Edge Protection Solutions
Our edge protection solutions are meticulously designed and planned to prevent falls while providing handheld support for those working at height. Compliant with BSEN 13374:2013+A1:2018. With each being certified to Classes A, B or C to ensure suitability for any project requirements.
Compliance and Safety
As a FASET registered organisation, all our operatives are trained to install temporary edge protection according to BSEN 13374 standards.
Expertise
With over 2,500 completed projects, we offer a range of designs that meet legislative and safety standards.
Reliability
We are a nationwide company with operatives located throughout the UK, ensuring we can provide support anywhere in the UK and into Europesafety and support on-site.
Preventing falls at height is one of the most critical challenges in the construction industry. At Nationwide Safety, we design, supply, and install BSEN 13374-compliant edge protection systems that help you maintain site safety and protect your workforce. Whether you're working on high-rise buildings, scaffolding, or temporary structures, our edge protection solutions are tailored for reliability, compliance, and peace of mind. Contact us now for a quote.
What Is an Edge Protection System?
Edge protection systems are physical barriers that prevent falls from open edges during construction, maintenance, or refurbishment work. We install rapid edge protection systems across the UK to safeguard teams working at height. Every solution we provide complies with BSEN 13374:2013+A1:2018 and is classified to Class A, B or C depending on the required specification.
We offer both proprietary systems and traditional tube and fitting options, giving you flexibility based on your site needs. These systems include guardrails, toe boards, and vertical posts that form a comprehensive and effective system to prevent falls.
Components
Single Coupler (BS EN 74):
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Used to hold toe boards in place, not load-bearing.
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Slip resistance: 0.63kN.
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Torque requirement: 50Nm.
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Inspection: Check for thread issues, presence of nuts & washers, gate functionality.
Double Coupler (BS EN 74):
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Load-bearing fitting for connecting vertical to horizontal tubes at 90°.
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Class A: Slip 6.1kN, stiffness 10Nm.
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Class B: Slip 9.1kN, stiffness 15Nm (stronger, typically specified).
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Manufactured by drop forging or pressing.
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Torque requirement: 50Nm.
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Inspection: Check for thread issues, cracks, presence of nuts & washers, gate functionality.
Swivel Coupler:
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Load-bearing fitting for connecting tubes at any angle or splicing.
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Class A: Slip 6.1kN.
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Class B: Slip 9.1kN (stronger, typically specified).
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Manufactured by drop forging or pressing.
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Torque requirement: 50Nm.
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Inspection: Check for thread issues, cracks, presence of nuts & washers, gate functionality.
Girder Coupler:
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Load-bearing fitting for connecting tube to structural steel flanges.
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Used in pairs, no classes.
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Maximum flange thickness: 45mm.
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Slip through pair: 6.5kN; along beam: 10kN.
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Maximum uniform load: 30kN; eccentric load on one: 15kN.
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Torque requirement: 50Nm.
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Inspection: Check for thread issues, cracks, presence of nuts & washers, gate functionality.
Sleeve Coupler:
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Joins horizontal tubes for a continuous run.
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Class A: SWL in tension 3.6kN.
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Class B: SWL in tension 5.5kN.
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Manufactured by pressing.
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Inspection: Check for thread issues, cracks, presence of nuts & washers, central plate condition.
Lattice Beams:
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Typically made from Aluminium.
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Internal bracing runs at 45°.
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Generally stronger and deflect less than ladder beams, allowing for greater bay centres.
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Typically come in lengths of 4.1m, 6.1m, or 8.1m and are 450mm wide.
Edge Protection is Essential in the Construction Industry
Falls from height are a leading cause of injury and fatality on UK construction sites. Using certified edge protection products helps you reduce risk, meet legal obligations, and protect your workforce.
We work with construction firms of all sizes across the UK, offering tailored site safety support from initial design through to installation and handover. Our branch network and robust project delivery process mean we can support even the most complex builds, including high-rise buildings, scaffolding structures, and temporary works.
Support from Design to Installation
From the initial consultation, we work with you to design edge protection solutions that suit your project’s structure, programme, and access needs.
Site-Specific Design & Drawings
Our in-house team prepares detailed drawings including phasing, ensuring compliance with current standards and allowing your teams to plan ahead effectively.
