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 KeeHatch 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 KeeHatch 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.

Kee Hatch® Railing

Next level roof safety

Fully OHSA compliant, Kee Hatch Access Guardrail has been specially designed to for safe egress and ingress through roof hatches. It also gives protection to 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 OSHA 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

OSHA Compliant

Meeting and exceeding OSHA 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.

Video Overview of Kee Hatch^®

Kee Hatch^® Lite

Light in weight. Heavy in features.

OSHA 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

KeeHatch^® Styles

Standard System

Forward Barrier

Offset

Double Leaf

Fire Vent

Highest standards for rooftop safety

OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.23, 29 CFR 1910.27
Exceeds OSHA requirements for railings
Protects workers while hatch is open
Safety Gate option ensures safety around the entire opening

HSG-33 Health & Safety in Roof Work
HSE INDG 284 “Working on roofs”
BS 6399: Part 2 1995 Wind Code
AS 1657 : 2018
Wind loading in accordance with AS/NZS 1170.2

Frequently Asked Questions

General

KeeHatch Downloads

Document	Format
COMPLETE KH-O 3636	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-DL 4860	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-FB 4854	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-O 4848	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-SS 3630	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-FB 3054	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-FB 4896	PDF Download
Kee Hatch Model Selection Sheet	PDF Download
Standard data sheet – KS-SS-3630	PDF Download

Document	Format
COMPLETE KH-O 3636	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-DL 4860	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-FB 4854	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-O 4848	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-SS 3630	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-FB 3054	PDF Download
COMPLETE KH-FB 4896	PDF Download

Document	Format
Kee Hatch Model Selection Sheet	PDF Download
Standard data sheet – KS-SS-3630	PDF Download

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Kee Hatch^® Guardrail

Protect your team in and around rooftop hatches.

Kee Hatch^® Guardrail

Next level roof safety