Manufacturing plants produce anything from small OEM parts to large capital equipment. Companies have machinery to build their products. They install HVAC, water, electrical and other systems throughout to run the facility. They invest heavily in inventory and material-handling equipment.

Their greatest asset, however, is their employees. Protecting them from accidents and injury is critical for morale and the business’s smooth operation and profitability. Although there are many aspects to safety, here are five solutions for every day and infrequent safety challenges.

Safety railings provide fall protection and traffic control from the lowest to the highest point of an industrial plant. They belong on stairs, mezzanines, loading docks, walkways, around machinery, and on the rooftop.

Pipe-fitted, modular railings are often installed permanently but can also be reconfigured for the changing needs of a plant. Whether aluminum or galvanized steel—both are corrosion resistant—an advantage is that these component-based systems do not require any welding or drilling to put in place.

Safety railing kits offer an effective solution if an extensive railing system is unnecessary, such as guards around a machine or a barrier at a loading area.

For a flat or low-sloped roof, a perimeter railing system that meets regulatory standards will protect workers “collectively.” This means it is always in place and provides rooftop fall protection without the need for special training.

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