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Our Best Wall Guards with Handrails

Our Best Wall Guards with HandrailsWall guards with handrails serve a dual purpose for the facilities that employ them. In addition to providing wall protection, these unique products also provide a railing for pedestrians to grip as needed to prevent slips and falls. Moreover, wall guards with handrails offer aesthetic appeal through a unique design that is both functional and eye-catching. Our collection of wall guards with handrails features models made of industrial-strength combinations of wood, rigid vinyl, and aluminum to ensure lasting quality without compromising visual appeal. Below, join our editors for a showcase of our 5 top selling wall guards with handrails. Visit the links below for additional product specifications, images, color/finish options, and ordering information.

5 Top Selling Wall Guards with Handrails

Mojave Handrail

Built for both residential and commercial applications, our Mojave Handrails come 12 feet long and feature a tall rigid vinyl bumper with fine wood finish. Popular among nursing homes, office buildings, retirement communities, and more. Visit the following page to shop Mojave Handrails.

Presidential Handrail

Simple and understated, our Presidential Handrails feature an exterior face that measures 5-1/2” tall for exceptional coverage and strength in the face of unexpected impact. An underlying aluminum retainer reinforces this commercial grade product, while a vinyl exterior is available in 60 eye-catching colors that are sure to look great with nearly any interior design. Visit the following page to shop Presidential Handrails.

Sequoia Wood Handrail

Warm and inviting, our Sequoia Handrails feature an all-wood construction available in various finishes, including Oak, Maple, Beech, or Ash. Sequoia Handrails also feature a vinyl bumper insert that extends along the entire length of the handrail for added shock absorption and wall protection. Choose from 4 vinyl insert colors, including black, ivory, tan, and desert sand. Visit the following page to shop Sequoia Wood Handrails.

Teton Wood Handrail

A dark wood texture makes our Teton Wood Handrails the perfect choice for upscale locations where design is rooted in deep Earthy tones. This beautiful all-wood handrail comes mounted on a heavy-gauge aluminum retainer (the heaviest we offer) for added stability and shock absorption. The Teton features a finger rail for easy gripping, an accent that adds an unmistakable visual flair to the design of this handrail. Visit the following page to shop Teton Wood Handrails.

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Cyber Monday Sale: Save 10% on Orders Over $250

Cyber Monday Sale: Save 10% on Orders Over $250We are excited to announce a special Cyber Monday sale on all of your favorite Wall and Corner Guard products! This Monday, shop industry leading facility safety products and save 10% on all orders over $250. Update your facility with new corner guards, wall guards, handrails, kickplates, and more, just in time for the winter holiday season. This special savings event applies to every order placed on our website, including our most popular product categories listed below!

Handrails

Vinyl, aluminum, wood—no matter what material you are looking for, you are sure to find an exceptional product in our Handrails online store. Shop many styles and dozens of eye-catching colors, available with full mounting kits for quick and easy installation.

Corner Guards

Corridors, elevator lobbies, and freight areas are just a few locations where corners are exposed to potential damage. Outfit these areas with corner guards, and protect against unexpected collisions and resulting structural damage. Shop our Corner Guards online store for the Web’s most comprehensive collection of durable corner protectors.

Wall Guards

Overloaded dollies, runaway carts, and misguided machinery can cause severe damage along facility walls. In some cases, vital corridors may need to be shut down to accommodate repairs. Get proactive in preventing this lose-lose situation by shopping our Wall Guards online store, and browse industry leading products designed to absorb and deflect the impact so damage does not accrue.

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7 Essential Protective Products for Hospitals

7 Essential Protective Products for HospitalsThere are more than 5,500 hospitals in the United States that play home to roughly 51.4 million procedures annually, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control. These heavily trafficked facilities are among the most important in the nation, helping men, women, and families to recover and return to their lives.

Of course, fewer public facilities adhere to more strict health and safety codes than hospitals. This guide has been created to assist those tasked with improving health and safety for hospitals. The products below are 7 of the most essential guards, railings, and protective products designed specifically for use in hospitals and other medical treatment centers.

