Compliance
From OSHA to local building code, our guardrail will meet the safety requirements of your project.
Customizable
Our component-based guardrail can be designed to overcome almost any rooftop obstacle and layout needs.
Long Lasting
Our fall protection safety railing is made from galvanized steel or aluminum for corrosion resistance.
Easy to Install
Simple components for rooftop fall protection safety that is installed easily without special tools or labor.
Advantages of Our
Fall Protection Guardrail
Fall Protection Railing for Any Situation
Our fall protection guardrails can be cusomized to protect a variety of fall hazards. Our component system can use a variety of fittings to make custom handrail shapes without welding.
We can accommodate most roof types. We have light-weight, counter balances and narrow, post weights for non-penetrating railing on flat roofs. We can mount to parapet walls, standing seam roofs, and corrugated roofs.
Our fall protection guardrails can also protect rooftop hatches, skylights, and interior mezzanines. If you need fall protection railing, we've got you covered.
Fall Protection Railing that Complies with Federal and Local Code
You need a guardrail that is compliant with more than just OSHA.
From local building codes to state-run OSHA regulations like Cal-OSHA, our guardrail can be customized to accommodate the myriad of load and design requirements.
It's easy to incorporate infill panels of varying styles to meet the 4-inch sphere rule. We can modify the types and quantity of weights to meet 50 pounds per linear foot without overloading your roof. Don't forget to make sure that wind requirements are considered for at-risk locations.
We can perform a remote audit where we use satellite imagery to identify hazards, discuss site specific conditions, and create a detailed report including next steps.
Easily Installed Fall Protection Guardrail
Whether you're a contractor or the owner of the building, guardrail that is easy to install saves you time and money.
Easy doesn't just mean slap it together. Sometimes a project has an unplanned obstacle and the original guardrail layout doesn't work. Our guardrail is easy to modify on the fly. A cut pipe here or an additional fitting there is much easier to acquire than a whole new welded guardrail.
From standard installation to unplanned modifications, all you need is a couple of power tools and an allen key to get the job done.
Non-Penetrating Guardrail
Kee Guard® is a non-penetrating passive fall protection railing that is customizable to your rooftop to ensure everyone is protected from fall hazards. If you want to protect both your people and your roof, while supporting green initiatives, then this is the guardrail for you.
Metal Roof Guardrail
Kee Guard® also works as fall protection railing for metal roofs. For standing seam metal roofs, we use non-penetrating S5! clamps. For corrugated or r-panel roofs, we use a custom plate with screws and butyl tape for sealing.
Parapet Mounted Guardrail
Our fall protection railing can be mounted to an existing parapet wall to ensure the height requirements are met and that your people are safe. Using Kee Klamp fittings allows us to customize your railing and how it attaches to your parapet.
Roof Hatch Guardrail
Roof hatches are a commonly overlooked fall hazard on your rooftop. Not any more. With our roof hatch railing, you can protect workers as they access and egress from your roof. Don't forget a self-closing safety gate to protect users around an open roof hatch.
Skylight Guardrail
Skylights are an easy to miss fall hazard on rooftops that need to be protected. Our skylight railing can be designed around most skylights to protect anyone on your rooftop from these potential fall hazards. These are especially useful with skylight smoke vents.
Custom Mounted Guardrail
Whether you load product on a mezzanine or have an open loading dock, we have a guardrail that can be designed to your specific needs. We can include self-closing safety gates for ladder access, pallet gates for safe loading onto the mezzanine, and toeboard when OSHA requires it.
When it Comes to Installation,
You've Got Options
Self Install
KeeGuard guardrail requires no special labor or tools to install, making it one of the most cost effective permanent solutions. A crew of 2-3 workers can install as much as 600lf in one day. 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.
OSHA Fall Protection Guardrail Requirements
Applicable OSHA Codes
Here is a list of the OSHA codes and requirements that are important for fall protection guardrail.
Federal OSHA General Industry
General Industry codes cover every employment location unless there exist an industry specific code, like with Construction.
- 1910.28 - Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection.
- 1910.29 - Fall protection systems and falling object protection - criteria and practices.
Federal OSHA Construction Code
Construction codes apply to work for construction, alteration, and/or repair, including painting and decorating.
- 1926.500 - Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart.
- 1926.501 - Duty to have fall protection.
- 1926.502 - Fall protection systems criteria and practices.
When installing guardrail, whether for General Industry or for Construction, there are some common standards that need to be complied with. Those standards are:
- Every guardrail must be 42 inches in height. In General Industry, you have a +/- 3 inch allowance.
- The top rail must withstand a force of 200 pounds.
- You must have a midrail halfway between the top rail and the walking/working surface so that a 19 inch sphere cannot pass through the guardrail.
- The midrail must withstand a force of 150 pounds.
- Fall protection guardrail is needed when you can fall into dangerous equipment or the fall is equal to or greater than 4 feet in General Industry and 6 feet in Construction.
