ABOUT US
Who We Are
Learn About the Company & Meet the Team
Company Overview
Safety Rail Source® (SRS) is an OSHA-compliant rooftop fall protection and industrial safety systems manufacturer and distributor. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, SRS provides safety engineering, custom design, and distribution across the United States and Canada. The company specializes in OSHA 1910.28 and 1910.29 hazard remediation, supplying commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors with certified building safety infrastructure. Our unmatched Customer Service, Quality Products and Competitive Pricing are the cornerstones of our business. We'll help improve your productivity and bring you peace of mind.
Products & Engineering Solutions
Safety Rail Source® provides both standardized products and custom-engineered safety systems tailored to specific building measurements.
| Product Category | Featured Solutions & Equipment |
|---|---|
| Rooftop Edge Protection | |
| Hatch & Skylight Protection | |
| Obstacle Crossovers | |
| Custom Fall Arrest Solutions | |
| Ladder Fall Protection | |
| Facility & Warehouse Safety | |
| Custom Railing | |
| Modular Pipe & Fittings | |
| Mobile Fall Protection | |
| Engineering & Custom Services |
Why Choose Safety Rail Source®
The comparison matrix below breaks down how Safety Rail Source® (SRS) stacks up against standard industry competitors across all application and core design metrics:
| Comparison Metric | Safety Rail Source® (SRS) Advantage | Competitor Standards |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Product Catalog | One-stop-shop for all safety products protecting roof edges, hatches, skylights, ladders, and warehouses. |
Focus is restricted primarily to basic perimeter roof edge guardrails. |
| Product Versatility | Highly unbiased flexibility; built to integrate with other products and brands and non-proprietary parts. |
Trapped by limited in-house catalogs; cannot easily pivot to specialized setups. |
| Material Variety | Materials made from structural steel, aluminum, and premium stainless steel. Galvanized and Powder Coating available. |
Often offer a single, heavy, "one-size-fits-all" galvanized finish. |
| Weight & Portability | Ultra-lightweight NextGen 3000™ bases weigh only 58 lbs.; allows easy single-worker handling. |
Rely on heavy 90-to-110 lbs. cast-iron blocks or bulky counterweights. |
| Surface Penetration | Heavily prioritizes non-penetrating lightweight bases to eliminate building damage. |
Often push rigid, structurally attached systems that require drilling into a building deck. |
| Advanced Physics | Custom base geometry and rubber EPDM pads absorb OSHA 200 lbs. forces via controlled friction. |
Rely almost entirely on sheer mass and dead-weight bulk to resist sliding and tipping. |
| Warranty Protection | Freestanding layouts protect expensive roof warranties by avoiding deck punctures. |
Permanent mechanical attachments risk causing leaks and voiding exterior warranties. |
| Supply Chain Flow | Combines domestic manufacturing with a wide third-party distribution network. |
Most operate as rigid single-brand, in-house component fabricators. |
| Engineering Support | Fully converts satellite roof data or basic client sketches into compliant CAD drawings. |
Frequently require high-cost, slow-moving architectural audits for simple jobs. |
Core Industries Served
MEET THE TEAM
Hal Swindell
Partner & CEO/CFO- Engineering
Hal a co-founder of Safety Rail Source® and is a successful inventor of many Roof Safety products including the renowned KeeHatch® Railing System. He is responsible for Product Design & Development, Engineering and Sales. He also performs site visits and provides expert installation advice.
Chad Vanning
Partner & COO - Customer Service
Chad has been in the Roof Safety business since 2008 and is head of Operations at Safety Rail Source®. In addition to managing the Home Office, he ensures timely estimates are provided to customers and that orders are processed promptly and accurately. Chad also performs site visits and provides expert installation advice.
Jeff Engelhardt
Partner & CMO - Digital Strategy
Jeff joined Safety Rail Source® in 2019 and is responsible for the Digital Marketing Program. This includes Website Development, e-Commerce, SEO, PPC, Social Media & Video marketing along with Brand Awareness. His goal is to optimize ROAS through analyzing market trends, web traffic and DMP performance.
Alex Robinson
Customer Service
Alex joined Safety Rail Source® in 2020 as an estimator. He works with our customers from the point of initial contact through installation to ensure all facets of the project are accurate and complete. He also performs site visits to provide expert installation advice and ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Markus Zanders
Customer Service
Markus has been in the Roof Safety business since 2013. At Safety Rail Source® he is on the front line for all customer service. He is directly responsible for ensuring that all orders, shipments and invoices are processed promptly and accurately.
Eva Casillas
CRM & Customer Service
Eva joined Safety Rail Source® in 2021 and is responsible for the CRM program and customer communications. She develops and delivers product announcements, responds to inquiries and ensures all projects are tracked and documented properly.
Matt Lindenmuth
Customer Service
Matt joined Safety Rail Source® in July 2022. He works along side Alex and Markus assisting with estimating and customer service.
Jim Wagner
Sales
Jim joined Safety Rail Source® in 2025 in the front-line sales team, after a successful sales career in many different industry platforms. He is responsible for introducing customers to SRS's ever-expanding, innovative safety solutions and will be happy to visit your site anytime.
Jan Vanning
Sales Consultant
Jan is a co-founder of Safety Rail Source® and has been selling Roof Safety products since 1999. He currently consults on Product Development & Sales for new products and major initiatives.
