Fall Protection Guardrail

摘要

A fall protection guardrail system and method used for construction of multi-story wood-framed buildings, which comprises a support bracket comprised of an attachment member and a pole support, and further comprises a pole with integrated rail supports. For a framed wall that is lying in a horizontal position, the support bracket is easily attached to a framing member of the framed wall, and the pole is inserted into the pole support. Then the framed wall is moved into the vertical position and secured to other framing. When the floor or roof is placed atop the framed wall, rails are inserted into the rail supports and secured. When the building is finished, the guardrail support system is easily removed, disassembled, and reusable. In some embodiments, a scaffolding frame may be attached to the support bracket, and the pole inserted into the scaffolding frame.

主权项

1. A method for providing fall protection for construction workers, comprising the steps of:
a. attaching a support bracket to a lower floor framing laying horizontally, the lower floor framing comprising a plurality of studs and a top plate, wherein the support bracket comprises an attachment member and a first pole support attached thereto; b. inserting a pole support insert into the first pole support, wherein the pole support insert is operatively connected to a pole such that when the pole support insert is inserted into the first pole support, a top end of the pole is at a desired height to create a guardrail that meets or exceeds government standards for temporary guardrail systems, wherein the pole comprises at least one rail support; c. securing the pole support insert in the first pole support; d. erecting the lower floor framing into a substantially vertical position; and e. installing rails into the at least one rail support, whereby the guardrail is properly positioned on an upper floor area to protect construction workers working on an upper floor from falling.