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Riser Floors, Platforms & Steps Step on Safety

GRP Access Solutions

for the CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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GRP Access Solutions for the Construction Ind

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dustry SERVICE OPTIONS

Full Design-Build-Install Service We take care of everything from site survey to completed installation

Design-Build Service We provide you fully or part fabricated modules for your teams to install

Materials Supply We’re happy to supply the materials and fixings needed for your own projects

Advise/Supervise For specialist environments we can simply be on site to support your teams

Training We provide specialist GRP training courses to enable your teams to understand its unique properties

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Standard Delivery 2-4 working days

Next Business Day Delivery Order by midday for same day despatch

Saturday Delivery By special arrangement

CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS

GRP PRODUCT RANGE We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

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WHY CHOOSE GRP? WHAT IS GRP? GRP stands for Glass Reinforced Plastic (or polymer).

It’s also known as FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) or fibreglass. They are all a blend of recycled plastic, recycled glass and a tough, waterproof resin to bond it all together. The materials inherent strength and longevity make it the ideal alternative to steel or aluminium.

SLIP-RESISTANT QuartzGrip moulded fibreglass grating has an integral, angular quartz gritted surface tested in accordance with BS 7976-2. It provides an exceptional level of slip-resistance in all directions. Lifespan depends on frequency of use. ®

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LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE

Weighing a fraction of the steel equivalents, GRP is lightweight in comparison and can be manoeuvred into place without mechanical assistance.

It is exceptionally durable and has the ability to withstand impact, reducing the risk of permanent buckling or deformation.

CHEMICAL RESISTANT GRP is resistant to a wide range of chemicals, across a wide temperature spectrum. It can also be made using different resin systems to achieve specific chemical resistance properties.

FIRE RESISTANT All products contain a fire resistant additive and comply with Euro Class 1 and ISO 11952-2. Perfomance is equivalent to ASTM E84 Class 1 and BS 476 part 7 Class 2 flame spread to give a 30 minute burn time.

QUALITY ASSURED Manufactured in accordance with our ISO 9001 accredited Quality Management System, the structural integrity of the material is high grade. A suggested lifespan of 25 years can be expected based on a number of variables: environmental, installation process, maintenance, loading and traffic conditions.

NON-CONDUCTIVE GRP has zero metal content so is non-conductive.

SELF-COLOURED All QuartzGrip® moulded fibreglass grating and GRP Profiles are pigmented throughout during manufacture and do not require any secondary treatments such as powder coating or paint spraying.

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UV STABLE All products are manufactured with a high quality UV inhibitor to prevent colour degradation.

£ ECONOMICAL

In most cases, GRP equivalents to steel components are much cheaper to buy. Add to that the reduction in handling and maintenance costs and GRP is the smart choice.

WHY CHOOSE STEP ON SAFETY? INDUSTRY-LEADING ANTI-SLIP FLOORING & GRP SOLUTIONS Step on Safety was founded in 2007, taking the market by storm with a selection of specialist anti-slip flooring and GRP products that have a proven, technical advantage over traditional materials. For the first time, an industry saturated with dated solutions was given a choice – advanced, versatile composites that work.

Key Construction Projects 2020-2021

We are an ISO 9001 accredited supplier of composite (GRP) slip-resistant access structures and flooring, and provide a variety of industries with design, fabrication and installation solutions, including the Construction, Education, MOD, Rail and Transport, Public, Health, Motor, Stadium, Industrial, Office and Residential sectors.

From providing a simple Hop Over to protect pipes and cables to working on multi-million pound projects such as The Broadway in London or HMP Wellingborough, no job is considered to large or too small.

Our team is based out of a large workshop in Suffolk and comprises over 70 GRP experts.

Every member of our staff is fully qualified and has extensive knowledge of the composites industry - some with on-site construction knowledge, others with years of fabrication experience. We strive to deliver competitively priced products on time, in full, every time.

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on Safety team is always a positive experience for QTS. They deliver an efficient and accurate service and are always responsive when we need them. 

Stephen Nutley QTS Group

Amber Dewitt

Steve Steadman

Construction Sector Manager

Business Development Manager

adewitt@steponsafety.co.uk

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WE’RE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY STEP 1: First Contact

STEP 3: Surveyors

Whether you call or email, as soon as we hear from you, one of our team members will be in touch to discuss your requirements.

Depending on the complexity of the project, we’ll send one of our surveyors to your site to take accurate measurements.

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STEP 2: Initial Quote First priority will be to provide you with a price guideline so that you can decide how you want to proceed. This could be for product alone or for our full designbuild-install service.

Our systems can provide you with a cost very quickly, enabling you to make decisions fast.

STEP 4: CAD Designers Working with the site survey, our in-house CAD team will produce drawings of your structure to be passed to the contracts team for a final sign-off with you.

STEP 5: In-house Construction Once the costs and the drawings are agreed and contracts are signed, our fabricators will get to work.

Whenever possible we build as much of a structure as we can here so that it can be quality checked before dispatch.

Even if that’s not possible, we’ll cut materials to size before shipping to keep installation time and costs down.

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STEP 8: Site Team Arrives

STEP 6: Quality Checks All pre-fabrications are carefully checked before leaving our workshop, with additional fixings attached for the final installation.

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Employed directly by Step on Safety and fully trained and certified, our install teams will arrive on site - on time.

In most cases your Sales Advisor will also be there on day one to introduce the team and ensure a smooth handover.

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STEP 9: Installation Our highly trained install teams are fully certified to work in all kinds of environments including trackside.

Whether starting from scratch or completing a structure built in our workshop, they are experts at working with GRP and can resolve any lastminute issues if they arise.

They’ll be prepared with tools, spare fixings and the required PPE, and will liaise with the office should further supplies be required.

STEP 10: Sign Off Once we’re happy with what we’ve done, you’ll be invited to inspect the work and check that you too are pleased with the finished project.

STEP 7: Fabrication is Dispatched We send fabrications out in large sections to reduce time rebuilding on site. Sections are carefully loaded onto flatbeds and sent on their way.

Once any snagging is completed the job will be signed off and your GRP solution is good to go.

