10 Jun, 2015
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If your worker is subject to a fall while on the job, Diversified has a solution. We can design, engineer, fabricate, and install fall protection systems for any application.
Not sure which system you need? Find the right solution for your application by industry.
We also design custom products & solutions for a variety of applications.
We trade out or repair damaged PPE and other equipment, and return it to service when possible.
Diversified will perform all necessary services to keep your site compliant, and provides and stores all documentation about its performance as required by OSHA.
Learn about fall protection every week in our free educational webinars! Most are eligible for AIA continuing education credit.
Other than price, what is the main difference between the portable guardrail offered by competing manufacturers? After all, most non-penetrating rooftop guardrail consists of yellow, metal railing sections that are secured by a heavy bases resting on the roof surface. Although portable guardrail systems may look very similar, the main differentiating factor comes where one might least expect it—base plate design.
Some of the portable guardrail systems on today’s market feature base plates that weigh in excess of 100 pounds. The base plate is the only connection the railing has with the roof’s surface, so many clients mistakenly assume that heavier base plates equate to a safer perimeter railing system. It is true that freestanding rooftop guardrail systems require a substantial base to hold the individual railing sections in place, but Diversified Fall Protection’s bases are up to 50% lighter than the competition while providing an OSHA compliant margin of safety.
So, what can a 57lb base plate—the lightest in the industry—do for you? In addition to reducing the overall purchase price and labor costs associated with installation, lighter base plates reduce strain on structural members and roofing materials. In case you are curious about calculating potential weight savings, check out the chart below:
If you are looking for the quick scoop on why our bases set us apart from the competition, check out our latest Tech Talk Article today.
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