Posted By Alex Ryding Hi all, does anyone know a company where I can get edge protector from (opposed to corner protectors)? We have personnel who sit at a desk which has a supporting bar about 12/18 inches from their heads, so when they stand up on occasion they catch their heads; we have looked at removing the bar but it is integral to the process. Pipe lagging would be the easy option but the bar is a few inches across so it’s hard to keep in place (the current method!), and the only other form of protector I can find is impact protector for car parks so this would hurt just as much. If anyone has any ideas... Thanks

Posted By Clarke Kent Create a Company Policy that states that you will only employ "vertically challenged" people i.e. 12" - 18" smaller than those you currently employ,no more hazard,problem solved.

Posted By Ken Taylor PPE should really be the last resort. How about sheets of combustion modified foam wrapped in tough pvc and fixed around the offending item?

Posted By Alex Ryding Hi all thanks for some interesting responses! Alas we can't just employ vertically challenged people, nor can we move the bar as supports a clean air blower and the only way to remove it is to upgrade the air conditioning (£200K+!). As for PPE, we can't because the room is clean so people have to wear special hair protectors and the hats wouldn’t fit. Thanks for the lagging suggestion, we have tried this before but it just doesn't stay (we can only use glues/ velcro etc, not screws and nails). Further suggestions welcome!

Posted By Ron Hunter Further to my first posting, please read the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations Approved Code of Practice - particularly the parts at Regulation 4 and Schedule 1 "Principles of Prevention to be Applied"!

Posted By Alec Wood Hi All This is a problem we come up against frequently in a production environment. We have tried many methods, but the foam type of water pipe lagging is the superior option in most cases. Securee it with cable ties pulled tightly and with the retaining tags situated on the side least likely to be contacted. This type of lagging is available to suit many different pipe diameters. I suggest you contact a plumbing or heating factor with your requirements. Failing that, a similar type of high density insulating foam is available in sheet form which may be cut to the size required and fixed with cable ties in a similar way. Regards all Alec Wood Viewtek Display Services

Posted By Marcus Pereira Have you tried Race car roll-cage protection from somewhere like 'demon tweeks'or similar. Roll-cages come in diameters upto about 3" so there may be something suitable. Marcus