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No job too big, too small or too hard to reach!

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SOLUTIONS From basement to roof-top and everything in-between, we have GRP Access Solutions to every part of your building - old or new - ensuring the safety of maintenance crews for decades to come.

Riser Floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Roof-Top Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maintenance Platforms . . . . . . 14 Access Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Stair Treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hop Overs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Access Ladders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Step Overs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mezzanine Decks . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Protective Screens . . . . . . . . . . 20 Walkways & Gantries . . . . . . . . . 21 Access Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Handrails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cable Management . . . . . . . . 24 Trench Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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RISER FL0ORS

Probably our biggest seller, Step on Safety’s RiserDeck® is a complete riser flooring solution for easy installation within mechanical and electrical service riser vents and smoke risers.

It provides a modern, highspec alternative to traditional galvanised steel and ply board service riser duct flooring and is easier to install and adjust as additional services are fitted.

The complete system comprises of our Universal™ Angle, I-Beam, C-Section GRP profiles and QuartzGrip® GRP open mesh

grating, cut precisely to fit the size and shape of the riser vent. It can be installed during construction or retro-fitted to older buildings to bring them up to code.

More and more, architects, developers, site managers and contractors are specifying GRP for their riser floors.

fire hazard • It’s non-corrosive and lowmaintenance with a life expectancy of decades • The flooring is anti-slip, reducing the risk of slips and falls

• It’s lightweight so can be manoeuvred into place by hand – no heavy lifting gear is required

• It can be cut to any shape and installed to suit your timetable – whether that’s as the building goes up, at the end of construction or in an older, completed building

• It’s non-sparking, so if it needs to be cut onsite, hot works licenses are not required and there’s no

• We can install it for you or provide pre-cut sections for your own teams to fit

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Cast-In System

Post-Fix System

Retro-Fit System

Our latest and most efficient system, Cast-In Riser Floors are installed BEFORE the floors are poured which means there is never a fall risk working at height. Risers Floors are built to your specification in our workshop and supplied to your site ready to fit. Simpy fix them into position, pour the floor and the job is done. Not only does this eliminate a hazard but there’s no need for barriers or towers, reducing cost. They can also be installed by your own site teams at a time that suits you - no need to schedule around another supplier (us) - reducing the number of people onsite.

Once the floor is poured we come in and install the Riser Floors. This is the traditional method but does mean that, for a period of time, the riser voids are open presenting a considerable hazard. Barriers are needed to prevent falls and a tower needs to be be built below the riser void to give installers safe access.

However, working closely with developers, we can install the risers as the building goes up, keeping the risk to a minimum.

Buildings built before the 1980s are likely to still have riser voids, presenting a considerable hazard to HVAC engineers. GRP is lightweight and easy to cut on site, which makes it easy to work with, even when access is difficult and services are already in place.

We spend a lot of time working in older buildings during fit-outs and refurbishments, ensuring the riser voids meet all Health & Safety requirements going forward.

Solid Top Grating on roof-top Riser Caps

GRP Profiles are used to create the framework Optional Extras

In addition we can include:

• Open mesh or solid-top

No matter when our Riser Floors are installed, they are always designed to a UDL load limit of 5kN/m2.

• Access Hatches

• Smoke risers (50mm mesh providing 80% open space)

• Access Ladders • Colour options

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ROOF-TOP ACCESS From building a staircase to reach the roof, to adding Gantries and Walkways that smooth the surface allowing maintenance teams to navigate safely, rooftop access can be as simple as adding a Hop Over or as extensive as resurfacing the whole area.

The Step on Safety team can help you assess how much or how little is required to assure HVAC engineers safe and easy access to the control units, ducting and vents on your building.

All stairs and platforms are constructed using QuartzGrip® anti-slip GRP grating with edges highlighted with hi-vis yellow nosing to reduce trips and falls. Platforms and steps more than 40cm high are fitted with handrailing, and self-closing gates can be installed where necessary.

GRP Grating and Structural GRP Profiles are long-lasting and require little to no maintenance.

They are UV stable and noncorrosive so won’t fade or rust.

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MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS

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AFTER For multi-floor machinery or control panels and maintenance hatches that are installed in hardto-reach places, gaining access safely can be a challenge. We can design, supply and install a wide variety of GRP Stairs, Gantries and Access Platforms, ranging in size from simple threshold steps to more intricate high-level platforms that ensure operation and maintenance crews remain safe at all times.

Our designers work with your basic site dimensions and, using

the latest AutoCAD® technology, create a design to meet your exact requirements. All our fibreglass Stairs and Access Platforms are manufactured from heavy duty structural fibreglass pultruded profiles, which on a weight-forweight basis are around 80% lighter than conventional steel profiles and around 30% lighter than aluminium profiles. This exceptional weight saving provides positive costsaving benefits with thanks to easy installation. It also reduces the imposed loading on existing

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substrates such as roof-tops and mezzanines.

We incorporate tread grating in the design of all our fibreglass Stairs and Access Platforms. This stair tread is manufactured from 38mm thick grating with an integral solid reinforced nosing for optimal slip resistance. Every stair and access platform we design and manufacture is corrosion and weather-resistant which means it requires minimal maintenance, even if it’s located outside.

No matter how difficult access might be, we will find a safe solution

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ACCESS STAIRS

Whether you need one or two steps to a doorway or platform, or a multi-storey staircase to reach a roof-top or mezzanine floor, Step on Safety’s GRP staircases offer an anti-slip, low-maintenance and low-noise solution.

Ideal for replacing slippery metal or rotten wooden steps, the fibreglass treads, handrailing and structural profiles are non-corrosive and UV stable; they’ll never go rusty, they’ll never fade and they’ll never need painting.

Each staircase is designed to meet your specific requirements ensuring all health & safety guidelines are adhered to. It’s then built at our headquarters in Suffolk before being shipped in sections to your site for quick and easy installation – by us or by your own teams. For a rough idea of costs our QuickQuote Calculator will help you get started.

STAIR TREATMENTS If your existing steps are structurally sound but becoming worn or slippery, adding Stair Tread Covers or Stair Nosing offers a quick and economical solution and instantly reduces the risk of slips and falls.

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HOP OVERS Protect pipes and cables from accidental damage by adding a GRP Hop Over. QuartzGrip® anti-slip grating with hi-vis yellow stair nosing will alert maintenance engineers to the trip hazard, while providing a safe and easy place to climb over service lines.

Each one is built to suit your specific requirements; complete our QuickQuote form, email a copy to our sales teams and we’ll let you know the guide price.

ACCESS LADDERS

At Step on Safety, we offer fullybespoke GRP Access Ladders, from concept to installation. Our range of bespoke Access Ladders includes Fixed Ladders and Cat Ladders.

• Manufactured from pultruded structural sections which, when compared weight-for-weight, are far stronger than their metal counterparts

• Manufactured from premium grade GRP

• Resistant to corrosion, nonconductive and non-magnetic

• Anti-slip surface underfoot

To get an idea of costs, why not download our QuickQuote form?

Once completed, simply email it to our sales teams and they’ll get back to you to discuss your project and provide a guide price.

• Built in accordance with BS 4211 and BS 5395 • Safety Hoops available • Durable and long-lasting • Ideal for use in corrosive or industrial environments

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STEP OVERS

Whether staff need to navigate across a single pipe, a boundary wall or a network of cables, a Step Over will ensure that they stay safe while preventing the pipes, walls or cables from getting kicked, stepped on and damaged.

Built to suit each site, a Step Over can be made any height, width or length and is usually supplied

ready-made. GRP is less than half the weight of the steel equivalent, so most Step Overs can be placed manually – no heavy lifting equipment is required. It is also long-lasting and low-maintenance.

Typically constructed using QuartzGrip® Standard Mesh Grating and stairs with a SafeRail™ ergonomic handrail, they can be

made to your own specifications.

To get an idea of costs, why not download our QuickQuote form or try our QuickQuote Calculator?

Once completed, simply email it to our sales teams and they’ll get back to you to discuss your project and provide a guide price.

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MEZZANINE DECKS

If space is becoming an issue, adding a mezzanine floor into your warehouse or plant room is an instant solution.

A GRP Mezzanine Deck can be built to any size, shape or loading requirement and includes anti-slip stairs.

Flooring can be fabricated from open mesh grating

or solid top grating plus handrailing and safety gates keep staff safe. Unlike metal equivalents, a GRP structure is quiet to walk on and warmer to the touch making a more comfortable working environment.

Also, whether inside or outside, the platform will not rust or rot, therefore requiring minimal upkeep.

PROTECTIVE SCREENS Keep unauthorised staff out for safety or security reasons with a GRP Screen.

Our GRP Screen Guard can be used to fill in the gaps left by handrails or for building walls and cages, complete with lockable gates to protect expensive stock or dangerous machinery.

A framework made using GRP profiles provides a lightweight but strong solution to metal alternatives.

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WALKWAYS & GANTRIES

Sometimes the only way to get from A to B is to go up and over rather than around. To clear multiple or extended obstacles such as cables, HVAC equipment, sloping roofs or storage tanks, a Gantry or raised Walkway offers the perfect solution.

It can be made as long as required, can go around corners, have as many entry points as needed and is strong enough to safely support people and equipment.

Step on Safety Gantries are constructed using 38mm QuartzGrip® anti-slip GRP Grating supported by GRP structural profiles. Staircases or Ladders can be added at each end or at mid-points providing access with self-closing safety gates and safety hoops where required. Handrails come complete with kick plates to prevent items being dropped over the edge. +44 (0)1206 396 446

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ACCESS RAMPS

A well-placed ramp will make life a whole lot easier for anyone using wheels – from child buggies, wheelchairs and mobility scooters to wheeled luggage, tool boxes, trollies or even vehicles.

Adding a ramp to improve pedestrian or vehicular access into and around buildings, display platforms or even other vehicles can be done with mobile or permanent solutions. Whether it’s constructing a ramp from scratch or improving an existing one with anti-slip flooring or handrails, Step on Safety has the solution you need.

Constructed using QuartzGrip® anti-slip GRP open mesh grating, solid top panels or flat plate floor sheets and finished with ramp edging, an access ramp provides smooth, safe access.

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HANDRAILS

Handrails aren’t just for steps and stairs - they are also an effective tool for controlling or guiding the flow of foot traffic to keep passengers and maintenance teams safe.

SafeClamp® Tubular Handrail System provides snag-free guidance, ideal for: • Queue control • Creating directional walkways and one-way systems • Reducing walking speed on the approach to platforms, road crossings, staircases and other hazards • Edge protection • Car park safety

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CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Cable Trays and Ladders are designed to ensure electrical and instrumentation installations are kept safe and tidy with easy access to allow additions or adjustments.

The design delivers weight reductions while maintaining strength and maximising loading capability.

• Designed for up and over vertical installations as well as horizontal installations • Wide range of sizes and components • Stainless steel fixings • It provides a non-magnetic, non-conductive, corrosion-free, lightweight alternative to metal systems, whilst offering superior strength-to-weight ratio • Maintenance free • Meets regulatory fire requirements • Suitable for all above ground applications

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TRENCH COVERS

GRP Trench Covers and Manhole Covers are long-lasting, low-maintenance and most importantly, lightweight which means they can be installed quickly and easily. Lifting eyes or handles ensure easy access to the cables or pipework below.

We can cut your GRP Trench Covers to suit any layout – saving you money and valuable time onsite. No specialist lifting equipment is required to manoeuvre GRP covers into place – only a 1 or 2 man lift is required.

QuartzGrip® panels feature

a gritted anti-slip surface for maximum safety. You can choose from GRP Solid Top panels, GRP Sandwich (solid top and bottom) panels or, if a water-resistant finish is required, interlocking SafeSlab™ panels can be sealed with a gasket to further protect the works below.

Trench Covers can be made strong enough to support cars and trucks if required.

of the material allows precision cutting around quite elaborate shapes for a neat finish.

