Florida Warehouse Equipment offers complete range of OSHA compliant Self-Closing Safety Gates
Why Install a Self-Closing Gate?
- The number one reason to choose a self-closing gate over a manual safety gate is that they provide near-continuous protection through the course of a worker’s day.
- A manually closing safety gate requires a worker to physically close the gate after they walk through it. This simple step may be overlooked when a worker is carrying a heavy load or pushing themselves to complete a task quickly. That leaves the gate open for themselves, or the next worker, to fall through, eliminating the protection the gate is intended to provide.
- A self-closing gate, on the other hand, automatically closes after a worker passes through it. This near-endless protection helps to keep the walkways, stairs and other areas of your facility where such swing gates are installed fully protected from risks of falls. And since it doesn’t require a follow up visit from a worker to close the gate as they perform their tasks, it helps keep performance up and workers on task.
Self-Closing Safety Swing Gate Benefits:
- Quick and easy to install using simple hand tools
- Can be secured to new and existed structures
- Complies with North American OSHA and ANSI standards
- Supplied in a range of sizes
Self-Closing Safety Swing Gates
The Self-Closing Safety Swing Gate is an OSHA compliant, self-closing gate primarily used by employees traveling on-foot. Self-Closing safety gates withstand frequent heavy usage and are specifically designed to provide permanent hazard protection for indoor and outdoor applications. The Self-Closing Safety Gate is ideal for elevated platforms, top of stairways, mezzanines, roof tops, or anywhere there is an opening in your railing system accessible by a ladder or stairway. Self-Closing Safety Swing gates comply with OSHA railing standards and are Made in the USA.
Self-Closing Safety Swing Gate Benefits:
- Quick and easy to install using simple hand tools
- Can be secured to new and existed structures
- Complies with North American OSHA and ANSI standards
- Supplied in a range of sizes
Self-Closing Safety Swing Gates are considered the preferred solution to chains, bars or sliding tubes when protecting work areas, since they automatically close behind a person, overcoming the problem of human error.
As intended, by swinging back once released they serve as a protective barrier and prevent unauthorized entry. The steel tubing construction is both rigid and durable ensuring years of reliable service in harsh working conditions.
Add a convenient entrance or exit point to your fall-protection system with a self-closing swing gate. Able to be mounted on a round post, square post, flat post, wall, or door and made to fit openings of various widths depending on the type of mounting hardware.
Single Door Self-Closing Safety Swing Gates
The Single Door Self Closing Swing Gate is prefabricated and bolts to existing rail openings to provide a one way, self-closing gate. It is a simple and economical solution to comply with OSHA regulations.
- Carbon steel construction (1 1/4" tubing).
- Powder Coated Safety Yellow.
- Steel spring for self-closing actuation.
- Designed to fit Hand Rail.
- Gate requires a stop point at closing side.
- Also available in Stainless, Aluminum and Galvanized!!
Double Door Self-Closing Safety Swing Gates
The Double Door Self Closing Swing Gate is prefabricated and bolts to existing rail openings to provide a one way, self-closing gate. It is a simple and economical solution to comply with OSHA regulations.
- Carbon steel construction (1 1/4" tubing).
- Powder Coated Safety Yellow.
- Steel spring for self-closing actuation.
- Designed to fit Hand Rail.
- Gate requires a stop point at closing side.
- Also available in Stainless, Aluminum and Galvanized!!
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Swing Gates: Is a Self-Closing Gate the Best Choice for Keeping Employees Safe?
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SWING GATES: IS A SELF-CLOSING GATE THE BEST CHOICE FOR KEEPING EMPLOYEES SAFE?
. This article will highlight the particular advantages of using self-closing safety gates to help minimize the risk of accidents due to distraction, forgetfulness, and other human error.
Regulations on the Use of Self-Closing Gates
OSHA does not specify particular models of self-closing safety gates to use for your fall protection applications. You should use your judgment and consult with a knowledgeable safety products provider to determine the products and installations that are ideal for your company. However OSHA does state that any guardrail system opening should have “a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the hole, and is equipped with a top rail and midrail or equivalent intermediate member that meets the requirements in paragraph (b) of this section”
The Importance of Access Control
Another benefit of self-closing safety gates is access control, an important factor in achieving workplace fall protection. Falls from dangerous heights are a leading cause of workplace injury, so controlling where and how personnel can access hazardous areas of the work environment is often the key to minimizing those risks.
Some of the simplest and most effective ways to manage both physical access to areas and the attentiveness of employees during tasks are passive protection systems, such as guardrails and swing gates. In many cases, it makes a lot of sense (and often is required by OSHA) for those gates to have self-closing mechanisms.
Steps to Take in Safeguarding your Workplace
Even the best self-closing interior swing gates are just one part of a comprehensive safety approach:
- Ensure constant compliance with all relevant OSHA requirements and guidelines. This is the single best way to increase safety and avoid costly fines.
- Carry out regular analysis to determine which areas of your building might require protection they do not currently have. It is important to keep in mind that safety regulations may change over time.
- Identify and eliminate all hazards and implement proper maintenance and cleaning processes to keep your workplace clean and safe.
- Regularly provide and require training for all personnel to keep your workforce educated on fall hazards, equipment usage, and relevant work safety protocols.
Getting the Right Gates
With all the factors that apply to each work location and safety application, there is no one-size-fits all for self-closing gate solutions. You should seek out highly rated manufacturers and consult with an experienced partner. A leader in safety gate systems, Fabenco offers self-closing indoor swing gate models with stellar features such as:
- Easy installation on all standard rail systems
- Stainless steel spring self-closing mechanisms
- Hands-free opening on most models.
- Available in galvanized or powder-coated steel as well as stainless steel and aluminum.
A wide range of self-closing indoor swing gate models are available to fit your needs and your budget. For example, the XL series features an additional top and bottom and bar to match the OSHA mid-rail and top-rail heights. The low-cost R series serves as the metal alternative to plastic safety gates, easily mounting into already existing plastic gates in both holes.
The fall protection specialists at Fabenco are ready to work with you to ensure the safety of your facility and your employees. Contact us today.