Industrial lift truck accidents are a common and costly occurrence. OSHA estimates that there are 68,400 accidents, each year, involving powered industrial trucks. Approximately 90,000 workers suffer some type of injuries in these accidents, resulting in lost worktime, workers' compensation claims, and productivity losses - not to mention the damage inflicted upon equipment and facilities. About 100 people lose their lives each year in these accidents.

Steel King's "Steel Guard" protective railing system is a cost effective barrier against the effects of such accidents.

Typical application areas include:

• production equipment
• loading docks
• workstations
• shelving
• compressors
• break areas
• pedestrian walkways
• pallet rack aisle ends
• floor storage areas
• AGV paths
• computer equipment
• robotic equipment
• in-plant offices
• mezzanine bases
• building walls
• tool cribs
• building columns
• conveyors
• utilities equipment
• mesh partitions
• ramps
• water & gas mains
• and more!

Prior to its introduction in 1986, most protective railings were of the homemade variety. Steel Guard is a superior solution to custom fabrications, because:

• Steel Guard is specifically engineered for fork truck protection;
• Steel Guard is prefabricated, eliminating all on site core drilling, cutting, welding, or painting;
• Steel Guard is modular, expands and relocates easily as needs change;
• Steel Guard is less costly, due to decreased installation time, and mass production of components.

Today, Steel Guard remains the premier protective railing system. Features include:

Finish: Powder coated safety yellow standard, other colors available.