Corner Guards, Wall Guards, & Other Hospital Essentials

Corner Guards

Every hospital has long corridors where 90 degree turns create corners that are exposed to potential damage. Gurneys, wheelchairs, and supply dollies are just a few of the most common things that may damage hospital corners. Risk of damage only escalates when doctors and staff are treating a patient with severe injuries or illness. To learn more about corner guards for hospitals, visit our commercial corner guards online store.

Handrails

Like corner guards, handrails are often used by hospitals to help prevent damage from ruining interior walls. Handrails serve another vital function, helping hospital patients and guests to walk along hallways. Handrails are particularly important for medical facilities that may specialize in treating individuals with disabilities as well as elderly patients. Shop the best handrails for hospitals by visiting our commercial handrail online store.

Column Guards

Column guards are a unique product, similar to corner guards. These special protective products are designed for use along parking garage columns where they absorb and displace extreme impact from vehicles. Whether from a visitor’s car or hospital ambulance, column guards are the #1 way to prevent serious damage and costly repairs. Visit the following link to learn more about our Celestial® Column Guard (installs vertically to protect parking garage columns).

Shoeshone® Bed Locator

Shoeshone® Bed Locators perform a number of vital functions for hospitals, nursing homes, hospice facilities, and other centers where patient care extends overnight. Each bed locator consists of two brackets, two molded vinyl end guides, and one standard Aztec® Wall Bumper. Together, this system prevents beds from damaging walls while also maintaining well-defined bed lines and aisles. Learn more about our Shoeshone® Bed Locator.

Wichita® Crash Rail

Wichita® crash rails are an excellent choice for hospitals and medical care facilities. These heavy-duty wall guards are manufactured with stainless steel, making them a valuable addition to any facility where sterile environments must be maintained. Learn more about our Wichita® crash rail.

Bollard Covers

Parking bollards are cylindrical concrete markers that serve a variety of important functions in parking lots and garages. No matter what the function being performed, one thing is certain: Parking bollards must be visible. Shop our collection of Bollard Covers® to envelope your bollards with a vibrant colored casing that significantly improves visibility while also softening impact.

Kickplates for Doors

Hospital doorways are often entered and exited quickly. In many cases, the bottom of a gurney or wheeled cart is the first thing to touch the door. Protect hospital doors with kicklates, and proactively prevent damage from accruing over time. Doors are expensive to replace, making kickplates a cost-effective solution. Visit the following link to shop our collection of door guards and kickplates online.

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Contact customer services by calling 1-800-342-0424 or visit our Contact Us page online.

Bacteria Control in Commercial Kitchens

Prevent Bacteria in Commercial Kitchens Whether operating a commercial kitchen or other type of food processing facility, controlling bacteria is a top priority that must be address. If overlooked, bacteria can spread and cause serious illness. Customers, employees, families, and your company’s reputation are just a few of the things at risk. Using the following resources, review a few of the most commonly held best practices for bacteria control in the kitchen.

Remember: Education and awareness is key. Consider circulating this article via email or social media to ensure employees and other company stakeholders are aware of the challenges faced by commercial kitchens and food processing facilities when it comes to bacteria prevention and control.

Tips for Preventing Bacteria in the Kitchen

Below are a few of our editor’s top recommendations for preventing bacteria in the kitchen. All guests are invited to read, share, and comment using the Comments section at the bottom of this page.

Climate Control. One of the most critical elements of bacteria control involves monitoring and restricting the climate of certain areas like refrigerators, freezers, and other processing zones. Use transparent strip doors to better control air flow, temperature, and other environmental variables that might ultimately contribute to the growth and spread of bacteria.

Access Control. Changes in climate are not the only thing to monitor, however. Personnel are another critical variable that can significantly affect the cleanliness of the kitchen and/or food processing area. Control access to these areas by enlisting a small but capable personnel unit to perform specific duties within specific areas. Make sure all personnel take proper precautions, like wearing clean uniforms, sterile suits, gloves, and other protective gear when necessary.

Know Your Temperatures. Swinging temperatures are sure to spike bacteria production, even when climate and personnel are perfectly controlled. As noted by industry professionals, there are certain temperature zones in which bacteria will most quickly reproduce and spread. To learn more, visit this article by Foodservicewarehouse.com.

