Why Are They Important?
- Fall Prevention
- Required by Law
- Safe Access for Workers
Guardrails offer passive fall protection, meaning they protect people without requiring them to do anything extra (like wear a harness).
Many workplace safety authorities (like OSHA in the US) require fall protection systems for elevated surfaces above a certain height (usually around 4–6 feet).
Maintenance workers need safe and regular access to these systems—and guardrails make that possible without risk.