Temporary Safety Rail?

 

The OSHA requirement for a temporary safety rail is at least 42 inches tall. Since these types of guard rails are put up, taken down and not permanently installed, there is not a grandfather clause. Organizations which were using 36 inch rails prior to OSHA building codes had to replace their temporary guard rails once the new building codes took effect.

Use Mezzanine Safety Gates and Guard Rails around the Open Sides of a Mezzanine

In order to create storage space inside large open warehouses, factories and other industrial buildings, it is common to install steel mezzanines. Mezzanines are smaller, sub-sections of elevated floors, often installed in corners with a stairwell. The open area of the mezzanine floor often only has two walls from the corner and the other two sides are left completely open to the ground floor. Since this is an elevated structure, you will need to install mezzanine safety gates and guard rails around the perimeter, in order to prevent accidental falls.

Mezzanine Safety Gates Can be used with Any Elevated Walkway

 

Besides using mezzanine safety gates as part of your steel mezzanines, you can also use these gates with any elevated walkway or semi-permanent structure in your facility. For example, you may have an industrial catwalk installed above equipment, which is used to perform maintenance on the elevated sections of the equipment. However, when the equipment is in operation, you will want to make sure the catwalk is blocked off at both ends with safety gates, along with warning signs to warn against entering the location while the equipment is in operation.

Use a Safety Gate to Restrict Access and to Prevent Falls

helps to create a barrier to prevent people from falling or gaining access to restricted areas inside and around your building. You should install gates in any location where someone could easily fall down and get injured or in areas to limit access. For example, gates could be installed at the top of stairs, at the bottom of stairs, or as part of a guard rail.

Avoid Creating a Hazard When Installing a Safety Gate

 

The placement and installation of a safety gate should not encumber or create a hazard whenever it is opened. The gate will need to swing clearly open without hitting other people, objects, or disrupting other work processes. If there are objects, equipment or other items in the way of the gate, it creates a hazard, both for the person trying to access the gate, as well as people walking between the gate and the objects. You may also want to use caution signs on your gates to include safety messages, such as to stand clear anytime the gate is opened.

Prevent People from Falling through Skylights by using Skylight Guards

Industrial buildings which have skylights should have skylight guards installed in order to prevent accidents. Skylights are a common cause of falls when people are working on the roof. Falling through a skylight can be fatal and can result in death. By installing guards around and over your skylights, you are able to prevent these types of falls, while ensuring the safety of anyone working on your roof.

Safety Agencies Require Skylight Guards for Commercial Buildings

 

Skylight guards are required by various safety agencies for commercial buildings. The guard needs to include a screen or other barrier which will support the weight of a person, in the event they trip and fall down onto the top of guard. The guard is designed to stop the person from falling through the skylight and getting hurt. Guards should be installed so that they completely cover the skylight.

Portable Guard Rails are Required Equipment Needed by Construction Companies

Construction companies which undertake new building projects are required to use fall protection equipment. This commonly includes harness systems and lifelines but many are now utilizing portable guard rails. There is far less training required and workers are more productive when they are unencumbered by ropes. What happens when an employee forgets to tie-off or just neglects Personal Fall Arrest System training?  Portable guard rail is the solution for construction site safety.

Use Portable Guard Rails to Temporarily Block off Access to Sections in Warehouses

 

The use of portable guard rails can be required to block off sections to prevent access for short periods of time. For instance, in storage warehouses, anytime you are using a forklift or other equipment to move items around, you should block off the area with guard rails to prevent others from accessing the location. Once the items have been moved, you can take down the rails and use them in another location.

Install Permanent Guard Rails to Fix Areas with Drop Offs

As a business owner, you are responsible to ensure the safety of your employees and visitors. You should inspect all aspects and locations of your facility to verify they meet or exceed OSHA guidelines, as well as other safety agencies. Whenever you find locations which could be potentially hazardous or result in an accident or injury, you need to take steps to resolve this situation. For example, your loading dock could have areas where they drop off to the ground below. This is a safety hazard that can be resolved by installing permanent guard rails.

Permanent Guard Rails Can Help Limit Your Organization’s Liability

 

Besides helping to create safety in your facility, permanent guard rails can also help to limit your liability. Slip and fall accidents are one of the more common types of accidents which often results in the business owner being taken to court. The injured party has to prove the owner was negligent and allowed a potentially dangerous condition to occur that resulted in their accident. However, business owners, who take the time and install the right safety equipment, like guard rails, will be able to show they took every step possible to help prevent an accident was exercising due diligence.  Fall protections is smart risk management.

