Guard Railings

Guard railings are usually installed at factories and industries to prevent damage to equipment and facilities, and eliminate or minimize damage related to workplace accidents and collisions. They are an excellent cost-effective solution.

 Guard rail are usually constructed out of steel and formed into the traditional rail shape. They come in variety of sizes that can be custom fitted based on your needs. The railings are attached via mounting posts, or bollards, that are affixed to the concrete. Generally, guard railings are quite easy to install and do not require a general contractor or skilled craftsman.

Guard railings usually have large variety of colours and customization options. Because they are constructed from steel, powder coating is a great option for painting these rails. Powder coating is known for its uniform finish therefore, does not cracks or chips. Furthermore, powder coating is resistant to fading from the sun, scratching, peeling, and to most chemicals and solvents. Best of all, powder coating is usually environment friendly as no harmful solvents or thinners are needed in the painting process. Although the railings are available in many colours, most companies prefer to use the bright OSHA recomended yellow for high visibility.

Guard railings can also be fitted to the specific needs of your structure, as they are available in both single rail or double rail heights. Most people prefer placing the railing in front of large machines as well as the inside and or outside perimeter of their buildings.

The basic thought behind incorporation of guard rail is safe guarding from accidents and collisions. If an accident does occur it is far more cost efficient to replace or repair the guard rails versus repairing or replacing structures, equipment, walls, and anything else that may have been damaged. They are designed to be long lasting and require little to no maintenance. In conclusion, protective rails are a cost-effective solution for protecting your facility from collisions and work place accidents.

Roof Guard Railings for complete Safety and protection

Railings are important safety feature in both residential and commercial buildings. Railings in houses allow people the luxury to lean on and for support purposes. In industries railing are much more important to provide fall protection to workers. The installation and repair work done on elevated places can be dangerous if proper safety measures are not taken. Roof guard railings ensures the wellbeing of employees working on rooftops, roof edges and roof hatches. The railings allow the workers to move freely and also protect electrical equipment and wires from damage.

Roof guard railings are easy to install and long lasting. The railings come in various specifications and designs but can be custom built to if required by the customer. The guard railings can be either fixed permanently or installed for temporary purposes. Traditionally installing railings used to be a costly and time consuming task. The installation required drilling in the roof surface but now modern modular design railing are cost effective and set up without damaging the roof surfaces.

The modular design consist of multiple rail configuration which can be anchored to weighted bases. The rails are constructed of galvanized steel and steel bases. The railings are simply secured to the base plate with screws. The railings are long lasting and withstand weather conditions and as no joints are welded this prevent rails from corrosion and rust. If a section or component is damaged it can be easily removed and another rail can be placed instead.

Advantages

• Convenient to assemble and remove
• Provide fall protection to workers
• Keeps the electrical equipment and cables safe
• Does not damage the roof membrane
• Comes in variety of type and style to suit different purposes
• Railings painted yellow for high visibility
• OSHA certified for safety and protection
• Durable and have no high cost of maintenance

Importance of Guard Rails

Guard rails as the name suggest are used for protection purposes. These sort of rails hold equal importance whether in commercial or industrial use. In buildings these are usually wood railing and installed in stairways and balconies which helps to control balance and prevent from falling. The design of the rails are different according to building specifications, the components of these rails are mostly wrought iron which is known for strength and duration.

Guard rails serves an important industrial purpose and is a key safety standard in many factories and warehouses. The rails are installed in critical locations throughout the facility in places to prevent any unfortunate accidents and mishaps. The rails can be designed in any required length and width apart from the one, two, three rail configuration. These rails can be painted with different color which can signify the level of safety precautions needed, but mostly yellow color is used due to its relevance and clear visibility. The barrier rail is made to withstand considerable pressure on impact and resist from breaking down. All rail post have protective plastic caps on the corners which are painted black and shows the distance of the rail post. The rails can be installed either to protect sensitive machinery, equipment or place along the aisles for movement of finished goods or products