OSHA’s standards for guarding ladder-ways, stairways, scaffolding, and other openings are part of a comprehensive effort to prevent fatalities and injuries from falls. With falls being the leading cause of death on construction sites year after year it is important to take every precaution as prescribed by OSHA and other regulatory agencies to protect workers as much as possible.
On many job sites, openings for ladders and stairs present a significant hazard and must be guarded with gates to prevent falls. Ladder safety gates must slide or swing away from the opening and must close automatically. Spring loaded, self-closing hinges help to make sure that openings are guarded consistently and act as passive fall protection. Durable systems that are easy to install and are made from or are treated with material that are resistant to corrosion will help to keep this type of fall protection functioning properly for a long time despite whatever rough conditions and abuses it may be exposed to. Galvanized steel parts painted protective coating and durable plastic parts help protect the gate from degradation from outdoor exposure. Universal attachment brackets make the unit easy to install wherever the gate is needed because they work with railings, roof hatches, ladders, and scaffolds.
To make sure that job sites or hazardous work areas are meeting and exceeding the standards set by OSHA it’s best to get a well-designed solution that meets or exceeds the strictest standards. Visit Safety Rail Source LLC to view the inventory of excellent products.
