EDGE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND CIVIL ENGINEERING PROJECTS

A temporary edge protection for hard to access areas.

Designed to EN13374 Class A

Tailored to meet the challenges of working at height faced by those working on Civil engineering projects throughout the UK, J-Safe’s Temporary Edge Protection system is the most versatile and robust on the market. Suitable for all types of retaining  walls, bridges, pontoons, and excavations, J-Safe’s all in one steel mesh Edge Protection barrier system, features:

  • Steel Mesh barrier with built in toe-board – This prevents the falling of debris or objects and is the equivalent of twin guardrails and toe board in one component.
  • A choice of Barrier heights – Barriers come in a standard height of 1100mm or the extended height of 1800mm.
  • Adaption to different site challenges through the use of compatible fittings – The system utilises different fittings, it is compatible with: Wall Brackets, Parapets Plate, and Adjustable Clamps. Our technical team can advise you on the fittings needed for your specific project.
  • Onsite equipment familiarisation is included when hiring this system – Our specialist team will familiarise your site staff with system assembly, allowing site staff to modify the edge protection as necessary saving both time and money.
  • Full Designs – Full Designs of the Edge Protection System can be prepared by the J-Safe technical team to optimise the economies of the system for your project.
  • Hire or Purchase Options available.
  • Nationwide Delivery and Collection.
  • System is designed and manufactured in the UK.

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TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION ANCHORED TO WALLS

Commonly utilised on Retaining walls, River walls or Precast Wall Panel, J-SAFE Edge Protection for this application utilises a Wall Bracket- vertical post holder.

The system is anchored into the wall face using threaded rod in resin compound for masonry or existing concrete walls, or dwyidag bar for new concrete structures utilising the dwyidag holes from the formwork system.

  • For pre cast wall panels, a 16mm socket type anchor can be  cast into the concrete element using 16 x 100 screwbolts.
  • The J-SAFE system is installed at maximum 2400 centres, with the benefit of adaptability to the shape of the structure or need to avoid obstructions or projections because the barriers overlap anywhere along their length which means that wall bracket positions are not critical.
  • J-SAFE barriers are manufactured from steel mesh that prevents falling debris or objects and are the equivalent of twin guardrails and toe board in one component.
  • The J-SAFE Temporary Edge Protection System utilising the Wall Bracket and the supporting assembly forms a robust continuous mesh screen around the working are protecting the workforce from the risk of a fall from height.
  • For applications where the Wall Bracket is impractical, the J-SAFE Freestanding System could be suitable for preventing falls from walls and vertical structures.
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TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION ANCHORED TO BRIDGE DECK

Refurbishment and upgrading of bridges over motorways including the replacement of guardrails requires a Temporary Edge Protection System that reduces the potential for the operatives to fall from the structure.

The J-SAFE parapet plate has been designed to install underneath existing parapet guardrails positioning the anchorage into the concrete deck.

Anchor positioning is variable, the parapet plate has a long slot so that features and rebar can be avoided. Our CONNECT to concrete edge protection system can also be used where suitable.

When anchored into position, J-SAFE posts and barriers are fitted into the parapet plates, again using the existing bridge parapet guardrails to protect the installer. The installation work takes place behind guardrails throughout and installers operate without the need for personal protection.

When the J-SAFE Temporary Edge Protection System is in place, the bridge guardrail can be removed for refurbishment or replacement.

The re-installation of the permanent guardrail and removal of the J-SAFE Temporary Guardrail follows the installation sequence in reverse.

The J-SAFE system is installed at maximum 2400 centres, with the benefit of adaptability to the shape of the structures or need to avoid permanent guardrail post positions because the barriers overlap anywhere along their length.

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EDGE PROTECTION FOR PONTOONS

Ideal for civil engineering projects or maintenance work on bridges and other structures standing in water.

The system comprises of two components only: Post and Barriers. Post centres are maximum 2400mm centres.

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EDGE PROTECTION FOR EXCAVATIONS

The Adjustable Clamp adjusts to sheet pile wall thickness with a housing where the Post inserts over which the barrier is attached.

The installer uses only a hammer to tighten the clamps . Installed at maximum 2.4 metre spacings, barriers overlap anywhere along their length which means that clamp positions are not critical and that the J-SAFE system can be adapted to any plan shape and size.

An entire safe access and egress system is possible when designed using J-SAFE Site Stairs, into the excavation.

Alternatively for applications where the adjustable clamp for trench sheets or sheet piles is impractical, the J-SAFE Freestanding systems could be suitable for arranging around the perimeter of the excavation.