So what does OSHA say about using chains to secure openings and protect workers from a fall exposure?
The simple answer is NO! Chains don’t close themselves!
OSHA believes that chains do not fully protect workers from falls at hole entrances, and therefore, has adopted the existing requirements that entrances to ladder way floor and platform holes have a self-closing gate or be offset to prevent workers from falling.” Therefore, according to OSHA, a gate is required at the top of all ladders.
1910.28(b)(3)(iv) – Each employee is protected from falling into a ladder way, floor hole or ladder way platform hole by a guardrail system and toeboards erected on all exposed sides, except at the entrance to the hole, where a self-closing gate or an offset must be used.
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Unmatched Adjustability
YellowGate’s twenty inches of adjustable length, adjustable swing direction and universal mounting system protects every passageway, with one swing gate. Simply count the number of openings you need to protect and place your order — no tracking of measurements or mounting types required.
Variable Width Swing Gate
With 16″ (406mm) to 36″ (914mm) of adjustability, YellowGate’s universal swing gate covers the largest opening distance of any swing gate on the market.
Universal Mount
Mounts anywhere without additional parts to order
YellowGate’s universal mount installs in minutes using simple hand tools — no cutting, welding or drilling. The mount can be fixed to walls, square and round tubing, or angle iron in both parallel and perpendicular mounting positions. The universal mount meets any installation requirement, with a single SKU.
Stainless hardware and tension adjustment tool Included
Each swing gate includes stainless steel mounting and hardware kit along with a tension adjustment tool.
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But what about openings larger than 36” wide?
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Introducing..
The high cost of square footage, often has people building mezzanines
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Smooth Seamless Motion
YellowGate’s twenty inches of adjustable length, adjustable swing direction, and universal mounting system protects every passage way with one SKU. Simply count the number of openings you need to protect and place your order – no tracking of measurements or mounting types required
YellowGate’s twenty inches of adjustable length, adjustable swing direction, and universal mounting system protects every passage way with one SKU. Simply count the number of openings you need to protect and place your order – no tracking of measurements or mounting types required
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Many times, we are able to design your solution over the phone complete with engineered drawings.
