Edge protection barrier system (also called fall protection barrier systems) protect building and construction edges, technical openings (such as elevators), roof edges, passages, and other areas where people face a risk of falling from heights. These systems address safety problems more effectively than traditional guardrail systems.
Many safety accidents in the construction industry involve work at height, whether from falling debris or tools, or from injuries or fatalities due to falls. How to prevent people or objects from falling has always been a key concern and subject of discussion. With advancing technology, modern Edge Protection Barrier Systems now solve these core safety challenges.
Our Systems Ensure:
- Safety & Compliance: All systems meet EN 13374, OSHA 1926, and AS/NZS 4994 standards.
- Robust & Reliable: Made from 100% high-quality carbon steel, with moulded, rust‑ and corrosion‑resistant treatments.
- Multi‑functional: Flexible, modular components provide complete protection for every worksite edge.
- Simple & Efficient: Distinctive modular design enables faster installation, dismantling, transport, and maintenance.
- Significant Cost Saving: Enhances work efficiency, shortens project timelines, and can reduce labor costs by up to 50%.
ABX Edge Protection Barrier System: Your #1 Choice
ABX originally developed concrete edge protection barriers to protect roofers on commercial projects. Over the years, we have grown alongside leading construction contractors, providing edge protection barrier systems, guardrail systems, and various temporary fencing and safety netting solutions for construction projects worldwide.
- Concrete Edge Protection Barrier: We offer adaptable temporary edge protection systems that suit different concrete frames, available in multiple specifications.
- Steel Edge Protection Barrier: Our systems for steel structures ensure worker safety during construction and maintenance.
- Stair Edge Protection Barrier: Stairs are common walking surfaces on construction sites; our socket‑base stairway edge protection system keeps workers safe while using stairs.
- Formwork Edge Protection Barrier: We install edge protection products on the primary or secondary beams of formwork.
- Edge Protection Barrier With Compression Post: This collective fall‑protection device secures edges between concrete slabs and other situations on construction sites.
Specifications Of Edge Protection Barrier
| Wire Diameter | 5 mm to 8 mm |
| Mesh Size | 50×50 mm, 75×75 mm, 50×100 mm, 50×150 mm, 50×200 mm, or as requested |
| Panel Size | 1100×1700 mm, 1100×2400 mm, 1300×1300 mm, 1300×2200 mm |
| Post Diameter/Thickness | 48 mm × 1.5 mm / 2.0 mm |
| Toe Board (Bottom of Fence) | Length matches the steel mesh panel length |
| Surface Treatment | Galvanized + powder coated |
| Color After Powder Coating | Silver, natural, yellow, red, blue, white, and other RAL colors |
| Packaging | Typically in metal pallets, or customized packaging available |
Common Usage Scenarios
Beyond the advantages listed above, Edge Protection Barrier Systems support global sustainability goals by creating safer work environments, reducing resource waste, and improving economic outcomes. More and more contractors already use and benefit from edge protection barrier systems in their projects.
- Commercial Construction: Protects workers from accidental falls over open edges on building sites, such as sidewalks or roof edges.
- High‑rise Building Solutions
- Falling Objects Solutions
- Flat Walking Space Solutions
- Industrial Construction: Protects edges of factories, power plants, warehouses, and other specialized facilities.
- Structure Edge / Formwork Edge / Roof Edge Protection
- Falling Objects Solutions
- Flat Walking Space Solutions
- Residential Construction: Provides compliant fall‑protection equipment for residential projects, preventing workers from reaching fall hazards or falling over roof edges.
- Housing Roof Edge
- Scaffolding Edge
- Infrastructure Construction: Used in infrastructure projects to protect structural edges from impacts and environmental hazards.
- Flat Walking Space Solutions
- Construction Roof
- Bridge Safety
- Rail Platform
Features & Benefits Of Edge Protection Barrier System
Superior Structural Design
Low-carbon steel welded wire mesh offers maximum durability. Its top edge has a 90-degree bend for greater impact resistance. An integrated toe board at the base stops falling objects. Continuous wire construction delivers smooth, flat panels. These panels present no sharp edges.
Enhanced Safety Performance
The edge protection barrier system provides crucial anti-fall protection. It safeguards personnel on roof edges and working platforms. This secure barrier prevents falls from elevation hazards. It also stops tools and materials from dropping off edges. The structure withstands high impact forces. It maintains integrity under stress.
Practical Advantages
Hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating fight corrosion. A modular design enables quick installation and dismantling. This reusable system lowers long-term project costs. It adapts to floating platforms and infrastructure projects.
Key Applications
• Roof edge protection systems
• Railway and bridge construction
• Floating platform safety barriers
• High-rise building projects
• Temporary work platform perimeters
This Edge Protection Barrier merges strong welded mesh with smart safety design. It forms an essential barrier for modern construction sites. Anti-fall protection remains paramount in these environments.