Newsletter 17 – Product Launch: SafeStand® End Staircase Gate Bracket

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At SafeStand®, we have always been at the forefront of delivering the most innovative and efficient low-level, heavy-duty access systems. Our commitment to research, development, and listening to our customers has brought to life numerous products that have reshaped how businesses approach safety and productivity at height.

Hot on the heels of our recently launched Hoddi Hoist Bracket, we are thrilled to introduce another component, our patented End Staircase Gate Bracket.

 

Contact us for further details

Email: office@safestand.co.uk

Tel: 0208 795 3579

SafeStand® is a totally unique access system protected by multiple international patents and is ONLY available from SafeStand® Ltd  

Newsletter 16 – Product Launch: SafeStand® Hoddi Hoist Bracket

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At SafeStand® we pride ourselves on being the leading innovator and provider of low level, heavy duty access systems.

Keeping with our ongoing commitment to continual research and development, we are now ready to launch our patented Hoddi Hoist Bracket.

 

Contact us for further details

Email: office@safestand.co.uk

Tel: 0208 795 3579

SafeStand® is a totally unique access system protected by multiple international patents and is ONLY available from SafeStand® Ltd  

Newsletter 15 – SafeStand® Inside Toeboard Bracket

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SafeStand® are proud to introduce the Inside Toeboard Bracket®.

With the fast paced and ever evolving construction industry, SafeStand® have been listening to our customer’s needs. We are happy to announce the launch of the SafeStand® Inside Toeboard Bracket which provides protection to the leading edge / working face.

An Inside Toeboard Bracket seamlessly integrates into the existing systems. This simple bracket allows users to run a Toeboard on the leading edge / working face along the SafeStand®/SureStand®.

The purpose is to allow the user to add additional protection where there is a gap on the working face, such as in a doorway or window openings, which eliminates items from being kicked off the platform.

SafeStand® ‘For peace of mind at height’

Patent no. GB2421050  — United Kingdom

“Inside Toeboard Bracket“

in the name of Safestand Limited

Newsletter 14 – SafeStand® Triple Guardrail

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Following a request from MACE (“Global experts in shaping the built environment – helping to lead the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world”) to investigate the possibility of adding a third guardrail at a height of 1500mm above the platform to SafeStand® Access Systems; we jumped at the opportunity to work with MACE to come up with a solution.

As a requirement of their SFSN (Safety First Second Nature) Standards for Mace Commercial Office and Residential, MACE are actively pushing ahead with a Minimum 1.5m high, triple handrail standard across all Work at Height Edge Protection.

Safestand have now completed a design, testing and on-site trials of an add on to our standard 5 Board wide systems that allows the installation of a third guardrail at 1500mm above platform whilst maintaining the SafeStand ethos of “Simplicity In Use”

We worked closely with a number of MACE personnel and with one of their supply chain partners, RI Works Ltd, to develop the Triple Guardrail solution.

“This all sounds really positive and I really like the positivity and drive towards developing this new innovation” – Matthew Lovett MCIOB, Construction Manager, MACE

SafeStand® Triple Guardrail in use at MACE Site – 33 Charterhouse Place, London EC1M

 

Patent application no. 2104896.2 and Design application no. 6128826 — United Kingdom

“Triple Guard Rail Extension”

in the name of Safestand Limited

Newsletter 13 – New & Improved SafeStand® 500

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At SafeStand® we pride ourselves on being the leading provider of Low Level, Heavy Duty Access Systems.

With this in mind and in keeping with our ongoing remit of continual research and development, we are now ready to launch our “New & Improved SafeStand® 500 System”.

In line with our customers feedback and in order to continue providing the best system of its type in the marketplace, we have now reduced the weight of our SafeStand® 500 System by approx. 30% per stand whilst still maintaining the incredible Safe Working Load of 1000 kgs per stand.

Weight Comparison:

  SafeStand® Component Weights
Safestand® 500 New & Improved SafeStand® 500
SafeStand® Upper 10.0kg 7.8kg
SafeStand® Lower 14.8kg 10.2kg
SafeStand® Removable Front Post 3.1kg 1.6kg
  • The number of standard components is limited to eight, each of which are colour coded, to ensure clear and uncomplicated systems of work.
  • SafeStand Access System provides, Uninterrupted, more cost-effective production, without having to wait for other trades.

 

 

Newsletter 12 – SafeStand® 1200

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In keeping with our ongoing remit of continual research and development of all Safestand® products; we have now designed and are producing an all new and improved SafeStand® 1200 System. This new version of our main product the SafeStand® 1200 includes substantial weight savings to the end user in the region of 30%. Despite the reduced weight of the system we have maintained the incredible Safe Working Load capacity of 1000kg per stand.

