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Skylight Guards

Versatile, Non-Penetrating, OSHA Compliant Skylight Covers

Our skylight screens provide cost effective and easy-to-install protection from falls through skylights. Skylight screens that are designed and installed by Flexible Lifeline Systems are OSHA compliant and provide protection against legal liability.

Complete Solution for Every Roof Opening

FLS Skylight Screens are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, and material to fit almost any roof opening as defined by OSHA, including smoke vents. Optional galvanized or stainless steel screens are durable and weather-resistant for every installation type, including curb style skylight installations, standing seam metal roof skylights, and for rib/corrugated metal roof skylights.

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Assessment

Maximizing the fall safety provided by hatch kits requires proper installation and the understanding of associated fall hazards. As your turnkey fall protection provider, FLS evaluates your rooftop to ensure a complete fall protection solution is provided.

Non-penetrating

Our screen-style skylight covers do not penetrate the roof or skylight curb membranes, thereby maintaining the integrity of the roof warranty.

Installation

Each skylight screen is designed to fit your specific dimensions, making installation simple. Our patented installation system will not affect the integrity of the roof hole, whether one of our standard sizes or custom fitting.

Durable

FLS skylight screens are available in galvanized or stainless steel according to your specific needs and are engineered to last the lifespan of your skylight.

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Additional Rooftop Fall Safety Solutions

Guardrail

A modular guardrail system that can be used for a variety of applications including rooftop safety and walkways.

Rooftop Horizontal Lifelines

Rooftop Horizontal Lifelines

FLS Multispan Lifeline Systems are versatile, economical solutions that equip rooftop workers with continuous, active fall protection.

Rooftop Walkway

The FLS Modular Rooftop Walkway provides a safe walking surface that protects the rooftop and any workers who require roof access.

Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail

The Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail system from Flexible Lifeline Systems is a fall protection solution consisting of walkway and guardrail which can be installed quickly and easily on a wide variety of roofs.

Hatch Kits

FLS Hatch Kits prevent falls into open hatches, and promote safe entry and exit of rooftop openings for workers.

Skylight Guardrail

The FLS Skylight Guardrail is a freestanding fall-protection solution for use around skylights, roof lights, and dome lights.

Skylight Screens

Versatile, OSHA-compliant skylight covers. Our skylight screens provide cost effective and easy-to-install protection from falls through skylights.

Warning Line

On elevated work surfaces, the FlexLine Warning Line System can be used to mark off a safe work area.

FlexTraxx

The FlexTraxx system provides a secure attachment eye that combines with the weatherproof characteristics of a traditional ridge piece.

Freestanding Anchors for Roofs

The freestanding roof anchor provides worker safety at heights where there is a requirement to access flat roofs or structures.

Crossover Platforms

A modular solution for safely crossing obstructed rooftops. There are multiple risks to rooftop workers that don’t involve falling over the edge.

Vertical/Inclined Systems

The two most common solutions for ladder fall arrest systems are cable based vertical lifelines and ladder davits with self-retracting lifelines.

Skylight Screen FAQs

What does Cal-OSHA require for Skylight Screens?

The construction shall be of grillwork, with openings not more than 4 inches by 4 inches or of slatwork with openings not more than 2 inches wide with length unrestricted, or of other material of equal strength and similar configuration. In addition, the screen must be able to support 400 lbs. or twice the weight of the employee with tools/equipment.

How long does it take to install a Skylight Screen?

Skylight screens are easy to install in a matter of minutes. Depending on the type of skylight, any installation of a skylight screen can take between 15 and 30 minutes by 2 workers without any special training or tools.

Are skylight screens permanent? How long do skylight screens last?

Skylight screens are intended to be permanent with proper maintenance. We recommend Skylight Screens that do not penetrate the retaining frame of the skylight; this reduces risk of moisture intrusion.

What skylight cannot have a screen installed over it?

Some skylights are designed to open or vent in the event of a fire. A FlexDome Guardrail solution should be used in this scenario where a screen may affect the performance of an opening skylight.

Do skylight screens penetrate the roof surface?

Our Skylight Screens are non-penetrating and consist of aluminum rails and mesh forming a cage-like structure around each skylight that clamps around the retaining frame of the skylight.    We recommend avoiding skylight screens that require fasteners to penetrate the frame of the skylight as this could cause a leak issue.

What type of skylights and roof surfaces will skylight screens work on?

Skylight screens can be designed to work with many forms of skylights and on many roof surfaces including curb, standing seam, and corrugated.

What are skylight screens made of?

Skylight screens are made using rigid galvanized carbon steel or 304 stainless steel and are built to withstand rain, snow, ice, wind, and heat better than other types of building materials.

How much weight does OSHA require a skylight screen withstand?

Skylight screens shall be capable of supporting without failure, at least two times the maximum intended load that may be imposed on the screen at any one time and shall be secured to prevent accidental displacement.

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