WalkSafe rooftop walkways provide a level non-slip surface which can serve as an ideal rooftop demarcation routeprotecting users against hazards when working at height. In highly trafficked areaswhere regular access may be required for maintenance regimes, plant inspection, air quality monitoring, rooflight cleaning, etcWalkSafe distributes the load evenly on to the roof and thus reduces the wear and tear on the roofing system itself. WalkSafe offers a lightweight, practical solution which can be easily installed to replace existing wooden duckboards, scaffolding boards or snow guards.

WalkSafes flexibility has allowed for the development of a complete range of systemsall with bespoke brackets and componentry:

WalkSafe walkways can create a totally bespoke system for any type of roof top. With different colour options, the plastic walkway can offer an aesthetically pleasing solutionparticularly for listed/heritage buildings to replace existing roof duckboards or crawling boards.

2013 saw a major change for the European construction industry in the way in which Manufacturers mark their products. In July, the Construction Products Directive was changed to a Regulation (CPR)which, in-turn, meant that any products complying to a harmonised standard under this Regulation had to bear the CE mark.

This means that any manufacturer of levelled walkways and treads complying to the harmonised standard EN 516:2006Prefabricated accessories for roofing - Installations for roof accessWalkways, treads and stepsmust ensure these products bear the CE mark.

To bear the CE mark, and meet EN 516:2006, WalkSafe was tested by an independent notified body for its material construction, slip resistance and deflection under loadindividual Declaration of Performance certificates are available on request through info@latchways.com.

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WalkSafe is compatible with all major roof systems and has been approved by the majority of roofing manufacturers. The system is suitable for use on:

WalkSafe is an integral part of any fall protection plan and is compatible to work with Latchways Constant Force post systems (for personal fall arrest) and VersiRail (for collective protection).

For fragile roof protection, WalkSafe should be combined with WalkSafe Fall Proof Covers or Rooflight covers.

The WalkSafe walkway system can be configured in four ways to cover corners and changes of direction:

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