SafeStand® 1200 Access System

Typically, each 13’ (4m) run would include:
4 x SafeStands®
4 x Front Posts®
16 x Horizontal Guardrail
2 x Anti-Flip Brackets
2 x Toeboard Brackets
1 x Ladder Support Bracket
4 x Diagonal Braces (Platform Heights Above 1.8m)

And will also require:
6 x 13’ Scaffold Boards
1 x Safestand® Staircase or Steel Pole Ladder
1 x Ladder Lashing
4 x Brickguards

Erected Platform Heights = 1320mm, 1360mm, 1530mm, 1700mm, 1870mm, 2040mm & 2210mm

System Width = 5 x Scaffold Boards = 1275mm o/a

New & Improved SafeStand® 1200 Access System

Typically, each 13’ (4m) run would include:
4 x SafeStand®
4 x Front Posts®
16 x Horizontal Guardrail
2 x Anti-Flip Brackets
2 x Toeboard Brackets
1 x Ladder Support Bracket
4 x Diagonal HB Braces (Platform Heights Above 1.8m)

And will also require:
6 x 13’ Scaffold Boards
1 x Safestand® Staircase or Steel Pole Ladder
1 x Ladder Lashing
4 x Brickguards

Erected Platform Heights = 1320mm, 1360mm,1530mm, 1700mm, 1870mm, 2040mm & 2210mm

 System Width = 5 x Scaffold Boards = 1275mm o/a

 

  SafeStand® Component Weights
  SafeStand® 1200 New & Improved SafeStand® 1200
SafeStand® Upper 13.0kg 9.0kg
SafeStand® Lower 21.0kg 15.0kg
SafeStand® Removable Front Post 3.1kg 1.6kg
SafeStand® 5 Board Anti-Flip Bracket 4.9kg 4.9kg
SafeStand® Guardrail 2.1kg 2.1kg
SafeStand® Shortguardrail 1.0kg 1.0kg
SafeStand® Return Toeboard Bracket 1.2kg 1.2kg
SafeStand® Braces 3.0kg (Std) 3.0kg  (HB)
Safe Working Load Per Stand 1000kg 1000kg

Newsletter 11 – Surestand® 500

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Following the huge success of the SureStand® 800 system, SafeStand® Access Systems are proud to announce the launch of the SureStand® 500 System. This product maintains all the characteristics of the SafeStand® Access Systems whilst continuing the theme of weight reduction. Extensive on site product testing has been completed and the feedback from the workplace has been exceptional.

The new system will give platform heights ranging from 500mm to 800mm. In addition the weight has been greatly reduced. The combined weight of the SureStand® 500 Lower and SureStand® 500 Upper is 13 kg (Lower=7kg Upper=6kg).

UK Patent Nos. GB2364733, GB2378978,GB2415225, GB2421538, GB2415223, GB2420821, GB2421050, GB2420822, & GB Patent App. Nos. 0615214.4, 0704832.5, 0704833.3, 0704835.8
Ireland: 2005/0866, S84256, S84257 PCT: 2005/124057, GB07/002895 Community Design Reg. No. 312145, 354717-0001/5, 229349-0001 UK Trade Mark Reg. No. 2352394 Community Trade Mark No. 3872611 & App. No. 5128871
European Patent App. Nos. 1660738, 1696084, 1700972, 1700973, 1698744, 1700974
USA Patent No. 11/630174
New Zealand Patent App. No. 551992 Canada Patent No. 2570528 China Patent No. 1989309 Australia Patent App. No. 2005254758

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.

Newsletter 01 – Load Testing

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As part of ongoing safety initiatives; we have introduced 45° short struts to the lower frame of the 1200 system and diagonal braces when the 1200 system is used above 1800mm platform level, to provide increased stability to the systems. This resulted in the load bearing capacity of the SafeStand® Access System being retested by Lloyds British Testing Facilities at the end of June 2005.

“The Results Are Phenomenal”

In all a load of 5000kg (5 tonne) was applied to both the 1200 system (utilising the diagonal brace) and the 800 system at maximum extensions. This resulted in a load on each stand of 2500kg (2.5 tonne) which when factored by a safety factor of 2.5, as required by BS 1139, each stand has been given a SWL (safe working load) of 1000kg (1 tonne).

DID YOU KNOW?

