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Q. Straight or cranked uprights?
Q. Freestanding safety handrail or bolt down?
Q. What centres are the uprights?
Q. What finish?
Q. Bends, ends and gates?
Q. Is it easy to assemble?
Q. How do I get the safety handrail on my roof?
Q. How heavy is the system?
Q. What tools are needed to assemble the safety handrail?
Q. Do I need a safe working permit for my roof?
Q. How are they delivered?
Q. Will we need to wear safety harnesses?
Q. Straight or cranked uprights?
a. Either system locates the top rail at the correct 1100mm high from ground level. The advantage of cranked uprights is that it stops anyone from standing to the middle rail. Their centre of gravity ensures that it is impossible to be in danger. Most freestanding systems have the cranked handrail.
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Q. Freestanding safety handrail or bolt down?
a. The freestanding can sit on top of waterproof membranes with no damaging penetration. The steel bases have a large footprint for extra stability and the small height of the base reduces the risk of a tripping hazard.
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Q. What centres are the uprights?
a. The system can be assembled with variable centres for the uprights. They should be bolted securely in place on both the top and middle rails at 1.50 metre centres. This specification creates a secure and safe working environmental around exposed edges of flat roofs.
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Q. What finish?
a. Hot dipped galvanised after manufacture, which prolongs the life of the system. Galvanising will look bright a shinny when new and then settles down to a flat metallic finish. If you want to paint the handrail applied a liberal coat of T wash, which will blacken the galvanising. When dry this treatment make an ideal surface for brush painting.Back to top
Q. Bends, ends and gates?
a. Most layouts will call for some design element. We can fabricate bends, access points and termination points. Please fax a sketch to 0121 446 4230 or email to sales@hazard.co.uk.
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Q. Is it easy to assemble?
a. Yes. The safety handrail systems are designed to be locked up and secured with stainless steel fixings located with an Allen key.
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Q. How do I get the safety handrail on my roof?
a. Most shipments arrive on site on pallets ready for lifting on to the roof. The system breaks down in to small component parts, which can under the right circumstances be taken by hand to the location.
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Q. How heavy is the system?
a. A base for the freestanding version weighs 28 kilos. The uprights and top and middle rails weigh 15 kilos per metre run.
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Q. What tools are needed to assemble the safety handrail?
a. An Allen key and possibly a pipe cutter if you want to cut to size on site. Rails are jointed with a concealed clam type joint that is also secured with the Allen key. Back to top
Q. What is the life expectancy for the handrail system?
a. 20 to 25 years with 12 monthly visual inspections. Back to top
Q. Do I need a safe working permit for my roof?
a. Yes. H&S will require that two people are working on a roof any one time. Operating a safe working permit scheme will track who, how long and what type of work has been carried out.
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Q. Will we need to wear safety harnesses?
a. Under surrounded by the handrail is safe for people who have had a safety induction and are made aware of the risks. The system is designed for areas that require maintenance and are therefore restricted to the general public. Back to top
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