In this article, we rank the most common types of rooftop guardrails to help you understand which option is the right fit for your rooftop.

Best All-Around Guardrail, Best Guardrail for Metal Roofs, Best Mounted Guardrail, Best Guardrail for Short-Term Projects

It is common to see paths present on flat rooftops. They are visible by laying down pavers, rubber mats, or something similar, and they meander around the entirety of the roof. Once you have accessed the roof, ideally this path or walkway will lead you to the necessary areas.

With so many options available on a full body harness, it’s no wonder we primarily shop on price, size, buckle types, dorsal ring placement, and even color options.

However, there is one major consideration that that could be the difference between going home or going to the hospital.

Companies and OSHA make fall protection safety complicated. Being distracted by technical jargon and confused by the wording of OSHA 1910 can leave you paralyzed from addressing known issues.

We are here to simplify fall protection for you...

Safety training isn’t just a good idea; OSHA regulations require that your personnel be trained. Often, it is argued that training is unnecessary because the employee in question had many years of experience with the given work. Years of experience will mean that they most likely know how to...

There is nothing simple about roof anchor points.

Being that is our aspiration to create simple and safe solutions for all workers at heights, we felt it necessary to address one of our most commonly asked questions...

Changes to OSHA's General Industry skylight screen requirements may have forced you out of compliance.

We have covered in great detail the changes and additions to the Working/Walking Surface rules posed by OSHA back in January of 2017...

Great news – you get to install a roof guardrail system to keep people safe. This guardrail should perform for many years, especially if a highly durable and maintenance free system like Kee Guard safety railing has been selected.

How do we create a safe and compliant work environment while maintaining high levels of productivity?

You have employees that work at height. You want them to work safely and prevent injury...

Safety doesn’t just happen.

When implementing a new safety procedure or system, do you ever consider where it came from and why it has been tasked?

OSHA does not allow chains to be used as fall protection anymore.

Due to this change in OSHA’s code, self-closing safety gates have become the go-to option for ladder protection.

That being the case, we wanted to get a more in-depth look into the mechanics of the industrial safety...

The manufacturer states that the guardrail you purchased will exceed OSHA required loads.

Will it be safe after installation?

Often times we look to the manufacturer of the safety rail to ensure the railing will be strong enough for our application. Whether it be a 200 lbs on the top...

We’ve all heard the news stories about tragic rooftop falls leaving an employee with a tragic injury or worse. Your first thoughts are of the employee and their family. Then the question of whether it was preventable begins to loom. Then you ask, are you making sure your greatest asset –...

As summer begins and the weather gets warmer outside, we see an uptick in construction and maintenance on rooftops. While working at heights has its fall hazards, additional hazards are introduced with the hotter weather. For your workers’ safety, it is important to understand how summer...

Rooftop walkway systems are often overlooked as not needed and too expensive. When it comes to rooftop safety, we recommend more than minimal protection. The benefits of elevated roof walkway systems on metal roofs protect more than just your workers but your roof as well.

For most of us, climbing ladders was something we did for fun on playgrounds growing up. Who would have thought it would turn into a necessary skill in some industries?

Because ladders are so familiar to us, they are often overlooked when it comes to your safety. It is common to see people...

Overhead lifeline systems, also known as overhead fall arrest systems, are an excellent means of fall protection safety when selected, installed, and used correctly.

Let’s look at the key items to consider when choosing the perfect fall arrest system for your company or project.

In 2017, OSHA updated its regulations for walking-working surfaces making ladder cages an ineffective means of fall protection. OSHA 1910.29(i) states that all new or replacement ladders 24 feet or higher installed on or after November 19,...

Selecting the right safety railing system is an important aspect of rooftop fall safety. Most people know they need a rooftop safety railing but aren’t sure which type is best for their requirements. Here’s a short guide to help better understand the ideal system for your rooftop.