Handrail
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A handrail is a rail that is designed to be grasped by the hand so as to provide safety or support. In Britain, handrails are referred to as banisters. Handrails are commonly used while ascending or d
A modern handrail made of metal
A handrail may be fixed to the wall rather than being supported by balusters.
Termination of a handrail at the Museum of Natural History, Görlitz, Germany
18th century handrail in France
Guard rail
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Guard rails, guardrails, railings or protective guarding, in general, are a boundary feature and may be a means to prevent or deter access to dangerous or off-limits areas while allowing more light an
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…falls on slippery, wet floors—other grab bars, used, for instance, in ships' galleys, and barres, which serve as training aids for ballet dancers. Guard rails and balustrades line drop-offs and other dangerous areas, keeping people and vehicles out. British Standard and British Standard Code of Practice are…
Staircase railings in the Degré du roi, part of the Petit appartement du roi, in the Palace of Versailles, Versailles, France
Sign in Niagara Falls, Ontario, warning people not to climb over guard rail overlooking the Niagara River
A handrail leading along a rocky creek crossing
A crowd barrier (guard rail – North America) collapses at a college football game, spilling fans onto the sidelines.