Roof Guardrail Systems & Safety Railing
Simple, cost-effective fall protection
Roof guardrail systems provide easy-to-use leading edge fall protection for a variety of applications, including rooftops, mezzanines, stairs, access platforms, gangways, and loading docks just to name a few.
From temporary, free-standing safety railing systems to permanent installations, guardrail solutions can keep your employees safe and your facility in compliance with all OSHA fall protection regulations.
Explore Diversified’s roof rail solutions or reach out today to start your next project.
Types of Roof Guardrail Systems
Diversified provides rooftop guardrail systems and products in a range of sizes, styles, colors, and finishes.
Rooftop Guardrail
Permanent Guardrail
Roof Hatch Guardrail
Safety Swing Gates
Loading Dock Safety Gates
Roof Guardrail Applications
Whether it's on a rooftop, a loading dock, a mezzanine, guardrail is the ultimate passive solution to protecting workers and maintaining OSHA compliance.
Rooftop Applications
Rooftop guardrail installs easily along roof edges, preventing falls.
Mezzanines
Workers on indoor or outdoor mezzanines benefit from the installation of safety railing solutions.
Roof Hatches
Eliminate fall hazards into roof hatches with guardrails.
Access Platforms and Walkways
Protect workers while permitting access to platforms, walkways, or equipment.
Loading Dock Safety Gates
Protect against falls from loading docks with safety gates.
Cooling Tower Fall Protection
Guardrail solutions designed especially for cooling tower systems.
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Expert Guardrail Installation and Advice
Whether you need portable guardrail for a rooftop application or a permanently attached guardrail system, the safety experts at Diversified can recommend a safety railing system to meet your needs and budget.
Diversified Fall Protection is a complete turnkey provider of OSHA-compliant fall protection systems and has years of experience designing and installing roof guardrail systems. Contact us for expert assistance with your fall arrest, fall restraint and fall protection requirements.
Roof Guardrail Design Considerations
For rooftop installations, DFP can design and install a variety of non-penetrating guardrail systems to prevent leaks. Care must be taken when specifying weighted base guardrail systems to consider loads applied to the deck.
Regardless of location or mounting style, the top rail must be rated to withstand a force of at least 200 lbs.; the mid-rail must be rated at 150 lbs. Swing gates can be used in conjunction with guardrail systems to provide easy access to rooftop hatches and other openings.
The use of a toeboard is recommended in areas such as mezzanines and access platforms where dropped items may fall and strike individuals working below. Guardrail systems may be powder-coated safety yellow for high visibility or utilize custom colors to match or blend into the surroundings.
Roof Guardrail FAQs
Guardrail is also required to have a top edge that is a minimum of 42 inches in height (plus or minus 3 inches), with rails installed at mid-height. The railing system must be able to withstand 200 lbs. of force in any outward or downward direction.
It’s possible to build or install a roof guardrail system quickly and easily using products from Diversified Fall Protection. An even simpler solution is a turnkey roof guardrail system which offers OSHA-compliant fall protection with no hassle and no fuss.
Benefits of Roof Guardrail Systems
Cost Effective
Guardrail is often less expensive than an engineered fall arrest system, and installation is fast and easy. Guardrail is also easy to use.
No Harness Necessary
Unlike other forms of fall protection, roof guardrails don't require workers to wear body harnesses and connect to the system via a self-retracting lifeline or shock-absorbing lanyard.
Less Training Required
Your workers are protected from the moment they set foot on your roof, and you’ll save on training and annual recertification costs over time.
Non-Penetrating Design
Protect your roof from leaks with non-penetrating rooftop guardrail systems.
Made in the USA
Save money on freight and shipping while you support American manufacturing. Diversified Fall Protection manufactures all guardrail systems domestically.