OSHA Compliance
Meet OSHA standards with leading edge railing that is engineered to meet all load-bearing and height requirements.
Fully Customizable
Every roof is different. We can customize your leading edge guardrail to your rooftops exact specifications.
Simple Installation
Any maintenance or contracting team can install your new rooftop guardrail in no time with a few simple tools.
Durable Guardrail
Built from galvanized steel, our leading edge guardrails are engineered to withstand weather and last for years.
Benefits of Leading Edge Guardrail
Non-Penetrating Leading Edge Guardrail
A non-penetrating leading-edge rooftop guardrail gives you the confidence of complete fall protection without ever putting your roof at risk.
Because the system requires no drilling or cutting, your rooftop stays watertight and your warranty intact.
It’s the safest way to protect your people while preserving the investment you’ve already made in your building.
Learn More About Our Non-Penetrating GuardrailCustomizable Leading Edge Guardrail
Every rooftop is different, which is why this guardrail is designed to adapt.
With a fully modular, customizable layout, it easily fits around HVAC units, skylights, and even irregular roof edges.
No matter how complex your space, you’ll get continuous, reliable protection that meets compliance standards and keeps crews safe where it matters most.
Easily Installed Leading Edge Guardrail
Installation is fast, clean, and hassle-free.
The weighted, non-penetrating design means you can set it up without specialized tools or costly roof modifications, saving time and money from day one.
Even better, it can be reconfigured or expanded as your rooftop changes, giving you a flexible safety solution that grows with your needs.
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When it Comes to Installation,
You've Got Options
Self Install
Our rooftop 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 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.
