System 2000 Guardrail and Demarcation at Stafford General Hospital

Safesite is helping to improve safety for those working at height at Stafford General Hospital through the installation of a comprehensive safety system incorporating System 2000 guardrail and Demarcation.

As with many large hospital sites, Stafford General Hospital’s plant and machinery are housed on the various department roofs. This meant that with contractors and employees needing to access the roofs for maintenance or repair of the units it was vital that a safe means of access was provided at all times.

Installed on the Hospital’s main entrance, Critical Care, X-Ray and GU department roofs, Safesite’s BBA approved System 2000 guardrail and demarcation systems have offered the ideal solution by providing a permanent form of edge protection.

System 2000 guardrail provides edge protection around the air conditioning units, while the Demarcation system has been installed as a link between access points and the units. Both System 2000 guardrail and Demarcation have the added benefit of being freestanding which means that they do not need to be mechanically fixed to the roof itself. This overcomes the risk of damage to the roof’s membrane which can cause water penetration, costly repairs and insurance invalidation.

In addition to ensuring that the Hospital meets its responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations by ensuring the safety of all those accessing the roof, Safesite also provided a first class service from beginning to end. “The initial quote came in on time complete with schematics,” comments Steven Dalton, Premises Manager. “Not only was the price extremely competitive, but we also received comprehensive risk assessments and method statements. I was dealt with efficiently and professionally by Safesite throughout.”