We can ensure your trench meets the correct standard: • A15 - pedestrian and maintenance • B125 - Cars & vans up to 5 tonnes • C250 - Vans & forklifts up to 12.5 tonnes • D400 - Lorries up to 20 tonnes

Suitable for new constructions and for replacing old concrete, steel or timber covers, Step on Safety can pre-cut slabs to your specifications or install them for you. The nature

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Comprehensive product range from stock for fast delivery

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PRODUCT RANGES Our products are held in stock at our Suffolk based warehouse, which means we can get the supplies you need to you as quickly as possible.

Standard Mesh Grating . . . . . 28 Mini Mesh Grating . . . . . . . . . . 30 Solid Top Grating . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Fixings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Structural Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Handrail Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Mesh Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Anti-Slip Flooring . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Anti-Slip Stair Tread Covers . 42 Anti-Slip Stair Nosing . . . . . . . 43

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GRP STANDARD MESH GRATING

QuartzGrip® GRP Open Mesh Grating helps prevent slips, trips and falls in hazardous industrial, commercial and public areas. QuartzGrip® fibreglass provides greater corrosion resistance than galvanised steel products and lower costs than stainless steel products.

Functions of QuartzGrip® GRP Open Mesh Grating

Why QuartzGrip® GRP Open Mesh Grating?

GRP Standard Mesh Grating can also be used for sump-covers, pit, pond and well covers as well as service riser covers and machine guards.

Step on Safety’s moulded QuartzGrip® GRP Open Mesh Grating is a superior anti-slip alternative to conventional galvanised and stainless steel grating.

QuartzGrip® Fibreglass Open Mesh Floor Grating is suitable for use in commercial and industrial environments, including riser floors, walkways, platforms, wash bays, work stations, drains, gullies, stairs, ramps and pontoon decking.

QuartzGrip GRP Open Mesh Grating is:

We also offer Mini Mesh Grating which prevents smaller items from falling through..

• Corrosion-resistant

Quality Guaranteed

• Maintenance-free

All QuartzGrip® Fibreglass Open Mesh Gratings are manufactured to ISO 9001 quality standards, with a high glass content for superior load-bearing capabilities and corrosion resistance.

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• High-strength and durable • Lightweight and easy to install • Anti-slip, even in wet or icy conditions • Long-lasting • Fire-resistant Our QuartzGrip® GRP Open Mesh Grating can be cut to any size and is finished as standard with a durable and hard-wearing angular quartz grit that provides an excellent level of slip resistance in wet, oily and icy conditions. Alternatively, if you require a smooth surface, concave, or conductive carbon-gritted surface, this can be supplied upon request.

 QUALITY ASSURANCE  CHEMICAL RESISTANT  SLIP RESISTANT

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STANDARD OPEN MESH GRATING • Mesh bar centres 38 x 38mm • Open hole size 32 x 32mm • Isophthalic resin • Standard grit finish

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DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

25mm

1984 x 997mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

25mm

3012 x 997mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

25mm

3660 x 1220mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

38mm

1987 x 997mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

38mm

3012 x 997mm

Grey/Yellow

38mm

3660 x 1220mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

50mm

1990 x 1024mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

50mm

3012 x 997mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

50mm

3660 x 1220mm

Green/Grey/Yellow

OPEN MESH GRATING STAIR TREADS • Mesh bar centres 38 x 38mm • Open hole size 32 x 32mm • 55mm DDA Nosing • Isophthalic resin • Standard grit finish

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DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

38mm

1000 x 272mm

Black/Black&Yellow/Green/Grey/ Grey&Yellow/Yellow

38mm

1220 x 272mm

Black/Black&Yellow/Green/Grey/ Grey&Yellow/Yellow

EDGING RAMPS • Mesh bar centres 38 x 38mm • Open hole size 32 x 32mm • Orthophthalic resin • Standard grit finish

THICKNESS

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

25mm

2000 x 120mm

Yellow

38mm

2000 x 120mm

Yellow

All our panels are available from stock and, if required, can be cut to size before despatch. Bespoke RAL colours available minimum order quantities apply. To discuss your requirements, please call 01206 396 446

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GRP MINI MESH GRATING

QuartzGrip® GRP Mini Mesh Grating is a modern alternative to conventional timber, steel or plastic flooring, providing an anti-slip surface underfoot that helps prevent slips, trips and falls in naturally hazardous areas.

The holes are just 12mm x 12mm conforming to the industry standard ball test, while preventing water from pooling on the surface. Ideal for maintenance platforms and trough covers.

• Impact-resistant • Fire-resistant GRP Mini Mesh Applications QuartzGrip® GRP Mini Mesh has been successfully installed in all kinds of environments, including: • Access gantries • Riser floors • Station ramps

Benefits of GRP Mini Mesh Grating

• Trench covers

With greater corrosion resistance than galvanised steel products and lower costs than stainless steel, Mini Mesh Grating is both long-lasting and cost-effective.

• Access stairs

QuartzGrip® GRP Mini Mesh Grating is: • Anti-slip, even when icy or wet • Simple to install • Lightweight • Maintenance-free • Corrosion-resistant

• Step Overs • Debris screens Anti-Slip Mini Mesh Grating The integral gritted non-slip surface of our QuartzGrip® Mini Mesh has been tested in accordance with BS 7976-2 (Coefficient of Friction Test). It provides exceptional traction on walkways exposed to the elements and is also algae and moss-resistant.

• High-strength

 QUALITY ASSURANCE  LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE  SLIP-RESISTANT

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MINI MESH GRATING • Mesh bar centres 20 x 20mm • Open hole size 12 x 12mm • Orthophthalic resin • Standard grit finish

THICKNESS

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

14mm

3007 x 1007mm

Beige/Black

14mm

3687 x 1247mm

Beige/Black/Green/Yellow

22mm

3007 x 1007mm

Beige/Green/Grey

22mm

3007 x 1247mm

Grey

22mm

4047 x 1247mm

Beige/Green/Grey

22mm

4047 x 1527mm

Beige/Grey

30mm

3007 x 1007mm

Beige/Green/Grey

30mm

4047 x 1247mm

Beige/Green/Grey

38mm

3007 x 1007mm

Beige/Green/Grey

38mm

3007 x 1247mm

Beige/Green/Grey

38mm

4047 x 1247mm

Beige/Green/Grey/Yellow

MICRO MESH GRATING • Mesh bar centres 16 x 16mm • Open hole size 8 x 8mm • Orthophthalic resin • Fine grit finish

