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LAYHER INTRODUCES ENHANCEMENT OF SAFE SCAFFOLD INSTALLATION

Leading system scaffolding manufacturer, Layher Ltd., has introduced a new development to the UK market that is designed to simplify safe working procedures during the erection of a scaffold structure. The Layher Advanced Guard Rail System® has been developed to provide scaffolding erectors with a pre-fixed guard rail that is simply located progressively at the relevant working height – virtually eliminating the need for harness use.

The concept features a tubular telescopic rail that is raised using two vertical sections that connect to the standards of an existing bay. This automatically provides protection for the construction of the next lift with the guard rail then simply disconnected and relocated as the structure proceeds.

The system extends to between 2 metres to 3.07 metres allowing corresponding bay lengths to be accommodated with no restriction to grid size. Importantly, a combination of bay lengths can be protected by simply bridging across one standard of the scaffold.

“Apart from enhancing safe procedures, this also reduces the number of guard rail posts required and therefore material cost on site,” comments Layher UK’s Managing Director, Sean Pike. “This is enhanced by the system’s ergonomic design and the fact that it can be erected and dismantled with no special tool requirement. Additionally,” he says, “the post standards are manufactured from aluminium and are therefore lightweight making them useable by one scaffold erector as well as being easier to transport and stow.”

The company has introduced two options to its Advanced Guard Rail System® – a single unit which complies with NASC guidance note SG4:00 and a double alternative which exceeds SG4:00 and complies fully with HSE requirements. The company has also developed the product to be cross-compatible for use with its Allround® and SpeedyScaf® modular systems and, because a common telescopic guard rail is utilised, equipment costs are kept to a minimum.

“We believe this is an important addition to our extensive range of components,” concludes Sean Pike, “and comes at a time when, correctly, safety and efficient operation are high on the list for every scaffolding installation. We believe the Layher Advanced Guard Rail System® offers specific benefits which will be recognised by everybody involved in the industry.”