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News Release from: Safetyworks and Solutions | Subject: Easyguard permanent free standing handrails
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 07 May 2008
Safetyworks Easyguard solution for
University
Safetyworks and Solutions provide Brunel University with comprehensive system solution that enables safe access to the University's roof for maintenance purposes.
The University is nearing completion of a GBP250 million campus redevelopment programme and now possesses an impressive range of modern, state-of-the-art facilities Born just over 40 years ago, Brunel is a world-class university based in Uxbridge, West London and its' distinctive mission has always been to combine academic rigour with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by its' namesake Isambard Kingdom Brunel
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 4 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Refurbishment of the roof access facilities formed part of the large redevelopment project, and for safe movement around the roof, Safetyworks and Solutions installed 1800m of their Easyguard permanent free standing handrails to the roof perimeter.
Galvanised to BS/EN 1461, Easyguard is durable and offers fast assembly, with the base plates fitted with bonded ribbed rubber mats, which include an EPDM foam infill.
The foam infill reduces heat transference to the roof membrane therefore reducing membrane degradation.
With Easyguard being adjustable by up to 250mm, it was levelled to the line of the building and against the falls of the roof improving the aesthetics from ground level, which was a key consideration on this project.
Safetyworks and Solutions also installed 100m of Flexideck walkway system to a standing seam roof in order to allow safe access across the roof whilst protecting the risk of damage to the aluminium sheets.
In addition, Easyguard clamp on handrails were installed to protect personnel using the walkway.
To complete the installation, a combination of 18 Access Ladders with hinged anti-climb shields were manufactured and installed by Safetyworks and Solutions to allow safe access onto many different roof levels.
"We complete many installations within the education sector, and were pleased to provide a premium performance, durable and cost efficient solution on behalf of Brunel University", said Marco Norman, Managing Director of Safetyworks and Solutions.
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