Gargoyle Rooftop Guardrail
A versatile, economic and modular fall protection system designed to protect employees performing job functions at, or near, the leading edge while working at heights. Gargoyle Guardrail systems eliminate the need for active fall protection equipment such as harnesses and lanyards, roof anchor systems, horizontal lifelines, and training.
This free-standing rooftop system comes pre-engineered and is packaged for cost effective shipping. Our freestanding, portable, modular systems are constructed with corrosion resistant lightweight aluminum tubing and utilize counter-weighted baseplates, so no roof penetration is required, meaning that your roof remains intact. Our unique, low-profile, stackable base plates weigh only 40 lbs and are designed with a carry handle allowing for an easy, ergonomically friendly installation.
What To Expect From OSHA
OSHA 1910.29(b) contains system requirements that employers must follow to ensure guardrail systems will protect workers from falling to lower levels.
1910.29(b)(1) The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section.
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9’ Gargoyle Rooftop Guardrail
9 ft. of leading edge Fall Protection. It requires no rooftop penetration, and can be categorized as a passive Fall Protection solution. This particular system is ideal for providing reliable Fall Protection around HVAC units, vents, near access ladders, antennas, valves, solar panels, or simply near frequently travelled areas that require routine maintenance.
Kit available
- Single tool supplied for assembly
- Complete installation manual and layout drawings Counterweighted baseplates
- Rubber mats to protect the rooftop membrane
- Pre-assembled vertical posts
- Horizontal rails
- Set screws and hardware
- All parts and materials are supplied on a single pallet
12’ Gargoyle Rooftop Guardrail
12 ft. of leading-edge Fall Protection. It requires no rooftop penetration and can be categorized as a passive Fall Protection solution. This particular system is ideal for providing reliable Fall Protection around frequently travelled areas that require routine maintenance.
This rooftop guardrail system provides 12 ft of leading-edge protection with variable fitting in the centre to allow for a straight or 90° set up. Includes two 6’ returns (ballast) aluminum handrail tube, cast aluminum magnesium fittings, base plates, rubber pads and installation tool.
Kit available
- Single tool supplied for assembly
- Complete installation manual and layout drawings Counter weighted baseplates
- Rubber mats to protect the rooftop membrane
- Pre-assembled vertical posts
- Horizontal rails
- Set screws and hardware
- All parts and materials are supplied on a single pallet
18’ Gargoyle Rooftop Guardrail
Our most popular design offers 18 ft. of leading edge Fall Protection, with two 6 ft. sections for weighted ballast. The hinged, variable fitting in the centre of the 18 ft. section allows for complete versatility when installing the system. It can be straight, at 90 degrees, or anything in between, depending on your requirements.
This rooftop guardrail system offers 18ft of leading edge protection with two 6ft sections for weighted ballast. The hinged, variable fitting in the centre of the 18ft section allows for complete versatility when setting the systems up. It can be straight, at 90 degrees, or anything in between, depending on the requirements. The best way to ensure the safety of your workers is to plan ahead and implement a fall prevention solution within the areas of your rooftop that require access. Custom configurations available depending on your unique application.
Kit available
- Single tool supplied for assembly
- Complete installation manual and layout drawings Counter weighted baseplates
- Rubber mats to protect the rooftop membrane
- Pre-assembled vertical posts
- Horizontal rails
- Set screws and hardware
- All parts and materials are supplied on a single pallet
27’ Gargoyle Rooftop Guardrail
27 ft. of leading edge Fall Protection with two 6 ft. sections for weighted ballast. Two hinged fittings allow for complete versatility when installing the system. It can be straight, at 90 degrees, or anything in between, depending on your requirements.
This passive fall protection kit offers 27ft of leading edge protection with two 6ft sections for weighted ballast. The hinged, variable fitting in the centre of the 27ft section allows for complete versatility when setting the system up. It can be straight, at 90 degrees, or anything in between, depending on your requirements. Our largest Gargoyle Rooftop Guardrail System and it is designed to allow for the maximum amount of both linear coverage and flexibility, ensuring that your employees/contractors are protected around a wide variety of different potentially dangerous situations on your rooftop.
