Why Edge Protection and why testing?

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 exists to minimize the opportunity for harm from falling for work activities that take place at height liable to cause injury. It sets out a hierarchy of controls; from avoiding work at height through to minimizing the consequences of a fall should it occur. One of the control measures is to prevent a fall from happening and this is often achieved though the provision of edge protection. This provides a “physical barrier” that prevents the worker falling from an exposed edge. Edge Protection is deemed to be a collective measure because it protects multiples of workers. Collective measures like edge protection take precedence over personal measures such as PPE. Typically, Edge Protection is used during construction and maintenance activities on new build and refurbishment roofs, metal decking, concrete floors and excavations. Prefabricated system solutions include steel mesh barriers and net barriers. Tube and fitting edge protection is frequently seen on new portal frame buildings and floor slabs.

Timeline:

Each set of designs that we test, will take one day at our facility. Reports and certificates are normally issued within 7 working days.