Case Study: Kee Dome Installation for Roof Light & AOV Protection

Safesite recommended the installation of a Kee Dome collective protection system incorporating a self-closing safety gate.

The system was selected because it provides a practical and reliable way of protecting hazardous roof openings while still allowing authorised users to gain access when required.

Kee Dome offered several important benefits for this application. Its freestanding design meant the system could be installed without penetrating the roof surface, helping preserve the integrity of the existing roof construction.

The system also provides collective fall protection, meaning maintenance personnel and subcontractors can benefit from protection without relying solely on individual fall arrest equipment.

For this project, the self-closing gate provided an additional level of safety by maintaining protection around the access point when users entered or left the area.

The self-closing gate formed an important part of the final design.

The gate is spring-loaded, allowing it to automatically return to the closed position after a user passes through. This helps prevent the access opening from being unintentionally left exposed and supports a safer working environment for everyone accessing the roof.

The system can also be adapted to suit different opening dimensions. A single gate can be adjusted on site where required, while wider openings can be accommodated using a double-gate arrangement.

This flexibility made the Kee Dome system particularly well suited to the client's requirement for safe and controlled access to the AOV.

Following immediate approval from the client, Safesite mobilised quickly and completed the installation the following week.

The modular nature of the Kee Dome system allowed the works to be carried out efficiently with little or no disturbance to the client's ongoing activities.

The non-penetrative design also helped simplify installation while avoiding unnecessary interference with the existing roof surface.

By maintaining close communication with the client throughout the process, Safesite ensured the works were completed in line with the required programme and without delaying the wider project.

This project demonstrates Safesite's ability to deliver rapid, tailored fall protection solutions where roof openings, AOVs and access requirements create additional working-at-height risks.

By combining remote assessment, fast technical support and an efficient Kee Dome installation, Safesite provided the client with a practical collective protection system without disrupting their pre-arranged works.

With more than 30 years of experience in fall protection and safe access, Safesite supports construction companies, facilities managers and building owners across the UK with solutions covering roof light protection, edge protection, safe access, installation and ongoing compliance.

Need to protect roof lights, AOVs or other hazardous roof openings? Contact Safesite today to discuss Kee Dome and tailored roof fall protection solutions designed around your building and access requirements.