EN 13374 vs. AS/NZS 4994.1: Key Differences for Buyers Temporary edge protection systems may look similar across different construction markets. A steel post, mesh barrier, guardrail, slab attachment, or parapet clamp can often be used in comparable site conditions. However, similar product appearance does not mean the same system automatically satisfies the requirements of every … Lue lisää
Introduction Choosing an edge protection system is not just about buying barriers, posts, or guardrails. For contractors, rental companies, safety distributors, and procurement teams, the real question is: Which edge protection system fits the actual project condition? A concrete slab edge, steel beam, staircase, formwork platform, excavation area, and roof edge may all need fall … Lue lisää
Introduction Installing an edge protection system is not only about placing posts, rails, or panels around an open edge. On real construction sites, installation quality directly affects safety, compliance, and project efficiency. In many cases, edge protection problems are not caused by product failure. They happen because the wrong fixing method is selected, important components … Lue lisää
Introduction Edge protection is used on construction sites to help prevent workers, tools, and materials from falling from open edges. It is commonly installed around slabs, roofs, stairs, formwork areas, excavations, and other exposed work zones. Different site conditions require different edge protection systems. For example, a concrete slab, steel beam, stairway, formwork platform, trench … Lue lisää
Introduction Working at height always brings risk. On construction sites, rooftops, platforms, and unfinished structures, even one unprotected edge can lead to a serious accident. That is why fall prevention is a basic part of site safety planning. Two of the most common ways to control this risk are PPE and edge protection systems. They … Lue lisää
Introduction Fall protection is an important part of construction safety because workers often operate near open edges, roof perimeters, slab edges, stair openings, and lift shafts. In these areas, the risk of falls, dropped tools, and serious accidents is high, so contractors need reliable systems to protect workers and keep the site safe. Two terms … Lue lisää
Introduction When it comes to protecting workers from fall hazards on concrete frame construction projects, selecting the right edge protection system is crucial. Among the various solutions, two of the most common methods are slab grabs and bolt-on brackets. While both serve the same fundamental purpose—preventing falls from height—their designs, applications, and installation methods differ … Lue lisää
Introduction The safety of construction workers at height has always been a top priority, but recent updates to European standards reflect an even stronger commitment to fall prevention. BS EN 13374:2025 is the latest revision of the harmonized European standard for temporary edge protection systems (TEPS), superseding the previous 2013+A1:2018 version. This revision not only … Lue lisää
Introduction: Small mistakes, big risks Every site has one shared danger: the edge. Temporary edge protection prevents falls—but only if it’s planned early, installed the right way, and checked often. Even experienced crews can miss small details that turn into big problems. Here are five mistakes we still see on projects, plus simple steps to … Lue lisää
Introduction: The Critical Role of Edge Protection Falls remain the single greatest cause of fatalities in the construction industry, a sobering fact that underscores the absolute necessity of robust fall protection systems. On any construction site, unprotected edges—whether on roofs, floors, or scaffolding—represent a severe and constant hazard. To combat this danger and ensure safe … Lue lisää
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