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Temporary Railing
Guardrail systems that protect open edges, rooftops, and floor openings without drilling the structure. Available 24/7.
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Temporary railing is guardrail you put up to protect an open edge, then take down when the work is done. Rooftops, balconies, floor openings, loading docks, and mezzanines all create fall hazards during construction and maintenance. A temporary guardrail turns that exposed edge into a protected one without drilling into the structure.
Guardrail as the first line of fall protection
OSHA treats guardrails as a primary way to stop falls, and for good reason. Fall-arrest gear catches a worker after they fall; a guardrail stops the fall from happening. Where a crew works near a roof edge or an open shaft for hours, a railing that removes the hazard beats a tie-off lanyard for everyday work. It also protects everyone on the level, not just the person clipped in.
No-drill, weighted bases
The advantage of a temporary system is that it does not damage the building. Non-penetrating guardrail uses weighted bases that sit on the surface and hold the posts upright, so there are no holes to patch in a finished roof or slab. That makes it ideal for completed rooftops, mechanical screens, and any surface you cannot drill. We set the top rail near forty-two inches with a midrail, matching OSHA guardrail dimensions.
Where temporary railing goes
Rooftop mechanical and solar work, edge protection during re-roofs, floor and stair openings during construction, loading docks, and mezzanine edges all use it. On scaffold work it pairs with a stationary scaffold and safe access and egress so every level and every opening is guarded. We install, inspect, and remove it clean.
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Temporary Railing, FAQs
What is temporary railing used for?
It protects open edges during construction and maintenance: rooftops, balconies, floor and stair openings, loading docks, and mezzanines. It removes the fall hazard, then comes down when the work is finished.
Does temporary guardrail damage the roof?
No. Non-penetrating systems use weighted bases that sit on the surface, so there are no holes to drill or patch. That makes them ideal for finished rooftops and slabs.
How tall is a compliant guardrail?
The top rail sits near forty-two inches with a midrail below it, matching OSHA guardrail dimensions. We set and inspect every run to that standard.
Is a guardrail better than a tie-off lanyard?
For steady work near an edge, guardrail is preferred because it prevents the fall instead of arresting it, and it protects everyone on the level. Personal fall arrest still serves where a guardrail is not practical.
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