A Man-Way Cross Barrier is a crossbuck-style physical barricade that fits over the bolt pattern of a vertical confined space entry, blocking access until the space has been properly permitted and inspected. These barriers are commonly used in petrochemical plants, refineries, utilities, and industrial maintenance facilities where a clear physical indication of a restricted entry is required. Each barrier includes an integrated octagonal OSHA Danger warning sign for immediate hazard communication at the entry point.
Man-Way Cross Barriers fit outside bolt-to-bolt spans from 22 in. to 38 in., covering a wide range of standard manway openings found on tanks, vessels, and industrial equipment. The crossbuck arms measure 5 3/4 in. x 42 in. with 1 1/2 in. x 9 in. slotted cutouts at each end. Check individual product pages to confirm fitment for your specific entry configuration before ordering.
A Flanged Pipe Barrier Kit is a heavy-duty aluminum barricade designed specifically for pipe flanges. The adjustable cross arms feature a U-shaped lip that hooks directly onto the outer pipe flange without requiring any bolting or tools. Each kit includes a two-piece barrier, one lock, and a five-pack of lockout tags. Man-Way Cross Barriers are designed for manway bolt patterns on tanks and vessels and are focused on physical access restriction with integrated warning signage, while Flanged Pipe Barrier Kits are built around lockout tagout procedures on pipe flanges.
Flanged Pipe Barrier Kits are available in three sizes. The small size fits 18 in. and 20 in. flanges, the medium fits 22 in. and 24 in. flanges, and the large fits 26 in. and 28 in. flanges. All sizes meet ASME/ANSI B16 standards for pipe flanges. Select the size that matches your flange diameter before ordering, as each kit is designed for a specific range.
Yes. The center post on each Flanged Pipe Barrier Kit is designed to accommodate a padlock, lockout tags, and hasps, making it suitable for situations where multiple workers need to apply their own locks at the same time. Each kit ships with one lock and a five-pack of lockout tags ready for immediate use. For single lockout applications, the center post works with a standard padlock without any additional hardware needed.
Entering a confined space without proper barriers in place puts workers at serious risk. Man-Way Cross Barriers and Flanged Pipe Barrier Kits are physical barricades designed to block access to vertical confined space entries and pipe flanges, making it immediately clear that a space is off-limits until it has been properly permitted and inspected.
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