Lessons in roof safety

Safetyworks & Solutions, the safety at
height specialist has provided an
upgraded roof safety and access
system at Sussex University.

As the University building is listed,
it was essential that the specified
products not only met the safety
requirements, but that they were also
in accordance to English Heritage
guidelines. Working in conjunction
with the University surveyors,
SAFETYWORKS specified a range of
products that would ensure safe
movement around the roof enabling
maintenance crews and external
contractors secure access. 1500 l/m of
Easyguard permanent freestanding
handrails were installed to five areas.

The system was galvanized to BS/EN
1461, and was powder coated in Grey
improving the longevity of the system.

Easyguard’s base plates are fitted with
bonded ribbed rubber mats which
have a foam infill, which reduces the
heat transference to the roof
membrane, minimising degradation.