Industries rise and fall due to technology—the automobile replacing the horse-drawn buggy is a favorite example—or relocate to another country because of lower labor costs, better access to raw materials, fewer regulations, and so on.

An industry not going anywhere found in virtually every Canadian municipality is wastewater treatment. These unique, ubiquitous facilities clean sewage and treat used water so that reoxygenated water can be returned safely to the environment.

Another aspect of safety at a wastewater treatment plant is safeguarding the workers, including fall protection.

What is often most noticeable at a wastewater facility is the number of railings installed around clarifiers, vats, and tanks, along walkways, and even on the roofs of buildings. The preferred type of railings used for water storage and processing areas are constructed of aluminum or an aluminum alloy for strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

The preferred aluminum railings are modular, pipe-fitted systems because they require no welding to install and are easy to reconfigure for changing facility needs. As an added safety measure, railings equipped with toe boards can help prevent tools from falling into the water.

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