  • SafeStand® Access Systems are available in three different starting heights; 500, 800 & 1200 systems.
  • Brickguards to suit our system are available for sale.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • SafeStand® Access Systems are available in three different starting heights; 500, 800 & 1200 systems.
  • Brickguards to suit our systems are available for sale.
  • All new anti-flip brackets are now being manufactured to an increased width to allow working platforms to be erected on corners.

When a platform of more than one board length is required it is necessary to ensure that where the scaffold boards butt up to each other, two SafeStand® units are also butted up to each other. This leaves a gap of approx 600mm between each SafeStand® support. In this location two anti-flip brackets are used; one to support the short overhang (approx 300mm) of each flight of boards, see photos A & B.

Generally the SafeStands® are spaced at 1000 to 1200mm apart, however when boards butt up to each other the stands should only be approx. 600mm apart (Photo C & D).

(A)

(B)

WHEREVER THERE IS A JOINT IN THE BOARDED PLATFORM THE SAFESTANDS® MUST BUTT UP TO EACH OTHER AND TWO ANTI-FLIP BRACKETS; ONE TO EACH FLIGHT OF BOARDS, MUST BE USED TO SUPPORT THE ENDS OF THE SCAFFOLD BOARDS.

(C)

(D)

Some examples of incorrectly used/erected SafeStand® Anti-Flip Brackets are replicated below:

(E)

(F)

The boards are not spanned onto the SafeStand® unit and is therefore putting undue load on the anti-flip bracket (for which it is not designed). At every joint in the boarded platform two SafeStands® must butt up to each other and an anti-flip bracket must support each end of the scaffold boards (see photo B).

(G)

(H)

For further information or advice on the use of anti-flip brackets or any components of SafeStand® Access Systems please contact us:

  • PLATFORM HEIGHTS FROM 840mm TO 1340mm
  • SAFE WORKING LOAD OF 800KG PER STAND
  • STEEL BOX SECTIONS PROVIDING STRONG BUT LIGHT WEIGHT ACCESS SYSTEM

This product has all the design and technical advantages of SafeStand® combined with a strong but lightweight product.

SureStand® Access Systems are only available from SafeStand® Ltd.

The arrangement of gate and latch mechanism ensures that even when not “latched”, the gate does not open out from the work platform.

This new addition to SafeStand® Access Systems follows the same principles of previous developments whereby no tools are required for the installation of the gate and it is extremely quick and simple to install. On site trials have been carried out with the feedback from both the users and safety representatives being very positive. Once again SafeStand® have demonstrated an understanding and responsiveness to on site safety requirements and the continual development and enhancements of its systems proves that SafeStand® are the industry leaders in terms of the provision of low level access systems.

SafeStand® Access Systems provide a stable, safe, working platform with unsurpassed load bearing capacity, speed and simplicity of installation.

For any further information please contact SafeStand®.

The handrails are removable and also fold flat when not in use. The staircase support bracket simply slots over a rest bar which is inserted between two stands at the access point.

The SafeStand® Staircase comes in two sizes; 6 Tread and 9 Tread.

For any further information please contact SafeStand®.

SafeStand® Access Systems have been used successfully on a number of contracts to resolve the matter of edge protection to vehicles. Some of the benefits of utilising SafeStand® for this purpose are:

  • Speed of erection around vehicle
  • Simplicity of erection
  • No need to have scaffolders on standby
  • Adjustment in height to suit various vehicle types
  • Versatility of SafeStand® allows for varying lengths and widths of vehicle
  • After use, minimal space required on site for storage of equipment
  • Leading edge handrails can be left in position and removed only when required

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.

Revised colour coding has been utilised to identify the updated version, the colour for the new stand is now yellow (old version is grey) and the handrails are blue.

Load Bearing Capacity:

SureStand® has been independently tested in accordance with BS 1139 Part 4 1982 and has been given a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 800kgs per stand.

Handrail Testing:

SureStand® has been independently tested in accordance with BS EN 13374:2004 and surpassed all the requirements of this BS.

Platform Heights:

SureStand® provides platform heights of: 840mm, 890mm, 1040mm, 1190mm & 1340mm

SureStand® Access System is only available from SafeStand® Ltd.

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.

  • SafeStand® generally provides a next day delivery service but guarantee delivery within 48 hours of receipt of order; if required.
  • SafeStand® utilise their own fleet of delivery vehicles to service your needs throughout the UK

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.

  • SafeStand® generally provides a next day delivery service but guarantee delivery within 48 hours of receipt of order; if required.
  • SafeStand® utilise their own fleet of delivery vehicles to service your needs throughout the UK

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.