Collective Rooftop Protection

Edge protection barriers, also known as collective fall prevention, are the priority safety systems in the Work at Height Regulations as they provide continual safety without the need for individual training or use of PPE. Where access is frequent or may involve members of the public, the use of guard rails is the best practice solution and should be used wherever practicable.

Fixed Guard Rail

Point-fixing guard rails are permanent structures, secured at the base of each upright by fasteners or welds. They offer protection that is secure against theft or abuse, and can be installed on a wide range of structures subject to the strength and stability needed at each fixing point. Our guard rails are designed and installed to comply with the Work at Height Regulations and BS EN ISO 14122-3, and have a service life of several decades with corrosion-resistant components throughout.

Free-standing Guard Rail

On many rooftops point fixing is not possible due to the strength of the roof surface, or the need to keep waterproofing intact. Free-standing guard rails use counterweights to secure each upright, so have no fixings through the surface whatsoever. They are ideal for flat rooftops with membrane seals or for temporary installation around work areas during refurbishment or construction.

Demarcation

In many situations, access onto rooftops or structures involves moving past a wide range of hazards – unprotected edges, machinery, flues, fragile surfaces, RF antennas and more. Where employees must be kept a safe distance from the hazards demarcation barriers provide a low-cost solution.

Fragile Roof Sheeting

Access onto fragile rooftops for maintenance and cleaning is a common task across the country, but is also one of the most hazardous. Falls onto fragile surfaces risk injury to the worker and to anyone underneath, so having a supportive walkway is not a solution if sideways falls are still possible. Our purpose-designed load distribution sheeting ensures that falls do not risk damage to fragile surfaces, and can be installed temporarily or permanently as required.