Temporary Edge Protection Installation via Rope Access

Think Access installs temporary edge protection systems on rooftops, elevated platforms and construction sites using IRATA rope access. We deploy guardrails, mesh barriers and safety netting quickly and without the need for scaffolding, keeping your project compliant and your workers safe.

Scope at a glance

System types

Parapet clamp · Weighted base · Anchor-fixed guardrail · Floor opening protection · Leading edge systems

Compliance

Work at Height Regulations 2005 · British Standards · Manufacturer guidelines · Post heights & rail loads verified

Repositioning & handover

Phased programme moves · No trade disruption · Inspection certificates · Handover documentation

What we do

Temporary edge protection systems

Temporary edge protection is required wherever workers are at risk of a fall from a working edge, an unprotected floor opening, or a leading edge during construction. We install freestanding parapet clamp systems, weighted base systems and anchor-fixed guardrail systems depending on the substrate, the working height and the duration of the protection required.

Site assessment & system selection

Our teams assess each site before installation, selecting the appropriate system and configuration to meet the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and relevant British Standards. All systems are installed to manufacturer guidelines, with correct base spacing, post heights and top rail loads verified before handover.

Repositioning during phased programmes

We provide repositioning services during phased construction programmes, moving temporary edge protection as the works progress without disrupting other trades. This allows a single supplier to manage edge protection continuity across the full duration of a project, reducing coordination overhead for the principal contractor.

Handover & inspection records

Handover documentation including inspection certificates is provided on completion of each installation. This gives principal contractors and clients a clear record of what has been installed, where, and to what standard, supporting their own site safety management and audit requirements.

Why Think Access

Rope access allows us to install edge protection on rooftops and at height without relying on the scaffold that edge protection is often intended to protect. It’s a more efficient approach that we deploy routinely on construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects.

F.A.Q’s

Yes. We provide post-installation inspections and can carry out weekly documented inspections of temporary systems during long-duration works, as required by the Work at Height Regulations.

We install systems on concrete, steel, timber and composite roof decks. For membrane roofs, we use non-penetrating weighted base systems to avoid damage to the waterproofing layer.