Installing a Construction Safety Screen
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Install guide rails or anchor plates as per the engineer’s drawings before lifting the screen into position.
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Use a mobile crane or tower crane to lift the safety screen using certified lifting points.
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Align the screen with the edge protection tracks or embedded anchors on the structure.
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Engage locking mechanisms and secure the screen to the structure at all anchor points.
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Use taglines to control sway during lifting and ensure safe alignment at height.
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Each screen section must be inspected and signed off before the platform is handed over.
Safety Tips & Best Practices
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Follow only engineered drawings and installation sequences approved through the temporary works coordinator.
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Ensure lifting configuration matches approved lift plan, including certified chains and shackles.
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Taglines must be used at all times to maintain control during positioning.
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All operatives must wear full fall protection when working near exposed edges.
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Check all welds, connections, and locking pins before and after each lift.
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Inspect screens for any damage or deformation prior to lifting or reinstallation.
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Maintain clear exclusion zones below during all hoisting operations.
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Screens must not be moved or adjusted without authorisation from the temporary works supervisor.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The installation method illustrated or described is for guidance only.
All lifting and fixing operations must follow your project-specific Lift Plan and Temporary Works Design.
Work must be supervised by a Competent Person, in line with LOLER, PUWER, and relevant UK construction standards.