Edge Protection for Working at Height

What is the HAKI Edge Protection System?

The HAKI Edge Protection System is a modular safety solution developed to prevent falls from height on construction and infrastructure sites. Designed with adaptability and compliance in mind, it includes the Barrier System, Catchfans and personal Fall Protection equipment. HAKI’s systems meet the requirements of EN 13374 for temporary edge protection and help employers to the UK Work at Height Regulations 2005 to ensuring site safety and legal conformity.

What categories of fall protection solutions does HAKI offer?

•    Collective Fall Protection: Barrier systems, guardrails, Catchfans and edge protection designed to safeguard multiple workers at once.
•    Personal Fall Protection: Solutions such as the Alsipercha fall arrest system, which protects individual operatives during structural or overhead work.
•    Customised solutions: Tailored solutions based on site-specific requirements, temporary works needs and project complexity.
All solutions are compliant with relevant safety standards such as EN 13374 and EN 1263.

What are the different Edge Protection products offered by HAKI?

•    HAKI Barrier System – A rigid, modular system designed for fast installation on slabs, staircases, scaffolding, and leading edges.
•    Catchfans – Used for debris containment
•    Alsipercha & Alupercha Fall Protection Systems – Overhead fall arrest solutions ideal for loading and unloading areas or precast concrete work.

What safety standards does HAKI Edge Protection comply with?

•    EN 13374:2013 – European standard for temporary edge protection systems (Classes A, B, and C).
•    BS EN 13374 Class A – Specifically relevant to low slope use
•    UK Work at Height Regulations 2005 – Legal framework governing all work performed at height in the UK.
•    OSHA & CSA (North America) – Standards for fall protection and safety systems.
•    EN1263-1: Specifies the technical safety requirements and test methods for safety nets. 
This compliance ensures the systems offer reliable fall prevention, particularly in high-risk environments such as scaffolding, rooftops, and open floor edges.

Where are Edge Protection systems typically used?

•    Commercial and residential construction
•    Infrastructure and civil engineering projects
•    High-rise façade work
•    Bridge building and industrial scaffolding
•    Temporary works and demolition sites
Their adaptability makes them suitable for complex structural geometries and multi-phase projects.