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Before downloading this guide, it's important to understand the general OSHA requirements and installation guidelines outlined within. These details will provide a foundational understanding of safety standards and proper installation procedures.
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Prior to Installation
- RailGuard 200 is designed for use on flat, level surfaces only.
- Do not set up railings or bases near electrical wires. Keep at least 15 feet away from power lines.
- Check load limit of deck before setting up to make certain the deck is strong enough to support the weight of the railing system and other equipment and personnel.
- Never use damaged railings, bases or pins. Always replace damaged components immediately.
- Never set up railings without lock pins.
- Do not exceed 200 lbs. top rail pressure to railings.
- Always use 5 ft. outrigger sections at each end of continuous railing set up.
- Do not use railings for hoisting or anchoring device.
- Avoid setting up on slippery surfaces.
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Prior to Installation
- Identify all work areas that are located within 15 feet of a fall edge of 4 feet or more. This includes any opening such as skylights or hatches.
- Measure the area to be protected. When planning out your installation allow a minimum of 12” from the leading edge to the base.
- Stanchions must to be spaced out no more than 10 feet apart.
(California and other local regulation require less then 10 feet, check local regulations before planning your installation). - The end of every run of rail will require a 5 foot outrigger which consists of a 5-foot section of rail perpendicular to the rail segment. If there is not enough space for a 5 foot outrigger the rail will need to be anchored to a wall or other existing structure or rail.
- Plan out your installation before you start.
- If you need to cut the pipe use a hack saw or reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade. Remove all sharps burrs to prevent injury.
- Use a 6mm hex wrench to tighten each screw. Tighten to 29.50 ft-lb.
- Always pin each stanchion to base.
- Offset joints when using a pipe union.
- Stanchion is required every 10 feet or less.
- When creating a finished rail the cantilevered rail should not exceed 18” from a stanchion.
- When using Architectural or Curved series stanchions, always curve away from fall hazard.
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Prior to Installation
- When installing the Screenguard, whether over a hole, a dismantled roof hatch or skylight, or a skylight still intact, the worker must be tied-off to an OSHA approved Fall Restraint System until the Screenguard is in place.
- Inspect Screenguard before each work shift for signs of damage, wear or abuse. Make sure it fits securely around skylight or opening.
- Do not sit on, stand on, lay on or climb on the Screenguard protector.
- Do not use Screenguard as a work surface, scaffold platform, ladder, or for any purpose other than to prevent falls through skylights, holes, open or removed roof hatches or HVAC units.
- Do not place or store tools, equipment, toolboxes, plywood or construction/roofing material on top of Screenguard. Screenguard is not to be used for any purpose other than arresting falls.
- The Screenguard is designed to deform when arresting a fall. This absorbs energy and will reduce the forces imparted to the falling persons’ body (“soften the fall”). A ScreenguardTM that has arrested a fall MUST be replaced before work in that area resumes.
- If Screenguard is damaged during transport, from abuse or any other actions, do not fix or repair parts. Take Screenguard out of service and replace it with an undamaged unit.
- Do not use Screenguard over flush-mounted skylights or holes with no raised edges.
- User must verify that Screenguard conforms to locally applicable ordinances and building.