Integrated safety rail protection system

A safety rail protection system adaptable to be positioned adjacent to a portal, the safety rail protection system comprising:

• a hinged gate comprising an opening and first and second opposing members, the hinged gate operable to open from a closed position to an open position;
• and
• a first side rail, wherein the first side rail comprises at least one side gate projection extending at least partially into the hinged gate opening, and wherein the first side rail interfaces with at least one of the first and second opposing members when the hinged gate is in the closed position,
• wherein the side gate projection comprises first and second members joined at a common point and bent with respect to one another, at least one of the first and second members being angled so as to provide an ergonomic gripping surface.

A safety rail protection system adaptable to be positioned adjacent to a portal to aid in at least one of ingress and egress through the portal, the safety rail protection system comprising:

• a hinged gate comprising an opening and first and second opposing members, the hinged gate operable to open from a closed position to an open position;
• a first side rail interfaced with the hinged gate;
• and
• second side rail interfaced with the hinged gate;
• wherein at least one of the first side rail and the second side rail comprises at least one side gate projection extending at least partially into the hinged gate opening and such side rail interfaces with at least one of the first and second opposing members of the hinged gate when the hinged gate is in the closed position;
• wherein at least one of the first side rail and the second side rail interfaces with at least one of the first and second opposing members of the hinged gate when the hinged gate is in the closed position;
• wherein at least one of the first side rail and second side rail comprises at least one portion to provide a first gripping surface to aid in at least one of ingress and egress through the portal, and
• wherein the side gate projection comprises first and second members joined at a common point and bent with respect to one another, at least one of the first and second members being angled so as to provide an ergonomic gripping surface.