Published February 25, 2024.
Published February 15, 2024.
In the video above Oliver Gwinnell, MD at SafetyRespect UK, is talking about the construction site at plot 9A in Manchester. Over 2,100 linear metres of temporary edge protection barriers is being used to protect site staff while the nine floor, 131,000 square feet office building is built. The systems lightweight adjustable design makes it ideal for installing on the beam and lifting into the position. It can be adjusted up and down and in and out to facilitate the stud welding and metal deck installation without the need to remove the barriers. The products are robust enough for heavyweight, long-term use making it more and more everyone’s first choice.
Plot 9a, First Street is an office building in central Manchester with an expected completion date of August 2024. The main contractor is BAM Construction.
Concrete Structures and Floors Ltd and TGM Facades worked with SafetyRespect UK to create a ‘safety envelope’ around the building to protect workers and to protect members of the public who work, walk, and drive past this prestigious inner-city development.
Gramercy Tower is surrounded by offices, car parks and roads. SafetyRespect UK Catch Fans were used on the elevations where there was the risk of potential failing objects onto site and public areas below. As well as the strategically positioned catch fans, temporary edge protection barriers have been placed around all perimeters.
And the innovative Scissorsafe anchorage system is being used to facilitate a ‘work restraint system’ for the installation of the façade. An additional benefit of this solution is that requires cast-in void formers rather than drill and fix connections as such reducing build time and the risk of site worker hand-arm vibration (HAV).
Facade panels will create a striking fully glazed appearance, but this design required the removal of the temporary edge protection barriers during installation. The facade installers used a temporary work restraint system (a running-Line) at ceiling height attached to Scissorsafe – the cast-in anchorage system.
By using cast-in void formers, the Scissorsafe system doesn’t require on site drillingthus saving time and money plus there’s no load testing required. Maximum length lanyards allowed installers to work at the edge of the slab but no more, preventing them from falling.
TGM Facades, who designed and installed the facades at Gramercy Tower specified the use of Scissorsafe.
Dominic McKeown, Site Manager said, “SafetyRespect were chosen for this project because of the safety anchors. Inserting the anchors as the slab is being poured takes out the element of drilling bolts afterwards with no dust and no HAVS involved. This protects the workforce from unnecessary risks.”
Also, there are no columns available for slings to be used, no holes through the floor plate unlike the use of omni anchors which increases the risk of water ingress to the lower level. All of this keeps the main contractor happy.
“SafetyRespect worked closely with us on design and layout highlighting potential issues prior to installation.”
Concrete Structures and Floors Ltd are using the VT system temporary edge protection and catch fans manufactured and supplied by SafetyRespect UK. The temporary edge protection system has been positioned on top of the floor slabs, around all perimeters. SafetyRespect UK were able to supply multiple products quickly, this was very important to Concrete Structures and Floors Ltd Managing Director Sean O’Sullivan.
He said, “I choose SafetyRespect because I know I will get what I need for my project with no hassle. All it takes is one phone call by me and I know they will respond on time and on brief. And often I will get additional thoughts from the SafetyRespect team as they understand the industry so well. I feel safe with SafetyRespect.”
SafetyRespect are also providing periodic training courses for installers work restraint and rescue. This on-going service ensures that ever changing site staff have the best knowledge to ensure their safety and that of their colleagues.
David McGrath, Assistant Site Manager, Intelle Construction said, “We are very happy with the systems specified by Concrete Structures and Floor Ltd and TGM Facades. They came up with product solutions and invested in on-going training. The joined-up thinking benefitted the site workforce and the general public on this inner-city development.”
SafetyRespect UK Sales Manager Terry Gardner said, “Gramercy is a blueprint for connected thinking and strong planning. Main contractor Intelle worked with TGM and Concrete Structures And Floors Ltd in association with ourselves with three main objectives. Firstly, the creation of a safety envelope for workers. Secondly, a protection system for members of the public surrounding the site. Finally, the ability to use systems that balanced safety with speed of operation.
“But what I like about the connected thinking is the long-term training solution ensuring workers have the best knowledge to ensure their safety and that of their colleagues.”
Published October 26, 2023.
Published October 07, 2023.
Through this acquisition, we develop the UK organization and also offer a larger product range to the market. Collective fall protection with both the SR and VT-systems and personal fall protection with Scissorsafe. We welcome Oliver Gwinnell to the SafetyRespect Group and our UK team.
You can read the entire news article here:
https://www.safetyrespect.co.uk/the-second-safety-coming-of-sweden
Published June 5, 2023.
SafetyRespect will be exhibiting at the Bauma fair in Munich 24-30 October 2022. We will be showing new interesting products from both SafetyRespect and Vivatec.
SafetyRespect has recently acquired the German company Vivatec as a strategic step in our continued growth and development of our business in new geographic markets. Welcome to our stand B3, 105.
Published October 18, 2022.
Safetyrespect AB is a market-leading expert in fall protection for the construction industry and operates in an international market. The company develops, manufactures and markets collective and personal fall protection, with a clear user focus, both sales and rental are offered in the business model. The Group has a turnover of approximately SEK 200 million.
Vivatec Gmbh with its base and production in Germany has Western Europe as its primary market. The product range is well developed in collective fall protection and various access solutions. The company has sales of approximately SEK 60 million and 25 employees.
Per Ramberger, CEO SafetyRespect:
We see the acquisition of Vivatec as a strategic step in our continued growth and the development of our business in new geographic markets. There are great synergies in product range, production and new business models. We wish Gunnar and his team a warm welcome to SafetyRespect.
Gunnar Monheimius CEO Vivatec:
Becoming part of Safetyrespect is the right development for Vivatec as the companies have similar backgrounds and DNA. We continue to develop but with greater resources and in a larger context. We look forward to an exciting future
For more information:
Per Ramberger, +46 70 3275608, [email protected]
Gunnar Monheimius, +49 172 2473300, [email protected]
Published September 19, 2022.
We update ourselves continuously to always be at the forefront. We have recently had training for our staff in the latest about our products and regulations in personal fall protection. We have trained in rescue, inspection of equipment, service and repairs among other things. Training was held in our premises at the SafetyRespect Academy in Stockholm with an instructor from www.savealife.at
Read more about SafetyRespect Academy here https://www.safetyrespect.se/academy
Published September 15, 2022.
In Estonia, the interest in SafetyRespect’s products and services is increasing and more and more construction companies are using our fall protection. One of the largest projects to date is in the port area of Noblessner in Tallinn, where five residential buildings with 161 apartments and 14 commercial premises are being built by AS Merko Ehitus Eesti.
Once a submarine shipyard, it has now evolved into a stylish and modern seaside urban area. Noblessner is situated near the Seaplane Harbour within a walking distance from Tallinn city center and has been recognised as one of the best urban development in the Baltic countries.
Here you can find more information about the project: https://merko.ee/noblessner/vesilennuki/en
Published March 24, 2022.