Kit available
- Single tool supplied for assembly
- Complete installation manual and layout drawings Counter weighted baseplates
- Counter weighted baseplates
- Counter weighted baseplates
- Counter weighted baseplates
- Rubber mats to protect the rooftop membrane
- Pre-assembled vertical posts
- Horizontal rails
- Set screws and hardware
- All parts and materials are supplied on a single pallet
Custom Gargoyle Rooftop Guardrail
We offer custom rooftop guardrail systems for instances such as: when a rooftop requires more coverage than what is available in a rooftop guardrail kit or when the rooftop has a unique layout and needs a more customized solution.
By investing in a custom rooftop fall prevention system you are ensuring that your company’s rooftop has optimal coverage to fully protect employees working at heights. Custom systems can include anything from a rooftop safety railing system across your entire rooftop, to building a rooftop guardrail system around your fixed access ladder in order to allow for easy and safe egress and ingress onto your rooftop.Models
All products are customizable depending on rooftop layout
and applications and include:
- Grated slip resistant walkways
- Complete installation manual and layout drawings
- Counter weighted baseplates
- Rubber mats to protect rooftop membrane
- Vertical posts
- Horizontal rails
- Set Screws
- Requires NO penetration of the roof membrane, therefore no leaks down the road
- Counterweighted system utilizing cast steel base plates to provide enough weight on the “returns” to meet all requirements of lateral force loading
- “Passive” fall protection system
- Provides site-specific coverage (i.e. single HVAC unit) or provides full or partial perimeter coverage on a rooftop
- Quick and easy installation that only requires one tool and comes equipped with everything you need to install
- Multiple configuration options
- Accommodates ladders, equipment and rooftop obstructions
- Commercial and residential
- Manufacturing
- Municipal and educational
- Industrial
- Membrane roof
- Ballast roof
- Metal roof
- Flat or low slope roofs
This system is designed to meet or exceed all major governing bodies fall protection requirements including:
United states – Construction Activities Legislation
OSHA 1926 Subpart M: Fall Protection – 1926.501(b)(2)(ii)
OSHA 1926 Subpart M: Fall Protection – 1926.501(b)(4)(i)
United States – Industrial Activities Legislation
OSHA 1910 Subpart D – Walking-Working Surfaces – 1910.28(b)(1)(i)
OSHA 1910 Subpart D – Walking-Working Surfaces – 1910.28(b)(7)
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Gargoyle Line Of Products
An investment in fall protection
Cost-effective working at heights safety solutions
Safe and reliable engineered fall protection solution
Meets or exceeds all OSHA and ANSI safety standards and regulations
Protects employees from injury or death from potential accidents working at heights
Reduces the potential for costly fines and high insurance premiums
All individual components are under 40 lbs
Reduces PPE and training requirements of staff and contractors
Simple and quick installations that require only one tool
ON THE LEADING EDGE OF SAFETY
Passive Vs Active Fall Protection
Passive Fall Protection
Active Fall Protection
- Passive fall protection solution
- Galvanized cast steel weights (40 lbs)
- Non-penetrating system (zero risk of rooftop leaks)
- Stack to desired weight to meet safety requirements
- Easy and ergonomic installation
The Hierarchy of Fall Protection Solutions
Elimination of Hazards
- Whenever possible, remove the fall hazard itself.
- If there is no fall hazard, there’s no fall.
Passive Systems
- Do not require the use of Personal Protective Equipment or active participation from the worker.
- Include Guardrails or Netting Systems.
- A preferred choice for its ease of use without the need for additional training and PPE.
Fall Restraint
- Uses personal fall arrest equipment (harness, lanyard, anchor point) to stop the user from reaching the edge.
- This type of tying-off prevents the user from falling in the first place.
Fall Arrest
- When all other solutions are infeasible.
- Fall arrest uses the same equipment as fall restraint but the fall protection equipment engages after the fall happens
- When it engages, the equipment slows the workers descent, bringing them to a safe stop.
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