The Challenge
The Mill Flat Road Bridge project required a side-mounted edge protection system that could remain in place while a 350mm in-situ kerb was formed and poured.
The solution needed to:
- Provide compliant edge protection without interfering with the kerb pour
- Support formwork during the in-situ concrete pour
- Avoid drilling into finished structural elements
- Reduce working-at-height risks during installation
Conventional edge protection systems could not meet these requirements without adding unnecessary complexity or multiple temporary works systems.
A Better Way to Approach Edge Protection
SafeSmart Access worked closely with JFC Construction to deliver a better way to achieve safe, compliant edge protection on the Mill Flat Road Bridge.
We supplied a Side Mount Non-Drill Edge Protection System, connected to 2.5-tonne cone anchors cast into the side of the hollow core beams. This allowed the edge protection posts to be installed before the beams were lifted into position.
Using cast-in anchors as the connection points:
- Enabled ground-level installation
- Removed the need for post-install work at height
- Significantly sped up the edge protection installation process
Engineered for Confidence
Our team collaborated with JFC Construction to provide a full design and engineering report, confirming compliance and load capacity, including the system’s ability to support the in-situ kerb formwork.
This engineered approach provided the project team with the confidence to proceed with an innovative solution that delivered a safer, more efficient outcome.
Why This Edge Protection System Was Chosen
The Non-Drill Post & Handrail System offered a better way to manage edge protection by:
- Allowing safe, non-drill installation
- Remaining clear of the in-situ kerb pour
- Integrating formwork support into the edge protection system
- Eliminating the need for multiple temporary works systems
- Reducing time, labour, and site risk
The Result
- Safe, compliant edge protection throughout construction
- Reduced exposure to working at height
- Faster installation and improved programme efficiency
- Fully engineered temporary works documentation to support compliance
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