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.