Frequently Asked Questions

The EdgeHalt® Ladder Safety Gate from PS Safety Access® is a self-closing safety gate designed to prevent falls at ladder access points and elevated floor openings.

This gate from PS Safety Access® is used at fixed ladders, roof hatches, mezzanine ladder access points, elevated floor openings and ground-level openings where traffic flow needs to be restricted.

Yes. The EdgeHalt® Ladder Safety Gate is designed to meet applicable OSHA and ANSI requirements for guardrail systems at elevated openings. It also meets Canadian COHS requirements. The EdgeHalt Adjustable Safety Gate version meets all of these standards and carries a CE label.

Yes. This gate from PS Safety Access® automatically closes after use to ensure the opening remains protected.

Yes. Standard ladder safety gates from PS Safety Access® include a 42-inch top rail and a mid-rail. A full-height version is available and includes a safety toeboard to meet full guardrail requirements.

To maintain three points of contact, restricting access is generally not recommended. For applications requiring access control, an optional lock-out kit is available to prevent unauthorized access.

Available finishes on this gate from PS Safety Access® include powder-coated safety yellow, hot-dip galvanized steel, mill-finish 304 stainless steel and aluminum for corrosive environments. Custom RAL colors are also available.

Yes. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor industrial environments. For outdoor or harsh environments, hot-dip galvanized steel or 304 stainless steel is recommended.

Yes. The EdgeHalt® Ladder Safety Gate from PS Safety Access® includes a limited lifetime guarantee. The spring mechanism has been tested to over one million cycles. Replacement springs are provided if a spring fails.

The EdgeSafe® Smart Gate from PS Safety Access® is a spring-assisted access gate designed for fall protection, controlled access and equipment guarding where larger openings are required.

It is commonly installed at dock door openings, machinery access points, restricted areas, and pedestrian or forklift openings.

Yes. The EdgeSafe® Smart Gate from PS Safety Access® is designed to support OSHA requirements for controlled access and fall protection. Larger double gate models (DBL 192, 240, 288) are intended for guarding purposes and do not meet OSHA fall-protection standards.

No. This gate from PS Safety Access® uses a spring-assisted mechanism that allows it to remain open when fully raised. Once closure is initiated, the gate returns to the closed position unassisted. Optional powered operators are available.

The gate is operated by lifting at the end and walking it upward. The spring-assisted design offsets the weight of the gate for smooth and controlled operation.

Yes. This gate from PS Safety Access® is commonly used in machine and equipment guarding systems and provides a wide, unobstructed opening suitable for forklift access.

Yes. This gate from PS Safety Access® is designed to anchor to existing concrete, steel or structural framing.

Yes. It integrates with EdgeSafe® Safety Railing and EdgeSafe Pedestrian Awareness systems.

A SafeMezz® mezzanine gate is a material handling safety gate designed to prevent falls during pallet loading and unloading at elevated mezzanine edges. The product line from PS Safety Access® includes horizontal, vertical, downward-opening, pallet push-through designs, and the SafeMezz360™.

They are designed for pallet transfer, material loading and mezzanine edge protection.

Yes. SafeMezz® gates from PS Safety Access® are designed to meet OSHA requirements for fall protection at elevated material handling locations. The SafeMezz360™ also meets applicable ANSI standards.

Yes. SafeMezz360™ gates from PS Safety Access® are designed so that one side of the opening is always protected during use.

Depending on the gate type, SafeMezz® gates are available in manual, electric, pneumatic and fully pneumatic configurations.

Yes. Toeboard protection is included to help prevent falling objects.

Yes. Multiple sizes and configurations are available from PS Safety Access® to match site-specific mezzanine layouts.

Yes. They are designed for frequent daily operation in industrial environments.

The EdgeSafe® Safety Railing from PS Safety Access® is a modular guardrail system designed to provide fall protection at elevated edges and separation at floor level.

It is used on mezzanines, platforms, walkways, roof edges, elevated work areas and main floors to separate work zones.

Yes. This system from PS Safety Access® is designed to meet OSHA 1910.29 and ANSI A1264.1 requirements.

Yes. Omnidirectional brackets allow installation at corners and irregular angles.

Yes. Starter kits and add-on components from PS Safety Access® allow the system to expand as needed.

Yes. It is designed for installation on existing concrete or steel structures.

Yes. Toeboards are available as part of the system from PS Safety Access®.

It is a visual warning system that alerts equipment operators when pedestrians enter high-risk areas.

This system from from PS Safety Access® reduces the risk of collisions between pedestrians and moving equipment such as forklifts.

Sensors detect pedestrian movement at access points and activate LED visual alerts to warn equipment operators.

No. It is used in conjunction with physical barriers. The system from PS Safety Access® does not stop equipment but uses flashing and strobing lights to alert operators.

It is commonly used at forklift aisles, pedestrian crossings, loading areas and shared traffic zones.

Yes. It integrates with EdgeSafe® safety gates and railing systems.

Yes. It can be added to existing industrial facilities.