Combisafe - Steel Mesh Barrier
The Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier gives your site a single, robust edge protection solution that combines guardrails, toeboard and debris mesh in one product. Available in five widths from 0.5 m to 2.6 m, the barrier covers concrete slab edges, leading edges, and open voids during every phase of construction. The steel mesh design absorbs impact while the closed, returned toeboard stops debris leaving the working area, reducing the risk to people on the ground below.
Altrad Generation supplies and hires the Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier throughout its UK and Ireland branch network. Whether your project calls for temporary edge protection on a single floor slab or continuous edge protection scaffolding across a multi-storey frame, the system scales to suit. The lightweight panels are quick to erect and dismantle, reducing man-hours on site and cutting the time workers spend at exposed edges.
Full compliance with EN 13374 Class A, B and C means the barrier satisfies the standard regardless of roof or slab angle. That compliance record spans more than twenty years of field use, so your site team and your clients' design team can rely on documented, tested performance. The reinforced side bars and no-sharp-edge design reduce handling injuries during installation and removal.
Key features and benefits
All-in-one guardrail, toeboard and debris mesh in a single panel, eliminating the need for separate components
Five widths available (0.5 m, 0.9 m, 1.5 m, 1.8 m, and 2.6 m) to suit standard and non-standard bay spacings
EN 13374 Class A, B and C compliant, covering horizontal slabs through to steep roof angles
Reinforced side bars and no sharp edges reduce handling injuries during erection and strike
Lightweight steel mesh construction keeps panel weights manageable without sacrificing impact resistance
Closed and returned toeboard provides enhanced debris containment along the slab edge
Compatible with Combisafe Safety Posts, Steel Jaw Clamp MK2, Multi Clamp MK2, and Flexi Attachment MK2
Available on hire or for purchase through Altrad Generation's UK and Ireland branch network
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is a steel mesh barrier used for in construction?
A: A steel mesh barrier provides fall and debris protection at slab edges, leading edges, and voids. The Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier integrates guardrails, toeboard, and debris mesh into one unit, making it compliant with EN 13374 Classes A, B and C. Replacing traditional scaffold handrail systems with a single panel reduces erection time and removes the risk of components being left out during installation.
Q: What is EN 13374 Class A, B and C edge protection?
A: EN 13374 classifies edge protection by the angle of the surface being protected. Class A covers horizontal surfaces and shallow slopes where a person walking could fall over the edge. Class B covers steeper slopes where a person sliding could build up momentum. Class C applies to very steep or near-vertical surfaces where a sliding person would reach high speed. The Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier is tested and certified to all three classes, so the same product works across flat roofs, pitched roofs, and façade edges without requiring a system change.
Q: How do you attach a steel mesh barrier to a scaffold?
A: The Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier connects to Safety Posts using Combisafe clamps and attachments. Steel Jaw Clamp MK2 or Multi Clamp MK2 units fix the posts to steel beams, while Flexi Attachment MK2 brackets position posts away from façades or slab edges as needed. The barrier panels then locate into the posts using a quick-release mechanism that requires no tools, allowing fast removal and repositioning as work progresses.
Get in touch with us
To hire or purchase the Combisafe Steel Mesh Barrier, contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch. Our teams across the UK and Ireland provide technical advice, site-specific recommendations, and delivery direct to your project.
