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Knowing what the minimum expectations are for any project is crucial.
From OSHA to IBC (International Building Code), the list of what a guardrail needs to comply with can feel overwhelming...
If you’re a mechanical contractor, perhaps you can relate to this scenario. You’ve finished installing or replacing some rooftop units and the project seems like it’s just about wrapped up.
Solar panel installations are growing in popularity for commercial buildings. Whether you want to increase energy efficiency, decrease your carbon footprint, or line up with green initiatives, you may be pursuing a solar panel installation.
Most solar arrays get installed on commercial...
The moment you see or hear the word "mezzanine" in your workplace, your thought should immediately turn to fall protection. In general industry, the minimum height at which fall protection is needed is 4’. Because mezzanines are typically used to store goods or machinery up off the floor...
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.
No one should have to worry about falling from height when fleeing a hazardous situation. This could happen in an emergency if your rooftop is your secondary exit route and you don't have fall protection.
According to OSHA, an exit route is a continuous and unobstructed path of exit travel...
Picture this: you and your guests savoring the ambiance of a rooftop deck and enjoying refreshing drinks while taking in the stunning views of the city or surrounding nature. Now imagine how that picture would change if someone were to fall off the deck...or off of the whole roof.
Dramatic, I...
Changes in the legislation in states like California have made dependence upon solar energy, not only more appealing, but a requirement. California is specifically pushing hard for rooftop solar installations. Rooftop solar installations mean exposure to fall hazards. Fall hazards increase...
There are two things I think of first when New York City comes to mind. The bustling streets packed with such a diverse group of people and the gorgeous skyline adorned by skyscrapers.
What happens when you put these two together?
A need for safety.
One vital aspect of NYC’s safety...
We have had this product available for a while, but have never featured it properly. KeeGuard Metal Roof Top Railings are designed to protect workers who are operating around a roof edge on a metal building. The use of S-5! clips and connectors, means that the railing system will not...
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...
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.
Have you ever stepped onto a roof, been hit by a blast of wind, and realized that your life was at risk?
We recently helped one of our customers with this very problem. They needed a certificate of occupancy, but the inspector could not complete the inspection because they were concerned...
You could be using the wrong guardrail.
I’ve heard the word temporary used in several ways for guardrail, and not all of them correct. The definition of temporary is “lasting for a limited period of time”.
There is no lack of rooftop guardrail options today. This is even true when it comes to non-penetrating guardrail systems. This was not true ten years ago.
For a while, there was a concern that non-penetrating guardrail was not actually safe, which it is. When you got past that, then you had...
These photos come from a KeeGuard rooftop railing install from one of our recent customers. We were pleased to hear them comment on how simple it was to install the system. This comment focuses on one of the core strengths of the KeeGuard rooftop railing system: simple to install.
This...
PGE arena is home to many of the EURO 2012 European football matches that are going on right now (written June, 26, 2012). When building the stadium in 2011 they turned to Kee Lite aluminum pipe railing to build the nearly 4,000 feet of safety railing that surround this modern sports arena.
We recently had the opportunity to visit the site of one of our recent roof railing customers in PA. The scope of the project was full roof perimeter protection on two buildings. Their rooftop fall protection included roof railing, skylight screens, and safety gates for ladder access points...
What sort of safety preparations does your company take to get ready for winter? In some cases, that might include restocking on winter salt, or checking that your generator is in working condition.
Have you ever considered that your rooftop might require preparation to be safe in the colder...
John F Kennedy identified himself as a donut, Thomas Edison invented the first lightbulb, fortune cookies are a Chinese dessert, and cockroaches will survive a nuclear attack.
What do all 4 of these things have in common?
Simplified Safety aims at providing more than simple off the shelf products. Our aim is to help assist you with a complete safety solution. Our solutions extend well beyond our normal range of products and processes. One example of this is a project we provided railing for in the winter of...
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