Aluminum Structural Fittings

Fall Hazard Risk Assessment matrix

For Access Point, Unprotected Skylight, and Unprotected edges A Risk Assessment Matrix is a tool used to assess the likelihood and severity of potential hazards in a workplace and can be used to determine appropriate risk control measures. When applied to the three areas of fall hazards as per OSHA...

Enhancing Workplace Safety with EnduRail Railing – A Customizable Handrail Solutions

Creating a safe work environment is critical to the success of any business. Unfortunately, some companies choose the wrong products when it comes to implementing safety protocols. That’s where Chemey comes in. Our EnduRail Railing – Customizable handrail solutions are designed with ease of use, keeping its modularity. Our products...

Key OSHA Standards for Work Platforms

Key OSHA Standards for Work Platforms According to OSHA: “A platform means a walking-working surface that is elevated above the surrounding area.” Since January 2017 when OSHA completely rewrote the standard 1910 Subpart D: Walking Working Surfaces, it has been nearly impossible to get a straight answer on what fall...

How to Make the Right Choice When Buying or Installing Guardrail?

What do you do when you need something? You Google it right! When you need a guardrail, selecting the suitable barrier requires more involvement than initially expected. It can be overwhelming with so many options. You find out that there are so many options available. GI, SS, FRP Aluminum, Welded,...

What is Slip-on Pipe Fittings?

What is Slip-on Pipe Fittings? A contractor needs to consider several things while designing a new construction site. One of them is modular handrailsor Guard rails, and it is one of the essential factors to make your site safe by preventing fall protection from height. So, If you are looking...

Are Fall Protection and Fall Prevention Similar?

Fall prevention and Fall protection considerations are important in manufacturing industry and construction sites because falls, slips and trips are among the most common causes of work injuries and fatalities. We often use these phrases involving key words “protect” or “prevent” interchangeably. According to a dictionary, protect means “to defend...

Why Aluminum tubular fittings offer the best solution for handrails?

Handrail and guardrail systems play a vital role in providing a safe barrier between people and hazards, so it’s essential that you can always guarantee the performance of the system and that its integrity is maintained many years after installation. Fabricated handrails Many people believe that fabricated handrails offer greater...

Advantages Modular Handrailing has to offer over Steel Handrails?

While steel handrail has often been used for decades; it is only because at the time it was the best option available. With the advancement in technology however, steel is not the best option anymore and can pose some serious safety hazards as well as financial burden. The case against...

Simple Solution for Non-Simple Handrail Projects

EnduRail Structural pipe fitting, also known as a slip-on pipe fitting, tube clamp fittings, or pipe clamp is used to build structures such as handrails, guardrails, modular barricades, solar panel support, and other types of pipe or tubular structure. Endurail fittings are the best option for DIY enthusiasts for more...

Areas where Industrial Safety Gates are Needed

You need to provide total protection for the sake of the person who is working at heights. Industrial self-closing safety gates are a measure of fall protection or barrier protection that protect an area of movement. Here are two areas where an industrial safety gate will help to protect people...

Tanker and Bowser Truck Safety Hazards: Do You Know the Risks?

Working on a tanker is a grueling job with large hours and even larger physical demands over the duration of a haul. Certain drivers or operators will be required to climb atop their trailers 4 (four) or more times a day. Speaking with them and hearing some of their stories...

Anchor Points vs. Horizontal Lifelines: What is ideal?

Anchor points and horizontal lifelines are part of Personal Fall Arrest Systems which means that when you use them, a fall must occur. Handrail like EnduRail is the safest solution when installed and do not allow your employee to fall in the first place. However, let’s assume you’ve considered...

Modular Aluminum Handrails: High on Endurance, low in Cost of Ownership

Poor conditions of Handrails Discourage employees to use them as a regular Safety Practice & leads to fatal or serious injuries in case of accidents. The deprived condition of corroded / weak handrails put not only employees at risk but to organizations also. This hazards exacerbate when Handrails are used...

Separating People from Hazards is key to Safety

‘BS EN 14122-3 Safety Machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery’ outlines the general requirements for safe access to machines where a fixed means of access and barricade is needed. Continuous rotating and heavy machinery working environments possess potential hazards that workers face in industrial surroundings on a daily basis. Managers should...

Inspect Your Railing for Rust to Ensure Proper Fall Protection

Metal and particularly MS Railing rusting is more than just a visual problem. Rust is the cancer of the MS metal world. It eats away at the material from the inside. Many railing manufacturers just paint the railings without galvanizing. The result is a product that rusts after a few...