The Handrail Post gives your Genlok 4 or 8 leg stair tower the stable, safe support workers need at height. Designed to fit directly onto the stair tower structure, this scaffold handrail creates a secure point of contact for anyone accessing or descending the tower.
Edge protection scaffold structures are not optional extras on a construction site. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, you must provide collective edge protection, including guard rails and handrails, wherever a risk of falling exists. The regulations set out clear rules for handrail positioning, including minimum rail heights and maximum gaps between rails, so your stair tower access remains compliant from base to platform.
Every Altrad Generation handrail post is built for straightforward use on site, fitting Genlok 4 leg and 8 leg stair towers alike. Fitting the handrail post as you assemble the stair tower gives your access route continuous protection, so workers moving between levels have a stable rail to hold throughout the climb. For scaffolding teams that value straightforward, reliable equipment, this handrail post is a practical fixture for every Genlok Stair Tower on site.
Key Features and Benefits
Fits Genlok 4 and 8 Leg Stair Towers. One handrail post works across both configurations, simplifying stock and ordering.
Stable, safe worker support. Gives workers a secure point of contact when accessing or descending the stair tower.
Supports compliant access. Forms part of the edge protection scaffold teams need to meet Work at Height Regulations requirements for stair tower access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What handrail height does UK scaffolding regulation require?
A. UK scaffolding regulation does not set a single fixed handrail height for every situation, but the Work at Height Regulations 2005 set the standard for construction work. The top guard rail or handrail must sit at least 950mm above the edge a person could fall from, or 910mm where the protection was already fixed before the regulations came into force. Any gap between the top rail and an intermediate rail must not exceed 470mm.
Q. What are the requirements for scaffold railings?
A. Scaffold railings must meet the collective edge protection duty set out in the Work at Height Regulations 2005. This means guard rails, handrails and barriers need to be in place wherever there is a risk of a fall, with the top rail positioned at least 950mm above the fall edge and no gap larger than 470mm between rails. Your stair tower and platform access should be checked against these requirements before workers use it.
Q. Is a handrail a legal requirement on scaffolding?
A. Yes. Providing a handrail is a legal requirement under the Work at Height Regulations 2005 wherever there is a risk of a fall. The regulations require collective edge protection, such as guard rails, handrails and barriers, on any scaffold structure or stair tower where someone could fall from height.
Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch to discuss the Handrail Post for your project.
