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CONTROLLED ACCESS AREAS

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CONTROLLED ACCESS AREA

A Controlled Access Area is typically used when work is being undertaken on a structure that requires the perimeter Temporary edge protection removing.
An example of this is when Curtain wall is being installed to the outside of a structure when installers are only working when connected to a Personal Fall Protection System, generally a Running-Line for Work Restraint.
compression post / exclusion zone/ temporary edge protection system
Access into a Controlled Access Area is restricted to authorized workers. Additionally the barriers forming the Area will stop any tools or objects that could fall from the structure if accidentally hit or kicked during works.

A Controlled Access Area

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Controlled Access Areas in structures with a floor and ceiling between 2200mm and 3500mm can be assembled using two components
COMPRESSION POST
SR SYSTEM BARRIER 2.6
COMPRESSION POST AND BARRIER_TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION
COMPRESSION POST FOR TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION
K GUARD TEMPORARY EDGE PROTECTION
COMPONENTS
COMPRESSION POST IS LOCKED USING FOOT PEDAL
BARRIERS FIXED TO COMPRESSION POSTS WITH DROP DOWN WEDGE CONNECTORS
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