Safety Guard Rails Not Only Prevent Falls but also Provides Support

Safety guard rails should be used on stairways, landings and other elevated locations. People can grab onto the rail whenever they are walking up or down stairs for added support. Railings also serve to provide a barrier from a drop off where someone could easily walk off a ledge if they were not paying attention, like on loading dock.
  

Use Safety Guard Rails along Emergency Evacuation Routes

 

Another location where you can use safety guard rails is for evacuation routes in your plant or facility. During an emergency, such as a fire, the power may go out, and there will be smoke. This can make it difficult for people to find their way out of the building or down corridors, stairways and other routes to safety. By installing guard rails, people are able to follow the railing along and know they are going in the right direction for evacuation.

Ladder Guards Help Provide Safety in Areas You Use Ladders

The purpose of ladder guards is to help provide safety in locations where ladders are in use. A ladder guard is placed on a rooftop as an approach to an access ladder. A ladder guard will funnel personnel to the ladder acting as a control zone.  Distractions can happen quickly. A simple cell phone call as a person is approaching a ladder on a roof edge can be life threatening.  A ladder guard at the base of the ladder can be an easy method of preventing people from accidently walking off a roof while approaching a ladder. 

Use Hatch Guards around Rooftop Access Hatches and Other Removable Covers

 

Rooftop access hatches are required to have permanently installed hatch guards. The railings and gate on the hatch guards act as a barrier to prevent people from accidently falling through the hatch opening when left open. Falls tend to happen in areas that people don’t consider as hazards. Everyone knows to be careful near a roof edge but falls often happen far away for roof edges. The two most common falls are through skylight cover and open access hatches. Hatch guards and skylight guards are a key element to any rooftop fall prevention strategy.

Safety Railing Is One Type of Fall Prevention Equipment

Organizations have the responsibility of creating safe working environments. OSHA and other government agencies will have specific requirements for different types of protections, such as safe noise levels, fall protection and providing safety equipment. For instance, safety railing should be installed in any location which is elevated off of ground level in order to prevent accidental falls.

Use Safety Railing to Create a Barrier that Prevents Falls

 

Safety railing can be used on stairwells, landings, and other elevated places. Besides these locations, portable railing can be used to secure potentially hazardous work locations. You can install rails around machinery and equipment to prevent access when it is in operation or during maintenance periods. Railings can be set up around access covers where someone could fall into a whole without this barrier in place. You can also use portable railings on roof tops near the edge of the roof whenever work is being performed.

Make Your Skylights Secure by Installing Skylight Guarding

When you have skylights on the roof of your building you are required to secure each skylight. OSHA views skylights in a similar manner as they would a hole in your roof or other location. If someone is able to fall into a hole, they are also equally able to fall through a skylight. In order to make your skylights secure you should install skylight guarding.

You Can Get Custom Sizes for Your Skylight Guarding

 

Skylight guarding fits around and over your existing skylights to create a protective barrier. It can be obtained in custom sizes to fit over your skylights. The covers can protect personnel with significantly reducing the light they provide. No welding, mounting or drilling is required in order to install our guarding. The steel used in the construction of the guarding meets OSHA guidelines and is able to prevent falls, as well as skylight glass breakage.

Use Safety Rails in Your Building to Help Prevent Accidental Falls

Safety rails can be used to help prevent accidental falls in your facility. These types of rails should be placed in any location which is elevated off of the ground. The rails prevent employees from walking off a ledge and falling, such as loading docks. The rails can also be used on ground level to section off different work locations. They can be used in areas where dangerous equipment is in operation or areas where other types of safety equipment are required.

Portable Rail can be a better solution than Permanent Rail

 

The term portable rail can be a misleading. Facility managers often think that if the rail is going to be there forever, and that they should only be looking at permanent installed rail. Portable Rail can be a better solution.  Why?  It has the same lifespan as permanent rail, does to require any drilling, bolting or roof penetrations, does void rooftop warranties. It also can be easily moved in the future for rooftop repairs saving cost permanent rail removal. Most importantly it is less expensive that traditional welded and bolted in place railing.

