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Hi everyone, Can you please guide me on how to verify that all installed temporary edge protection systems are capable of withstanding the design loads applied by workers, materials, or accidental impact.
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To verification of temporary edge protection system should include reviewing manufacturer certifications for compliance with EN13374 or OSHA 1926.502 standards,ensuring proper installation through site inspection, and conducting load testing when necessary. Regular re inspection and proper documentation are essential to confirm continued intergrity and safety performance.
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Hi Murry Off the top of my head I think that EN13374 sets a standard that the barrier rail should be able to withstand an impact load of 0.89kN which is in line with the standards set in OSHA Regulations. Long ago, HSE published SIR15, which set a standard of 0.7kN which roughly translated to two thirds of the body weight of a not atypical worker on a roof. If the top rail is at say 1000mm (though minimum in the UK for permanent edge protection would be 1100mm) above the surface then it's about two thirds of the height of body that hits the rail if someone falls on to it from a standing position.
People are tending to get a bit heavier than they used to be and Americans have tended to be a bit heavier than Europeans so the standard has moved from 0.7 to 0.89kN. Why not put the onus on whoever is putting up these temporary edge protection systems to explain what standards they are designing and erecting to? Edited by user 22 October 2025 16:57:38(UTC)
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Hi, hsefaisal22@gmail.com What is the procedure for conducting the load test on the temporary edge protection system
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Nobody has mentioned comptency so far? The way I read the requirements EN13374 is that they have to be a structrual engineer. With the additional training in Temporary Works BS 5975 (Cat 2 or 3)..
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