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Case Study: Kee Guard Installation for NHS Health Centre in Brentford

The Project & Background

Brentford Health Centre is a busy NHS healthcare facility in West London, providing primary care and community health services to local residents. Like many multi-use healthcare buildings, the site requires regular roof access so maintenance teams and approved contractors can safely carry out inspections, cleaning, and essential upkeep.

In April, Safesite received an NHS enquiry covering multiple sites across the UK, including Brentford Health Centre. The request was clear: deliver a compliant, non-penetrating roof edge protection system that would provide collective fall prevention and safe access for ongoing maintenance. With works needing to be completed as soon as possible, speed of response and installation was critical to keeping the wider programme on track.

Safesite’s long-standing experience supporting NHS estates meant we could move quickly from survey through to recommendation, supply, and install—while ensuring full compliance with current UK standards for work at height safety.

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The Brief

The NHS Health Centre required a solution that would:

  • Provide safe, reliable roof access for cleaning, maintenance, and inspections.
  • Deliver collective protection to remove reliance on individual PPE or harness systems.
  • Use a non-penetrating guardrail, protecting the roof membrane and avoiding any risk of future leaks.
  • Include a secure ladder access point for safe entry onto the roof area.
  • Be delivered and installed quickly to support deadlines across multiple NHS sites.

Following initial discussions, the client confirmed an intention to proceed once local authority approvals were in place.

The Solution

Safesite carried out a full site survey to assess roof layout, access routes, edge risks, and practical constraints. Based on these findings, we recommended:

  • Full freestanding Kee Guard® edge protection to provide continuous perimeter safety.
  • 1 no. ladder access point to ensure controlled, compliant roof entry and exit.

Kee Guard was selected because it aligns perfectly with NHS operational needs and modern roof safety requirements:

  • Collective, freestanding protection that safeguards all users on the roof.
  • Non-penetrative counterweighted design, eliminating the need to fix into the roof surface.
  • Modular system enabling fast installation and easy future adaptation.
  • Fully compliant with BS 13700:2021, giving the client long-term confidence in safety and regulatory alignment.

Safesite provided a prompt proposal and quotation, helping the NHS progress internal approvals efficiently. Once local authority sign-off was secured, the project was scheduled for immediate delivery.

The Installation & Delivery

With urgency being a key requirement, Safesite planned and executed the installation to minimise disruption to day-to-day healthcare activity. The Kee Guard system’s modular, freestanding design allowed the installation team to work efficiently, safely, and with minimal interference to building users.

All elements were installed in line with manufacturer guidelines and British Standards, ensuring the roof edge was fully enclosed and safe for routine access. The ladder access point was positioned to support safe movement onto the roof while keeping access controlled and practical for maintenance teams.

The result was a swift, smooth installation that kept the NHS programme on schedule across multiple sites.

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The Outcome

Safesite delivered a fully compliant roof safety solution that now provides:

  • Safe access across the entire roof area for NHS maintenance operatives and approved subcontractors.
  • Collective fall prevention without the need for harnesses or specialist PPE.
  • A non-penetrating system that preserves roof integrity and prevents membrane damage.
  • Fast installation with little or no disturbance to ongoing healthcare operations.
  • Long-term compliance to BS 13700:2021, supporting safer working at height for years to come.

Client feedback following completion highlighted strong satisfaction with Safesite’s swift turnaround, clear communication, and professional installation—particularly valuable given the tight delivery window and multi-site rollout requirements.

Conclusion

This project demonstrates Safesite’s ability to deliver rapid, compliant, and non-intrusive fall protection solutions for NHS estates and healthcare facilities across the UK. By combining responsive surveying, precise recommendations, and fast installation, we helped ensure safe roof access with minimal operational disruption.

Safesite has been trusted in fall protection since 1991, providing complete work-at-height solutions including surveying, system design, installation, training, and recertification.

If your NHS site or organisation needs compliant roof edge protection, non-penetrating guardrails, or safe access systems, contact Safesite today for expert advice and a tailored solution that protects your people and your buildings.

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