EDGE PROTECTION
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Australian Scaffolds has a range of roof edge protection and roof guard rail components for sale. We freight to all parts of Australia with fast transit times. Our trained and experienced staff can answer any queries you may have, and organise an itemised quote or invoice for you within minutes.

All Roof & Barrier Edge Protection systems fully tested to meet the exacting requirements of Australian Standards AS/NZS 4994.1: 2009

Roof Rail - Safety Rail - Safety Guard - Deck guard - Temporary rail

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Universal bracket with L bend, post & rail

Universal bracket with S bend, post & rail

Universal bracket with L bend, post & rail

Tile bracket with post & rail

Universal bracket with L bend, post & rail

Ladder access bracket

Iron roof bracket with post & rail

Gable bracket with post & rail

Rail double coupler

Universal bracket with L bend, post & rail

Universal bracket with L bend, post & rail

Universal bracket with L bend, post & rail

Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces

COP Construction Work

ROOF EDGE PROTECTION USER MANUAL

ROOF EDGE PROTECTION

For timber & iron roof applications.

LENGTH

Roof Edge Protection - Universal bracket

Product under further development.

Roof Edge Protection - 4m guard rail 30 x 30 mm x 2mm

BARRIER EDGE PROTECTION

For concrete, timber & rock applications.

LENGTH

HI VIZ FOOTPLATE
Highly durable.
Load tested to 20 tonnes.
Suitable for all scaffold systems.
Provide safe protection for scaffolding in a built up area.

SCREW JACK 48

34ODmm spindle

Fits inside 48OD x 4mm tube.

Heavy duty steel construction.

Base plates provide extra stability.

Enables safe use on uneven ground.

Galvanised for long lasting protection.

600mm in total length and 450mm adjustment.

SWIVEL SCREW JACK 48

34ODmm spindle

Fits inside 48OD x 4mm tube.

Heavy duty steel construction.

Base plates provide extra stability.

Enables safe use on uneven ground.

Galvanised for long lasting protection.

180 degree rotation for extra flexibility.

600mm in total length and 450mm adjustment.

POST HOLDER

Fits 48ODmm tube.

Heavy duty steel construction.

Galvanised for long lasting protection.

Install the base with standard concrete anchors quickly.

Insert post and lock it in place with the heavy duty locking bolt.

JOINT PIN

For joining two lengths of tube / frames in the vertical position.

JOINT PIN With clip

For joining two lengths of tube / frames in the vertical position. Pin & clip secures joint pin to tube / frame.

JOINT PIN expanding type

For joining two lengths of tube / frames in the vertical position.

SWIVEL COUPLERS 48MM

Single unit design, easily replaceable bolts, principally used for bracing and allowing tubes to be connected at any angle.

FIXED COUPLER 48MM

One piece design, easily replaceable bolts, connect horizontal or ledger tubes to standards. To be used in every position where the tube it secures under load.

EXTERNAL SLEEVE COUPLER

Used for external connection of two tubes end-to-end. Provides a more secure joint.

PUTLOG COUPLER

Single unit design, used for connecting transoms to ledger tubes, and for securing guard rails to standards.

GRAVLOCK COUPLER

A fitting designed  for joining beam and tube (It is also named as Beam Clamp). Recommended for use in pairs.

EDGE PROTECTION CLAMP

To secure edge protection to concrete floors, fascias & steel beams.

Made in Germany

30349

Edge Protection Specifications

EDGE PROTECTION CLAMP

To secure edge protection to concrete floors, fascias & steel beams.

Made in Germany

EDGE PROTECTION CLAMP

To secure edge protection to concrete floors, fascias & steel beams.

Made in Germany

9. ROOFING TASKS
Roofing work involves several tasks that potentially expose persons to the risk of falls both through and from the edge of the roof structure. Physical edge protection must be provided for all roofing works, so far as is reasonably practicable.
This section gives basic advice on the provision of fall protection for roofing construction work. This
Code is not intended as complete guidance where the roofing work involves dismantling or demolition work.

9.1 Critical angle
The pitch of the roof is one of the key risk factors to be considered when determining the type of risk control measures to be put in place for roofing work. The critical angle is the roof pitch below which it is considered roof workers may reasonably be able to work and walk across the roof.
Builders and subcontractors should determine the critical angle as part of their risk assessment. In no case should the critical angle be taken as greater than 26 degrees or 10 degrees where the presence or likelihood of surface moisture, oil or other conditions makes the roof slippery. Consideration should be given to the fact that the critical angle may be reduced in the presence of fully glazed and wet tiles.

9.2 Access and egress
Safe access must be provided for workers carrying out work on the roof. Depending on the edge protection system being used, you should ensure that:
 persons are able to access the roof through the roof edge protection without having to climb over the top rail or midrail
 access ladders are secured against movement
 where a platform is located more than 500 mm below the roof edge, then additional means of access to the roof is provided
 where an elevator, hoist or similar is used it is installed so that materials can be received at the roof level.

9.3 Guardrail systems for roofing work
Guardrail systems should include top, mid and bottom rails or toeboards (see Figure 22). Where toeboards are used in place of bottom rails they must be able to withstand the likely impact loads.
Guardrail systems should include the following:
 toeboards or mesh infill to prevent tools, materials or debris falling from the roof, unless a 2 metre ‘no go’ zone has been established to prevent persons entering the area below
 a clear gap between rails not exceeding 450 mm. The clear distance between a mid-rail and a toeboard or bottom rail should not exceed 275 mm
 no gap between the roof edge, including the gutter, and a guardrail located outside the roof line exceeding 100 mm
 a clear distance between the roof cladding and the bottom rail of not less than 150 mm and not greater than 275 mm
 an effective guardrail height above the roof surface of not less than 900 mm (for roofs with a pitch over 10 degrees the effective height must be measured from a point 300 mm inside the roof edge)
 infill panels where the pitch of the roof exceeds 26 degrees

Figure 22: Guardrail system for roofing work

Extract taken from PREVENTING FALLS IN HOUSING CONSTRUCTION Code of Practice