THICKNESS

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3007 x 1007mm

Beige/Grey

22mm

4047 x 1247mm

Beige/Grey

30mm

3007 x 1007mm

Beige/Grey

30mm

4047 x 1247mm

Beige/Grey

GRP STOCK COLOURS - bespoke colours are available upon request Standard Open Mesh

Mini Mesh

Profile

Yellow

Green

Grey

Yellow

Green

Grey

Beige

Yellow

Grey

RAL 1003

RAL 6001

RAL 7004

RAL 1003

RAL 6001

RAL 7047

RAL 1001

RAL 1003

RAL 7001

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SOLID TOP MESH GRATING QuartzGrip® Solid Top Flooring is suitable for a variety of industrial applications. The solid surface allows smoother movement of wheeled traffic, prevents objects falling through to the level below, and when used as a cover or lid, provides odour retention for storage tanks etc.

Lightweight panels can also be supplied as manhole covers or access hatches, complete with lifting slots, stainless steel hinges or handles which can be manufactured to suit 1 or 2 man material handling limits.

SOLID TOP MESH GRATING • Solid top, mesh bottom • Isophthalic resin • Standard grit finish • Fire-resistant

THICKNESS

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

29mm

2007 x 1007mm

Green/Grey

29mm

3007 x 1007mm

Green/Grey

29mm

3660 x 1220mm

Green/Grey

42mm

2007 x 1007mm

Grey

42mm

3007 x 1007mm

Grey

42mm

3660 x 1220mm

Grey

54mm

3007 x 1007mm

Grey

54mm

3660 x 1220mm

Grey

SANDWICH PANELS • Solid top, solid bottom • Isophthalic resin • Standard grit finish • Fire-resistant

THICKNESS

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

18mm

2440 x 1220mm

Black/Grey

46mm

2007 x 1007mm

Grey

46mm

3007 x 1007mm

Grey

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INTERLOCKING SOLID TOP MESH GRATING

Advanced Pultruded Structural Panels are fast becoming the cost effective solution for heavyduty environments that require a solid finish.

A range of highly engineered Pultruded Panels are available to suit a variety of commercial, industrial, marine and rail applications and can be manufactured to suit BS 124 specifications (Class B125 and C250 vehicular ratings) Why choose SafeSlab™?

• Extra strong - suitable for vehicular access • Can be used with a neoprene gasket to create a water-resistant covering • Panels are designed to interlock providing an almost seamless finish.

• Gritted anti-slip finish • Solid top and bottom - one side with the antislip finish

THICKNESS

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

50mm

3660 x 475mm

Grey - Top Grit

50mm

3660 x 475mm

Grey - Bottom Grit

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MESH GRATING FIXINGS SQUARE CLIPS • Grade 316/A4 • Secure Standard Mesh Panels to solid surfaces

Any GRP installation is only as good as the fixings used which is why we only use 316/A4 quality stainless steel nuts, bolts, clips, clamps and washers.

PANEL TYPE

THICKNESS

MESH BAR CENTRES

Standard Mesh

25-38mm

38 x 38mm

Standard Mesh

50mm

50 x 50mm

They may not last as long as the mesh panels or structural profiles but they are guaranteed for 10 years and can be replaced if they start to show signs of corrosion.

DOME WASHER • Grade 316/A4 • Use with bolts

M-CLIPS

• For use with Solid Top Panels and Flat Plate

• Grade 316/A4 • Designed to secure open mesh grating to GRP Profile

PANEL TYPE

DIAMETER

MESH SIZE

Standard/Mini/Solid

40mm

20/38mm

Mini Mesh/Solid

30mm

20/38mm

PANEL TYPE

THICKNESS

MESH BAR CENTRES

Standard Mesh

25mm

38 x 38mm

Standard Mesh

38mm

38 x 38mm

Standard Mesh

50mm

50 x 50mm

J-CLAMPS

Mini Mesh

14-22mm

20 x 20mm

• Grade 316/A4

Mini Mesh

30-38mm

20 x 20mm

• Clamp panels securly to profiles that can’t be drilled

G-CLAMPS • Grade 316/A4 • Secure two mesh panels side-by-side

PANEL TYPE

THICKNESS

MESH SIZE

Standard/Mini/Solid

22-38mm

20/38mm

Standard/Solid

50mm

50 x 50mm

• Supplied with hex bolt

PANEL TYPE

THICKNESS

MESH BAR CENTRES

JOINING BARS

Standard Mesh

25mm

38 x 38mm

• Grade 316/A4

Standard Mesh

38mm

38 x 38mm

• Join two panels edge to edge

Standard Mesh

50mm

38 x 38mm

Mini Mesh

22mm

20 x 20mm

PANEL TYPE

LENGTH

Mini Mesh

30mm

20 x 20mm

ALL Panels

SIngle

Mini Mesh

38mm

20 x 20mm

ALL Panels

Double

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GRP STRUCTURAL PROFILES

ANGLE

BOX

C-SECTION

I-BEAM

H-BEAM

TUBE

Our GRP Profiles come in a variety of forms, including Angle, Tube, Box, C-Section, I-Beam and H-beam sections. Their strength and mechanical properties match or exceed traditional steel equivalents.

PROFILE TYPE DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

Angle

50 x 40 x 6mm

Grey

Angle

50 x 50 x 6mm

Grey

All our Pultruded Profiles are manufactured from glass-reinforced polyester resin (fibreglass) and include a continuous strand mat and a polyester surface veil on the exterior. This combination provides exceptional corrosion resistance and weather resistance, which makes our profiles lowmaintenance and incredibly durable.

Angle

75 x 75 x 10mm

Grey

Angle

100 x 100 x 8mm

Grey

Box

51 x 51 x 6mm

Grey/Yellow

Box

76 x 76 x 6.35mm

Grey

C-Section

100 x 40 x 5mm

Grey

Our GRP profiles with a wall thickness of more than 5mm are high-performance (E23 grade), while those at 3-5mm are E17 grade.

