Description
Temporary Edge Protection Post for Timber Guardrails
Our temporary edge protection post provides a simple, secure and cost-effective method of creating timber guardrails around exposed floor edges, stairwells and other openings during construction.
Manufactured from steel with a high-visibility finish, each post is securely fixed to the supporting floor through its base plate. Suitable timber rails are then fitted between the posts to form a double guardrail, creating a temporary physical barrier around the exposed edge.
The system provides a practical alternative to constructing temporary timber frameworks and can be quickly assembled and removed as work progresses.
Simple and Secure Floor Fixing
Each temporary edge protection post features a base plate designed to be securely fixed to the floor using four suitable screws.
Guardrail brackets are positioned on two faces of the post. This allows the same post to be used at intermediate positions, at the end of a guardrail run or at a corner where the temporary edge protection changes direction.
A toeboard can also be secured at the base where required.
The fixings and supporting structure must be suitable for the intended installation and loading requirements.
Temporary Edge Protection for Floor Edges
Temporary edge protection posts can be used along exposed floor edges during construction where permanent walls, façades, balustrades or other protective features have not yet been installed.
Posts are positioned along the exposed edge and securely fixed to the supporting floor. Timber rails are then installed between them to form the temporary guardrail.
Because the system is built using individual posts, the quantity can be selected according to the dimensions and layout of the area requiring protection.
Stairwell Edge Protection
The posts are also particularly suited to creating temporary edge protection around stairwell openings.
Posts can be arranged around the perimeter of the stairwell and linked with suitable timber rails. The brackets on two faces make it possible to form corners without requiring a separate corner-post design.
For example, three posts can be used to create an L-shaped guardrail arrangement as illustrated in the product images.
Where temporary protection needs to continue down a staircase, dedicated staircase stringer guardrail posts are also available.
Key Features
- Steel temporary edge protection post
- Designed for use with timber guardrails
- Secure base plate fixing
- Base plate fixed using four suitable screws
- Guardrail brackets on two faces
- Suitable for intermediate, end and corner positions
- Toeboard can be secured to the base plate
- High-visibility finish
- Fast assembly and removal
- Suitable for floor edges and stairwell openings
- UK manufactured
- Tested temporary edge protection system
Temporary Edge Protection to BS EN 13374
The edge protection system has been designed and tested for use as temporary edge protection and complies with BS EN 13374 Temporary Edge Protection Systems.
Correct performance depends on the complete installation, including the supporting structure, post spacing, timber guardrails and fixings. Always follow the installation instructions and ensure that all components and fixing points are suitable for the intended application.
Installation instructions and the product test report are available to download from this page.
What Do I Need?
Temporary edge protection posts are sold individually, allowing you to order the quantity required for your particular guardrail layout.
The number of posts required will depend on the length and shape of the exposed edge or opening being protected. Remember to account for corners and changes in direction when planning the system.
Suitable timber is required to create the horizontal guardrails, together with appropriate fixings for securing the posts to the supporting structure.
For staircase applications, use our dedicated Staircase Stringer Guardrail Posts.
If you’re unsure how many temporary edge protection posts you require, contact Safety Platforms with the dimensions and layout of the area you need to protect and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements.
Click HERE to download the instructions in pdf.
Click HERE to download the test report in pdf.