Prevent Cross-contamination. Once climate, access, and temperature are all controlled, the next step is to prevent accidental cross-contamination of food during preparation, processing, and/or processing. There are many ways cross-contamination can happen, each of which capable of making employees and customers very sick. Learn more revent cross-contamination

Prepare for Inspection. Finally, consider always preparing for the eventuality that a food inspector may show up to evaluate your operation. Review these tips by Food Services of America®, which extend well beyond simply keeping the kitchen areas neat and free of bacteria.

Limited Time: Save 10% on Wall and Corner Guards!

For a limited time, visitors are invited to shop wall guards, corner guards, and other products while saving 10% on all orders over $250. We are pleased to represent the industry’s finest products, delivering to customers at unbeatable prices. For promotion information and order assistance, visitors may call customer service at toll free 1-800-342-0424.

Limited Time: Save 10% Off Orders Over $250

This fall, purchase industry leading facility safety products on WallAndCornerGuard.com and save 10% off orders over $250. This exclusive promotion extends to each of our popular product categories, including corner guards, handrails, wall guards, safety bumpers, and much more. We invite guests to browse our extensive product catalog online, and contact our product experts for complimentary consultation and sales assistance at 800-342-0424.

Our Most Popular Items

Wall Guards

Wall guards are among the most versatile of our products, available in a variety of materials capable of light to heavy wall protection. From flexible vinyl to impact resistant commercial-grade rubber, our wall guard selection offers a wide variety of products ideal for nearly any commercial application.

To shop our industry leading collection of flexible, rigid, rubber, and the wall guards, visit this page now.

Safety Bumpers

Reduce impact, absorb shock, and prevent damage where light to heavy machinery is in use. One of our most popular products is the Super D, a rubber impact bumper designed to bear the brunt of even the most extreme impacts. Also available in our Safety Bumpers category are wheel chocks, parking stops, and parking bollard covers to prevent accidents in areas where vehicles are operated.

To shop our collection of Safety Bumpers, visit this page now.

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Looking for crash rails for an upcoming project or facility retrofit? Call Wall And Corner Guard for a complimentary product consultation. Our service professionals represent the business’s most experienced team, available to you at 1-800-342-0424.

What Are Crash Rails?

What are crash rails, exactly? If you are new to construction and facilities management, you might encounter confusion when trying to dissect the difference between crash rails, wall guards, and handrails. In truth, these product categories are very similar to one another. However, subtle differences between size, materials, and application ultimately define one from another.

3 Things to Consider When Buying Crash Rails

As the name implies, crash rails are thick protectors that extend horizontally along a wall to prevent carts, light machinery and personnel from causing damage during daily operations and maintenance. Crash rails extend outward and away from the wall, creating a buffer that stops incoming objects before the have a chance to hit and damage the surface of the wall. Crash rails are available in a few different materials, depending on a few of the following variables:

Location: Where is the crash rail located? If located in a manufacturing facility or garage, a heavy-duty steel rail is likely the best option. If used along a lightly trafficked hallway or corridor, however, a softer material like vinyl may suffice.

Protection: What is the crash rail protecting against? If the hallway is trafficked mostly by facility personnel or guests, a softer crash rail is ideal (also available with handrails for use as walking aid). If the corridor is used primarily to transport heavy loads of materials, a steel crash rail is a better option.

Aesthetics: To what degree does the crash rail have to match interior design? In some cases, crash rails may be available in up to 60 unique colors, providing enormous flexibility to color coordinate. Other crash rails, like our Wichita® Crash Rail, are available in stainless steel only.

Now, let’s explore 3 additional categories of wall protection that related to crash rails.

Wall Guards

Wall guards is a broader term used to describe a variety of different guards, railings, and bumpers that can be used to protect walls from damaging impact. In fact, a crash guard is a type of wall guard. To browse a full selection, readers are invited to visit our wall guard online store.

Handrails

It is not uncommon for handrails to be referred to as wall guards, because many handrails are built to withstand impact and protect walls. However, it’s important to note that handrails serve a very specific purpose: To assist with walking, both along flat corridors as well as up and down stairs. Handrails are most commonly available in vinyl or wood.

Hybrid Crash Rails with Handrails

For environments where both walking assistance and wall protection are high priorities, special hybrid crash rails with handrails are available to improve both safety and wall protection. Three of our most popular crash rails with handrails include:

Crash Rail Consultation

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