OSHA Compliance
Make your data center OSHA and IBC compliant with our pre-engineered fall protection solutions.
Durable Components
Our galvanized steel components are durable to withstand years of use and all types of weather.
Custom Fall Protection
Customize your fall protection solution to your rooftop to ensure complete and personalized protection.
Expert Assistance
Our team of fall protection experts are here to assist you through planning, ordering, and installing.
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Fall Protection and Safe Access for Data Centers
Surveying Your Data Center Rooftop
Data center rooftops present a range of potential fall hazards, from open edges and uneven surfaces to crowded service areas filled with HVAC, conduit, and cable runs. With technicians regularly accessing these spaces for maintenance and upgrades, having a proactive fall protection strategy is essential.
A well-planned rooftop fall protection system can include any or all of the following solutions:
- Kee Guard Rooftop Guardrail
- Crossover and Safe Access Stairs
- Custom Rooftop Platforms
Rooftop Guardrail for Data Centers
Rooftop guardrails are an essential safety feature for data centers, where technicians often access rooftops to service HVAC units, generators, and cooling systems. These elevated areas present serious fall hazards, especially with the increasing size and complexity of modern data center campuses. Installing OSHA-compliant guardrail systems provides permanent, passive protection.
In addition to safety, guardrails help data centers maintain operational continuity and compliance with stringent safety standards. Non-penetrating systems like Kee Guard are particularly well-suited for data centers, as they preserve roof membranes and prevent leaks that could compromise critical equipment. By integrating guardrails into facility design and maintenance plans, operators can safeguard both workers and infrastructure, ensuring that safety keeps pace with the rapid growth of digital infrastructure.
Safe Access Stairs for Data Centers
Safe access stairs are critical in data centers, where technicians need to move efficiently over pipes, conduit, and cable trays without creating trip or fall hazards. Crossover stairs provide a stable, OSHA-compliant way to navigate these obstructions while protecting sensitive infrastructure from accidental damage. Built from durable, corrosion-resistant materials, these systems ensure long-term safety and reliability in demanding environments.
For rooftop access, modular stair systems offer secure entry points that connect ground level to elevated service areas. These stairs can be customized to fit specific roof heights and layouts, maintaining compliance with safety standards while reducing the need for makeshift ladders or unsafe climbs. By implementing well-designed access stairs, data centers improve both safety and workflow efficiency, allowing maintenance teams to focus on uptime and performance.
Custom Platforms for Data Centers
Custom access platforms play a vital role in data centers by providing safe, stable working surfaces around HVAC systems, cooling units, and electrical equipment. These elevated platforms allow technicians to reach service points comfortably without overreaching or relying on ladders, reducing the risk of falls and ergonomic strain. Designed to meet OSHA and IBC standards, they ensure compliance while promoting safer, more efficient maintenance routines.
Because every data center layout is unique, custom platforms can be engineered to fit specific equipment configurations and space constraints. Modular designs make it easy to adjust height, length, and access points as facilities expand or systems are upgraded. By integrating these platforms into facility infrastructure, operators create safer service environments that protect workers, equipment, and uptime-critical operations.
Designed and Tested to
Exceed Industry Standards
Safe access platforms and stairs are engineered to meet or exceed
your local and national regulations.
- IBC Chapter 10
- Canadian National Building Code Section 3.3 & 4.1
- Ontario Building Code Section 4
When it Comes to Installation,
You've Got Options
Self Install
Our stair systems require no special labor or tools to install, making it one of the most cost effective permanent solutions. A small crew can install in a few hours. Simplified can assist your team from a distance with drawings, installation instructions, videos, and even video conferencing. Let us help you have a successful self-installation!
Supervised Installation
Want some expert oversight? We are happy to travel to your site, train your installers, supervise the entire installation, and certify that it was performed correctly. Want only one of those services, no problem. Simplified Safety has your back.
Turn Key Installation
If you would rather we handle your project from start to finish, we can take it from here. We will deliver the product to your site, lift it to your roof, comply with your internal safety protocols as well as all other regulations, install the system, and leave you with the peace of mind that your company is protected from unnecessary liability.
