In keeping with our ongoing tradition of constantly improving our SafeStand® Access Systems we are pleased to announce that we have now developed a SureStand® Access Gate for our lightweight system.

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• SafeStand® generally provides a next day delivery service but guarantee delivery within 48 hours of receipt of order; if required.
• SafeStand® utilise their own fleet of delivery vehicles to service your needs throughout the UK

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.

As a result of our ongoing assessment and product development regime at SafeStand®, we have now upgraded the performance of our SureStand® Access System.

Elements of SureStand® have been modified so that there is no longer a requirement for the stabilisers to be used on this (lightweight) system.

Revised colour coding has been utilised to identify the updated version, the colour for the new stand is now yellow (old version is grey) and the handrails are blue.

Load Bearing Capacity:

SureStand® has been independently tested in accordance with BS 1139 Part 4 1982 and has been given a Safe Working Load (SWL) of 800kgs per stand.

Handrail Testing:

SureStand® has been independently tested in accordance with BS EN 13374:2004 and surpassed all the requirements of this BS.

Platform Heights:

SureStand® provides platform heights of: 840mm, 890mm, 1040mm, 1190mm & 1340mm

SureStand® Access System is only available from SafeStand® Ltd.

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.

One of the major topics of discussion/focus this year (2008) with regards to safety on site has been the matter of edge protection to vehicles during loading or unloading operations.

This issue was specifically highlighted in the “New Working at Height Regulations 2005” which were introduced on 6th April 2005.

SafeStand® Access Systems have been used successfully on a number of contracts to resolve the matter of edge protection to vehicles. Some of the benefits of utilising SafeStand® for this purpose are:

• Speed of erection around vehicle
• Simplicity of erection
• No need to have scaffolders on standby
• Adjustment in height to suit various vehicle types
• Versatility of SafeStand® allows for varying lengths and widths of vehicle
• After use, minimal space required on site for storage of equipment
• Leading edge handrails can be left in position and removed only when required

For further advice or a demonstration on the versatility of SafeStand® Access Systems, please contact SafeStand®.

SafeStand® have over recent months, been developing a staircase to use in conjunction with SafeStand® 1200 system. The result is a fold flat staircase with handrails that can be used with SafeStand Access Platforms at a height of 1340mm to 2200mm.

The SafeStand® Staircase has been designed along the same principles as all SafeStand® equipment such that no tools are required to erect or dismantle the system. It is a two man operation to install the staircase which folds flat when not in use for ease of movement about the site.

The handrails are removable and also fold flat when not in use. The staircase support bracket simply slots over a rest bar which is inserted between two stands at the access point.

The SafeStand® Staircase comes in two sizes; 6 Tread and 9 Tread.

For any further information please contact SafeStand®.

SafeStand® have developed a self-closing, gravity hinged gate suitable for use with SafeStand® Access Systems.

The gate operates utilising a gravity swing hinge. This ensures that the gate “fails safe” to the closed position.

The arrangement of gate and latch mechanism ensures that even when not “latched”, the gate does not open out from the work platform.

This new addition to SafeStand® Access Systems follows the same principles of previous developments whereby no tools are required for the installation of the gate and it is extremely quick and simple to install. On site trials have been carried out with the feedback from both the users and safety representatives being very positive. Once again SafeStand® have demonstrated an understanding and responsiveness to on site safety requirements and the continual development and enhancements of its systems proves that SafeStand® are the industry leaders in terms of the provision of low level access systems.

SafeStand® Access Systems provide a stable, safe, working platform with unsurpassed load bearing capacity, speed and simplicity of installation.

For any further information please contact SafeStand®.