Site Support Including Installation
Our Blue CSCS-certified operatives install all edge protection systems according to the approved design. We also supply proprietary systems with full manufacturer instructions.
Post-Installation Checks & Handover
Following installation, we issue a handover certificate and conduct a full inspection. This includes checking rail spacing, guardrail heights, vertical gaps, system class, and component compliance. You can rely on us to deliver a system that’s ready for safe use.
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How Do We Ensure Compliance with Safety Standards?
All of our edge protection systems follow BSEN 13374:2013+A1:2018 and are supported by BS5975-compliant design documentation. Our designs are reviewed and verified according to the temporary works category required - ensuring third-party checks for more complex systems.
We are a FASET-registered organisation. All operatives are trained in edge protection and temporary works installation procedures. This gives you assurance that our work meets legal and practical standards for safe construction.
Looking for other equipment to make working at height even safer? We also provide access towers, safety netting, rope access, and more. Contact us now to find out more.
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FASET Rulings
FASET strictly prohibits lone working during the erection or dismantling of equipment, defining lone workers as those out of sight or hearing range of a colleague who can perform a rescue.
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BS EN 13374 provides specifications for temporary edge protection to prevent falls. It applies to flat and inclined surfaces but does not cover protection against vehicles, sliding materials, or public safety. Compliance can be achieved through various products and solutions and guidance on standard components is available from the Edge Protection Federation (EPF).
Who Can Install?
The selection of a suitable edge protection system should only be carried out by a person with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience who is able to consider the requirements of BS EN 13374 and the legal requirements of the WAH regulations, and where applicable, the Construction Design Management Regulations 2015 (CDM)
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Where fall arrest safety netting is attached to edge protection, the system should be designed to take the loads indicated in BS EN 1263-2: 2014 Temporary works equipment - Safety nets - Safety requirements for the positioning limits and BS 8411: 2019 Safety nets on construction sites and other works.
Prevent Falls and Protect Workers at Height
Working at height brings serious risk, and without the right systems in place, one mistake can lead to life-changing consequences. Our edge protection systems are designed to reduce that risk and create safer working environments across all types of construction sites.
We help you prevent falls by supplying robust, BSEN 13374-compliant systems that are quick to install and built to last. Whether your project involves roofing, scaffolding, or temporary access platforms, we’ll make sure your teams have the right protection in place - every time.
Protecting workers at height isn’t just a legal requirement. It’s a fundamental part of maintaining a responsible, productive site. We’re here to make that easier for you.
How Do Our Edge Protection Systems Compare with Others on the Market?
There are many edge protection systems on the market, but not all offer the same level of reliability, adaptability, or compliance. What sets our solutions apart is the depth of support and attention to detail we provide at every stage - from consultation and design to installation and post-handover checks.
If you're looking to source edge protection solutions that deliver lasting safety and meet the latest standards, we’ll make sure you get a system built for your specific project requirements. Our team stays up to date with the latest guidance and equipment so you can be confident in every product we deliver.
Where Can You Use Our Edge Protection Systems?
Our edge protection systems are designed for a wide range of structures, including high rise buildings scaffolding and buildings scaffolding and temporary structures across the UK. With decades of experience and a trusted UK edge protection delivery network, we support projects of all types and scales.
Whether you're overseeing a new build, refurbishment, or structural maintenance project, our comprehensive and effective systems give you the confidence to move forward with safety fully covered.
For Reliable Edge Protection, Contact Nationwide Safety Now
Whether you need edge protection for high-rise buildings, scaffolding projects, or temporary structures, we can help. Our UK edge protection experts will work with you to deliver a compliant, safe, and cost-effective solution.
Proprietary systems with manufacturer’s instructions; checks may be done by the same team.
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Basic solutions using tube and fitting components for Class A roof pitches; checks may be done by the same team.
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Solutions using scaffold components for Class B roof pitches; checks by someone not in the design team.
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Complicated solutions; checks by an individual from an outside organisation.
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What Edge Protection Solutions Do We Offer?
We supply a wide range of edge protection systems to suit different project types and environments. Whether you're sourcing edge protection for scaffold-based access, freestanding systems, or structural steelwork, we can deliver. Each system is supplied with detailed drawings including phasing and optional additional detailed drawings if required. Our edge protection system offers also include onsite support including installation and post-installation handover.
Our range includes: