SafetyRespect UK Limited
Unit 16 Forge Trading Estate
Mucklow hill
Halesowen
B62 8TP
United Kingdom
Registered number: 13829256
VAT registration: GB405169315
TELEPHONE
+44 (0)1942 387 200
E-MAIL
infouk@safetyrespect.co.uk
CEO UK
Oliver Gwinnell
+44 (0)7815 577 100
oliver.gwinnell@safetyrespect.co.uk
SALES MANAGER
Terry Gardner
+44 (0)7860 111 212
terry.gardner@safetyrespect.co.uk
ACCOUNTS AND LOGISTICS
Charlotte Slim
+44 (0)7729082542
charlotte.slim@safetyrespect.co.uk
In the video above our MD Oliver Gwinnell is talking about the site. Over 2,100 linear metres of temporary edge protection barriers is being used to protect site staff while the nine floor, 131,000 square feet office building is built. The systems lightweight adjustable design makes it ideal for installing on the beam and lifting into the position. It can be adjusted up and down and in and out to facilitate the stud welding and metal deck installation without the need to remove the barriers. The products are robust enough for heavyweight, long-term use making it more and more everyone’s first choice.
Plot 9a, First Street is an office building in central Manchester with an expected completion date of August 2024. The main contractor is BAM Construction.
Concrete Structures and Floors Ltd and TGM Facades worked with SafetyRespect UK to create a ‘safety envelope’ around the building to protect workers and to protect members of the public who work, walk, and drive past this prestigious inner-city development.
Gramercy Tower is surrounded by offices, car parks and roads. SafetyRespect UK Catch Fans were used on the elevations where there was the risk of potential failing objects onto site and public areas below. As well as the strategically positioned catch fans, temporary edge protection barriers have been placed around all perimeters.
And the innovative Scissorsafe anchorage system is being used to facilitate a ‘work restraint system’ for the installation of the façade. An additional benefit of this solution is that requires cast-in void formers rather than drill and fix connections as such reducing build time and the risk of site worker hand-arm vibration (HAV).
Facade panels will create a striking fully glazed appearance, but this design required the removal of the temporary edge protection barriers during installation. The facade installers used a temporary work restraint system (a running-Line) at ceiling height attached to Scissorsafe – the cast-in anchorage system.
By using cast-in void formers, the Scissorsafe system doesn’t require on site drillingthus saving time and money plus there’s no load testing required. Maximum length lanyards allowed installers to work at the edge of the slab but no more, preventing them from falling.
TGM Facades, who designed and installed the facades at Gramercy Tower specified the use of Scissorsafe.
Dominic McKeown, Site Manager said, “SafetyRespect were chosen for this project because of the safety anchors. Inserting the anchors as the slab is being poured takes out the element of drilling bolts afterwards with no dust and no HAVS involved. This protects the workforce from unnecessary risks.”
Also, there are no columns available for slings to be used, no holes through the floor plate unlike the use of omni anchors which increases the risk of water ingress to the lower level. All of this keeps the main contractor happy.
“SafetyRespect worked closely with us on design and layout highlighting potential issues prior to installation.”
Concrete Structures and Floors Ltd are using the VT system temporary edge protection and catch fans manufactured and supplied by SafetyRespect UK. The temporary edge protection system has been positioned on top of the floor slabs, around all perimeters. SafetyRespect UK were able to supply multiple products quickly, this was very important to Concrete Structures and Floors Ltd Managing Director Sean O’Sullivan.
He said, “I choose SafetyRespect because I know I will get what I need for my project with no hassle. All it takes is one phone call by me and I know they will respond on time and on brief. And often I will get additional thoughts from the SafetyRespect team as they understand the industry so well. I feel safe with SafetyRespect.”
SafetyRespect are also providing periodic training courses for installers work restraint and rescue. This on-going service ensures that ever changing site staff have the best knowledge to ensure their safety and that of their colleagues.
David McGrath, Assistant Site Manager, Intelle Construction said, “We are very happy with the systems specified by Concrete Structures and Floor Ltd and TGM Facades. They came up with product solutions and invested in on-going training. The joined-up thinking benefitted the site workforce and the general public on this inner-city development.”
SafetyRespect UK Sales Manager Terry Gardner said, “Gramercy is a blueprint for connected thinking and strong planning. Main contractor Intelle worked with TGM and Concrete Structures And Floors Ltd in association with ourselves with three main objectives. Firstly, the creation of a safety envelope for workers. Secondly, a protection system for members of the public surrounding the site. Finally, the ability to use systems that balanced safety with speed of operation.
“But what I like about the connected thinking is the long-term training solution ensuring workers have the best knowledge to ensure their safety and that of their colleagues.”
Published October 26, 2023.
Once installed, anyone working on the unprotected leading edge can use these anchorage points by inserting a Scissorsafe anchorage tool into them. Our product has an unique design that opens within the concrete void and is locked by the connecting device. They do not rely on friction and they are reusable wherever an anchor point has been cast.
The Scissorsafe system is used for fall restraint and fall arrest systems providing overhead anchorage for temporary horizontal lifelines (running-lines). Work positioning and fall arrest systems are widely used for installing curtain-walling, unitised facades and balcony installation.
Fall protection net is used as edge protection at construction sites to catch both people and materials that may fall. The net is available in a variety of sizes and designs and and the attachment is done with a rope or with a so called Grippa in, for example, a roof girder construction. The fall protection net offers both flexibility and safety, which results in increased efficiency when working at great heights. When positioned correctly the protection net is also used to catch falling objects such as waste material, tools, building parts, equipment, etc. The protection net also reduces the feeling of great height, which means that possible fear of heights of the workers is reduced. This creates a feeling of safety with increased efficiency as a result.
Fall protection net 10 x 12 – Art. No. 941010
Fall protection net 8 x 12 m – Art. No. 941011
Fall protection net 8 x 10 m – Art. No. 941012
Product sheet Fall protection net
The Post foot (product code 912105) connects to the top of concrete slabs keeping the edge clear for fixing facade brackets, when unitised curtain-walling is to be installed or when masonry forms the external facade.
The Post foot is fixed to the concrete slab using reusable screw anchors, which carries an economical benefit if the edge protection system is to be reused around the project. It is designed to hold a standard system post (product code 912110) which are held captive in the socket base using a twist-lock design, which prevents accidental uplift or removal. The Post foot can also be used with Cast protection (product code. 911140).
• Weight 1,1 kg.
• 100 pieces delivered in stacking box stillage.
Art no. 912105
On roof base and cover with double seam the Standing seam bracket can be used as attachment for the edge protection. The bracket can be adjusted to four positions for roof inclinations from 5 to 40 degrees. The standing seam bracket is installed so that the seam lock gets a grip under the seam. The sheets must be of good quality and be fastened against the roof construction.
On roof bases the Standing seam bracket is installed above the roof frame with
wood screws.
• Installed on steel sheet, cover.
• Quick installation.
• Handles various roof angles.
• Does not damage the steel sheet.
• Hot dip galvanized.
• Weight 2,6 kg.
Art. No. 930103
Inclined bracket for edge protection that facilitates installation of external panel wall. The ordinary attachment for the balcony railing can be used for installing the Balcony bracket. After that Post 1,3 m together with Barrier 2,6, Barrier 1,3 or Barrier 1,95 are installed in order to adapt the edge protection according to the dimensions of the balcony.
• Fits all common balcony attachments.
• M10 or M12.
• Hot dip galvanized.
• Weight 1,3 kg.
Art. No. 912160
The ordinary attachment for the balcony railing can be used for attaching edge protection. Here you can use Balcony bracket with Post 1,3 m together with Barrier 2,6, Barrier 1,3 or Barrier 1,95 in order to adapt the edge protection according to the dimensions of the balcony.
• Fits all common balcony attachments.
• M10 or M12.
• Hot dip galvanized.
• Weight 1,3 kg.
Art. No. 912150
Console brackets are used as attachment for edge protection on slab edges to create free working space. It has several installation alternatives and adjustable or stationary position.
• Installed with Socket base.
• Hot-galvanised.
• Weight 1,4 kg.
Art. No. 912116
