Gargoyle Skylight Guardrail
A Skylight Guardrail system is designed to provide fall protection for skylights and make sure it is in compliance with OSHA 1926 Subpart M: Fall Protection – 1926.501(b)(4)(i) for construction and OSHA 1910 Subpart D – Walking-Working Surfaces – 1910.28(b)(7) for general industry. Any opening in your roof that someone could fall through is required by law to have fall protection. OSHA recommendations specifically mention skylights as openings.
What is Gargoyle Skylight Guardrail?
The freestanding, modular design of Gargoyle allows for this system to be integrated with virtually all skylights. Designed to fit on a single pallet, most parts are pre-assembled with easy-to-follow instructions and a single tool for installation. Gargoyle Skylight Guardrail systems are constructed with corrosion-resistant lightweight aluminum tubing and utilizes counter-weighted baseplates. It requires no rooftop penetration, which will help to make sure that your roof will remain intact, so you will not have to worry about any unexpected leaks occurring from using this system.
Designed specifically to address fall protection concerns without minimizing light from your skylights, this rooftop guardrail system allows for the optimum use of your skylight.
Gargoyle Skylight has been designed to meet or exceed all OSHA safety standards/regulations for hatches, and ANSI standards for engineered guardrail systems.
4 foot by 4 foot Kit | Skylight Guardrail
Gargoyle Skylight comes in a unique kit format which is designed to protect from falls through skylights without minimizing light coming through your skylight. With 4′ x 4′ of aluminum handrail tube constructed into a freestanding structure, you will be able to keep both employees and contractors safe when they enter and exit your rooftop.
4 Foot by 6 Foot Kit | Skylight Guardrail
Some skylights are rectangular or irregular in design and require a larger area of coverage. Whether they are larger than the average skylight or because they are unique in design; we offer the option for 4′ x 6′ Gargoyle Skylight kits to fit oblong or irregular shapes.
6 Foot by 6 Foot Kit | Skylight Guardrail
Large skylights or clusters of skylights can benefit from Gargoyle Skylight kits that cover a larger area for protection. Liftsafe Fall Protection offers a 6′ by 6′ kit that covers 36 square feet of rooftop area and brings full working at heights compliance to these areas of your rooftop.
9 Foot by 9 Foot Kit | Skylight Guardrail
9 foot by 9 foot skylight guardrail kits cover 81 square feet of your rooftop and can be used to protect large skylights, clusters of multiple skylights or even block off certain areas of your rooftop for added safety.
Gargoyle Skylight Guardrail Specifications
| Kit Size | Part Number | Height | Coverage | Diameter of Rail | Unit Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4' by 4' | RGC-KIT-SKY44 | 42" from the ground to the top of the top rail | 16 square feet of coverage | 1.9" OD Aluminum Pipe | 450 lbs. |
| 4' by 6' | RGC-KIT-SKY46 | 42" from the ground to the top of the top rail | 24 square feet of coverage | 1.9" OD Aluminum Pipe | 500 lbs. |
| 6' by 6' | RGC-KIT-SKY66 | 42" from the ground to the top of the top rail | 36 square feet of coverage | 1.9" OD Aluminum Pipe | 550 lbs. |
| 9' by 9' | RGC-KIT-SKY99 | 42" from the ground to the top of the top rail | 81 square feet of coverage | 1.9" OD Aluminum Pipe | 600 lbs. |
OSHA Working at Heights Laws
| Jurisdiction | Regulation |
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| OSHA (Construction Activities) |
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| OSHA (Industrial Activities) |
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| Washington State Department of Labor and Industries | Chapter 296-880 WAC Unified Safety Standards for Fall Protection |
| Oregon OSHA |
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| Michigan MIOSHA | Construction Standard Part 45, Fall Protection |
| Kentucky KY OSH | State Specific Regulations Applicable to Construction 803 KAR 2:412, Fall Protection |
| California CalOSHA | California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3210, Guardrails at Elevated Locations |
Resources
10 Common Rooftop Safety Hazards
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New US Rooftop Safety Standards
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gargoyle skylight required by law?
Guardrails are one form of fall protection that can be used as a requirement for skylights. It is preferrable when it can be used because it is a passive system. The federal (OSHA) laws that apply to skylights are:
OSHA 1926 Subpart M: Fall Protection – 1926.501(b)(4)(i)
Each employee on walking/working surfaces shall be protected from falling through holes (including skylights) more than 6 feet (1.8 m) above lower levels, by personal fall arrest systems, covers, or guardrail systems erected around such holes.
OSHA 1910 Subpart D – Walking-Working Surfaces – 1910.28(b)(7)
Openings. The employer must ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface near an opening, including one with a chute attached, where the inside bottom edge of the opening is less than 39 inches (99 cm) above that walking-working surface and the outside bottom edge of the opening is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected from falling by the use of: 1910.28(b)(7)(i) – Guardrail systems; 1910.28(b)(7)(ii) – Safety net systems; 1910.28(b)(7)(iii) – Travel restraint systems; or, 1910.28(b)(7)(iv) – Personal fall arrest systems.
At what height is fall protection required by law?
According to OSHA:
Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor and walls. OSHA requires that fall protection be provided at elevations of four feet in general industry workplaces, five feet in shipyards, six feet in the construction industry and eight feet in longshoring operations.
In addition, OSHA requires that fall protection be provided when working over dangerous equipment and machinery, regardless of the fall distance.
Does Gargoyle comply with OSHA?
Gargoyle has been tested to meet or exceed Federal and State (OSHA) safety regulations.
Gargoyle has also been tested to meet or exceed the engineering standards created by CSA and ANSI.
What is the difference between active and passive fall protection?
This would include comparisons between; guardrails vs harness, guardrails vs fall restraint or guardrails vs fall arrest.
Passive fall protection is the type of protection that does NOT require any action by people. Examples include: Guardrails, Safety Nets, etc.
Active fall protection is the type of protection that requires training and direct connection to an engineered fall protection system or anchor point. Examples include: Body Harnesses and Lanyards, Anchor Points, etc.
General rule: Passive solutions are preferred to active ones. They represent engineering controls that keep people safe regardless of training level and awareness of a hazard.
Are guardrails more expensive than Horizontal Lifeline Systems?
The overall cost of ownership for guardrails is much lower than horizontal lifelines, when you factor in the cost of certifying employees for working at heights (every three years), anchor point inspections (yearly), lanyard and harness inspections (yearly), recordkeeping (ongoing) and other related inspections.
There is also the amount of time and resources that must be devoted to making sure these are all adhered to. Whereas, a guardrail system can be set up once and you are instantly compliant.
Is Gargoyle Skylight easy to install?
Gargoyle is incredibly simple to install and can be done easily by an inexperienced worker with simple hand tools.
Each system has labels that contain a QR code that links to a series of videos showing exactly how to install the system for maximum time savings.
Is Gargoyle Skylight certified by an engineer?
Each Gargoyle system comes with a stamped engineering drawing backed by the in-house engineering team at Factory Supply.
Can Gargoyle Skylight be painted?
Yes. Gargoyle comes standard as an aluminum system that is grey but some clients prefer it to be painted safety yellow. This is done in-house with a powder coated paint that is weather resistant.
Can Gargoyle Skylight be used as an anchor?
No. Gargoyle Skylight must not be used as an anchor. This is stated explicitly in the Gargoyle installation manual among other safety requirements.
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