[18/12/2014]
Wire system
The Swedish Work Environment Authority is introducing changes to the regulations from 1 January 2015 regarding the risks of falling and moving on roofs. From the start of next year, it is not permitted to be on a roof or move on a roof without some form of falling protection during building or construction work as well as clearing snow. A violation will attract an immediate fine of at least SEK 40,000. To comply with the new requirements, a guardrail or a wire solution may be needed. You can find more information about the regulations on the Swedish Work Environment Authority's website. Read more about the regulations at the Swedish Work Environment Authority. With a wire that is installed along the roof gangways, roof ladders, ridge rail or directly on the roof, you obtain a very flexible safety solution. The wire system is available in two alternatives, with or without fall arrester. Read more about our wire system. With a 1100 mm high guardrail along the gangways on the roof, the requirements are met as long as you are on the inside of the rail. Weland Stål has a complete rail for installation on roof gangways, roof ladders and even directly on to low sloping roofs. The simplicity with cordoning off using a guardrail is that everybody who is on the roof can be there without a safety harness as long as they are on the right side of the rail.
The wire solution
Guardrail