Global Growth of Fall-Protection Industry

The worldwide fall-protection equipment industry in 2021 reached new heights with a staggering $2.934 billion in gross revenue. But, according to a new study by Research and Markets, this upward industry trend is set to continue over the next seven years, as they estimate the fall-protection market will reach $4.606 billion by the year 2028.

One of the reasons cited for this predicted increase is the rapid industrialization across the globe, leading to the recognition of related occupational hazards. In other words, as new industries rise across the world, the need to protect one’s personnel — something we’ve been practicing with better and better standards and solutions in the United States — is becoming a global priority.

Likewise, as governments catch up to the needs of their nation’s rising industrial workforce, standards like those employed by OSHA will start to become more common, leading to even more safety-conscious business initiatives.

Of course, we’ve known this at Safety Rail Company since our founding more than a decade ago. We are one of the few companies that offer American-made passive fall protection systems — and we continue to do so today as we expand our market footprint and become the preferred partner of Fortune 500 companies.

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Benefits of the SRC360 Mobile Rail System

The Simplest, Safest Fall-Protection Solution: SRC360 Mobile Rail

When selecting a fall-protection strategy, the choice of partners and products can seem daunting. Ultimately, however, it comes down to a selection between active fall protection (harnesses) and passive fall protection (guardrails).

Active fall protection may appear to be the simpler choice on the surface — and harnesses undoubtedly save lives. That said, there is a simplicity afforded with selecting a passive fall-protection system: knowing, without worry, that you’ve established universal and compliant safety for every worker on the roof. Total peace of mind.

The SRC360 Mobile Rail is among the best passive fall-protection solutions on the market, both for its benefits over harness-based systems and because it works perfectly in tandem with Safety Rail Company’s diverse lineup of safety products.

SUPERIOR TO HARNESSES

According to OSHA, the best method for worker protection (when the hazard cannot be eliminated) is to institute a passive fall-protection safety solution: physical barriers, such as guardrails, installed around unprotected edges. This strategy ensures that all personnel are safe when performing tasks in the area, as each worker is isolated from the potential fall hazard.

The SRC360 Mobile Rail system provides this universal protection, while also allowing personnel to go about their work without being tethered to a cumbersome anchorage device. This freedom of movement greatly increases worker productivity and takes the headache of worker compliance and training out of the equation. Our passive fall-protection systems can be installed along entire roof perimeters, providing a comprehensive, permanent solution. Alternatively, it can be installed around specific equipment or access points where people will be working.

There is also a financial benefit to selecting the SRC360 Mobile Rail: once installed, it requires minimal maintenance, inspection, or repairs — and, because it’s always working without the need for costly training, your organization also bypasses the risk of OSHA violation costs.

The SRC360 Mobile Rail is a sound investment, both from a safety viewpoint and a financial perspective.

WORKS ALONGSIDE SRC PRODUCTS

Another primary benefit of the SRC360 Mobile Rail system is that it integrates with Safety Rail Company’s diverse lineup of fall-protection products.

As any compliance or facility manager will testify, protecting one’s building against fall hazards is about more than securing the leading edge — there are ladders, skylights, open hatches, level changes, and other potential hazards to worry about.

The SRC360 Mobile Rail integrates Safety Rail Company’s lineup of fall-protection solutions for all possible fall risks into its system, as the weighted bases serve as a foundation for numerous compliant safety products.

For instance, our skylight guards keep workers protected from falling through the skylight — while also allowing the sun to continue providing light to the interior of the facility. Likewise, an open hatch (which OSHA considers an equal hazard to a leading edge or unprotected hole) requires protection: and our Hatch Guard systems work for just about any size hatch. They also feature a safety gate, two-foot landing zone, and help ingress/egress grab bars. Finally, our warning lines also integrate with our SRC360 Mobile Rail, often using the same weighted bases, for total visual protection against falls.

SRC’s Made in America Promise

Made in America: three simple words whose value have perhaps never been more pronounced. Global supply-chain disruptions have created an inventory shortage across the fall-protection industry — but not at Safety Rail Company. By manufacturing our own products right here in America, we solidify our status as the market leader in rooftop fall protection.

This business model provides a number of benefits, beginning with the fact that we boast the largest available inventory in the business. Nobody has more product ready to ship than Safety Rail Company, including our signature product: the SRC360 Mobile Rail, the most versatile OSHA-compliant guardrail in the business. And, because we have available inventory, we are able to undertake projects of any size. While other suppliers wait for their products to be shipped from unreliable international sources, we control our own inventory level and, thus, have the quickest turnaround times in the fall-protection market.

Likewise, we utilize the craftsmanship of skilled American workers, allowing us to remain connected to our community of employees and business partners. Finally, by undertaking a domestic-manufacturing process, we maintain the highest of quality standards and oversight without being tied to the questionable standards of overseas vendors.

So, if your current supplier is having difficulty fulfilling your project needs, give Safety Rail Company a call — we have inventory ready to go! And this includes more than just safety rails – we have a comprehensive lineup of fall-protection products, from rooftop hatch guards and ladders to safety gates and skylight protection, all of which are quickly available for your next rooftop safety project!

For more insight on our manufacturing and installation process, please check out our new video – an exciting visual journey from our factory floor through the project’s completion!