By providing increased access and flexibility in employee benefits, employers can not only recruit but retain qualified employees. 1  Providing benefits to employees is seen as managing high-risk coverage at low costs and easing the company's financial burden.
The outer diameter of Yakima round bars is 1.125. The 3/4 gas pipe will be about 1.050 will be a little too small but it may work. Considering that you can buy a set of Yakima round bars for about $60, I would not spend too much more money trying to save money. Re: Using steel pipe for Yakima cross bars
The following is a subset of ADA grab bar guidelines: 1  The diameter of grab bars should be 1Â¼ to 1Â½ inch (30â40 mm) (or the shape shall provide an equivalent gripping surface). 2  There shall be a 1Â½ inch (40 mm) clearance from the wall. 3  Grab bars should not rotate in their fittings.