BS EN 13374 Class A
Roof edge protection
Freestanding guardrail that protects everyone on the roof, with no harness, no training and nothing drilled.
Fall protection · Design · Install · Certify
Keep everyone safe at height. Stay compliant, without the guesswork.
Mantech designs, installs and certifies fall protection systems for buildings across the UK — from roof edge guardrails to lifelines and walkways. For over 25 years, as part of the Kee Safety group.
- WAHR 2005
- BS EN 13374
- BS EN 795
- BS EN 365
- BS 13700:2021
Find your solution
Step 1 of 3
Where's the risk on your site?
Start with the hazard. We engineer the system.
Every route below ends with a system designed for your building, installed by our own engineers and handed over certified.
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BS EN 795:2012
Horizontal lifelines
Cable and rail systems that let someone move along a roof clipped on the whole way.
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BS EN 795
Anchors & davit arms
Fixed and mobile anchor points, davit arms and eyebolts, designed and load-tested for the structure.
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BS EN ISO 14122
Roof walkways & step-overs
Marked routes that protect the membrane and carry people over pipework and plant.
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BS 4211
Fixed ladders & access
Access ladders, hoops and hatches that make getting up there as safe as being up there.
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BS EN ISO 14122
Mezzanine & pallet gates
Self-closing and pallet gates that keep an opening protected while goods and people move through it.
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BS EN 1873
Skylight & fragile roof protection
Covers, mesh and guardrail that stop a fall through the roof, not just off the edge of it.
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BS EN 365
Harnesses & PPE
Harnesses, lanyards and fall arrest kit, inspected and recertified every twelve months.
How it works
From first call to certified handover
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01 · SURVEY
FreeWe walk your site
A surveyor maps every risk and access point. Free, and no obligation.
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02 · DESIGN
Fixed priceYou get a fixed quote
A written recommendation with drawings, standards, and a fixed price.
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03 · INSTALL
Own engineersOur engineers fit it
Installed by our own certified team, working around your operations.
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04 · CERTIFY
Audit-readyCompliance, documented
Handover pack with certification — ready for any audit or inspection.
Built around how your site runs
The same systems, specified for the way your building actually works — and the risks that come with it.
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Warehousing & logistics
Mezzanine edges, loading bay openings and rooftop plant access — protected without stopping the goods moving.
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Construction
Temporary protection while the work is under way, and permanent systems handed over certified.
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Manufacturing
Roof plant, gantries and process equipment reached safely, on a site that cannot stop for the work.
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Facilities & commercial
Maintenance rounds, contractor visits and annual certification — across one building or an estate.
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Public sector
Schools, civic buildings and older estates — protected without altering the roof or its appearance.
What a Mantech inspection covers
Lifelines, anchors and harnesses need recertifying every 12 months under BS EN 365, and guardrail needs inspecting at least once a year.
Inspection & recertification
Already have a system? Keep it compliant.
Lifelines, anchors and guardrails need periodic inspection and recertification. We service any manufacturer's system — not just our own — and remind you before certificates lapse.
Recent work
Distribution centre, South West
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420 m
freestanding guardrail
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2 roofs
walkways + skylight protection
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< 1 month
survey to handover
Surveyed, quoted and installed within a month — and the handover pack made our HSE audit painless.
A local specialist team, with group-scale engineering behind it.
Our own surveyors and engineers work from Bridgwater, backed by Kee Safety's product testing and technical support.
- Our own engineers — No subcontracted installs. The team that surveys is the team that certifies.
- One fixed price — A written quote with drawings, not an estimate that grows.
- Any system, any age — We inspect and maintain other manufacturers' systems too.
- Audit-ready handover — Certificates, drawings and O&M manuals in one pack.
FAQs
Working at height, answered
The questions we are asked most often, before a survey is even booked.
Do I legally need edge protection on my roof?
If people access the roof for any reason — maintenance, plant, gutters — the Work at Height Regulations 2005 require the duty holder to prevent falls, prioritising collective protection like guardrails over personal equipment. A survey will tell you exactly what your building needs.
What's the difference between guardrails and lifelines?
Guardrail is collective protection: a physical barrier that protects everyone with no training or equipment needed. A lifeline is personal protection: users clip on with a harness, which needs training, rescue planning and annual recertification.
Will a guardrail damage my roof membrane?
No — freestanding systems are held down by recycled PVC counterweights and sit on protective pads. Nothing is drilled or welded, so your roof warranty is unaffected.
How often do fall protection systems need inspecting?
Guardrails should be inspected at least annually. Lifelines, anchor points and harnesses must be recertified every 12 months under EN 365.
News & insights
Guides and updates on working at height, written by the people who install the systems.
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Rooftop Workers' Safety with Kee Line
Rooftop workers carry out some of the most challenging and hazardous jobs in construction and maintenance.
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Skylight Covers & Temporary Protection
Skylights bring in natural light, but they also hide one of the most common rooftop dangers.
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Rooftop Safety Edge Protection Guide
Maintaining HVAC, running inspections or accessing a roof for repair — every route needs edge protection.
Book your free site survey
Tell us about your site and we'll call back within one working day. No obligation, no pressure — just a clear picture of what your building needs.