Handrails & Guardrails

Professional inspection and verification of collective fall protection systems. We ensure your edge protection is structurally sound and compliant with current safety regulations.

Why Choose Cradlecraft for Guardrail Inspection?

Collective protection is the primary defence against falls from height, and its continued reliability is essential for roof-level safety. At Cradlecraft, we ensure that your handrails and guardrails are not only present but structurally capable of preventing a fall through rigorous visual and physical assessments. Our engineers are trained to identify hidden weaknesses—such as corrosion within fixings or structural fatigue—that could lead to critical failure. We focus on providing building managers with the technical assurance that their permanent edge protection meets all applicable British Standards, reducing liability and protecting everyone who accesses the roof environment.

We verify that your collective protection remains compliant with current safety standards and building codes. We provide detailed documentation and certification to confirm the safety status of the installation.

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Visual Inspection

We check the entire system for signs of corrosion, physical damage, or wear that may affect the structural strength of the rails. This includes an assessment of all joints, brackets, and base fixings.

Physical & Load Testing

Our engineers perform physical load testing to ensure the system is stable and can withstand the forces required by safety regulations. This confirms that the guardrails are securely anchored and fit for purpose.

Regulatory Compliance

  • BS 6037-1:2003 (Code of practice for permanently installed systems)
  • BS EN 1808 (Safety requirements for suspended access equipment)
  • LOLER 1998 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
  • PUWER 1998 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)

 

What our customers say

"Cradlecraft has transformed our approach to compliance. Since they took over our maintenance contract, we have seen a significant reduction in equipment downtime."

Property Manager

"We engaged Cradlecraft for a complex retrofit project on a high-rise development. Their technical expertise was evident from the initial site survey through to final commissioning."

Main Contractor

"The team at Cradlecraft is professional, responsive, and highly skilled. They recently completed our 10-year LG3 inspection, identifying and fixing potential issues before they became costly failures."

Building Owner