Rooftop guardrails

According to the work at height hierarchy, guardrails are the preferred solution for protecting against falls when carrying out work at height. Unlike other alternatives such as lifelines, guardrails are a collective protection system, always active, require no training or PPE and have fewer moving parts.

Rooftop guardrail systems are generally positioned at the edge of the roof, to protect against falls over the edge, but can also be used to create barriers around fragile areas. Guardrails not only protect workers carrying out roof maintenance, but will protect anyone accessing your roof, with or without permission.

 At APS Safety Systems in Scotland, we can design and install a bespoke rooftop guardrail system for any site or building, in the form of the effective modular KeeGuard system. A hard-wearing and innovative roof barrier system, KeeGuard can be used for both temporary and permanent edge protection.

The modular design means no hot works are needed for installation or maintenance and allows for easy section replacement if damage occurs – though the hot-dip galvanised construction means these tough guardrails can withstand almost anything the Scottish weather can throw at them.

Skylight Protection

Skylights, when not installed correctly, or damaged by UV rays and poor maintenance, can present a potentially lethal danger to workers on roofs.

In 2019, a young roofer fell through a skylight to his death whilst working on a historic Edinburgh building, tragically highlighting the danger posed by skylights.

Despite this risk, many building owners are hesitant to cover skylights up, as they provide much-needed light into otherwise dark buildings. We know there’s a balance between plunging workers into darkness and putting them at risk, which is why we supply and install KeeCover, an ideal solution for protecting workers from falls through fragile roofs without blocking natural light.

A robust and modular roof light cover system, the fully-compliant mesh design of the KeeCover allows light through whilst stopping any potential falls due to slips and trips. Available in either raised or flush format, the KeeCover can be easily transported to your site and installed quickly, minimising disruption.

Modular Stepover Platforms

Creating a safe route across roofs is a good idea, but can be difficult when you consider all the clutter and obstacles found on modern-day roofs. Everything from plant and equipment to trip hazards such as cable trays can make traversing a roof difficult or even impossible, even with the aid of a roof walkway such as Kee Walk.

Thankfully, there is a safe and effective solution to overcoming these hazards in the form of access platforms and stepover platforms, which allow workers to step over obstacles and hazards safely.

At APS, we can design, supply, and install standard and bespoke access platforms and step-overs to overcome any obstacle quickly and easily. What’s more, our systems are entirely modular, allowing you to combine them with Kee Walk roof walkways and KeeGuard barrier systems to create a comprehensive roof safety system.