Guardian G-Rail User manual

Product Name: G-Rail
Instruction Manual
Part #: 15178; 15180; 15202; 15181; 15182; 15183; 15184; 15185
Do not throw away these instructions!
Read and understand these instructions before using equipment!
Introduction 1
Applicable Safety Standards 1
Worker Classifications 1
Safety Information 6
Product Specific Applications 2
Components and Specifications 2
Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage 5
Inspection 5
Installation and Use 3-4
Inspection Log 5
Labels 7

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Guardian Fall
Protection G-Rail. This manual must be read
and understood in its entirety, and used as
part of an employee training program as
required by OSHA or any applicable state
agency.
This and any other included instructions
must be made available to the user of the
equipment. The user must understand how
to safely and effectively use the G-Rail,
and all fall safety equipment used in
combination with the G-Rail.
User Information
Date of First Use:
Serial #:
Trainer:
User:
Applicable Safety Standards
When used according to instruction specifications, this product meets or exceeds all applicable OSHA 1926
Subpart M and OSHA 1910 standards for fall protection. Applicable standards and regulations depend on the
type of work being done, and also might include state-specific regulations. Consult regulatory agencies for
more information on fall protection systems and associated components.
Worker Classifications
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CAUTION
Understand the following definitions of those who
work near or who may be exposed to fall hazards.
Qualified Person: A person with an accredited degree or certification, and with extensive experience or
sufficient professional standing, who is considered proficient in planning and reviewing the conformity of fall
protection and rescue systems.
Competent Person: A highly trained and experienced person who is ASSIGNED BY THE EMPLOYER to be
responsible for all elements of a fall safety program, including, but not limited to, its regulation, management,
and implementation. A person who is proficient in identifying existing and predictable fall hazards, and who
has the authority to stop work in order to eliminate hazards.
Authorized Person: A person who is assigned by their employer to work around or be subject to potential or
existing fall hazards.
It is the responsibility of a Qualified or Competent person to supervise the job site and ensure all
applicable safety regulations are complied with.
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Components and Specifications
Product Specific Applications
Materials: powder-coated steel.
Baseplates: SOLD SEPARATELY from G-Rail Systems. Baseplate part #s 15178 and 15180 are compatible with
G-Rail Systems.
#15178 #15180
No toeboard attachments required.
Use toeboard slots on baseplate for
correct toeboard installation.
Toeboard attachments
required for toeboard
installation.
Baseplates and toeboards must be placed perpendicular to guardrails.
Short toeboard attachments must be oriented perpendicular to long
side of baseplate. Long toeboard attachments must be oriented
perpendicular to short side of baseplate.
Use of equipment in unintended applications may result in serious
injury or death. NEVER make any connections to guardrail systems.
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WARNING
NEVER lean or climb on guardrail systems.
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WARNING
Fall Prevention: G-Rails may be used in Fall Prevention applications ONLY. Fall Prevention
Systems are placed around the leading edges of any and all fall hazards to prevent a worker
from going over an edge, and may be used in substitute of Fall Protection or safety netting
systems. Installation requirements for G-Rails set forth in this manual MUST be adhered to.
Personal Fall Arrest, Work Positioning, Climbing, Rescue, and any other systems must NEVER be
connected to Fall Prevention Systems.
Surfaces more than 6’ above lower levels require the use
of a Fall Prevention or Fall Protection system.
Part # Description
15181
15182
15183
15202
Guardian Fall Protection G-Rail. Powder-coated yellow.
Length
10’
8’
6’
12’
Guardian Fall Protection G-Rail. Powder-coated yellow.
Guardian Fall Protection G-Rail. Powder-coated yellow.
Guardian Fall Protection G-Rail. Powder-coated yellow.