C-Section

150 x 50 x 6mm

Grey

C-Section

200 x 60 x 8mm

Grey

Pultruded Profiles are supplied directly from stock in 6m lengths as standard. Profile can be cut to your required size for a small additional fee. Please let us know when you order.

I-Beam

200 x 100 x 9.5mm

Grey

H-Beam

200 x 200 x 10mm

Grey

U N I VERSAL

Tube

50 x 50mm

Grey/Yellow

U N I VERSAL

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KEY-CLAMP HANDRAIL

SafeClamp® GRP Handrails are a modern composite alternative to conventional galvanised key-clamp style handrail systems, offering complete flexibility.

The SafeClamp® GRP Handrailing System is based on a 50mm diameter pultruded tube - 5mm thick for real strength and toughness - and joined together by a range of specifically designed GRP moulded fittings to create the complete handrail system.

Why Choose SafeClamp® GRP Handrails?

Lightweight - easily transported to hard to access locations Tough and strong - well suited to the aggressive service conditions of commercial and industrial environments Flexible - excellent weatherability and resistance to most industrial chemicals, GRP Handrails are extremely low-maintenance Warning yellow - pigmented throughout, ensuring any surface scratches are less visible Warm to the touch - the low thermal conductivity of GRP makes it ideal for use in public areas, especially ramps and other areas designed for disabled access

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

COMPONENT

COLOUR

A

6000mm Handrail Tube

Yellow

B

Base Foot

Yellow

C

Side Mount

Yellow

D

Wall Mount

Yellow

E

3-Way Connector

Yellow

F

4-Way Connector

Yellow

G

3-Way Corner Connector

Yellow

H

4-Way Corner Connector

Yellow

I

90° Elbow Connector

Yellow

J

Universal Connector

Yellow

K

Universal 3-Way Connector

Yellow

L

Universal 4-Way Connector

Yellow

M 3-Way Long Connector

Yellow

N

120° Elbow Stair Connector

Yellow

O

3-Way 60° Stair Connector

Yellow

P

4-Way 60° Stair Connector

Yellow

Q

Kick Plate

Yellow

R

Tube End Cap

Black

Stainless Steel Bolt Set

Grey

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MODULAR HANDRAIL

SafeRail™ GRP Modular Handrail is available in a range of standard, 1100mm tall, pre-fabricated sections that can be assembled quickly onsite. We can also create bespoke sections or supply the components directly to you to build your own.

Why Choose SafeRail™ GRP Handrail?

Instant solution - pre-fabricated sections can be installed quickly for a less disruptive solution - ideal for platforms Tough and strong - well suited to the aggressive service conditions of commercial and industrial environments Mesh option - adding mesh infill panels deters queue-hopping and prevents debris from drifting too far Choice of colours - highlight danger zones with yellow or simply control pedestrian movement with the smart grey Warm to the touch - the low thermal conductivity of GRP makes it ideal for use in public areas

 LONG LASTING  LOW MAINTENANCE  READY-MADE OPTIONS

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

PRE-FABRICATED SECTIONS

LENGTH

COLOUR

A

Start/Stop Post

-

Grey/Yellow

B

Intermediate Post

-

Grey/Yellow

C

Complete Section

1200mm

Grey/Yellow

D

Add-On F-Section

1200mm

Grey/Yellow

E

Complete Section

3000mm

Grey/Yellow

F

Add-On F-Section

3000mm

Grey/Yellow

G

Complete Section

6000mm

Grey/Yellow

H

Add-On F-Section

6000mm

Grey/Yellow

I

90° Corner Section

1200mm

Grey/Yellow

COMPONENTS

LENGTH

COLOUR

J

50mm Stanchion Post Box Profile

6000mm

Grey/Yellow

K

38mm Mid Rail Tube Profile

6000mm

Grey/Yellow

L

150mm Kick Plate Profile

6000mm

Grey/Yellow

M Ergonomic Top Rail Profile

6000mm

Grey/Yellow

N

ScreenGuard Mesh Panels

3660mm

Grey

O

Base Box Foot

-

Grey/Yellow

Blind Rivets

-

Silver

Through-Bolts

-

Silver

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GRP SECURITY/DEBRIS SCREEN

SCREEN GUARD Protect tracks and walkways from litter and leaves gathering to create a potential fire hazard. Smooth finish makes it ideal for use in fencing as it won’t snag on pedestrian clothing.

Machine Guarding is made from smooth GRP. The mesh hole size is 50.8mm x 50.8mm and is specifically manufactured to provide the ideal safety barrier that is non-conductive, corrosion-resistant and low-maintenance. This product is durable, strong and made from premium grade materials.

SafeScreen™ Applications • Handrail infill panels

THICKNESS

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

• Debris screens

12mm

2440 x 1220mm

Grey

12mm

3660 x 1220mm

Grey

• Machine guard • Trough covers

 LIGHTWEIGHT & STRONG  LOW MAINTENANCE  EASY TO INSTALL

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GRP ANTI-SLIP FLOORING

ANTI-SLIP FLAT PLATE

TACTILE FLOORING TILES

QuartzGrip Anti-Slip GRP Flooring Sheets are a great solution to safeguarding employee and public safety by reducing slips, trips and falls in hazardous environments in constant use.

Tactile flooring is designed to warn visually impaired pedestrians when approaching a change in floor level or hazardous areas such as railway platforms, pedestrian crossings and stairs.

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Benefits of Anti-Slip Flooring Sheets Designed specifically to create grip underfoot, this effective gritted surface performs well in wet, icy or greasy conditions, transforming walkways and maintaining a steady grip. The surface meets BS 7976-2 for slip-resistance.

Flooring sheets are a great option if you have worn or uneven flooring where slips are more likely to occur.

The flooring is also easy to install and is more durable than anti-slip paint or tape, making it an especially cost-effective solution.

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

2000 x 1000mm

Beige/Black/Grey/Yellow

2440 x 1220mm

Beige/Black/Grey/Yellow

3000 x 1220mm

Black

QUARTZGRIP® ADHESIVE

QuartzGrip® Anti-Slip Tactile Flooring is available in a variety of designs to suit various applications.

