Double-rail Edge Protection Barrier with Mid-span Stabilizer Bars
The Double-rail Edge Protection Barrier with Mid-span Stabilizer
Bars is a heavy-duty safety system designed to provide superior
fall protection in high-risk environments, where standard
single-rail barriers may lack the necessary strength. Featuring two
parallel horizontal rails—top and mid-height—supported by vertical
posts and reinforced with mid-span stabilizer bars, this barrier
creates a robust, multi-layered defense against falls. Ideal for
construction sites, industrial mezzanines, rooftop perimeters, and
scaffolding, it combines increased structural rigidity with
enhanced coverage, ensuring workers are protected from accidental
slips or leans over edges. Its design addresses the limitations of
single-rail systems by distributing force more evenly and resisting
bending under pressure, making it a reliable choice for busy,
high-traffic work zones.
The double-rail configuration is the foundation of this Edge
Protection Barrier’s effectiveness, offering two critical lines of
defense against falls. The top rail, typically positioned 42–48
inches above the edge (meeting global safety standards), acts as
the primary barrier, while the mid rail—installed halfway between
the top rail and the base—prevents tools, debris, or limbs from
passing through and provides additional support if a worker leans
against the barrier. This dual-rail setup reduces the risk of a
worker slipping between rails or overtopping the barrier, a common
weakness in single-rail designs. The rails themselves are
constructed from heavy-gauge steel or aluminum tubing, chosen for
their tensile strength and resistance to impact, ensuring they
remain rigid even under sudden or sustained pressure.
A key feature that sets this Edge Protection Barrier apart is its
mid-span stabilizer bars—horizontal or diagonal supports installed
between vertical posts to eliminate sagging and enhance overall
rigidity. In long barrier sections (often 6–10 feet between posts),
single-rail systems can bow or flex under load, compromising their
protective capacity. The stabilizer bars, however, connect the top
and mid rails at intervals between posts, creating a grid-like
structure that distributes force across the entire barrier. This
prevents the rails from bending, even when a worker leans against
the mid-span (the area between two posts), ensuring consistent
strength along the entire length of the edge. Made from the same
durable materials as the rails, the stabilizer bars are welded or
bolted securely, adding minimal weight while significantly boosting
structural integrity.
To complement its double rails and stabilizer bars, this Edge
Protection Barrier features reinforced vertical posts that anchor
the entire system firmly to the ground or edge surface. The posts
are constructed from thick-walled steel or aluminum, with a larger
diameter than those used in standard barriers, to withstand the
increased force transferred by the rails and stabilizers. They are
anchored using heavy-duty fasteners—such as expansion bolts for
concrete, welds for steel surfaces, or weighted bases for temporary
setups—ensuring they do not shift or tilt under pressure. The posts
also feature reinforced connections to the rails and stabilizer
bars, often using gussets or flanges that distribute stress evenly,
preventing cracks or breaks at the joints. This stable foundation
ensures the entire barrier system works as a cohesive unit, with no
weak points to compromise safety.
The versatility of this Double-rail Edge Protection Barrier makes
it suitable for a wide range of high-risk environments across
industries. In construction, it protects workers on open floors,
scaffolding, or rooftop edges during building phases. In
manufacturing, it secures mezzanines, elevated walkways, or
equipment perimeters where heavy machinery or foot traffic
increases fall risks. In logistics, it guards loading dock edges or
warehouse platforms, preventing accidents involving forklifts or
pallet jacks. Its modular design allows for easy customization:
sections can be connected to cover long edges, and corner pieces
with matching double rails and stabilizers ensure protection around
angles. Whether in indoor industrial facilities or outdoor
construction sites, this barrier adapts to diverse edge types while
maintaining its strength and reliability.
This Double-rail Edge Protection Barrier with Mid-span Stabilizer
Bars is engineered to meet or exceed the most stringent safety
regulations worldwide, including OSHA 1926.502 (construction), EN
13374 (temporary edge protection), and AS/NZS 1170 (structural
design). Its double rails and stabilizer bars ensure it withstands
lateral loads of up to 200 pounds—exceeding the minimum
requirements for fall protection systems—while its height and
spacing comply with standards for preventing falls from heights.
For businesses, this compliance reduces the risk of accidents,
fines, or legal liability, while providing workers with the
confidence that the barrier will perform under stress. In
environments where safety cannot be compromised, this barrier’s
design delivers the strength and reliability needed to protect
every edge
Our Edge Protection Barrier Specifications
Wire Diameter | Mesh Size | Height | Length | Post | Thinckness | Color |
5mm 6mm 7mm | 50*100mm 50*150mm 100*200mm | 1.05m 1.10m | 1.3m--2.6m | 48mm | 1.5mm 1.8mm 2.0mm | Yellow Blue Red Other RAL color |
When ordering in large quantities, you have the option of
imprinting the customer's logo and colors.Various matching
accessories are available to provide solutions for various on-site
situations.
Our Edge Protection Barrier Cases:
we offer a wide range of safety solutions to reduce on site
accidents. Our pioneering edge protection barriers prevent
employees from injury. Whether they are working at ground level or
on elevated platforms, we have a selection of building site edge
protection safety measures to make sure they are protected while
they work.
Our Edge Protection Barrier advantage
1. Our products are versatile and durable - made from high quality
materials, hot-dipped galvanized and manufactured to the highest
standards of finish!
2. Our products are highly modular and simple to operate and
install.One-touch installation! Very convenient and effective!
3. High development capacity for innovative smart solutions
customized to customer needs
4. Our fence panels are curved at the top and bottom, and are
uniquely designed to provide maximum strength and prevent excessive
bending of the net.
5. The uniformity of the installation allows for maximum
supervision and control, thus maintaining a high level of safety at
all stages of construction.
No items will fall apart to prevent loss.Convenient and effective
packaging for long term product storage and easy transportation