Safety Gates Can Be Required to Create Safe Work Environments

As an employer, it is your responsibility to create a safe work environment for your employees. There are different government agencies which prescribe the proper level or protection required for various industries. For example, the use of safety gates can be required in manufacturing and production facilities. The gates help prevent access to dangerous equipment and machinery when it is in operation. 

You Can Find Permanent and Portable Safety Gates for Your Facility

 

There are different types of safety gates available for use in your facility. You can find gates that can be permanently installed in a fixed location. You can also find gates that can be moved from one area to another in your facility. Portable gates can be used to block off specific areas, such as in locations where a fork lift is being operated, to prevent employees from accidently walking into the location.

Staying OSHA-Compliant: Skylight Guards

Regulations for OSHA compliance, in regards to skylight guarding, are strict and nonnegotiable. They can also be a bit confusing. OSHA requires that every skylight floor opening and hole be guarded by a skylight screen or a fixed standard railing, on all exposed sides. It also requires that such skylight guards be capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds, applied perpendicularly at any one area on the guard.

According to OSHA, They shall be of such construction and mounting that under ordinary loads or impacts, they will not deflect downward sufficiently to break the glass below them. Furthermore, their construction should be of grillwork, with openings that are not more than 4 inches long, or of slat work with openings not more than 2 inches wide, with length unrestricted.
Safety Rail Company takes the guesswork out of meeting OSHA compliance, by providing top-quality, OSHA-compliant safety guard rails and skylight guards. The SRC 360 Skylight Guard is both simple and effective, made of powder-coated steel construction that prevents falls and breakage of skylight glass. Custom sizes and colors are available, and no drilling, welding or mounting is required.

Safety Rail Company prides itself on providing American-made, OSHA-compliant safety equipment designed to keep you and your employees safe on the job. With such affordable prices and high quality equipment, Safety Rail Company is tough to beat.

Staying OSHA-Compliant with the SRF Visual Warning Line X-Stanchion

Safety Rail Company provides visual warning systems to keep your workplace safe and OSHA-compliant. Installing a visual warning system can reduce the cost of an entire roof installation, by creating controlled access zones and visually protecting the non-serviceable areas of your roof.
The SRC Visual Warning Line X-Stanchion is both collapsible and portable, for easy transportation from jobsite to jobsite. Plastic OSHA flags require a stanchion spaced every 50 feet, and stainless steel flag line requires a stanchion every 20 feet. Combine the X-Stanchions with the SRC Visual Warning Line X-Stanchion Cart, so that you can easily transport up to eight stanchions. The SRC Visual Warning Line X-Stanchion Cart is available with stainless steel or plastic OSHA visual-warning line flags.

According to OSHA regulations, a visual-warning line system must be used 15 feet or more from the edge of the roof. Stay OSHA-compliant with Safety Rail Company’s visual-warning line systems.

Staying OSHA-Compliant at a Temporary Jobsite

If you need to meet OSHA compliance for a temporary job and simply can’t have permanent safety rails installed onsite, then Safety Rail Company can help. We offer rental programs for our mobile safety rail systems, so that you can keep your employees safe on the job no matter the length of time that the job may take. We realize that each job is different, and because of this we have flexible rental options available so that your specific needs can be met at all times.
Let Safety Rail Company CAD-model your fall hazard area, provide a detailed material requirement and installation plan for your jobsite, and offer a competitive rental proposal. Since each job is unique, in terms of size and access requirements, the CAD-model allows us to determine exactly what you need to make your temporary jobsite safe, efficient and OSHA-compliant.
If you end up requiring a more permanent solution, once your safety rail has been installed, Safety Rail Company allows you to convert rental costs into a purchase. With all of the convenience and ease-of-use that Safety Rail Company has to offer, why would you choose anyone else for your safety rail needs?

SRC’S Convenient CAD Modeling Services

Safety Rail Company makes it simple to determine exactly how much safety rail you require for a particular job with our CAD modeling service.  Because each job is unique, we use CAD modeling to define an exact bill of materials for any size job. Whether we’re working with simple napkin drawings, or complex architectural blueprints, we can turn them into an easy-to-understand safety rail project plan.

