Temporary Safety Guardrails for Rent

United Rentals offers a variety of temporary safety guardrail rentals to protect your crew from falls. Our free-standing guardrail systems are easy to install and move around the jobsite with tool-free assembly.

For our full list of temporary safety guardrails, view the items below. For more information, visit our resource section.

Cat Class Code

675-7557

Free-Standing Guardrail Base

Fits any upright guardrail system
Pin-free installation
OSHA-compliant
58 lbs.
Uses: Ideal for securing upright guardrails around trenches, rooftops and other fall protection applications

Cat Class Code

675-7558

9.5 ft. Free-Standing Temporary Guardrail

9.5 ft.
Engineered to fit most guardrail bases
High-strength, low-alloy steel
Multidirectional
Uses: Ideal for providing passive fall protection around excavations, roof edges and trenches

Cat Class Code

675-7559

7.5 ft. Free-Standing Temporary Guardrail

7.5 ft.
Engineered to fit most guardrail bases
High-strength, low-alloy steel
Multidirectional
Uses: Ideal for providing passive fall protection around excavations, roof edges and trenches

Cat Class Code

675-7560

11.5 ft. Free-Standing Temporary Guardrail

11.5 ft.
Engineered to fit most guardrail bases
High-strength, low-alloy steel
Multidirectional
Uses: Ideal for providing passive fall protection around excavations, roof edges and trenches

Cat Class Code

675-7562

5.5 ft. Free-Standing Temporary Guardrail

5.5 ft.
Engineered to fit most guardrail bases
High-strength, low-alloy steel
Multidirectional
Uses: Ideal for providing passive fall protection around excavations, roof edges and trenches

Cat Class Code

675-7563

Guardrail Trench Box Clamp

Clamp fits up to 10.75 in. trench boxes
Universal compression clamp creates sturdy connection points to guardrails
Install with standard 3/4 in. socket
Dual receiver holds two guardrails per clamp to reduce clamps needed
Uses: Ideal for attaching guardrails directly to trench boxes, providing reliable fall protection

Cat Class Code

944-9991

33 in. Temporary Manhole Guardrail

Designed to guard areas of 33 in. by 33 in. around manholes
Features 2 chains with hooks for added security
Guardrail locks open
Assembles without the use of tools
Uses: Ideal for providing protected entry and exit to manholes

United Rentals provides durable, easy-to-install, OSHA-compliant temporary guardrail systems for rent. Also known as safety railings or temporary handrails, these systems are essential for protecting workers from falling into open excavations, trenches and manholes. Our durable construction railings come in 5.5, 7.5, 9.5 and 11.5-foot configurations and are painted for high visibility. Our free-standing guardrail systems use mounting brackets for various trench and manhole applications, eliminating the need to drill into surfaces. Their simple construction requires no tools for assembly, and the systems can accommodate signs, flags or lights for added visibility on the jobsite. United Rentals carries the guardrail rentals you need for your next excavation or trench application from trusted brands like Tie Down.

Learn more about our guardrail rentals in our FAQ section below.

When are temporary guardrails required on a jobsite?

Temporary guardrails are required whenever there is a fall hazard of 6 feet or more into an unprotected side or edge, such as an open excavation, trench or manhole. They serve as a primary barrier to prevent workers from accidentally falling into these openings. Always consult current OSHA standards to ensure compliance with your specific jobsite conditions.

What are the load requirements for temporary guardrails?

According to OSHA standards, the top rail of a guardrail system must be able to withstand a force of at least 200 pounds applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the top edge. This ensures that the railing provides adequate protection against falls.

How tall do temporary guardrails need to be?

OSHA requires that the top edge of a temporary guardrail must be 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking or working surface. This height is designed to effectively prevent workers from falling over the railing.