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Featured · DDA & AccessDDA Ramp Requirements: Gradient, Width, Landings and HandrailsA DDA compliant ramp for public access needs a maximum gradient of 1:15, a clear width of 1200mm or 1500mm, a level landing at the top and bottom, an intermediate landing every…10 min read · Updated 30 Sep 2026Read the guideMost read
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Key Clamp FittingsSpecifying DDA Handrails on a RefurbishmentTo specify a DDA handrail on a refurbishment, survey the levels, run lengths, angles, obstructions, substrate and terminations, choose wall-fixed…6 min readRead →
Key Clamp FittingsHow to Choose the Right Key Clamp Size for Your ProjectKey clamps come in five sizes, numbered 5 to 9, each matched to one tube diameter from 26.9mm to 60.3mm:…4 min readRead →
Shop Fit ClampsKey Clamps for Shop Fitting: Building Retail Displays That LastClamps for shop fitting from Fisher Alvin. Build durable retail displays with no welding. Free design, cutting and fast UK…3 min readRead →
Shop Fit ClampsIntroducing Square Fittings: The Key to Quick and Durable BuildsDiscover the versatility of Square Fittings for building furniture, shelving, and retail displays with easy assembly and durable connections6 min readRead →
Key Clamp FittingsKey Clamp Fittings vs. Traditional Pipe Joining Methods: Which Is Right for Your Project?Key clamp fittings join tube with set screws tightened by an Allen key, so there is no welding, threading or…6 min readRead →
Key Clamp FittingsThe Versatility of Fisher Alvin Key Clamp Fittings: From Handrails to Industrial ApplicationsAlvin key clamp fittings join galvanised tube without welding for handrails, guardrails, shop fittings, security gates and furniture. Malleable iron…5 min readRead →Handrail
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Key Clamp Handrail KitsKey Clamp Handrail Systems: Installation & Compliance EssentialsA key clamp handrail system joins galvanised steel tube with cast iron fittings tightened by hex key, so no welding…5 min readRead →
Key Clamp Handrail Kits5 Reasons Key Clamp Handrail Fittings Are Perfect for Outdoor UseKey clamp handrail fittings suit outdoor use because they are galvanised to resist corrosion, fit to tube with an Allen…5 min readRead →
Key Clamp Handrail KitsThe Importance of Key Clamp Handrails in Edge Protection SystemsKey clamp edge protection uses galvanised steel tube and key clamp fittings to build handrails at roof edges, walkways and…5 min readRead →
Key Clamp Handrail KitsWhy Key Clamp Handrails are a Cost-Effective Safety SolutionKey clamp handrails are cost effective because they assemble with a standard hex key, need no welding or specialist labour,…4 min readRead →Roof Edge
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Roof Edge ProtectionComplete Guide to Freestanding Edge Protection: Installation and Safety StandardsDiscover how a freestanding edge protection system helps you stay compliant, protect workers, and simplify roof safety.5 min readRead →
Roof Edge ProtectionHow to Ensure Rooftop Safety Compliance in 2025Rooftop safety compliance means meeting the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and, for guardrails, BS EN 13374 Class A or…6 min readRead →
Roof Edge ProtectionThe Hidden Costs of Welding: Why Freestanding Modular Guardrail Systems Save More Than TimeFreestanding modular guardrail systems avoid the hidden costs of welding: no hot work permits, no roof drilling and no fixed…5 min readRead →Roof Edge ProtectionAvoiding Roof Damage: How Counterbalanced Edge Protection Systems Preserve Roof IntegrityCounterbalanced edge protection systems protect flat roof workers without bolts or drilling, so the roof membrane stays intact. Curved PVC…5 min readRead →
Roof Edge ProtectionSafety Solutions For Cold RoomCold room roofs carry cooling plant, pipes and suspended ceilings at different heights, so roof access needs fall protection. The…3 min readRead →Step-Overs & Platforms
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Bespoke Access PlatformsIndustrial Access Walkways: Safe Routes at Height for MaintenanceIndustrial access walkways combine access platforms, handrails, stair treads and step-over sections into one secure route, so maintenance teams can…4 min readRead →
