During routine facility operations, forklifts can carry the greatest risk of injury and damage arising from distractions or possible employee operating error. Driving a forklift, a mobile piece of equipment weighing over 5 tons, around blind corners, near pedestrians, and while carrying a heavy load can be a potential disaster
waiting to happen—especially in high-performing facilities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OHSA, documents nearly 100 deaths and 20,000 serious injuries per year that are caused by a forklift. The average cost of workers' compensation claims related to forklift injuries is approximately $43,000 with indirect costs reaching up to $150,000 per injured worker. Whether a business has had an accident or wants to proactively safeguard its operations from having one, guard railing and blind-corner warning systems are one of the most effective, easiest, and cost-effective ways to prevent serious injuries. Proper guard railing systems can help prevent these costly and dangerous expenses and provide businesses with a positive safety ROI on their first accident prevented.
Guardrail is an economical and easy-to-install physical barrier that protects your workstations, offices, electrical panels, racking infrastructure, and most of all, your employees from potential forklift impact. At RackingPros.com our guard rail is USA-made, modular, easy-to-install, and trusted by thousands of customers across the country. A guard rail system can be quickly designed in 12” to 42” heights for both medium to heavy-duty protection, with post and rail components that will allow proper construction for straight runs, corners, and ends (including offset post options). At Racking Pros, we offer two series of trusted USA-made rail and posts: Steel Guard for the heaviest-duty protection and Armor Guard for medium-duty protection and walkways. Additional options include lift-out rails for easy access and maintenance to areas that are protected by the guard rail and gates to enable access to specific areas of your facility By lowering the risk of forklift collisions behind guard rail system(s), businesses can avoid the expenses associated with medical costs, lost productivity, equipment damage, and potential lawsui
The alarming statistics from OHSA underscore the urgent need for effective safety measures. A guard rail system emerges as a proactive and practical solution, providing robust protection against potential forklift accidents. With its economic viability, ease of installation, and modular flexibility, our guard rail not only mitigates risks but also enhances overall workplace safety standards. By investing in such safeguards, businesses not only protect their assets, but, more importantly, safeguard the well-being of their employees, fostering a secure and productive work environment.
Like any addition to an industrial facility, guard rail works best when designed by our professional and skilled team of engineers, who know both OSHA requirements for placement and orientation, but also have years of experience designing protective guard rail systems that work to protect employees, and deflect damage away from costly, critical infrastructure. Click here to reach out to the team today to get started.