The tiles can be used internally or externally to provide a warning in the change of surface or to denote a hazard that has been approached.

Types of Tactile Flooring In-line Blister Tactiles provide warnings in the absence of a curb less than 25mm high.

The surface is an essential safety feature as its terrain differentiates where a footway ends and where the carriageway begins. The tiles also allow wheelchair users to cross roads with ease.

Off-Set Blister Tactiles have flat-topped domes set in even rows, for use on kerbs, parallel to the direction of travel. The surface can be any colour (apart from red) to provide a contrast to assist partially sighted people.

Corduroy Tactiles warn of the approach of specific hazards including steps, cycle paths.

• Bonds GRP to concrete, timber or steel

DIMENSIONS

PATTERN

• Long-lasting

400 x 400mm

Off-Set Blister

400 x 400mm

In-Line Blister

400 x 400mm

Corduroy

• Water-resistant • Easy to use • 310 ml

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GRP ANTI-SLIP STAIR TREAD COVERS

QuartzGrip® GRP Stair Tread Covers are designed to cover the entire stair tread and provide a firmer grip underfoot, complying with Equalities Act Guidelines.

Our Anti-Slip Stair Treads work well in wet, icy or oily conditions and can transform tired looking staircases whilst minimising the risk of slips, trips and falls.

QuartzGrip® is manufactured from premium grade slip-resistant fibreglass to maximise quality, durability and lifespan, and can be cut to any size.

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

1000 x 345mm

Black & White/Black & Yellow/Beige/Grey/ Yellow

1216 x 345mm

Black & White/Black & Yellow/Beige/Grey/ Yellow

3000 x 345mm

Black & White/Black & Yellow/Beige/Grey/ Yellow

3660 x 345mm

Black & White/Black & Yellow/Beige/Grey/ Yellow

2440 x 1220mm

Landing Cover - Black & Yellow only

Quality Guaranteed All our GRP Anti-Slip Stair Treads adhere to ISO 9001 standards and are made with premium-grade, slip and corrosion resistant fibreglass.

Installing our GRP Stair Tread Covers is easy.

Simply glue and screw to timber, concrete or chequer plate steps or stairs. It pairs nicely with GRP Anti-Slip Stair Nosing and Anti-Slip GRP Flooring Strips.

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GRP ANTI-SLIP STAIR NOSING

QuartzGrip® GRP Anti-Slip Stair Nosing is the ideal product if you are looking for an affordable solution to minimise the risk of slips, trips and falls.

All our Anti-Slip Stair Nosings are manufactured from premium fibreglass to ensure durability and quality, with a textured finish to provide greater resistance underfoot in poor weather conditions.

Why QuartzGrip® GRP Anti-Slip Stair Nosing?

Step on Safety’s QuartzGrip® GRP Anti-Slip Stair Nosing is a brilliant solution for safeguarding industrial, commercial and public spaces.

• Maintenance-free • Anti-slip in oily or wet conditions Our QuartzGrip® GRP Anti-Slip Stair Nosing is manufactured from premium grade, slip-resistant fibreglass to maximise quality, durability and lifespan, plus it can easily be cut to any size and pre-drilled for faster installation. Not only does stair nosing add an extra anti-slip surface, but it also highlights the attention to the edge of a stair, which can often be missed in low lighting, particularly outdoors or in a poorly lit stairwell.

• Easy to fit

Easy to Install

• Cost-effective

Our QuartzGrip® GRP Anti-Slip Stair Nosing is easy to install. Simply glue and screw your stair nosing to timber, concrete, chequer plate steps or stairs.

• Durable, with a long lifespan • DDA/Equalities Act compliant

STANDARD GRIT FINISH

FINE GRIT FINISH

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

DIMENSIONS

COLOUR

600 x 55 x 55mm

Black/White/Yellow

600 x 70 x 55mm

Beige/Black/Grey/White/Yellow

1000 x 55 x 55mm

Black/White/Yellow

1000 x 70 x 55mm

Beige/Black/Grey/White/Yellow

1200 x 55 x 55mm

Black/White/Yellow

1200 x 70 x 55mm

Beige/Black/Grey/White/Yellow

3000 x 55 x 55mm

Black/White/Yellow

3000 x 70 x 55mm

Beige/Black/Grey/White/Yellow

3600 x 55 x 55mm

Black/White/Yellow

3600 x 70 x 55mm

Beige/Black/Grey/White/Yellow

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GRATING TECH SPECS All our mesh is independently tested in the UK

by Lucideon. With a full suite of state-of-the-art analytical capabilities, from chemical and physical to high temperature and surface analysis, they have been able to provide us with all the information you need to be confident our products meet your specifications.

GRP MESH MECHANICAL DATA • Elastic Modulus 27 GPa • Flexural Strength 2.8 GPa • Tensile Strength 650 MPa • Compressive Strength 90 MPa • Dielectric Strength 18 KW/mm • Specific Gravity 1.5 ÷ 1.7 • Thermal Expansion Factor 13 x 10-6 mm/mm ºC • Water Absorption 0.1% + 0.3% x 24 hours (ISO R62) • Operating Temperature -100ºC to +180ºC

MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES • Standard Panel Size = +2mm, -0mm • Cut Panel Size = ±3mm • Thickness = ±1mm • Mesh Pattern = ±0.5mm

STANDARD MESH LOAD & DEFLECTION DATA Unsupported Span (unfixed) over 1000mm width (kg) Grating Depth (mm)

Weight kg/m2

25

12

30

14.2

38

19

50

21.7

Span

300

500

600

750

1000

1200

1500

Point Load

2390

855

590

375

205

135

80

UDL

3830

1375

950

605

335

225

135

Point Load

3795

1360

940

595

330

220

135

UDL

6075

2180

1510

960

535

365

225

Point Load

8220

2950

2045

1300

725

495

305

UDL

13155

4730

3280

2090

1165

800

500

Point Load

16445

5910

4100

2615

1460

1005

630

UDL

26315

9465

6565

4195

2350

1620

1025

STANDARD MESH PHYSICAL DATA Per 300mm of Width

Bar Thickness

Grating Depth (mm)

Grating Pitch (mm)