Bespoke Access PlatformsBespoke Platform or Powered Access? Choosing Safe Industrial AccessA bespoke access platform is designed around your site and task where powered access or standard equipment will not fit.…4 min readRead →
Step-Over PlatformsRoof Step Over Platforms: Safe Access Solutions for Pipe and Cable CrossingsA roof step-over platform bridges pipes, cable trays, ducts and changes in roof level so maintenance teams can cross safely.…4 min readRead →
Step-Over PlatformsNavigating Obstacles with Ease: The Power of Modular Step-Over SolutionsA modular step over platform gives safe passage over pipework, cable trays, plant and roof level changes without welding. Built…4 min readRead →
Step-Over PlatformsMaximising Efficiency and Safety: The Role of Modular Access Platforms in Modern IndustriesIn the quest for operational efficiency and stringent safety in modern industrial environments, modular access platforms stand out as indispensable…3 min readRead →Skylights
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Skylight Fall ProtectionFragile Roofs on Farm Buildings: What Regulation 9 RequiresA bricklayer broke his back stepping on a barn rooflight. Here's what Regulation 9 of the Work at Height Regulations…6 min readRead →Rooflight CoversSkylight Protection Systems: Safeguarding Solar Panel InstallersSolar installations have turned occasional roof access into regular foot traffic, so fragile roof lights are now a routine fall…5 min readRead →
Rooflight CoversFragile Roofs Made Safe: The Benefits of Installing Rooflight CoversRooflight protection covers stop falls through fragile rooflights without blocking natural light. Fisher Alvin covers use hot dip galvanised mesh…4 min readRead →Gates
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Pallet GatesMezzanine Loading Gates: Safe Pallet Access at Raised EdgesMezzanine loading gate range from Fisher Alvin. Safely load pallets at height with EN ISO 14122-3 compliant gates. Fast UK…5 min readRead →
Pallet GatesSafe Mezzanine Access: Choosing the Right Barriers, Gates and PlatformsSafe mezzanine access needs continuous edge protection, self-closing or swing gates at access points and pallet gates where goods are…5 min readRead →
Self-Closing GatesWhy Self-Closing Gates Matter: Risk Areas, Standards and UsesSelf closing gates on industrial sites use a spring loaded mechanism to return the gate to closed after every use,…3 min readRead →
Full Height GatesWhen a Standard Gate Won’t Do: Choosing Full Height Safety Gates for Elevated WorkChoose a full height safety gate where a standard gate leaves a vertical drop exposed, such as the top of…4 min readRead →Barriers
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Warehouse Safety BarriersForklift Impact Protection: Where Racking, Columns and Corners Need GuardingForklift impact protection for racking, columns and corners. Galvanised guards in stock, quote within one hour and next day delivery.3 min readRead →
Warehouse ProtectionHow to Separate Pedestrians, Vehicles and Equipment in a WarehouseHow to separate pedestrians, vehicles and equipment in a warehouse: the common risk points, which barriers suit each one, and…5 min readRead →DDA & Access
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DDA RangeContinuous DDA Handrails: Why the Run Must Not BreakA DDA handrail has to be continuous so a visually impaired user can follow it by hand without losing contact.…5 min readRead →
DDA Compliant RampsGalvanised or Powder Coated? Choosing a DDA Handrail FinishGalvanised is the stock finish and the fastest to deliver. Powder coating to RAL colours adds colour contrast and a…4 min readRead →
DDA RangeWhy DDA Handrails Are 42.4mm: Tube Diameter, Grip and Upright SpacingThe Building Regulations recommend a handrail diameter of 40mm to 45mm, and 42.4mm o/d (size 7) is the one stocked…5 min readRead →
DDA Compliant RampsDDA Handrail Requirements: Equality Act 2010 and Part MThere is no British Standard called DDA. A DDA compliant handrail meets the Equality Act 2010 duty and is built…6 min readRead →
DDA Compliant RampsDDA Ramp Requirements: Gradient, Width, Landings and HandrailsA DDA compliant ramp for public access needs a maximum gradient of 1:15, a clear width of 1200mm or 1500mm,…10 min readRead →
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