As part of the EAW Trench Shield range we produce a variety of clip-on handrails. Our clip-on handrails improve trench safety by attaching directly to the trench shield. The basic EAW Trench Shield handrail consists of two clamp-on posts connected by two horizontal rails, like most trench shoring handrails supplied to the industry. All meet the minimum requirements of AS 1657 and are made from galvanised steel so they will not rust, giving a long life and high strength.
Improved Shoring Handrail and Fence Design
The new improved handrails and safety fence, designed and developed by EAW Trench Shield, meet all the relevant standards. In the new design the posts clamp to the trench shield and have positions for two fence panels per post.
Install two posts on the trench shield, spaced as wide as possible to fit the handrail panel. Then pick up the fence panel and lift it into place. To do this, have the top edge of the panel leaning away from you, rest it on the post below the two tabs and lift upward. Once the panel is as high as you can lift it, push the bottom of the panel against the posts and release. The panel drops into position and is secured to the post with no pins or clips.
Clip-on Handrail Sizing
Panels come in five sizes: 1200, 1800, 2400, 3000 and 4000mm long. All panels are 950mm high and have a mesh infill with 150 x 100mm spacings vertically and horizontally.
Clip-on Handrail and Fence Uses
Use with Trench Shields
On a 6000mm long trench shield you could install three posts with a 4000mm long panel and a 2400mm long panel, overlapping on the centre post. The second panel is installed using the same method, resting the top of the panel against the first panel and lifting it up. Once in place, drop the bottom down into the second outer slot.
By placing the middle post off-centre you can slide either panel to one side and create a gap between the fence panels to pass items into the trench safely. If you have a Ladder mate on the trench shield the sliding panels allow you to fit the Ladder Mate while keeping the rest of the shield protected against anyone falling into the trench.
Pedestrian Fence
EAW Trench Shield handrail and fence panels are dual purpose. With the addition of legs pinned in place at either end, the handrail panel easily converts to a pedestrian fence. If you need to keep pedestrians safe and away from your work area during the day, the EAW Trench Shield handrail quickly converts to a pedestrian fence. The dual-purpose panel is great value for money, keeping your trenches safe and the public away from the work site.
