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Kee Guard Installation for Glasgow Shopping Centre

See how APS Safety Systems installed Kee Guard rooftop guardrails to improve safety and compliance at a major shopping centre in Glasgow.

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The Client

Our client is a long-established facilities management provider delivering nationwide mechanical and electrical maintenance alongside specialist building services. Established in the mid-1990s, the company supports the commercial and industrial sectors, with particular expertise in retail environments and water hygiene services.

Over the years, the business has experienced sustained growth and now employs several hundred staff across the UK, delivering services with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Their scope of work includes the maintenance and servicing of mechanical, electrical, and ancillary building systems, as well as the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and water hygiene systems.

APS Safety Systems has worked closely with this client for more than 15 years, supporting them with planned preventative maintenance, non-destructive testing, and a wide range of height safety installations. This long-standing partnership is built on trust, technical expertise, and a shared commitment to protecting people working at height.

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The Brief

One of the key sites under the client’s facilities management remit is a large shopping centre in East Kilbride, Glasgow. Due to the scale and complexity of the building, routine inspections and maintenance are regularly required on roof-mounted plant and equipment.

During site assessments, it was identified that several roof areas had no existing safety systems in place. This posed a significant risk to operatives carrying out essential maintenance work and highlighted the need to upgrade rooftop safety in line with current working-at-height regulations.

The brief was to introduce permanent collective protection measures that would allow maintenance teams to access roof areas safely and efficiently. The key objectives included:

  • Installing roof edge protection where none previously existed
  • Improving compliance with UK working-at-height regulations
  • Supporting both planned and reactive maintenance activities
  • Delivering a solution that could be implemented in phases as part of a wider, ongoing safety improvement programme

Both the facilities management provider and the shopping centre management prioritise worker safety and worked closely with APS Safety Systems to identify the most appropriate approach.

The Solution

Following consultation and site reviews, APS Safety Systems designed and installed a Kee Guard rooftop guardrail system across selected roof areas. The guardrail layouts were developed in collaboration with the facilities management team to ensure they aligned with access routes and areas of regular maintenance activity.

As there was previously no edge protection in place, the design focused on providing continuous collective protection while maintaining clear and practical access to rooftop plant. The Kee Guard system was selected for its proven performance in commercial environments and its ability to deliver effective protection without penetrating the roof structure.

Key elements of the solution included:

  • Free-standing rooftop guardrails providing permanent edge protection
  • Collaborative system design aligned with maintenance workflows
  • Non-penetrative installation, protecting the integrity of the roof membrane
  • Phased delivery, allowing additional installations and remedial works to be completed over time

The installation forms part of an ongoing programme of safety improvements, with APS continuing to carry out further installations and remedial works as additional roof areas are identified. All works were completed with minimal disruption to the live shopping centre environment.

The Outcome

The Kee Guard installation has significantly improved rooftop safety across the shopping centre. Roof areas that previously had no protection are now safeguarded by permanent guardrails, providing a safer environment for operatives working at height.

Key outcomes and benefits include:

  • Enhanced worker safety through permanent collective edge protection
  • Improved regulatory compliance with UK working-at-height standards
  • Safer and more efficient maintenance access for facilities teams
  • Scalable solution that can be extended as part of a long-term safety strategy
  • Peace of mind for site managers and maintenance operatives alike

The ongoing nature of the project demonstrates APS Safety Systems’ ability to support complex commercial sites through phased safety upgrades, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Conclusion

This Kee Guard installation at a major Glasgow shopping centre highlights APS Safety Systems’ expertise in delivering tailored roof safety solutions for large, multi-roof commercial environments. By working closely with a facilities management partner, APS has helped improve safety standards while supporting ongoing maintenance operations.

With over 30 years of experience and more than 1,800 projects delivered across Scotland, the UK, and beyond, APS Safety Systems is trusted to design and install compliant height safety solutions that protect people and property.

If your commercial building requires roof edge protection or safe access systems, contact APS Safety Systems today to arrange a site assessment and expert consultation.

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