CAD stands for computer-aided design and refers to the use of computer systems to assist in the creation or optimization of a design. CAD modeling is important because it increases efficiency by allowing us to discover exactly how much safety equipment you will be requiring, without any guesswork. This means you won’t have to overpay for a safety rail that you end up needing, and you can have the convenience of viewing the finished safety rail installation job before it has been done.
Our CAD modeling service is completely free, so you have nothing to lose by coming to Safety Rail Company to satisfy your safety equipment needs. Let Safety Rail Company prove to you that were the best at keeping employees safe on the job, by providing you with a free plan and detailed quote for your jobsite.

Portable Fall Protection from Safety Rail Company

A workplace fall fatality is a tragedy that can be easily avoided. Get OSHA compliant quickly without costly custom rail installation with the SRC 360-Portable Guard Rail. The SRC 360-Portable Guard Rail allows easy installation of an OSHA compliant rail system without tools, drilling, or welding. You can save time, money, and human lives by installing over five hundred feet of this rail with only a two-person maintenance crew

These portable guard rails are not just for keeping roof tops safe. Keep all aspects of your workplace safe by installing guard rails as warehouse traffic lanes, construction excavation sites, rail yard protection, and more! The rails are powder-coated safety yellow for increased visibility and high corrosion resistance, and toe board brackets are included as a standard feature - not just as an expensive option. Best of all, these rails are removable and non-penetrating, so they’ll make future rooftop repairs easier. You won void your roof warranty by drilling through the roof membrane, as you might with permanent rail.

Let Safety Rail Company helps keep you OSHA compliant and safe for your employees. We can even help you determine the exact quantities and length of rail needed for your project in a detailed 3D CAD model! With such excellent customer service and affordability, make Safety Rail Company your first choice for all of your fall protection needs!

OSHA Compliance Regarding Fall Safety

As an employer, it’s essential to know the OSHA regulations and rules regarding fall safety in the workplace. Here at Safety Rail Company, we strive to keep our customers informed, when it comes to OSHA compliance.

OSHA requires that each employee who is constructing a leading edge, 6 feet or more above lower levels, be protected from falling by guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems and safety net systems. If a guardrail system is used to provide the fall protection and a controlled access zone has already been put into place for leading edge work, the control line may be used in lieu of a guardrail along the edge that parallels the leading edge.

Each employee at the edge of a well, pit, shaft, or similar excavation 6 feet or more in depth, shall be protected from falling by guardrail systems or covers. In addition to these requirements, any employee working on a steep roof must be protected.

At Safety Rail Company, we provide the highest quality safety equipment at affordable prices. Keeping your workplace OSHA-compliant and safe for your employees is our top priority.

installing safety rail on a jobsite is not only required by law

Installing safety rail on a jobsite is not only required by law, it’s just the right thing to do. According to OSHA statistics, the number one cause of deaths on the job is falls. Of 721 total deaths in the construction industry in 2011, 251 of those were due to falls. Keep your employees safe on the job, with Safety Rail Company.

Our safety railings, visual warning line systems and safety gates are OSHA-compliant and proven to work in preventing falls. Not only is all of our equipment high quality and dependable, it’s also simple and easy-to-use. Installation is made easy, with no drilling or welding required, so you don’t have to worry about damaging your roof by drilling holes. Our equipment comes standard as powder-coated safety yellow, for increased visibility and high corrosion resistance; however, custom colors are available, as well.

Here at Safety Rail Company, we know you care about the safety of your employees. Don’t let your employees become another statistic for OSHA to use in this year’s work-fatality reports. Safety Rail Company has everything you need to become safe and OSHA-compliant -- today.

Keeping Your Business Safe for Employees

Many employees in general industry workplaces work on level surfaces where slips, trips, and falls are common occurrences. Fortunately, these aren’t likely to result in major injuries or fatalities. However, employees who work on ladders, scaffolds, towers, and similar surfaces may face serious injuries or even death when slips, trips, or falls occur.
 

Reducing falls in the workplace can be easily done with the proper equipment. OSHA requires that employers must:
 

• Guard every floor hole into which a worker can accidentally walk
• Provide a guard rail and toe-board around every elevated open-sided platform
• Provide guardrails and toe boards around any dangerous machines or equipment regardless of height
• Other means of fall protection that may be required to keep employees safe, including hand rails and stair railings

As an employer, you are required to keep the work area free of known dangers for your employees. Safety Rail Company can help you save human lives and stay OSHA compliant with our high quality fall protection equipment. With safety guard rails, ladder guards, safety gates, visual warning line systems, and more, Safety Rail Company has everything to satisfy your fall protection needs!