25

38

6.5

30

38

38 50

cm

cm

cm

El kg/ m2

5.5

11.5

4.91

6.24

119

6.5

5.5

13.3

6.6

9.9

38

6.5

5.5

17.6

10.64

21.38

50.8

7.9

6.4

20.1

16.8

42.8

Top

2

3

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275

No. of bars per 300mm

% Glass Content

Weight (kg/m2)

% Open Area

8

32

12

69

8

32

14.2

69

8

32

18.2

69

6

32

21.7

71

MINI MESH LOAD & DEFLECTION DATA Unsupported Span (unfixed) over 1000mm width (kg) Grating Depth (mm)

Weight kg/m2

14

10

22

16

30

18.8

3

23.1

Span

300

500

600

750

1000

1200

1500

Point Load

650

230

155

95

50

30

10

UDL

1025

365

250

155

80

50

25

Point Load

2885

1030

715

450

245

165

95

UDL

5945

2135

1480

960

520

355

215

Point Load

6710

2410

1670

1060

585

400

245

UDL

10740

3860

2675

1705

950

650

405

Point Load

11825

4245

2945

1875

1045

715

445

UDL

18920

6805

4720

3010

1685

1160

725

MINI MESH PHYSICAL DATA Grating Depth (mm)

Grating Pitch (mm)

14

Per 300mm of Width

Bar Thickness cm

15

32.3

% Open Area

20

7

5

22

20

7

5

14.8

4.2

5.5

78.1

15

32.3

16

42

30

20

7

5

17.9

9.3

17.5

250

15

32.2

18.8

42

38

20

7

5

21.2

14.7

30.8

448

15

32.2

25.5

42

4

El kg/m

Weight (kg/m2)

Bottom

3

cm

% Glass Content

Top

2

cm

No. of bars per 300mm

2

42

SOLID TOP LOAD & DEFLECTION DATA Unsupported Span (unfixed) over 1000mm width (kg) Grating Depth (mm)

Weight kg/m2

29

18

42

24

54

28

Span

300

500

600

750

1000

1200

1500

Point Load

8425

3025

2095

1335

740

505

315

UDL

13485

4850

3360

2145

1195

825

515

Point Load 22975

8260

5730

3660

2045

1410

890

13225

9180

5865

3590

2275

1440

UDL

36765

Point Load 33745 UDL

53995

12140

8420

5380

3015

2080

1315

19430

13485

8620

4835

3345

2125

SOLID TOP PHYSICAL DATA Grating Depth (mm)

Grating Pitch (mm)

29

Per 300mm of Width

Bar Thickness

No. of bars per 300mm

% Glass Content

Weight (kg/m2)

% Open Area

Top

Bottom

cm

cm

cm

El kg/m

38.1

6.5

5

23.7

15.1

22

615

8

32

18.5

0

42

38.1

6.64

5.02

29.8

28.5

60

1857

8

32

25.3

0

54

50.8

7.9

6.4

20.1

16.8

42.8

6

32

34

0

2

3

4

2

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COSHH SAFETY INFO FOR GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (GRP)

MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION & USE • Chemical name - Floor Grating, Flat Plate and Construction Profile made of Fibreglass Reinforced Polyester • Common name - Glass Reinforced Plastic Grates.

(Fibreglass Grating) • Appearance - Solid, flat panels with grid pattern. Green, grey and yellow are standard colours.

Sharp edges or grit applied to top surface. Nil odours. Not soluble in water. Specific Gravity 1.6

• First Aid Procedures - Skin Remove person from dust area and shower with soap and water until itching stops. Seek medical advice • First Aid Procedures – Eyes Flush at once with a sterile eye wash solution for 15 minutes

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES • Product will burn. Avoid direct fire source • Flash point: none • Flammability limits: none

• Use - Floor, wall

• Extinguishing media: water, foam, A, B or C fire extinguishers

CONSTITUENT PARTS

• Heavy, black smoke, carbon particles. Use air respirator

• Silicon Carbide Grit (Silica 1%) • Fibrous Glass, Polyester Resin • Catalyst (Peroxyester) • Styrene • Aluminium Oxide

WASTE DISPOSAL • Handling - Abide by local laws and procedures. Product is not considered a hazardous waste

• Pigments

PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ingredients are chemically cured and bonded together.

• Use LEV systems or vacuum extraction with ‘M’ class filtration

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION • Acute effect - None by contact.

Dust produced by cutting or grinding can penetrate the pores of the skin causing itching (Irritant). Avoid breathing dust (hazardous) • Routes of entry - Skin contact or inhalation of dust when cutting • Medical note - People who have a condition that could be aggravated by dust should avoid cutting or grinding

STEP ON SAFETY TRAINING COURSES GRP has a set of unique properties that make it very different to working with steel or timber. With that in mind, all our fabricators and installers receive comprehensive training to ensure they know how to get the best results.

Our CPD and NVQ training courses are fully accredited and we are happy to share our knowledge to enable you to develop your own teams.

• Use a face mask with FFP3 filter

Courses can be run online, at our headquarters in Brantham or at your own premises.

• Eye protection to EN166–grade B standard

To find out more please get in touch on 01206 396 446.

• Wear gloves for manual handling operations • Wear overalls and cover exposed body parts • Health Surveillance - It is recommended that Level 1 Health Surveillance is conducted/ completed annually

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Achilles BuildingConfidence Accreditation

Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme

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Supplier ID: 2498

MD4056

SGS ISO 9001:2015

FORS Bronze

Cut, supply, distribute & install fibreglass gratings, safety flooring, access structures for public and private sector clients.

Certificate No: GB12/85427

Meeting the Bronze level requirements of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme

Constructionline Gold Member

Builder’s Profile

Rail Alliance

SSiP Approved

Premium Member

Member since 2014

Awarded SMAS Worksafe accreditation for meeting SSiP Core Criteria.

Certificate No: 96451

GQA Approved Centre

CIRAS Membership

Approved to offer GQA Qualifications

Member of Confidential Reporting for Safety

Certificate of Health & Safety Accreditation

Centre No: AC/00482

Reg No: 6203390

FORS ID: 011338

Account Registration No: 38290

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