How does the railing mount to the Hatch?

The patented Kee Hatch brackets are designed to bolt to the drip-edge of the roof hatch. In most applications the Kee Hatch mounting bolts do not need to penetrate the curb of the hatch itself.

Why does the railing only cover 3 sides of the hatch?

Kee Hatch is designed to protect all exposed sides of the opening to protect a user from falling in. When in the open position, the lid of the hatch meets the requirements for a leading edge barrier and does not require a guardrail.

If I have a “ladder up” bar do I still need a hatch railing?

Simply put – yes. A ladder-up bar will not prevent a user from falling into the opening. In fact, we recommend removing ladder-up bars after installing Kee Hatch as it they are difficult to safely operate while maintain 3-points of contact on the ladder. If ingress or egress is your concern we recommend requesting offset handles on your hatch to provide hand-holds for users climbing in and out of the hatch.

If I close the lid to my hatch do I still need to protect it with railing?

When a hatch lid is closed, the lid is covering the hole and thus eliminates the hazard completely. However, in our decades of experience we find that most users do not close the lid while they are working on the roof for fear of getting locked on the roof. Even if you close the lid every time, it doesn’t mean that everyone accessing the roof does. Therefore, we recommend protecting all roof hatches using Kee Hatch railing.

How do I know which Kee Hatch model I need?

In the downloads section below is our model selection sheet – this will help you get the right measurements and select the correct hatch model. Alternatively, give us a call and one of our experts will quickly walk you through the required dimensions and get the right system ordered for you.

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Kee Hatch^® Guardrail

Protect your team in and around rooftop hatches.

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Next level roof safety

Fully OH&S compliant, Kee Hatch Access Guardrail has been specially designed for safe egress and ingress through roof hatches. It also gives protection for the roof opening when the hatch is open. It’s suitable for all roof hatches and easily integrates with existing openings and ladderways.

Why do you need Kee Hatch Access Guardrail?

Secure Roof Access

Just a moment of distraction can turn an open roof access hatch into a hazard. It’s why OH&S requires roof access points to be protected by a standard railing and gate. Kee Hatch^® guardrail and roof hatch door protect your roof access points by surrounding the opening, mitigating the risk.

Safe Transitions

It might not seem it, but transitioning from a ladder through a roof hatch can be a hazardous process. Kee Hatch^® mitigates the risk of fall hazards by making the transition safer with a roof hatch railing and self-closing gate that also serves as a grab bar for entering and exiting.

Easy Installation

Kee Hatch^® requires no special tools or training to install it and you’ll receive step-by-step instructions too. The modular design makes it easy to make any adjustments on site, whilst the system easily integrates with existing openings and ladderways.

Key Features

OH&S Compliant

Meeting and exceeding OH&S requirements, Kee Hatch^® railing protects roof hatches with guardrail and a self-closing gate.

Fits all Hatches

With multiple sizes available, Kee Hatch^® integrates with all new or existing roof access hatches.

Aids Climber

The roof hatch railing protects the opening and becomes a grab rail for climbers, ensuring safer transitions.

Non-penetrating

The mounting brackets bolt directly to the hatch frame, saving your roof membrane from any damage.

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Kee Hatch^® Lite

Light in weight. Heavy in features.

OH&S Compliant
Exceeds minimum strength requirements for railings
Lightweight, only 55 pounds for easy on-site handling
Aluminum, not plastic or FRP, will not break or deteriorate from UV.
Only a few components for 20-minute installation by one person.
Fastclip™ connection at the base makes installation quick & easy.
Exact fit for Bilco, Babcock Davis & Nystrom RailingReady® roof hatches, and all others.
Unique drop-in fitting for quick installation of top and mid-rails

Kee Hatch^® Styles

Standard System

Forward Barrier

Offset

Double Leaf

Fire Vent

Highest standards for rooftop safety

Federal [Canada] Canada Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, SOR/86-304, Sections 12.01 to 12.09
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code, 191/2021 Part 9, Fall Protection Sections 138 - 161
British Columbia Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, B.C. Reg. 296/97 Part 11, Fall Protection, Sections 11.1 to 11.10
Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Regulation, Man. Reg. 217/2006 Part 14, Fall Protection, Sections 14.1 to 14.29
New Brunswick General Regulation -N.B. Reg. 91-191 Part VII, Protective Equipment, Sections 49 - 51
Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2012, N.L.R. 5/12 Part X, Fall Protection, Sections 138 to 146
Northwest Territories Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, R-039-2015 Part 7, Personal Protective Equipment, Sections 103 to 109 and Part 9 Safeguards, storage, warning signs and signals, Sections 118 to 124
Nova Scotia Workplace Health and Safety Regulations, N.S. Reg. 52/2013 Part 21, Fall Protection, Sections 21.1 to 21.4

Nunavut Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. R-039-2015, Part 7 Sections 104 to 109, and Part 9, Sections 118 to 122
Ontario Construction Projects, O. Reg. 213/91 Sections 26 - 26.9 and Industrial Establishments, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851 Section 85
Prince Edward Island Fall Protection Regulations, EC2004-633
Quebec Regulation respecting occupational health and safety, O.C. 885-2001 Division XXX, Means and Equipment for Individual and Group Protection Sections 347 - 354.1 And Safety Code for the construction industry R.R.Q. 1981, c. S-2.1, r. 6 Division II, General Provisions Sections 2.9.1 to 2.9.3, Safety measures
Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 Sections 9-2 - 9-5
Yukon Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, O.I.C. 2006/178 Protective Equipment and Clothing - Fall Arrest Sections 1.37 to 1.43

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Kee Hatch Case Studies

Fall Protection / Kee Gate / Kee Hatch / Kee Klamp / Rooftop Safety

HVAC Fall Protection Solution for Retail Sector

In a strategic move to prioritize safety within the retail sector in Saskatchewan, a large construction specialist in Western Canada partnered with Kee Safety to ensure safety around HVAC units while constructing a new roof. The customer needed a new roof and fall protection measures within their retail locations. They selected Kee Safety because our products meet all the required standards and are fast and easy to install.

Industrial Roof: Kee Walk with Guardrail and Kee Hatch installed for HVAC Maintenance

Kee Safety was contacted in April 2020 by a San Francisco-based roofing contractor to discuss OSHA Standards following concern for the safety of employees servicing roofing around HVAC equipment at two Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory locations.

Kee Hatch Downloads

Document	Format
Kee Hatch Model Selection Sheet	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-O 3636	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-DL 4860	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-FB 4854	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-O 4848	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - KH-SS 3630	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-FB 3054	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-FB 4896	PDF Download
Rooftop Fall Protection Solutions Brochure	PDF Download

Document	Format
Kee Hatch Model Selection Sheet	PDF Download

Document	Format
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-O 3636	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-DL 4860	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-FB 4854	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-O 4848	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - KH-SS 3630	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-FB 3054	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Specifications - Model RHSR-FB 4896	PDF Download

Document	Format
Rooftop Fall Protection Solutions Brochure	PDF Download

Document	Format
Rooftop Fall Protection Solutions Brochure	PDF Download

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Kee Hatch^® Applications

Roof Hatches / Kee Hatch / Fall Protection / Rooftop openings

Kee Hatch / Roof Hatch / Access Guardrail / Roof Opening

Kee Hatch Guardrail/ Rooftop Safety/ Rooftop Guardrail / self-closing safety gate

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