The guardrail system is used wherever fall protection is required along the fall edges of flat roofs with a maximum slope of 10°.
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The guardrail system is only suitable for use in combination with an existing parapet construction.
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The guardrail system is used wherever fall protection is required on flat roofs with a pitch of up to 10°.
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The guardrail system is used wherever skylights on flat roofs with a pitch of up to 10° need to be secured.
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The guardrail system is used wherever a designated route must be established out of the danger zone so that people can safely exit the hazardous area.
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This guardrail system is used wherever it is necessary to secure the exit area of a stepladder when there is a fall edge after climbing onto the roof surface.
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That’s why a guardrail is essential for a fall protection system on your roof: Necessary cleaning and maintenance work requires access to your flat roof, as does its use for a solar panel system or as a green space. Unfortunately, the risk of falling (from a height) is often underestimated in these situations. Protect your employees’ lives with INNOTECH systems.
We install guardrails on your flat roof that are specifically designed to provide fall protection for anyone walking on it. This ensures that your employees can safely walk on the roof surface even without personal protective equipment (PPE). Our many satisfied customers are proof that, with us as your partner, you can create a safe working environment and reliably prevent falls (from a height)!
A fall protection system that complies with safety standards is mandatory for falls from a height of 3 meters or more. However, even falls from lower heights can result in life-threatening injuries. We therefore recommend installing a professional fall protection system in the form of guardrails in the outdoor area of your flat roof. The experts at INNOTECH are sure to find a solution that’s perfectly suited to your flat roof:
We secure the guardrail either by anchoring it to the booms with concrete weights (e.g., with BARRIER-VARIO) or using the net weight of your green roof (BARRIER-FLEECE) if you do not want to drill into it. It is also possible to mount the guardrail directly to your roof’s parapet, if it has one (BARRIER-ATTIKA).
Skylights and strip lights: They provide light inside buildings, but at the same time pose a significant danger to people who walk on the roof. Skylights and strip lights are made of plastic and, unless they are reinforced models, are not impact-resistant or fall-through-proof. Although we use LIGHT-FLEX , we still recommend the additional use of guardrails for a fall protection system in this specific outdoor area. This prevents anyone from entering the danger zone in the first place.
Weather conditions: Snow and wet conditions increase the risk of slipping. It is therefore particularly important to prevent falls (from a height) at the edge of the roof. A guardrail reliably eliminates the risk of falling for everyone who accesses the roof surface. Its installation thus protects lives and also saves costs, as it eliminates the need for additional personal protective equipment (PPE).
High winds: Extreme weather conditions pose a particular challenge for guardrails—including high winds. If your business is located in an area known for particularly strong gusts of wind, you must account for the wind load acting on the guardrail under any circumstances! But INNOTECH can help even in this situation: Our experts reduce the post spacing and increase the ballast to prevent tipping.
Collective Protection
A guardrail provides a fall protection system for everyone who walks on the roof. The use of this collective protection system eliminates the need to purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) .
Custom Solutions
Our experts will assess the situation on your roof on-site and find the perfect protection system for you. You can then securely protect the roof edges and specific areas.
When is a fall protection system required?
A fall protection system is required on flat roofs at heights of 3 meters or more. This is the only way to ensure that servicing, inspection, or cleaning work can be carried out safely.
How high does a guardrail have to be?
There is no simple, one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The height of the guardrail depends on the intended use, the country, and the regulations in effect there.
How is the guardrail installed?
We often secure the guardrail by placing concrete weights on the booms. However, for roofs with gravel fill or green roofs, we also use the net weight of the gravel or plant layer for fastening, since this eliminates the need to drill holes in the roof. In addition, it is possible to secure the railing to your roof’s parapet. We perform the selection of the exact type of installation so that it is optimally suited to the conditions on your roof.
Do I need personal protective equipment in addition to the guardrail?
No, a guardrail on your roof is sufficient for a fall protection system. This collective protective measure safeguards everyone on the flat roof at the same time, making the additional use of personal protective equipment (PPE) unnecessary.
Could the existing wind load affect the guardrail?
Yes, wind speeds definitely need to be taken into account during the planning phase! Regions with strong winds, in particular, require specific measures from the INNOTECH professionals to ensure the guardrail is securely fastened.