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 HASL can provide management have been involved in the supply of System Edge Protection Systems to BS 13374 2007 'Temporary Edge Protection Systems, Product Specification, Test Methods' since their first introduction in the UK in the early 2000's. Their experience and expertise has allowed HASL to work on many major projects such as The Energy Centre Sheffield, Becton Waterfront Business Park, Asda Distribution Doncaster, Sheffield University, to name a few projects, not to mention many distribution Warehouses working directly with many MCG's.
HASL have overcome every challenge presented by developing bespoke systems with manufacturer's and HSE approval for the most challenging environments and constraints presented. Our multi-task workforce are able to utilise many complex Rope Access Systems for the installation and dismantling of our safety systems, and we have set new standards in procedures and methods with a zero accident Rope Access Statistics.  HASL was commissioned by FK Roofing Ltd to design and supply a 'Safedge' bespoke tested system for Becton Waterfront Business Park, main agent McLaren Construction Ltd. This system allowed roofing & side wall cladding works to progress independently without edge protection impeding completion of the side wall cladding. This system proved to all that with a little forethought and planning vast amounts of integration between trades can be avoided and numbers of weeks can be saved without compromising Health & Safety.
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Back to Top Edge Protection ClassificationsA structure must be able to withstand the forces that a temporary edge protection systems is designed for. Temporary Edge protection systems are not be suitable should angle of the structure be greater than 60° or more than 45° and the falling height should be no more than 5m. The structure will determine the class of edge protection used , based on the building incline, level of containment, and also the spanning requirements of the system. The general requirement of all Temporary Edge protection systems must be at a minimum of 1.0m in height. Classification of temporary edge protection systemsClass AProvides protection in resistance to static loads only; based on the need to: - Support a person leaning on the protection or provide a handrail of some description when walking near it; arrest a person who is walking or falling towards the system.
- Should not be used on inclines greater than 10°
- Centres should be 470mm as a maximum if using a rail
- Centres should be 250mm as a maximum if using a mesh panel
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Class BProvides protection in resistance to static loads and low dynamic forces only; based on the need to:- - Support a person leaning on the protection or provide a handrail of some description when walking near it;
- Arrest a person who is walking or falling towards the system; and
- Arrest the fall if a person was to slide down a sloping surface.
- Can be used in up to 30° without limitation of fall height; and
- Can be used in up to 60° with a falling height of less than 2m.
- Centres should be 250mm as a maximum
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Class CProvides protection to resistance in high dynamic forces based on the need to:- - Arrest the fall of a person sliding down a steeply sloping surface.
- Can be used from 45° to 60° with a fall height of less than 5m.
- Centres should be 100mm as a maximum
- Toe boards at least 150mm maximum gap 20mm
Back to Top Bespoke Edge Protection SystemsOn many UK construction sites it has been common place for traditional triple rail scaffold edge protection systems will provide protection for workers from a fall with a handrail, however this type of system does not meet the new BS EN 13374 Standards as the system does not have sufficient supports on large bay warehouses and many other structures. The only system available for this type of application is 'Combisafe Net Barrier' System, however this system does not have a fixed handrail to prevent falls. Projects which have had Net Barrier edge protection system installed by HASL have had questions raised by HSE as this system poses a potential fall arrest situation for a worker who stumbles, and under the hierarchy of risk management, fall arrest situations must be avoided if possible.  After the HSE recommendations, HASL have designed a New Class B Edge Protection System. This Edge protection system is an amalgamation of both Class B and Class C components giving clients a system similar to Combisafe Net Barrier System but also incorporates Aluminium Ladder Beams as a fixed conforming handrail. This new system provides a full debris containment system, with 100mm maximum gaps at any point as the Class C system. HASL appointed Ventures & Consultancy Bradford Ltd at Bradford University to test this system, and following trials, a Final Passed test report was produced and HASL presented 'Safedge Class B' to the market in October 2006. This system received success and recognition from the HSE, as HASL 'Safedge' system can allow up to a '12m' span between supports and a maximum offset from the column face of 2.20m.
Back to Top Test Pictures from Bradford University
Back to Top Actual Test video of HASL 'Safedge' System
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 HASL developed a specific 'Safedge Class A' Edge protection system for FK Roofing Services Ltd on Project Becton Waterfront Business Park. Ventures & Consultancy Bradford Ltd were once again appointed to undertake the testing of the system . This system allowed full integration of parallel works between the roofing and the cladding works proving a reduction in costs and lead times. This system is also currently on offer as part of HASL's continued process to understanding our clients project requirements, delivering professional solutions, on time and within budget.
HASL have in 2007 designed and tested a further Class A system for Northern Cladding Ltd on Project Sheffield University for Bovis Lend Lease.
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