Edge Protection Post

Key Features & Benefits

HERMEQ’s Edge Protection Posts are purpose-built for construction professionals who need fast, safe, and compliant perimeter systems on site. Designed for integration with our Edge Protection Barriers, each post delivers outstanding reliability and ease of use on projects where time and safety are critical.

Available in two height variants—1900mm and 1350mm—they are a practical and robust solution for temporary edge protection across diverse site conditions.

• Tool-Free Installation: Posts securely click into footings with a pop button mechanism, eliminating the need for tools and speeding up setup times.
• Optimised for HERMEQ Systems: Specifically designed for compatibility with Edge Protection Barriers and Sliders, ensuring seamless integration.
• Durable and Reusable: Manufactured to withstand repeated use in demanding site environments while retaining structural integrity.
• Multiple Height Options: Comes in 1900mm and 1350mm to meet different site requirements and standards.

Product Information

Whether used for ground-level perimeters or elevated edge protection, the system delivers robust safety performance without adding time-consuming complexity. With two available heights (1350mm and 1900mm), site managers can select the right configuration based on project demands and compliance considerations. The product is ideal for short-term or long-term use, whether for multi-storey buildings, infrastructure works, or high-risk construction zones.

Each post is UK-manufactured to support faster delivery schedules and tighter quality control. Designed with practicality and safety in mind, the Edge Protection Post meets the needs of modern construction professionals who value reliability, speed, and system compatibility. Seamlessly used with our Edge Protection Barrier and Edge Protection Slider, it’s the go-to choice for on-site edge safety.

Popular Uses and Applications

Edge Protection Posts play a crucial role across a range of construction environments, offering safe and compliant solutions where open edges pose a fall risk. Common applications include perimeter security on multi-storey buildings, scaffolding edge systems, and temporary works where safety barriers must be moved or reconfigured frequently. These posts are particularly valued on projects with complex site layouts or restricted install times, where their tool-free deployment helps keep schedules on track.

For civil engineers and main contractors, these posts are essential for forming complete edge protection systems using HERMEQ’s barriers and sliders. Their modular design enables flexible configurations around building footprints, roof perimeters, lift shafts, or access platforms. Combined with HERMEQ barriers, they offer high-visibility, anti-climb protection that meets both safety expectations and practical site requirements.

Facilities managers involved in maintenance or repair projects also rely on the product for temporary zone demarcation. It allows them to deploy protective fencing in high-traffic areas or elevated platforms without permanent fixtures. Meanwhile, subcontractors in trades such as roofing, glazing, or M&E installation benefit from the speed and simplicity of the setup when working at height or around fall hazards.

Whether used as part of a longer-term safety perimeter or during a short project window, the Edge Protection Post ensures that safety doesn’t come at the cost of efficiency. 

HERMEQ stock a wide-range of Scaffolding Equipment, Building Supplies, Lifting Equipment & PPE conforming to all required safety specifications and regulations. Lightweight, easy to use & made with premium quality materials in the UK!

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