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Installation and Use
Requirements for guardrail systems:
MAXIMUM permitted roof pitch is 1/12 (5°).
Toprails must be 42” (+/- 3”) above the work surface or, if used in stilt work applications, 42” plus the height
of stilts.
Midrails must be installed halfway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the working level (not
the toeboard).
All intermediary rails (not the toprail or the midrail) must not allow for gaps greater than 19”.
Toeboards are REQUIRED on roofs of slopes more than 4/12 (vertical/horizontal).
Toeboards are REQUIRED if a risk exists for tools, equipment, materials, or other substances to fall down to a
lower level.
Toeboards must be a minimum 3½” from their top edge to the working surface, and must not have greater
than ¼” clearance between their bottom edge and the work surface.

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Prior to installation, plan your system:
1. G-Rail Systems must be installed in a continuous run, and must completely block all applicable leading
edges of fall hazards.
2. Never install G-Rail Systems on top of gravel or other loose or slippery surfaces.
3. G-Rail Systems must be installed a MINIMUM of 10’ from power lines and all other electrical hazards.
4. Lay out the job by measuring and spacing the work surface and the selected baseplates. Baseplates must
be at least 24” from the edge of any opening or leading edge hazard. Failure to properly measure and
plan ahead may result in having to disassemble the system and reinstalling. NEVER attempt to move a fully
assembled system.
5. Ensure baseplates are oriented correctly. Baseplates must be perpendicular to guardrails (except for
outriggers, where one baseplate will run parallel with guardrail). Toeboards must run parallel with guardrails.
6. For all baseplates, loosen set-screws/remove locking pins.
7. ALWAYS use outriggers at BOTH ends of any interruption in continuous guardrail sections, and at BOTH ends
of a continuous guardrail section. An outrigger is a guardrail installed perpendicular to a continuous run.
Wind load rating: 70 MPH.
DO NOT USE if potential exists for exposure to wind gusts greater than 70 MPH.
Assembly and use:
1. Place all baseplates around leading edges of fall hazards,
spaced at distances corresponding with selected guardrail
lengths (6’, 8’, 10’, 12’).
2. If using baseplate #15180, install all necessary toeboard
attachments onto guardrails. Consider whether short or
long toeboard attachments are necessary.
3. Hold guardrail between body and fall hazard. While
standing as far away as possible from all fall hazards,
position one leg of guardrail into its corresponding baseplate
connection point. With guardrail still between body and
leading edge, walk forward to position remaining leg into its
corresponding baseplate connection point. Repeat process
for all guardrails.
4. For all baseplates, tighten set-screws/reinstall locking pins. Ensure guardrails are firmly installed and do
not move. Ensure all toeboards will run parallel with guardrails. Insert all 2”x4” toeboards into attachment
points.
6’
8’
10’
12’

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Maintenance, Cleaning, and Storage
If G-Rail fails inspection in any way, immediately remove it from service, and contact Guardian to inquire
about its return or repair.
Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of G-Rail. Remove all dirt, corrosives,
and contaminants from G-Rail before and after each use. If G-Rail cannot be cleaned with plain water, use
mild soap and water, then rinse and wipe dry. NEVER clean G-Rail with corrosive substances.
When not in use, store equipment where it will not be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, chemicals,
or other degrading elements.
Prior to EACH use, inspect G-Rail for deficiencies, including, but not limited to, corrosion, deformation, pits,
burrs, rough surfaces, sharp edges, cracking, rust, paint buildup, excessive heating, alteration, and missing or
illegible labels. IMMEDIATELY remove G-Rail from service if defects or damage are found.
Ensure that applicable work area is free of all damage, including, but not limited to, debris, rot, rust, decay,
cracking, and hazardous materials. Ensure that selected work area will support the application-specific
minimum loads set forth in this instruction manual. Work area MUST be stable.
At least every 6 months, a Competent Person other than the user must inspect G-Rail. Competent Person
inspections MUST be recorded in inspection log in instruction manual and on equipment inspection grid
label. The Competent Person must sign their initials in the box corresponding to the month and year
the inspection took place.
During inspection, consider all applications and hazards G-Rail has been subjected to.
Inspection
Inspection Log
If equipment fails inspection IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE.
Date of First Use: __________________.
Product lifetime is indefinite, as long as it passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections. User must
inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person other than user must complete formal inspection at least
every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial. Contact Guardian Fall Protection for a
replacement inspection grid label every 5 years product is in service.
This inspection log must be specific to one G-Rail. Separate inspection logs must be used for
each G-Rail. All inspection records must be made visible and available to all users at all times.

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Safety Information
Failure to understand and comply with safety regulations may result in
serious injury or death. Regulations included herein are not all-inclusive,
are for reference only, and are not intended to replace a Competent
Person’s judgment or knowledge of federal or state standards.
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WARNING
Do not alter equipment. Do not misuse equipment.
Workplace conditions, including, but not limited to, flame, corrosive chemicals, electrical shock, sharp objects,
machinery, abrasive substances, weather conditions, and uneven surfaces, must be assessed by a Competent
Person before fall protection equipment is selected.
The analysis of the workplace must anticipate where workers will be performing their duties, the routes they
will take to reach their work, and the potential and existing fall hazards they may be exposed to. Fall
protection equipment must be chosen by a Competent Person. Selections must account for all potential
hazardous workplace conditions. All fall protection equipment should be purchased new and in an unused
condition.
Fall protection systems must be selected and installed under the supervision of a Competent Person, and used
in a compliant manner. Fall protection systems must be designed in a manner compliant with all federal, state,
and safety regulations. Forces applied to anchors must be calculated by a Competent Person.
Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the maximum allowable free fall distance for lanyards must not exceed 6’.
No free fall allowed for non-LE SRLs. Class A SRLs must arrest falls within 24”; Class B SRLs must arrest falls
within 54”.
Harnesses and connectors selected must be compliant with manufacturer’s instructions, and must be of
compatible size and configuration. Snap hooks, carabiners, and other connectors must be selected and applied
in a compatible fashion. All risk of disengagement must be eliminated. All snap hooks and carabiners must be
self-locking and self-closing, and must never be connected to each other.
A pre-planned rescue procedure in the case of a fall is required. The rescue plan must be project-specific. The
rescue plan must allow for employees to rescue themselves, or provide an alternative means for their prompt
rescue. Store rescue equipment in an easily accessible and clearly marked area.
Training of Authorized Persons to correctly erect, disassemble, inspect, maintain, store, and use equipment
must be provided by a Competent Person. Training must include the ability to recognize fall hazards, minimize
the likelihood of fall hazards, and the correct use of personal fall arrest systems.
NEVER use fall protection equipment of any kind to hang, lift, support, or hoist tools or equipment, unless
explicitly certified for such use.
Equipment subjected to forces of fall arrest must immediately be removed from use.
Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously affect the worker should a fall occur. Consult a doctor if there
is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and safely absorb fall arrest forces or perform set-up of
equipment. Pregnant women and minors must not use this equipment.
Physical harm may still occur even if fall safety equipment functions correctly. Sustained post-fall suspension
may result in serious injury or death. Use trauma relief straps to reduce the effects of suspension trauma.

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Labels
6305 S. 231st St.
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.guardianfall.com
6305 S. 231st St.
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.guardianfall.com
DO NOT REMOVE LABEL
If equipment fails inspection
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE FROM SERVICE
User must inspect prior to EACH use. Competent Person must complete
formal inspection every 6 months. Competent Person to inspect and initial.
INSPECTION GRID
Date of First Use: __________________. Product lifetime is indefinite as
long as equipment passes pre-use and Competent Person inspections.
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CAUTION
Instruction cards MUST ALWAYS remain attached to EACH
6’/8’/10’/12’ G-Rail. DO NOT USE if instruction cards are
not present. PRIOR TO USE, read and fully understand all
instructions included with the equipment at time of shipment
from the manufacturer. All users must be fully trained with the
instructions for proper use of G-Rail Systems.
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